Kendor Music

This collection of progressive pieces for contest, recital, audition, and private or group instruction features 10 spirited originals in a variety of styles.

Filled with loads of playable fun, this collection of 10 pieces employs grade-appropriate rhythms and rudiments throughout. A variety of dynamics, repeat symbols, and sticking techniques are included...

Dedicated to legend, Roy Burns, this grade 2-3 collection of original snare drum solos offers players an opportunity to perform musical styles such as jazz, Latin, march and classical playing, as well...

Grade 3-4 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). Intermediate players are provided with a musically rewarding experience throughout these ten solos. The hand-to-hand style will establish skills pla...

Grade 5 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)

Grade 5 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). This grade 5 piece explores the musical, technical and sound potential of the snare drum. Movements include; Andante, Allegro, and Presto, and will sh...

This bestselling festival collection of 7 solos for proficient players celebrates a variety of Latin, ragtime, reggae, bolero and contemporary styles.

This set of 14 unaccompanied solos with rudimental roots presents material progressively from grade 1 to 3; there are six grade 1 solos, five grade 2 solos, and three grade 3 solos.

Grade 3-5 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). This set of 14 unaccompanied solos arranged progressively from grade 3 to grade 5 presents music in both rudimental and concert orchestral styles.

Designed for recital and contest performance as single selections, these challenging solos demand careful attention to articulations and dynamics for best results. Recommended sticking indications are...

An addition to the celebrated collection for solo percussion instruments, this one is sure to be a must for the advancing percussionist. The eight solos in this collection, ranging in difficulty from...

Take your snare drumming to the next level! With "Contest Solos for the Intermediate Snare Drummer" from the renowned publisher Kendor Music, ambitious percussionists gain access to a versatile collec...

This bestselling collection offers a good variety of interesting pieces for contest and study. Stickings are provided when necessary, and styles include jazz, rock, Latin, rudimental, classical, and m...

Grade 3-4+ Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). Following the highly successful format of his other collections for student percussionists, this addition to the series features 10 originals in a...

Grade 1-3 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)

Conceived as a sequel to his set of duets for young drummers, this book of 10 duets features an array of styles - rock, jazz, rudimental, classical, samba, funk, etc.

An excellent supplement to traditional method books! The ten duets in this set are written in a variety of popular and legit styles including jazz, rock, waltz, rudimental, and orchestral. In his intr...

These eight grade 3-4 snare drum duets will provide intermediate drummers with a musical challenge and at the same time be fun to perform. Perfect for contests and recitals.

In this recital-worthy outing for young drummers, imitative rhythm patterns and the chance to play with snares on and off will inspire focus and accurate execution. Duration ca. 3:05

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of musical harmony with "Modern Harmonic Technique 1: The Element of Harmony", published by the renowned Kendor Music. This first volume in a comprehensive mu...

This text is a complete examination of all aspects of modern arranging and composing. Adopted by high school and college music theory programs everywhere, it provides students with a logical, progress...

This examination of melody includes a detailed survey of psychological, technical and structural considerations. A detailed discussion of song form elements (motifs, variations, phrases, cadences) inc...

In this examination of serial writing for the contemporary composer, Delamont explains the basics of a 12-tone row, then follows with practical techniques used in the melodic, contrapuntal and harmoni...

Take your concert music to a more meaningful level for your students through cross-curricular units. These fun and interactive projects connect the music that students are playing with Math, History,...

This book is the most comprehensive, how-to handbook for jazz educators ever published. Featuring easy-to-understand text, loads of notated examples, photos, and unique illustrations by Steve Wiest, t...