Ballads for Concert Band

This timeless song, originally recorded by Louis Armstrong, is heard on the newest Kenny G album, cleverly incorporating Louis' voice with Kenny's sweet saxophone. Richard Saucedo brings us this flexi...

Perfect for concert or graduation, this popular hit from Josh Groban shares a message of hope and encouragement for all. This beautifully scored concert band accompaniment offers a rare opportunity to...

A rich, sonorous setting of John Lennon's timeless song of peace arranged for young band. Larry Norred's careful attention to color and ensemble texture make this ballad an exquisite concert number.

Written by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen back in the '80s, this powerful song has reached almost legendary status with its frequent usage in TV and movies. Recorded by such diverse artists...

Originally a hit for Louis Armstrong in 1967, this touching ballad continues to be popular today and is heard regularly in TV and film. Nicely arranged here for beginning players.

With a bold and soulful style combined with a hint of vintage James Bond spy music, here is a powerful setting of Adele's smash hit from the latest blockbuster Bond movie Skyfall.

John Lennon's popular song from the 70's has taken on new meaning in the changing world of today. This is a touching and sensitive treatment for concert band by Richard Saucedo.

Recorded by the Jackson 5 in 1970, even students today remember this classic rock ballad from the Motown era.

This timeless world-wide hit of the Flying Pickets has perhaps been arranged many times for all possible types of orchestra. However, there are practically no arrangements for wind orchestras. Hans Va...

Josh Groban's lovely ballad has now been prepared for your beginners' first program. All the emotion remains - only the more difficult rhythms have been simplified for ease of preparation. Don't miss...

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on June 25th 2009. He can without any shadow of a doubt be compared with artists such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon - all of the...

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on June 25th 2009. He can without any shadow of a doubt be compared with artists such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon - all of the...

A Little Love Song was initally composed for a wedding. A relatively simple melody where both the beginner and the more advanced clarinetist can show off their musicality. This isn't a solo work per s...

Memories Of You is a short but effective ballad with a trumpet in the spotlight. AFter a short introduction the soloist begins with a beautiful medley, which evolves into a duet. After an orchestral t...

The film 'As in Heaven' is about the famous conductor Daniel Dareus, who returns to his native Swedish village to recover physically and mentally from a heart attack. He takes over the village's churc...

With this enchanting melody, made famous by the young, talented singer Josh Groban and the group Westlife, you will transport your musicians and your audience alike into a dreamy, musical world. The a...

One of the definitive ballads of all time, Somewhere from Bernstein's landmark musical West Side Story, continues to enchant audiences and players alike. Michael Brown's well-scored adaptation allows...

Recorded by American Idol winner Phillip Phillips, this dynamic hit song was featured during the 2012 Olympics as NBC's theme for women's gymnastics.

Written for the 1973 movie of the same name starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, this iconic ballad went on to win an Oscar for Best Original Song and to become a popular standard recorded by...

With a bold and soulful style combined with a hint of vintage James Bond spy music, here is a powerful setting of Adele's smash hit from the latest blockbuster Bond movie Skyfall.