Ballads for Concert Band

This evocative ballad is written by Geir Hvidsten (music) and Ingebjørg Bratland (lyrics). We recommend listening to the original recording by Ingebjørg Bratland in addition to the recording of this a...

The ballad "The Castle" was originally written for the EBU Big Band's concert in Bergen in 2000. The band, consisting of a musician from each of the EBU countries, performed specially commissioned mus...

Ballad is a type of Norwegian folk song that originally means "dance song" from the Latin word ballare ("to dance"). This arrangement is heavily inspired by the version of the Norwegian folk-rock band...

The composer's sister, Kari Bremnes, has had great success with this song through her album "Det vi har" from 2017. Subsequently, Elisabeth Andreassen has also performed it on the TV program "Hver gan...

Agathe Backer Grøndahl’s ‘Ballade’ can best be described as a Romantic character piece. Such one-movement piano pieces with titles that loosely indicate a mood/idea made out a central genre in the 19t...

This song have been one the most popular ballads in Norway since it was recorded by the group 'Vamp' in 1993. The poem, written by Kolbein Falkeid, is the story about a dream. It is a man who tells th...

From the blockbuster James Bond film Skyfall, pop sensation Adele has crafted a fitting theme to suit the mood. Skillfully arranged here for incomplete ensembles.

This amazingly accessible arrangement of the enormously successful hit from Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga is the perfect vehicle to reinforce 3/4 time and slurs. Practicing will be fun!

One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time. You'll play Michael's easy, yet rich-sounding, setting at holiday concerts year after year.

Mit "Die schönste Stroß" haben die Höhner eine wunderbare Ballade geschrieben - eine Hommage an die Heimat. Das Arrangement von Friedhelm Schorn nimmt die Stimmung des Liedes bestens auf. Abwechselnde...

Der Klassiker für Hochzeiten und alle Verliebten: Hallelujah (Musik: Leonard Cohen) Bekannt aus dem Film 'Shrek' und einfühlsam interpretiert von Alexandra Burke. Arrangement für Blasmusik (Gesang opt...

Die gefühlvolle Ballade 'Amoi seg ma uns wieder' (''Einmal sehen wir uns wieder') widmete der österreichische'Volks-Rock'n'Roller' Andreas Gabalier seinem Vater und seiner jüngeren Schwester und sorgt...

The worldwide success of the group Relax from 1982. A Bavarian declaration of love arranged for brass music (and vocals). Erwin Jahreis gives this soulful ballad an atmospheric musical setting.

Yorkshire Ballad began in the summer of 1983 with a telephone conversation between James Barnes and Tom Rhoads, who was at that time the band department manager at Southern Music Company. Rhoads sugge...

Written in 1927, “Stardust” has been recorded over 1,500 times and is now considered to be part of the Great American Songbook. This stellar Paul Clark arrangement includes the 16 bar introduction, fo...

Written in 1927, “Stardust” has been recorded over 1,500 times and is now considered to be part of the Great American Songbook. This stellar Paul Clark arrangement includes the 16 bar introduction, fo...

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

With chordal harmonies that can only be described as rich and luxurious, this timeless Irish ballad is presented here in a marvelous and engaging setting guaranteed to make everyone feel good. Warm ch...