Ballads for Concert Band

This powerful rock ballad recorded by Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders continues to resonate well beyond its release in 1994 thanks to a strong melody and hopeful message. Here is a terrific sounding...

This powerful rock ballad recorded by Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders continues to resonate well beyond its release in 1994 thanks to a strong melody and hopeful message. Here is a terrific sounding...

This powerful rock ballad recorded by Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders continues to resonate well beyond its release in 1994 thanks to a strong melody and hopeful message. Here is a terrific sounding...

This powerful rock ballad recorded by Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders continues to resonate well beyond its release in 1994 thanks to a strong melody and hopeful message. Here is a terrific sounding...

Adele makes a triumphant return to the pop charts with this poignant and soaring hit single. Michael Brown's well-crafted setting uses varying textures and dramatic builds in bringing it to the concer...

Adele makes a triumphant return to the pop charts with this poignant and soaring hit single. Michael Brown's well-crafted setting uses varying textures and dramatic builds in bringing it to the concer...

Adele makes a triumphant return to the pop charts with this poignant and soaring hit single. Michael Brown's well-crafted setting uses varying textures and dramatic builds in bringing it to the concer...

Michael Sweeney's simple, yet sensitive arrangemetn of this classic Beastles ballad is great for teaching phrasing and expression to beggining players.

This recent hit by recording star Enrique Eglesias is a powerful ballad and has been used recently as a tribute to all the New York City heroes. Nicely scored with strong melodies and solid harmonies.

Here is a light rock treatment of this beautiful ballad made popular by Elvis Presley. Expertly arranged for beginning groups with easy rhythms and safe scoring.

Recorded by newcomer Josh Groban and produced by David Foster, this emotionally powerful ballad is destined to become a classic. Effectively adapted for band by Michael Brown, this arrangement will be...

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

Grades 4-5

Ballade is a poignant work dedicated in memory of Heather Leonardi, a sixth-grade, second-year band student who was diagnosed with cancer and tragically passed away later that year. The work is meant...

Ballade is a poignant work dedicated in memory of Heather Leonardi, a sixth-grade, second-year band student who was diagnosed with cancer and tragically passed away later that year. The work is meant...

Ballade is a poignant work dedicated in memory of Heather Leonardi, a sixth-grade, second-year band student who was diagnosed with cancer and tragically passed away later that year. The work is meant...

The word 'peace has many connotations: 'a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from war and harmony among neighbors', and more personally, 'freedom from disquieting thoughts and emotions'. This piec...

The word 'peace has many connotations: 'a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from war and harmony among neighbors', and more personally, 'freedom from disquieting thoughts and emotions'. This piec...

The word 'peace has many connotations: 'a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from war and harmony among neighbors', and more personally, 'freedom from disquieting thoughts and emotions'. This piec...

This lush ballad that provides an opportunity for ensembles at any level to explore rubato, tenuto, and vibrato. The inspiration for this work was a beautiful fall day when the leaves were turning col...

This lush ballad that provides an opportunity for ensembles at any level to explore rubato, tenuto, and vibrato. The inspiration for this work was a beautiful fall day when the leaves were turning col...

This lush ballad that provides an opportunity for ensembles at any level to explore rubato, tenuto, and vibrato. The inspiration for this work was a beautiful fall day when the leaves were turning col...

A tribute to Jennifer, Hayley, and Michaela Petit, victims of a 2007 home invasion in Cheshire CT, Bate wrote a moving, lyrical ballad which adds harp (or synthesizer) to the band, and features solois...

A tribute to Jennifer, Hayley, and Michaela Petit, victims of a 2007 home invasion in Cheshire CT, Bate wrote a moving, lyrical ballad which adds harp (or synthesizer) to the band, and features solois...

Your band will love rocking out on this powerful treatment of one of the world's most familiar melodies: 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.' This chart has it all - driving bass lines, an infectious groo...