Intermediate Ballad Sheet Music

As recorded on the brilliant recording A Dream Deferred (Flying Dutchman CYL2-1449), by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra. Quite possibly the most heart-rending, beautiful melody Nelson ever wrote. It featu...

One of Maynard's most beautiful ballads from the Dream Band period. Created by a young Benny Golson. The highest trumpet solo note is a written B. This chart is quite easy to play and makes a wonderfu...

The Kenton Band had many hits over the years, and a couple of them involved the whole band singing. This was one of those charts. Now, if your band isn't into singing (maybe they should be), then this...

Piazzolla wrote many beautiful melodies, and this one is perhaps the most haunting.  This version is a step higher than the "non-Pro" version. It is a flugelhorn solo throughout, with very reasonable...

A combination of beautiful melody and contemporary harmonic structure create a great ballad to feature your Tenor Saxophone soloist. There are some colorful double time feel countermelodies in the bra...

A combination of beautiful melody and contemporary harmonic structure create a great ballad to feature your Tenor Saxophone soloist. There are some colorful double time feel countermelodies in the bra...

A ballad featuring lead alto sax, this lovely tune is based on the form and changes of the well known standard 'The Midnight Sun Will Never Set.' Written in 2016 for the Salt Lake City Phoenix Jazz Ba...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 specifically for the award-winning 2017 film Beauty and the Beast, and recorded by Celine Dion, this beautiful ballad captures the mood and style of the original soundtrack while becoming a st...

Written specifically for the award-winning 2017 film Beauty and the Beast, and recorded by Celine Dion, this beautiful ballad captures the mood and style of the original soundtrack while becoming a st...

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...

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...

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...