Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4622-01

Composed by Neeck. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2018. Duration 3 minutes, 17 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4622-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4622-01).

This upbeat and powerful rock ballad features your alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The fully-scored ensemble sections compliment the lyrical theme, and provide solid support for your young soloist. The perfect choice for that change-of-pace moment in your concert. Great ballad writing!

Grade 3.5

SKU: CL.032-3085-01

Composed by Classen. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2000-02). Extra full score. Composed 2000. C.L. Barnhouse #032-3085-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-3085-01).

Starts out as a contemporary rock ballad featuring Tenor Sax and then segues into a driving funk rhythm complete with an open solo section and great horn licks. Goes back to the ballad for a short reprise before the ending. VERY NICE!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-3191-00

Composed by Rowe. Jazz Ensemble. Barnhouse Medium Jazz Series. Audio recording available separately (items CL.991-2002-01, CL.991-2002-02 & CL.WFR347). Score and set of parts. Composed 2002. Duration 3 minutes, 46 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-3191-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-3191-00).

A lush ballad setting for that special alto sax or trumpet/flugelhorn soloist. Easy solo changes and a written opening cadenza make this unique ballad a perfect choice for contest or concert. Includes a guitar performance help sheet.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-0284-00

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1984. C.L. Barnhouse #032-0284-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-0284-00).

A rock ballad that swings, believe it or not. This Alto Sax feature opens as a rock ballad, but soon moves into double time jazz and some terrific ensemble writing.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.031-3144-00

Composed by Aldrich. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2001-01). Score and set of parts. Composed 2001. Duration 3 minutes, 5 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #031-3144-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-3144-00).

You choose the soloist on this beautiful ballad chart where the solo is playable by Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet or Trombone (All solo parts included). Lush backgrounds will give the soloist a confidence to make this tastefully written ballad sound incredible. Playable with limited instrumentation, it’s perfect concert or contest material for any young band. A Real Winner!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-0284-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1984. C.L. Barnhouse #032-0284-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-0284-01).

A rock ballad that swings, believe it or not. This Alto Sax feature opens as a rock ballad, but soon moves into double time jazz and some terrific ensemble writing.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4198-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2013-01). Extra full score. Composed 2013. Duration 2 minutes, 53 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4198-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4198-01).

This tasteful solo ballad is a beautiful way to feature Alto Sax or Trumpet. There are no range or rhythm problems for either band or soloist; just a pretty melody over lush chords and counter-lines, with lots of dynamic contrasts. A lovely piece playable with limited instrumentation. Simple can be a good thing, and this ballad is simply great!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1107-00

Composed by Carl Strommen. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1107-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1107-00).

Carl Strommen’s new ballad is written as an alto sax feature but also includes solo parts to allow a trumpet or trombone to play the solo part. This classy rock ballad allows you to feature one of your best players and provide a delightful change of pace to any performance. Ranges and technical requirements are quite modest and an optional flute part is also included.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1064-00

Composed by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Smart Chart Music - Jazz Arrangements Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2010. Duration 4 minutes, 12 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1064-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1064-00).

This solo ballad feature has the solo part written for alto sax, trumpet or flute. Written on request of several jazz ensemble teachers who said they could use a nice ballad solo feature. The entire solo part is written out with the option to improvise after the melody is stated.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1107-01

Composed by Carl Strommen. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1107-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1107-01).

Carl Strommen’s new ballad is written as an alto sax feature but also includes solo parts to allow a trumpet or trombone to play the solo part. This classy rock ballad allows you to feature one of your best players and provide a delightful change of pace to any performance. Ranges and technical requirements are quite modest and an optional flute part is also included.

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4960-01

Composed by Berg. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4960-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4960-01).

If I Gave My Heart is a gorgeous swing ballad for younger bands. Lots of ensemble writing will help the band learn to play together, but there is also space for a short sax soli and a short brass soli. No improv is required, but your piano player gets to shine with lots of written fills between melody phrases. While written at an easy level, If I Gave My Heart is perfect for any ensemble that wants a ballad and a chance to take a little pressure off those chops!! Keep swingin’!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.011-2169-01

Composed by Huckeby. Young Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 1989. C.L. Barnhouse #011-2169-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.011-2169-01).

Elegant beauty of this Ed Huckeby ballad provides a nice change of pace for any occasion. OUTSTANDING BALLAD!

Grade 2

SKU: CL.031-2610-00

Composed by Aldrich. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1994. C.L. Barnhouse #031-2610-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.031-2610-00).

This very tasty ballad for younger bands is really nice. Basically an ensemble chart, it does have short written out solo sections for Piano and 1st Trumpet. Excellent material for contest or concert and tremendous teaching possibilities for presenting the legato ballad styles. A quality piece for players that is sure to be a big hit for years to come. OUTSTANDING!

Voice and guitar

SKU: HL.49015258

Das Liederbuch der jungen Szene. Edited by Bertold Marohl. This edition: Plastic cover. Paperback. Edition Schott. Classical. Melody Line (with Chords). 274 pages. Schott Music #ED 7120. Published by Schott Music (HL.49015258).

ISBN 9783795720629. 4.75x7.25x0.59 inches. German.

Der neue Zupfgeigenhansl erscheint als Folgeband des seit der Jugendbewegung allgemein bekannten Zupfgeigenhansl und enthalt 121 Lieder, die auf die Anliegen der jungen Generation des ausgehenden 20. Jahrhunderts eingehen: Fahrt uber Lander und Meere - internationale Folklore und Spirituals - kritische alte und neue Lieder zu unseren Zeitproblemen - das Thema Liebe - Balladeskes und Heiteres. Das Buch bietet Melodien, vollstandige Texte, Akkorde fur Gitarrebegleitung, Bilder und Infos zu den Textern, Komponisten und Interpreten.

Arias, Ballades, Cavantinas, Chansons and Couplets from 7 Operas. By Giacomo Meyerbeer. Edited by Kaiser, Peter. For Soprano solo, Piano. Singing Score; Playing Score (paperbound). Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). ISBN M006502790.