Ballade Pour Anne (G.Bergeron)

Elevate your big band's repertoire with G. Bergeron's captivating arrangement of "Ballade Pour Anne"! This exquisite jazz standard, though its composer is unknown, is masterfully crafted to showcase your ensemble's expressive capabilities. Bergeron’s arrangement presents a lyrical, flowing melody supported by lush, sophisticated harmonies, characteristic of a classic jazz ballad. The tempo feel is relaxed and expressive, allowing for nuanced phrasing and dynamic shaping, making it a perfect vehicle for developing musicality within an ensemble. While classified as an easy difficulty, the arrangement provides ample opportunity for musical depth and interpretation, making it suitable for high school, collegiate, or community big bands, as well as professional ensembles seeking a beautiful and accessible ballad for their sets. This 18-page set includes a complete, clearly notated score and all individual parts for a standard big band instrumentation: Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.