Time, Love and Tenderness — Orchestra & Vocals Sheet Music

Michael Bolton’s defining romantic ballad, arranged for full orchestra and vocals by Paul Lorenz — the professional score that has been missing from the market for three decades

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There are songs that belong at the center of life’s most significant moments — and for three decades, Time, Love and Tenderness has been the one conductors needed but could never find a professional score for. That absence ends here. Paul Lorenz’s full orchestral arrangement gives conductors and musical directors exactly what the wedding and event market has demanded since 1991: a complete, performance-ready score that honors one of Michael Bolton’s most enduring compositions with the orchestral depth it deserves.

Engraved to MOLA standards, this arrangement delivers the full conductor’s score in A3 format alongside every individual orchestral part — strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, piano, and vocal lead sheet — in a single licensed download. Measure numbers at every system, page turns placed at rests, and 600 DPI resolution throughout mean this score is ready for the stand from the moment of download. Whether your setting is a gala, a wedding reception, or a formal concert, the quality that distinguishes a Paul Lorenz edition is evident in every detail.

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Orchestra & Vocals

€39.90

The only professionally published orchestral arrangement of this iconic Michael Bolton ballad. Full conductor’s score plus all individual parts — engraved to MOLA standards and ready for your next event from the moment of download.

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Quality in detail

  • Complete Orchestral Package: Every part in a single download — conductor score, winds, brass, strings, percussion, harp, keyboard, and vocal lead sheet. Nothing missing at the first rehearsal.
  • MOLA-Standard Engraving: 8.5mm stave height, measure numbers at every system, page turns at rests — the engraving standard professional librarians and conductors require.
  • 600 DPI Resolution: Renders crisply on every retina display and prints with full precision at A3. Designed for iPad with forScore and professional ensemble printing alike.
  • Performance License Included: Authorized for live public performance at weddings, galas, and concerts. No additional ASCAP, BMI, or PRS reporting required for the arrangement.
  • Instant PDF Delivery: Download begins immediately after purchase. Rehearsal materials in your hands within minutes — no shipping, no waiting, no subscription.
  • Bespoke Customization Available: Need a key change or different instrumentation? Paul Lorenz Music delivers tailored adjustments on request — a service unique in the industry.
I have been programming event orchestras for 22 years, and this is the arrangement I have been waiting for since the early 2000s. The conductor score is impeccably engraved — measure numbers at every system, intelligent page turns, and parts that my orchestra could sight-read in a single run-through. We performed it at a gala in Vienna last autumn, and the reaction from the audience was remarkable. This is the standard every professional arranger should be aiming for. Sebastian Thaler, Musical Director, Thaler Event Orchestra, Vienna

Time, Love and Tenderness sheet music at a glance

SongTime, Love and Tenderness — Michael Bolton & Diane Warren (1991)
ArrangementFull orchestra with vocal lead — strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, and piano
ArrangerPaul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road
ScoringFull conductor’s score in A3 plus every individual orchestral part and a vocal lead sheet
DifficultyGrade 4 — intermediate to professional event orchestras and advanced ensembles
Format600 DPI PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready
LicensingLicensed arrangement with a performance license included; standard PRO reporting (ASCAP/BMI/PRS/GEMA) for the underlying song
Price€39.90

Is this edition right for you?

The definitive romantic ballad for the moment a programme needs to reach its emotional peak. This edition is written for:

  • Professional event and gala orchestras programming a signature love song
  • Wedding and reception musical directors who need a complete, ready-to-play package
  • Advanced community and concert ensembles looking for a polished contemporary standard
  • Conductors who want MOLA-standard parts an orchestra can sight-read at the first rehearsal

Need a transposition or a different voicing? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.

What you receive

  • The full conductor’s score in A3 format
  • Every orchestral part — strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, and piano — individually extracted, plus a vocal lead sheet
  • High-resolution PDFs, delivered instantly and yours to keep — no rental

Programming Time, Love and Tenderness

Place this where a programme turns toward its emotional heart — a first dance, a gala centrepiece, or the warm close before an encore. The arrangement carries the ballad’s slow build from an intimate opening to its full orchestral swell, so give the orchestra room to breathe under the vocal line and let the strings and brass lift the final choruses. It sits naturally alongside other cinematic love songs and contemporary standards, and the vocal lead keeps the melody front and centre for a soloist. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.

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Time, Love and Tenderness sheet music — frequently asked questions

What exactly is included in the download?

You receive a complete, performance-ready package: the full conductor’s score in A3 format and all individual orchestral parts — strings (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass), woodwinds (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon), brass (French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba), Timpani, Percussion, Harp, Piano/Keyboard, and a Vocal Lead Sheet — plus a Performance License Certificate. Everything is delivered as high-resolution PDF files optimized for both screen reading and professional printing.

What is the difficulty level of this arrangement?

Grade 4 — Intermediate to Professional. The orchestral parts suit professional event orchestras and advanced community ensembles. Wind and brass writing is idiomatic and well within the range of skilled players. The vocal part is accessible to any competent lead vocalist, with a range well-suited to the original Michael Bolton key.

Is a performance license included?

Yes — a performance license for live public performance is included with your purchase. No additional ASCAP, BMI, or PRS reporting is required for the Paul Lorenz arrangement itself. Standard venue licensing applies for ticketed performances, as is the case with any repertoire. If you have questions about your specific performance context, contact us before purchasing.

Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?

Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization services — a capability unique in the professional sheet music industry. Whether you need alternative instrumentation (a saxophone in place of an oboe, for instance), a key transposition for a specific vocalist, or a cut version for a shorter program slot, we can tailor this arrangement to your exact requirements. Contact us directly to discuss your needs.

What is your refund policy?

Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing. Our team is happy to answer questions about the arrangement, instrumentation, or suitability for your ensemble.