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
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.
Hear the arrangement
A 30-second excerpt from Paul Lorenz’ own studio recording of this arrangement.
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Orchestra & Vocals
€39.90The 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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“Time, Love and Tenderness” is also published in this scoring — with its own score preview and full details on the edition page.
View this edition →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.
- Licensed for Your Ensemble: Your purchase licenses this edition for performances by the purchasing ensemble at weddings, galas, and concerts. Public performances are reported to your PRO (GEMA/AKM/SUISA or ASCAP/BMI/PRS) by the organiser as usual.
- 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.
Time, Love and Tenderness sheet music at a glance
| Song | Time, Love and Tenderness — Michael Bolton & Diane Warren (1991) |
| Arrangement | Full orchestra with vocal lead — strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, and piano |
| Arranger | Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road |
| Scoring | Full conductor’s score in A3 plus every individual orchestral part and a vocal lead sheet |
| Difficulty | Grade 4 — intermediate to professional event orchestras and advanced ensembles |
| Format | 600 DPI PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready |
| Licensing | Licensed for performances by the purchasing ensemble; public performances reported to your PRO (GEMA/AKM/SUISA or ASCAP/BMI/PRS) by the organiser as usual |
| Reference recording | Paul Lorenz’ own studio recording — sound sample on this page, complete on Artyfile Stream |
| 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
Can I hear this arrangement before I buy?
Yes. The sound sample near the top of this page plays a 30-second excerpt of Paul Lorenz’ own studio recording of this arrangement, and the complete recording streams on Artyfile Stream — his lossless hi-fi service, where full playback requires a subscription.
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 license certificate covering use by your ensemble. 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 — your purchase includes the license for performances by the purchasing ensemble at weddings, galas, and concerts. As usual, the public performance itself is reported to the responsible performing-rights society — GEMA in Germany, AKM in Austria, SUISA in Switzerland (ASCAP/BMI/PRS elsewhere) — by the organiser or ensemble. 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.