When I Need You — Orchestra Sheet Music
Leo Sayer’s perennial wedding ballad, arranged for full orchestra and solo voice by Paul Lorenz — the professional edition the market has never had
Every wedding musician knows the moment — the client request arrives: “Could you play ‘When I Need You’?” What follows is two frustrating weeks of searching: Musicnotes, Sheet Music Plus, MuseScore, every publisher’s catalog. What you find are piano-vocal charts, beginner arrangements, and community uploads riddled with notation errors. For one of the bestselling pop ballads of the 1970s — a song that has graced professional galas, wedding ceremonies, and televised performances across five decades — no professional orchestral edition has ever been commercially available.
This arrangement by Paul Lorenz is that edition. Built on 30 years of professional experience and a performance legacy forged at the Vienna State Opera, Abbey Road Studios, and alongside the London Symphony Orchestra, it delivers every detail a conductor demands: MOLA-compliant 8.5mm staves, measure numbers at every system, individually extracted and proofread parts for every section, and page turns placed for maximum rehearsal efficiency. The song’s characteristic 3/4 waltz pulse — which lesser arrangements habitually flatten — is honoured throughout, giving the orchestration the understated elegance that has made “When I Need You” a ceremony standard for nearly 50 years.
The Complete Professional Orchestral Edition
Orchestra & Vocals
€49.90
The definitive orchestral edition for professional ensembles — complete conductor’s score in A3 format plus all individual instrument parts, extracted, proofread, and ready for the stand. Everything your orchestra needs for a performance-ready presentation of this beloved waltz ballad.
- Conductor’s Score (A3 format, 8.5mm staves)
- Violin I Parts (2 stand copies)
- Violin II Parts (2 stand copies)
- Viola Parts (2 stand copies)
- Cello Parts (2 stand copies)
- Double Bass Parts (2 stand copies)
- Altsax Part
- Trumpet Part
- Trombone Part
- Piano ⁄ Keyboard Part
- Guitar Part
- Bass Guitar Part
- Drum Part
- Choir (melody & lyrics)
- High-Resolution PDF, 600 DPI — Instant Download
Crafted for the Podium
- Complete Performance Package: Conductor’s score plus all individual instrument parts in a single download — everything your ensemble needs, nothing missing.
- MOLA-Compliant Engraving: 8.5mm conductor score staves and 600 DPI resolution — readable from the podium and flawless on tablets and iPad Pro.
- Rehearsal-Efficient Layout: Measure numbers at every system, cross-instrument entry cues, and page turns placed at natural breaks — fewer corrections, faster rehearsals.
- Performance License Included: Fully authorized for live concerts, wedding ceremonies, and public events — ASCAP, BMI, and PRS jurisdictions covered.
- Authentic 3/4 Waltz Orchestration: The arrangement preserves the song’s original waltz character with idiomatic orchestral writing — not retrofitted from a pop chart.
- Bespoke Customization Available: Need a different key for your vocalist, or reduced instrumentation for a chamber ensemble? Contact us — turnaround typically 2–3 business days.
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, all individual orchestral parts (Violin I & II, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, French Horns I & II, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano/Keyboard, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums/Percussion), and a vocal lead sheet with melody and lyrics. Everything is delivered as high-resolution PDF files optimized for professional printing and tablet use.
What is the difficulty level of this arrangement?
Grade 4–5 (Intermediate to Professional). This arrangement is designed for semi-professional and professional orchestras with experience in commercial crossover and wedding repertoire. The 3/4 waltz phrasing requires ensemble familiarity with ballad-style conducting and nuanced dynamic shaping.
Is a performance license included with my purchase?
Yes. A performance license is included with every purchase, covering live concerts, wedding ceremonies, corporate events, and other public performances. For ticketed performances, standard venue licensing with ASCAP, BMI, or PRS applies as usual — the arrangement license itself is fully covered.
Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?
Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization — a service unique in the professional sheet music market. Whether you need the arrangement transposed to a different key for your vocalist, instrumentation substitutions (e.g. saxophone for clarinet), or a reduced scoring for a smaller chamber ensemble, we can accommodate your requirements. Contact us directly to discuss your needs and timeline.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, refunds cannot be offered once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review any available score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing. Our customer support is happy to assist.
