Publisher Desc.  This composition was composed for Paul Compton and the Oklahoma State University Wind Ensemble. The Ballad is lyrical with long lines rich harmonies and the trombone part uses the high tessitura frequently. It is rhapsodic in form and has a trombone cadenza towards the end. Three variations follow that are based on motivic ideas from the Ballad. The first is in the style of a waltz the second is a tango and the last movement a stomp.