Selections from the Paul Barker Music Catalogue are new, sensibly priced, quality music for School Choirs, Training/Flexi-Bands, GCSE, A' Level, IB Solo/Ensemble Performance Examinations/Recitals. We help to make Music Education a little easier!
Selections from the Paul Barker Music Catalogue are new, sensibly priced, quality music for School Choirs, Training/Flexi-Bands, GCSE, A' Level, IB Solo/Ensemble Performance Examinations/Recitals. We help to make Music Education a little easier!
Ode To Joy by Beethoven from the famous ‘Choral’ Symphony No.9 is a fabulous concert opener/finale arrangement in our Simply Strings Series. Also Includes a Violin III (Viola Double) part and optional Keyboard and Orchestral Percussion.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Strings - Grade 2+
Duration: 2:55
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: String Orchestra - Optional Keyboard & Orchestral Percussion
Beethoven’s ‘Für Elise’ is another great ‘Classical’ arrangement in our popular Rock - Style series for all types of Flexi-Ensembles. Built on the success of our ‘Pachelbel’s Canon Rock,’ this piece develops Beethoven’s memorable themes through a fusion of Samba and Rock styles. This is a fantastic way to introduce your band and audience to one of the most famous pieces ever composed!
Idea for GCSE Solo and Ensemble Performance
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:20
Level: Early Intermediate - Intermediate (UK Grades 3+ and USA Grade 2+)
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Orchestration: Flexi-Band (Mix & Match Orchestration)
The Flexi-Band Classical Pop Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Piano, Drum Kit, Rhythm Guitar and Bass Guitar provide strong harmonic and rhythmical support for common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Viola/Bass Clef instruments including lead guitar and Nuvo instruments.
Scott Joplin’s ‘The Entertainer’ is a new arrangement in a swing time style for Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Strong melodic lines using Joplin’s famous Ragtime themes together with modern harmony supported by a robust rhythm section make this suitable for any combination of players. A fantastic way to introduce your band and audience to one of the most famous Ragtime standards composed for Piano. Also ideal for ensemble examination purposes in schools and colleges!
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:50
Level: Early Intermediate - Intermediate (UK Grades 3+ and USA Grade 2+)
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Orchestration: Flexi-Band (Mix & Match Orchestration)
The Flexi-Band Classical Pop Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Piano, Drum Kit, Rhythm Guitar and Bass Guitar provide strong harmonic and rhythmical support for common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef instruments including lead guitar and Nuvo instruments.
‘Midnight Swing’ is a superb blend of Swing and Pop styles which will certainly keep your audience transfixed. Sit back and enjoy the mystique of the ‘Midnight Swing’ which is a real winner for your concert programme any time of year. Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance !
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:50
Level: Early Intermediate - Intermediate (UK Grades 3+ and USA Grade 2+)
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Orchestration: Flexi-Band (Mix & Match Orchestration)
The Flexi-Band Pop Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Drum Kit and Bass Guitar provide strong harmonic and rhythmical support for common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Viola/Bass Clef instruments and Lead Guitar.
Elgar’s Nimrod from the famous Enigma Variations is a versatile arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Elgar’s wonderful themes are shared between Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts to create a powerful, professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
The Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Suitable for all common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble, Viola, Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards and Percussion.
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 3:00
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flexi- Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards and Percussion.
Get into the groove with this original work in our fabulous Flexi-Band Pop Series. ‘Souled Out’ features memorable riffs and rhythmic patterns and is suitable for performance any time of year. Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance !
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:10
Level: Early Intermediate - Intermediate (UK Grades 3+ and USA Grade 2+)
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Orchestration: Flexi-Band (Mix & Match Orchestration)
The Flexi-Band Pop Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Piano, Rhythm Guitar Drum Kit and Bass Guitar provide strong harmonic and rhythmical support for common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Viola/Bass Clef instruments and Lead Guitar.
Head into the night with this moody rock/pop number in our fabulous Flexi-Band Pop Series. ‘Night Train’ features mystical riffs and rhythmic patterns to take your audience on a magical journey any time of year. Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance !
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:30
Level: Early Intermediate - Intermediate (UK Grades 3+ and USA Grade 2+)
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Orchestration: Flexi-Band (Mix & Match Orchestration)
The Flexi-Band Pop Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Piano, Rhythm Guitar Drum Kit and Bass Guitar provide strong harmonic and rhythmical support for common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Viola/Bass Clef instruments and Lead Guitar.
An easily accessible early level arrangement of this festive Christmas Carol for Full Orchestra, optional Piano and Orchestral Percussion. A violin II which doubles the viola part is also included.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Level - Grade 2
Duration: 1:30
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra – Keyboard – Orchestral Percussion
An easily accessible early level arrangement of this triumphant and festive standard for String Orchestra, optional Keyboard and Orchestral Percussion. A violin II which doubles the viola part is also included.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Level Strings - Grade 2
Duration: 1:40
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: String Orchestra – Keyboard – Orchestral Percussion
An easily accessible early level arrangement of this festive carol for Full Orchestra, optional Keyboard and Orchestral Percussion. A violin II which doubles the viola part is also included.
Level: Early Level Orchestra - Grade 2
Duration: 1:40
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra – Keyboard – Orchestral Percussion
Let the triumphant and powerful bells ring out with this famous uplifting and refreshing festive standard in our Christmas Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. Easily accessible and fun to perform in your seasonal events time and time again. Accompaniment & part-dominant rehearsal tracks are also available for your entire ensemble to rehearse and perform with.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
The Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Suitable for all common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble, Viola, Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion.
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 1:40
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
An easily accessible early level arrangement of this festive carol for String Orchestra, optional Keyboard and Orchestral Percussion. A violin II which doubles the viola part is also included.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Level Strings - Grade 2
Duration: 1:40
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: String Orchestra – Keyboard – Orchestral Percussion
‘The Swing Katz’ is fun concert piece in a swing style for Training Orchestras, Bands and Flexi-Ensembles. Strong melodic and harmonic lines supported by a robust rhythm section make this suitable for any combination of players. ‘The Swing Katz’ would complement your concert programme to make your training group sound extra cool. Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance!
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 1:35
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 1-5 and USA Grade 2)
Occasion: Concert - General Performance - Informal
Instrumentation: C -Bb - Eb - F -Viola/Bass Clef - Nuvo Instruments - Piano - Lead & Rhythm Guitar Bass Guitar - Drum Kit - Tuned and Untuned Percussion
The Flexi-Band Pop Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Piano, Drum Kit, Rhythm Guitar and Bass Guitar provide strong harmonic and rhythmical support for common combinations of including lead guitars and Nuvo instruments.
See our many other titles in this series!
Built on the success of our ‘Pachelbel’s Canon Rock’ this piece develops Mozart’s main themes supported by a driving rhythmic section. This is a fantastic way to introduce your band and audience to one of the most famous pieces ever composed. Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance !
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:50
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 1-5 and USA Grade 2)
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal
Orchestration: Flexi-Band - Mix and Match Orchestration - C -Bb - Eb - F -Viola/Bass Clef Nuvo Instruments - Piano - Lead & Rhythm Guitar (Chords/TAB) - Bass Guitar
Drum Kit - Tuned and Untuned Percussion
The Flexi-Band Pop Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Piano, Drum Kit, Rhythm Guitar and Bass Guitar provide strong harmonic and rhythmical support for common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Viola/Bass Clef instruments including lead guitar and Nuvo instruments.
See our many other titles in this series!
Morning from Peer Gynt by Grieg is a magical yet powerful arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. The iconic ‘Morning’ motif is shared sensitively between performers gradually building towards a fabulous musical climax featuring all instruments as the morning sun finally bursts through.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
The Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Suitable for all common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble, Viola, Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion.
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 2:20
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
There really needs no musical introduction to this famously uplifting and refreshing festive standard in our Christmas Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. Easily accessible and fun to perform in your seasonal events time and time again.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
The Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Suitable for all common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble, Viola, Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion.
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 1:30
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
Gossec’s ‘Tambourin Rock’ is another great arrangement in a rock style for Flexi-Band, Orchestras and Bands of all sizes. Strong melodic lines using Gossec’s famous flute theme together with modern harmony supported by a robust rhythm section make this suitable for any combination of players. A fantastic way to introduce your band and audience to one of the most famous pieces ever composed for Flute and Orchestra! Also ideal for ensemble examination purposes.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
The Flexi-Band Classical Pop Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Piano, Drum Kit, Rhythm Guitar and Bass Guitar provide strong harmonic and rhythmical support for common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef instruments including lead guitar and Nuvo instruments.
Duration: 2:50
Level: Early Intermediate - Intermediate (UK Grades 3+ and USA Grade 2+)
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Orchestration: Flexi-Band (Mix & Match Orchestration)
Holst’s stunning Jupiter is a stoic arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Holst’s emotional themes and harmonies are dynamically shared between Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts to create a powerful and breath-taking professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 2:45
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flexi- Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards and Percussion
The Sunrise by Richard Strauss from the famous Also Sprach Zarathustra is a concert - opening spectacular arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. With all the original melodic motifs and dramatic use of dynamics equally shared amongst Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts, it creates an authentic heart-stopping professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Performance MP3
YouTube Link for Students
The Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Suitable for all common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble, Viola, Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion.
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 2:15
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flexi - Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
The 1812 Overture is a breath-taking finale arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. Tchaikovsky’s thunderous themes are shared seamlessly between performers to create a powerful concert finale with optional cannon sound effects!
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
The Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series allows conductors to mix and match orchestration to meet available resources. Suitable for all common combinations of C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble, Viola, Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion.
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 2:15
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion