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!
Handel’s ‘Hornpipe’ from the famous ‘Water Music’ is a versatile arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Handel’s Main themes are shared between Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts to create a powerful, professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players.
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 and Percussion.
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 2:30
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
Largo, from Dvorak’s New World Symphony, is a popular arrangement in a slow rock style for Early Level Flexi-Bands. Strong melodic and harmonic lines supported by a robust rhythm section make this suitable for any combination of players. A fantastic way to introduce your band and audience to the glorious music of Dvorak through a fantastic slow rock ballad. 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: 2:15
Level: Easy - Easy Intermediate
Ocassion: General Concerts - Band/Orchestra Reportoire - GCSE Ensmeble Examinations
Orchestration: Flexi-Band (Mix ands Match)
Ode To Joy by Beethoven from the famous ‘Choral’ Symphony No.9 is a fabulous concert opener/finale arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. With all the original melodic motifs equally shared amongst Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts, it creates an authentic heart-stopping professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players. Also ideal for ensemble examination purposes.
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: 2:55
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flexi - Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
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
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 Multi-Bundle Value Pack 1 is a superb collection of 3 best sellers in the Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Bands & Orchestras. Featuring Also Sprach Zarathustra (Strauss), Ode To Joy (Beethoven) and Nimrod (Elgar).
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: 3 x 3 min
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 finale from the William Tell Overture by Rossini is a fabulous concert opener/finale arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. With all the famous fanfares and galloping rhythms equally shared amongst the parts and powerful rousing orchestration, it creates an authentic heart-stopping professional sound for your players.
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: 2:40
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flexi - Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 by Elgar is a fabulous graduation and celebratory opener/finale arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. With rousing ceremonial fanfares, one of the most famous iconic melodies ever composed and climatic orchestration, it creates an authentic heart-stopping professional 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 & Percussion.
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 2:15
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Celebration/Graduation - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons – Autumn Rock’ is another superb arrangement in a rock/popular style for Training Orchestras/Bands and Flexi-Ensembles. Strong melodic lines of the famous ‘Autumn’ theme and modern harmonic lines supported by a robust rhythm section make this suitable for any combination of players and complement the other pop arrangements of ‘Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons’ in this collection.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:20
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 1-5 and USA Grade 2)
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal
Orchestration: Flex-Band - Mix and Match Orchestration - 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 C, Bb, Eb, F, Viola/Bass Clef instruments including lead guitars and Nuvo instruments.
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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.
At times angular, sometimes syncopated, dissonant and consonant but always enchanting - this is the Enigma! Enjoy the challenge of performing this new musical Enigma for all popular solo instruments and piano.
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & USA 3+)
Occasion: Concert/Recital/Examinations - Formal/Informal
Orchestration: Alto Saxophone & Piano
Ideal for GCSE and IB/A’Level Performance
Also available for Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Electric and Acoustic Guitar.
At times angular, sometimes syncopated, dissonant and consonant but always enchanting - this is the Enigma! Enjoy the challenge of performing this new musical Enigma for all popular solo instruments and piano.
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & USA 3+)
Occasion: Concert/Recital/Examinations - Formal/Informal
Orchestration: Cello & Piano
Ideal for GCSE and IB/A’Level Performance
Also available for Violin, Viola, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, Electric and Acoustic Guitar.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
At times angular, sometimes syncopated, dissonant and consonant but always enchanting - this is the Enigma! Enjoy the challenge of performing this new musical Enigma for all popular solo instruments and piano.
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & USA 3+)
Occasion: Concert/Recital/Examinations - Formal/Informal
Orchestration: Clarinet & Piano
Ideal for GCSE and IB/A’Level Performance
Also available for Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, Electric and Acoustic Guitar.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
At times angular, sometimes syncopated, dissonant and consonant but always enchanting - this is the Enigma! Enjoy the challenge of performing this new musical Enigma for all popular solo instruments and piano.
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & USA 3+)
Occasion: Concert/Recital/Examinations - Formal/Informal
Orchestration: Violin & Piano
Ideal for GCSE and IB/A’Level Performance.
Also available for Viola, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, Electric and Acoustic Guitar.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
At times angular, sometimes syncopated, dissonant and consonant but always enchanting - this is the Enigma! Enjoy the challenge of performing this new musical Enigma for all popular solo instruments and piano.
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & USA 3+)
Occasion: Concert/Recital/Examinations - Formal/Informal
Orchestration: Tenor Saxophone & Piano
Ideal for GCSE and IB/A’Level Performance
Also available for Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Electric and Acoustic Guitar.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
At times angular, sometimes syncopated, dissonant and consonant but always enchanting - this is the Enigma! Enjoy the challenge of performing this new musical Enigma for all popular solo instruments and piano.
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & USA 3+)
Occasion: Concert/Recital/Examinations - Formal/Informal
Orchestration: Oboe & Piano
Ideal for GCSE and IB/A’Level Performance
Also available for Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, Electric and Acoustic Guitar.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
At times angular, sometimes syncopated, dissonant and consonant but always enchanting - this is the Enigma! Enjoy the challenge of performing this new musical Enigma for all popular solo instruments and piano.
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & USA 3+)
Occasion: Concert/Recital/Examinations - Formal/Informal
Orchestration: Flute & Piano
Ideal for GCSE and IB/A’Level Performance
Also available for Violin, Viola, Cello, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, Electric and Acoustic Guitar.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
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.
‘Play the way you feel’ is the performance guidance indicated on this new contemporary solo for piano. Designed for pianists of all ages, ‘Sonorous’ was composed to be therapeutically pleasing to practise and perform at times when a little personal reflection is needed … give yourself some time to relax and express yourself - ‘Play the way you feel’ with ‘Sonorous’
Inlcudes Piano Score Performance MP3
Duration: 1:45
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 4+)
Occasion: Concert - Examinations
Orchestration: Piano