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!
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: Electric Lead/Acoustic Guitar & Piano
Also available for Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone and Electric Guitar.
Ideal for GCSE and IB/A’Level Performance
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
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.
Schubert’s ‘Ave Maria’ is another great arrangement in a rock/pop ballad style for Flexi-Band and Orchestras and Bands of all sizes. Strong melodic lines using Schubert’s famous vocal themes together with modern harmony supported by a robust rhythm section make this suitable for any combination of players.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
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 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.
Elgar’s ‘Chanson De Matin’ is another superb arrangement in a smooth pop-ballad style for Flexi-Band, Orchestras and Bands of all sizes. Strong melodic lines using Elgar’s famous string 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 pieces ever composed for Chamber Orchestra! Also ideal for ensemble examination purposes.
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 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.
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.
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 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 the concert opener Also Sprach Zarathustra (Strauss), the celebratory Ode To Joy (Beethoven) and powerful Nimrod (Elgar). Accompaniment & Part-Dominant rehearsal tracks available as multi-user MP3 downloads for your entire ensemble!
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: Various
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flexi - Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
In the Hall of the Mountain by Grieg is a fabulous concert opener/finale arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. With the famous melody and bass lines shared among the performers and the authentic use of powerful dynamics and percussion based on the original classic, 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: 2:45
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
The Multi-Bundle Value Pack 4 is a superb collection of 3 best sellers in the Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Bands & Orchestras. Featuring the ceremonial Pomp and Circumstance No.4 (Elgar), the galloping William Tell Overture (Rossini) and stately Fanfare & Ceremony (Barker). Accompaniment & Part-Dominant rehearsal tracks available for multi-user MP3 downloads for your entire ensemble!
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: Various
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 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
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
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
‘MASSive’ is scored for Soprano Solo, SAB Choir, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Section and Full Orchestra.
Commissioned by the International Schools Choral Festival in 2013, this 20 minute work is guaranteed to be an explosive addition to any concert. ‘MASSive’ works in any flexible instrumental combination and includes a professional backing track for rehearsal and performance purposes. If you enjoy ‘MASSive’, check out the prequel ‘Roquiem’ .
Includes:
Conductor Score
Instrumental Parts, Piano/Vocal Score, Full Performance and Accompaniment MP3s are available separately from this TES Site.
Duration: 20 Min
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Occasion: Large Scale Concert - Formal or Informal (Full Work or selected movements)
Instrumentation: SAB Choir - Soprano Soloist - Full Orchestra - Rock Band with Lead Guitar Solo
Professional Backing Track available.
MASSive’ is scored for Soprano Solo, SAB Choir, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Section and Full Orchestra. Commissioned by the International Schools Choral Festival in 2013, this 20 minute work is guaranteed to be an explosive addition to any concert. ‘MASSive’ works in any flexible instrumental combination and includes a professional backing track for rehearsal and performance purposes. If you enjoy ‘MASSive’, check out the prequel ‘Roquiem’ .
Includes:
All Orchestral Parts
SAB Piano/Vocal Score, Conductor Score, Performance and Accompaniment MP3 are available separately from this TES site.
Duration: 20 Min
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Occasion: Large Scale Concert - Formal or Informal (Full Work or selected movements)
Instrumentation: SAB Choir - Soprano Soloist - Full Orchestra - Rock Band with Lead Guitar Solo
‘Celebration’ was commissioned for the English Schools Foundation 50th Anniversary in Hong Kong and does exactly what it says! A feel-good concert item for any joyous occasion guaranteed to raise the roof! Easy vocal lines for choirs to learn combined with rip-roaring Orchestral and Rock Band accompaniment will make this a sure hit in your concert. This arrangement also includes an optional Children’s vocal line. ‘Celebration’ is a spectacular contemporary addition to your concert!
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:30
Level: Intermediate
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal - Concert Finale - Celebration
Orchestration: SAB Choir - Children’s Choir (optional) - Orchestra - Rock Band Featuring Lead Guitar Solos
The ‘Hungarian Dance No: 5’ is another great ‘classical’ arrangement in a rock/popular style for Training Orchestras/Bands and Flexi-Ensembles. Strong melodic lines of the famous theme by Brahms and modern harmonic lines supported by a robust rhythm section make this suitable for any combination of players and complement the other pop arrangements in this series.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:25
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (Grades 1-5)
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal
Orchestration: Flex-Band - Mix and Match Orchestration
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.
Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance and Training/Flexi-Band Performances.
The ‘40th Symphonic Rock’ is based on Mozart’s Symphony No.40 in Gm and is another great ‘classical’ arrangement in our popular rock-style series for Training Orchestras/Bands and Flexi-Ensembles. Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance and general Training/Flexi-Band Repertoire.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 3:20
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 2-5 and USA Grade 2-3)
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
Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance and general Training/Flexi-Band Repertoire.
‘MASSive’ is scored for Soprano Solo, SAB Choir, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Section and Full Orchestra. Commissioned by the International Schools Choral Festival in 2013, this 20 minute work is guaranteed to be an explosive addition to any concert. ‘MASSive’ works in any flexible instrumental combination and includes a professional backing track for rehearsal and performance purposes. If you enjoy ‘MASSive’, check out the prequel ‘Roquiem’ on the Paul Barker Music site.
Includes:
SAB Piano/Vocal Score
Orchestral Score and Part, Full Performance Recording and Backing Track available separately from this TES site.
A powerful rock instrumental with driving rhythms and memorable melodies. This piece is instantly an audience hit and players will love the energy and drive it creates. Suitable for anywhere in your concert programme - anytime 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: 2:35
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 1-5 and USA Grade 2)
Occasion: Concert - General Performance
Instrumentation: C -Bb - Eb - F -Viola/Bass Clef - Nuvo Instruments - Piano - 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 and Bass Guitar provide strong harmonic and rhythmical support for common combinations of instruments in C, Bb, Eb, F and treble, bass and viola clefs.
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