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!
Pachelbel’s Canon is a refreshing new arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. The world famous ground bass and canonic melodies are shared seamlessly between performers to create a rich, original musical texture.
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: 2:45
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 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
The Multi-Bundle Value Pack 6 is a superb collection of 3 best sellers in the Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Bands & Orchestras. Featuring the spectacular 1812 Overture (Tchaikovsky), the ever popular Pachelbel’s Canon (Pachelbel) and the show-stopping Organ Symphony (Saint Saëns).
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: Various
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
The Promise is a powerful emotional journey full of warmth, passion and positivity for Clarinet in Bb & Piano. The work brilliantly showcases both soloists using rich harmony, a dramatic melodic range and colourful thematic contrast.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Intermediate (Grade 4 UK/Grade 2 USA)
Duration: 2:20
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
The Promise is a powerful emotional journey full of warmth, passion and positivity for Flute & Piano. The work brilliantly showcases both soloists using rich harmony, a dramatic melodic range and colourful thematic contrast.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Level: Intermediate (Grade 4 UK/Grade 2 USA)
Duration: 2:20
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
The Promise is a powerful emotional journey full of warmth, passion and positivity for Cello & Piano. The work brilliantly showcases both soloists using rich harmony, a dramatic melodic range and colourful thematic contrast.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Intermediate (Grade 4 UK/Grade 2 USA)
Duration: 2:20
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
The Pastoral Symphony is a magnificently uplifting and refreshing arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. The iconic Pastoral theme is shared seamlessly between performers and is strongly supported with rousing orchestral percussion and rich musical scoring.
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
An easily accessible early level arrangement of this festive Christmas Carol for String Orchestra, optional Piano 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: 1:30
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: String Orchestra – Keyboard – Orchestral Percussion
The Promise is a powerful emotional journey full of warmth, passion and positivity for Violin & Piano. The work brilliantly showcases both soloists using rich harmony, a dramatic melodic range and colourful thematic contrast.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Intermediate (Grade 4 UK/Grade 2 USA)
Duration: 2:20
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
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
‘Pachelbel’s Canon Rock’ is a fun arrangement in a rock/popular 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. A fantastic way to introduce your band and audience to one of the most famous pieces ever composed. Ideal for GCSE Ensemble Performance for all examination boards!
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, 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.
A fun concert piece based around popular chord progressions for Training Orchestras, Bands and Flexi-Ensembles. 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 and also a great resources for GCSE 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, 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.
'Hallelujah!’ is the most fun you’re going to have with your Choir this year – Guaranteed! Sparkling vocal lines in Gospel style with rich warm harmonies– this piece is going to cause a sense of euphoria your audience and performers will certainly remember!
Includes:
Piano/Vocal Score
MP3 Performance Recording
Orchestral Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal - Concert Finale - Celebration
Orchestration: SAB Choir - Keyboard
‘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 SAB vocal lines for choirs with optional children’s choir unison line will make this a sure hit in your concert. Also available for Choir, Full Orchestra and Rock Band! ‘Celebration’ is a spectacular contemporary addition to your concert!
Includes:
Piano/Vocal Score
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 - Piano/Keyboard
A spectacular contemporary addition to your concert!
‘Hallelujah!’ is the most fun you’re going to have with your Choir and Orchestra this year – Guaranteed! Sparkling vocal lines in Gospel style fused with a rich orchestral arrangement and blazing Rock Band featuring a dynamic Lead Guitar Solo – this piece is going to cause a sense of euphoria your audience and performers will certainly remember!
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal - Concert Finale - Celebration
Orchestration: SAB Choir - Orchestra - Rock Band Featuring Lead Guitar Solos
‘Parallel Lines’ is a dynamic new work for Flute and Piano inspired by minimalist stylistics which explore parallel motifs, harmony and angular themes. Suitable for all types of concerts, recitals and examinations throughout the year.
Duration: 2.35
Level: Intermediate - Intermediate
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal - Examinations, Recitals and Competitions
Orchestration: Flute Solo - Piano
Ideal for GCSE/A’level/IB Music Solo Performance.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
‘Parallel Lines’ is a dynamic new work for Oboe and Piano inspired by minimalist stylistics which explore parallel motifs, harmony and angular themes. Suitable for all types of concerts, recitals and examinations throughout the year.
Duration: 2.35
Level: Intermediate - Intermediate
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal - Examinations, Recitals and Competitions
Orchestration: Oboe Solo - Piano
Ideal for GCSE/A’Level and IB Music Solo Performance.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Mozart’s ‘Eine Kleine Rock-Musik’ is another great ‘classical’ arrangement in our popular rock style series for Training Orchestras/Bands and Flexi-Ensembles. Built on the success of our ‘Pachelbel’s Canon Rock’ this piece develops Mozart’s main themes supported by a driving rhythmic section. Ideal for GCSE Ensemble Performance and General Concerts.
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, 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.
Dramatica bursts forth with an electrifying surge of emotional energy, anchored by a dramatic and heartwarming central theme. This original work will brilliantly showcase your String Orchestra, and Lead Guitarist infusing it with both passion and energy. Includes both TAB and Traditional notation for the Guitar. A notable feature of this arrangement is the inclusion of a Violin III part, which complements the Viola section, resulting in a richer, fuller ensemble sound.
Includes:
Score & Parts
Performance Recording MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate Level
Occasions: General Concerts - Festivals – Competitions – Formal Occasions
Instrumentation: String Orchestra – Lead Guitar – Optional Piano
This original work will transform your Training/Intermediate Band/Orchestra into an audience-pleasing rock sensation with its driving rhythms and memorable melodies. Suitable for anywhere in 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: 2:00
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 1-5 and USA Grade 2)
Occasion: General Concert/Performance
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 C, Bb, Eb, F, Viola/Bass Clef instruments including lead guitars and Nuvo instruments.
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