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!
An easily accessible collection of five popular festive arrangements which includes; We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Joy To The World, Ding Dong Merrily On High, In Dulci Jubilo and Deck The Halls scored for two Alto Saxophones and one Tenor Saxophone.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early - Grade 2+
Duration: Various
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Events
Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone I - Alto Saxophone II - Tenor Saxophone
An easily accessible collection of five popular festive arrangements which includes; We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Joy To The World, Ding Dong Merrily On High, In Dulci Jubilo and Deck The Halls scored for two Trumpets and one Trombone.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early - Grade 2+
Duration: Various
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Events
Instrumentation: Trumpet I - Trumpet II - Trombone
An easily accessible collection of five popular festive arrangements which includes; We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Joy To The World, Ding Dong Merrily On High, In Dulci Jubilo and Deck The Halls scored for three Trumpets in Bb. Book 2 is also available.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early - Grade 2+
Duration: Various
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Events
Instrumentation: Trumpet I - Trumpet II - Trumpet III
Gabriel’s Anthem is wonderfully stoic and ideal for all kinds of recitals, concerts and formal occasions. Performers and audiences alike will love the rich harmonic pallet and inspiring thematic contrast to the very last poignant ritardando.
Includes:
• Score
• Parts
• Performance Recording
• Piano Accompaniment
Level: Intermediate (Grade 5 UK/Grade 2+ USA)
Duration: 2:20
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
Instruments: French Horn - Piano
Gabriel’s Anthem is wonderfully stoic and ideal for all kinds of recitals, concerts and formal occasions. Performers and audiences alike will love the rich harmonic pallet and inspiring thematic contrast to the very last poignant ritardando.
Includes:
• Score
• Parts
• Performance Recording
• Piano Accompaniment
Level: Intermediate (Grade 5 UK/Grade 2+ USA)
Duration: 2:20
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
Instruments: Trombone - Piano
Gabriel’s Anthem is wonderfully stoic and ideal for all kinds of recitals, concerts and formal occasions. Performers and audiences alike will love the rich harmonic pallet and inspiring thematic contrast to the very last poignant ritardando.
Includes:
• Score
• Parts
• Performance Recording
• Piano Accompaniment
Level: Intermediate (Grade 5 UK/Grade 2+ USA)
Duration: 2:20
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
Instruments: Trumpet - Piano
‘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.
‘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!
‘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
Everything you need to stage a powerful rock instrumental with driving rhythms and memorable themes. 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: 2:20
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 1-5 and USA Grade 2)
Occasion: Concert - Informal - Music Examinations
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 and Bass Guitar provide strong harmonic and rhythmical support for common combinations of instruments in C, Bb, Eb and F. Viola /BassClef clef included
with Guitar Chords, Guitar Tab and Drum Kit notation.
See our many other titles in this series!
‘Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons – Winter Ballad’ is another great 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: Flexi-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
Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance !
See our many other titles in this series!
‘Parallel Lines’ is a dynamic new work for Tenor Saxophone 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: Tenor Saxophone 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
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.
See our many other titles in this series!
Fanfare & Ceremony is a Stoic original work in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. From the very beginning, the powerful ‘Fanfare’ immediately commands attention which then gives way to a heart-rendering ‘Ceremonial’ mid-section followed by the stately return of the ‘Fanfare’ for a dramatic musical close. Suitable for ceremonies, graduations, formal occasions and major concerts, Fanfare & Ceremony will create an authentic heart-stopping professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players.
Students can perform with our accompaniment MP3’s minus each individual part. They can also rehearse with the individually produced part-dominant MP3 practice tracks (featuring their part) suitable for all sizes of ensembles, examinations, online learning and your entire orchestra/band!
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: 2:10
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
Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance No 8 is a powerful arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Dvorak’s Bohemian themes are dynamically shared between Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts to create a dynamic and explosive 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: 2:10
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
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 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
The Multi-Bundle Value Pack 3 is a superb collection of 3 best sellers in the Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Bands & Orchestras. Featuring the ceremonial Land of Hope and Glory (Elgar), the stately Hornpipe from The Water Music (Handel) and playful Surprise Symphony (Haydn). 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 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.
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