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 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.
‘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
'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
‘Funk.Com’ is a fun concert piece based around popular chord progressions for Training Orchestras, Bands and Flexi-Ensembles. It has memorable riffs and exciting rhythms to get your musicians and audience into the ‘groove’! A great addition to your concert programme any time of year.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:25
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 (Chords/TAB) - Bass Guitar
Drum Kit - Tuned and Untuned Percussion
Ideal for GCSE Solo and Ensemble Performance 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.
'Ode to Joy ’ is fun arrangement in a rock 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. Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance and general Training/Flexi- repertoire!
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 1:30
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 1-5 and USA Grade 2)
Occasion: General Concert
Instrumentation: 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 and general Training/Flexi- repertoire!
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.
‘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
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!
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.
See our many other titles in this series!
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.
See our many other titles in this series!
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!
‘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!
‘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!
‘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.
‘East Bay Beat’ has memorable melodic riffs and a haunting groove your audience and ensemble will love. This dynamic piece makes no apologies for being a show stealer! Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:25
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.
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.
‘Dramatica’ is an explosion of emotional harmonies with a dramatic, heart-warming melodic theme. ‘Dramatica’ will brilliantly showcase the flute Soloist with its passion and drive. Suitable for performance any time of the year. Also available in other solo versions with Keyboard for Viola, Cello, Violin,Lead Guitar, Lead Guitar and String Orchestra and spectacular Full String Orchestral arrangement.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Backing Track MP3 available from Paul Barker Music.
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & US 3+)
Occasion: Concert/Recital/Examinations - Formal/Informal
Orchestration: Lead Guitar - String Orchestra - Piano
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.