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!
Bach’s ‘Sheep May Safely Graze’ is another great arrangement in a rock/pop ballad style for Flexi-Band and Orchestras and Bands of all sizes. Strong melodic lines using Bach’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
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 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.
‘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
Paganini’s ‘Capriccio’ is a new arrangement in an upbeat style for Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Strong melodic lines using Paganini’s famous virtuosic violin theme together with modern harmony supported by a robust rhythm section make this suitable for any combination of players. 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: 2:20
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.
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.
Giordani’s aria is a versatile arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Giordani’s emotional themes are dynamically shared between Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts to create a powerful and expressive professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players. This series is a fantastic way to introduce your players and audience to one of the most famous arias of all time! 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 and Percussion.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Morning from Peer Gynt by Grieg is a magical yet powerful arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. The iconic ‘Morning’ motif is shared sensitively between performers gradually building towards a fabulous musical climax featuring all instruments as the morning sun finally bursts through.
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: 2:20
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
Land of Hope and Glory from Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 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 glorious fanfares, one of the most famous melodies ever composed and dramatic 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: 2:20
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
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 Tenor Saxophone & 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
Joy To The World is a magnificently uplifting and refreshing festive standard in our Christmas Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. The famous holiday theme is shared between performers and is strongly supported with rousing orchestral percussion and rich musical scoring.
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: 1:35
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
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 Full 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 Orchestra - Grade 2
Duration: 1:30
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra – Piano – Orchestral Percussion
An easily accessible early level arrangement of this festive Christmas Carol for Full Orchestra, optional Piano and Orchestral Percussion. A violin II which doubles the viola part is also included.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Level - Grade 2
Duration: 1:30
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra – Keyboard – Orchestral Percussion
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
An easily accessible early level arrangement of this festive Christmas Carol for Full Orchestra, optional Piano and Orchestral Percussion. A violin II which doubles the viola part is also included.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Level Orchestra - Grade 2
Duration: 1:30
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra – Piano – Orchestral Percussion