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!
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.
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.
Tchaikovsky’s March from The Nutcracker is a versatile arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Tchaikovsky’s magical themes are playfully shared between Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts to create a powerful, professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players. This series is a fantastic way to introduce your players and audience to one of the most famous orchestral works of all time! Also ideal for ensemble examination purposes.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 2:00
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.
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: Tenor Saxophone & Piano
Ideal for GCSE and IB/A’Level Performance
Also available for Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Electric and Acoustic Guitar.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Special offer on all 11 of our Flexi-Band Pop Series titles - a great way to add to your music performance library for all your ensemble needs!
Backing track included suitable for online and personal practice featuring the rhythm section of the arrangement to perform with. Ideal for schools who need to keep their performers engaged in rehearsals!
Beethoven’s ‘Für Elise’ is another great ‘Classical’ arrangement in our popular Rock - Style series for all types of Flexi-Ensembles. Built on the success of our ‘Pachelbel’s Canon Rock,’ this piece develops Beethoven’s memorable themes through a fusion of Samba and Rock styles. This is a fantastic way to introduce your band and audience to one of the most famous pieces ever composed!
Idea for GCSE Solo and Ensemble Performance
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
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, Viola/Bass Clef instruments including lead guitar and Nuvo instruments.
Enjoy all 8 titles in our Flexi-Band Classical Pop Series - a great way to maximize your instrumental library with great savings!
Backing track included suitable for online and personal practice featuring the rhythm section of the arrangement to perform with. Ideal for schools who need to keep their performers engaged in rehearsals!
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.
Largo, from Dvorak’s New World Symphony, is a popular arrangement in a slow rock style for Early Level Flexi-Bands. 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 the glorious music of Dvorak through a fantastic slow rock ballad. Also ideal for ensemble examination purposes.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
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.
Duration: 2:15
Level: Easy - Easy Intermediate
Ocassion: General Concerts - Band/Orchestra Reportoire - GCSE Ensmeble Examinations
Orchestration: Flexi-Band (Mix ands Match)
The wonderfully mischievous and haunting Danse Macabre is magically brought to life in this contemporary arrangement for Flexible instrumentation. Perfect for concerts as a showpiece and of course, Halloween! Accompaniment & part-dominant rehearsal tracks are also available for your entire ensemble to rehearse and perform with.
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: 2:35
Occasion: Graduations - Important Occasions - General Concert
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band Instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
Tears from the Moon is a powerful emotional journey full of contrast, reflection, and warmth finely scored for Alto Saxophone & Piano. The work brilliantly showcases both soloists using rich harmony, a dramatic melodic range, and inspiring thematic contrast.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Intermediate (Grade 4/5 UK/Grade 2 USA)
Duration: 2:25
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
An easily accessible collection of five popular festive arrangements which includes; Silent Night, The First Noel, Jingle Bells, Deus Christmas and Angels From The Realms Of Glory scored for three Flutes.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Intermediate - Grade 2+
Duration: Various
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Events
Instrumentation: Flute I - Flute II - Flute III
An easily accessible collection of five popular festive arrangements which includes; Silent Night, The First Noel, Jingle Bells, Deus Christmas and Angels From The Realms Of Glory scored for Violin, Viola and Cello. A Violin II part is also included which doubles the Viola part.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Intermediate - Grade 2+
Duration: Various
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Events
Instrumentation: Violin I - Violin II/Viola - Cello
Experience more rock and attitude with the latest special edition of the musical spectacle, Rockatude for Rock Band featuring Lead Guitar. Injected with even more energy, this special edition is designed to elevate your concert to new heights. Ideal for schools, colleges, and professional orchestras alike, Rockatude promises a monumental finale!
Also available for Full Orchestra featuring Lead Guitar. Traditional and TAB notation are included for all Guitars and a Backing Track is available for the Lead Guitar.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
MP3 Backing Track Minus Lead Guitar
YouTube Link For Students
Duration: 2:30
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & USA 2+)
Ideal for: Concerts - Festivals – Celebrations
Instrumentation: Lead Guitar – Rhythm Guitar – Piano – Bass Guitar – Tambourine – Drum Set
Dramatica is a symphony of emotions meticulously crafted through impassioned harmony, dynamic contrast and melodic lines that resonate with raw musical feeling. This engaging concert work wonderfully showcases both performers to leave your audience profoundly moved.
Includes:
Score and Parts
Performance Recording MP3
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube link for students
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & US 2+)
Occasion: Concert – Competitions - Recital
Orchestration: Oboe - Piano
Dramatica is a symphony of emotions meticulously crafted through impassioned harmony, dynamic contrast and melodic lines that resonate with raw musical feeling. This engaging concert work wonderfully showcases both performers to leave your audience profoundly moved.
Includes:
Score and Parts
Performance Recording MP3
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube link for students
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & US 2+)
Occasion: Concert – Competitions - Recital
Orchestration: Alto Saxophone - Piano
Dramatica is a symphony of emotions meticulously crafted through impassioned harmony, dynamic contrast and melodic lines that resonate with raw musical feeling. This engaging concert work wonderfully showcases both performers to leave your audience profoundly moved.
Includes:
Score and Parts
Performance Recording MP3
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube link for students
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & US 2+)
Occasion: Concert – Competitions - Recital
Orchestration: Tenor Saxophone - Piano
Dramatica is a symphony of emotions meticulously crafted through impassioned harmony, dynamic contrast and melodic lines that resonate with raw musical feeling. This engaging concert work wonderfully showcases both performers to leave your audience profoundly moved.
Includes:
Score and Parts
Performance Recording MP3
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube link for students
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & US 2+)
Occasion: Concert – Competitions - Recital
Orchestration: Violin - Piano
Dramatica is a symphony of emotions meticulously crafted through impassioned harmony, dynamic contrast and melodic lines that resonate with raw musical feeling. This engaging concert work wonderfully showcases both performers to leave your audience profoundly moved.
Includes:
Score and Parts
Performance Recording MP3
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube link for students
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & US 2+)
Occasion: Concert – Competitions - Recital
Orchestration: Horn in F/French Horn - Piano
Dramatica is a symphony of emotions meticulously crafted through impassioned harmony, dynamic contrast and melodic lines that resonate with raw musical feeling. This engaging concert work wonderfully showcases both performers to leave your audience profoundly moved.
Includes:
Score and Parts
Performance Recording MP3
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube link for students
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate (UK Grade 5+ & US 2+)
Occasion: Concert – Competitions - Recital
Orchestration: Trumpet - Piano