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!
Parallel Lines is a dynamic concert work for Cello and Piano inspired by minimalist stylistics which explores parallel motifs and angular themes. Scored to feature both players in the spotlight, this contemporary work is suitable for recitals, concerts and competitions.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Intermediate (Grade 5+ UK/Grade 2+ USA)
Duration: 2:40
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
Let the triumphant and powerful bells ring out with this famous 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. 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: 1:40
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
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 Trombone & 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
Tears from the Moon is a powerful emotional journey full of contrast, reflection, and warmth finely scored for Cello & 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
The Journey uses creative use of contrast to showcase the lyrical main theme against the virtuosic middle section. 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 5 UK/Grade 2+ USA)
Duration: 2:30
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
The Journey uses creative use of contrast to showcase the lyrical main theme against the virtuosic middle section. 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 5 UK/Grade 2+ USA)
Duration: 2:30
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal - Recitals - Competitions
An easily accessible early intermediate level arrangement of this heartfelt festive standard for Full Orchestra, optional Keyboard and Orchestral Percussion. A violin II which doubles the viola part is also included.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Level Orchestra - Grade 2
Duration: 1:45
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra – Piano – Orchestral Percussion
This superb collection of three Christmas Holiday standards in the second Simply Strings Series includes the angelic Ding Dong Merrily On High, the triumphant Deck The Halls and the warm classic, Silent Night.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Level Strings - Grade 2
Duration: Various
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: String Orchestra – Keyboard – Orchestral Percussion
Bizet’s powerful and iconic Farandole is both commanding and ceremonious. Perfect for graduations, important occasions and main concerts as a powerful opener or closer.
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: 2:10
Occasion: Graduations - Important Occasions - General Concert - Band Repertoire
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 Clarinet in Bb & 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
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.
‘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 – suitable for both adults and students. This piece is instantly an audience hit and players will love the energy and drive it creates. Suitable for anywhere in your concert programme and also for Music Examination purposes.
Duration: 2:20
Level: Intermediate/Grade 5-6
Occasion: Concert - Informal - Music Examinations
Instrumentation: Lead Guitar - Rhythm Guitar (Chords) - Bass Guitar - Piano/Keyboard - Drum Kit
Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance!
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
‘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.
The ‘Hungarian Dance No: 5’ is another great ‘classical’ arrangement in a rock/popular style for Training Orchestras/Bands and Flexi-Ensembles. Strong melodic lines of the famous theme by Brahms and modern harmonic lines supported by a robust rhythm section make this suitable for any combination of players and complement the other pop arrangements in this series.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:25
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (Grades 1-5)
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal
Orchestration: Flex-Band - Mix and 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.
Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance and Training/Flexi-Band Performances.
‘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!
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.
‘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
‘Parallel Lines’ is a dynamic new work for Clarinet in Bb 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: Clarinet in Bb 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
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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