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!
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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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)
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
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
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 finale from the William Tell Overture by Rossini is a fabulous concert opener/finale arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. With all the famous fanfares and galloping rhythms equally shared amongst the parts and powerful rousing 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: 2:40
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flexi - 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
An easily accessible early level arrangement of this triumphant and festive standard for Full Orchestra, optional Keyboard and Orchestral Percussion. A violin II which doubles the viola part is also included.
Level: Early Level Orchestra - Grade 2
Duration: 1:40
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra – Keyboard – Orchestral 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.
Haydn’s infamous ‘Surprise’ Symphony is a fun arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Haydn’s playful themes and ‘shock’ dynamics are shared between Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts to create an authentic heart-stopping 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: 1:30
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 Sunrise by Richard Strauss from the famous Also Sprach Zarathustra is a concert - opening spectacular arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. With all the original melodic motifs and dramatic use of dynamics equally shared amongst Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts, it creates an authentic heart-stopping professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Performance MP3
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 - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flexi - Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
Ode To Joy by Beethoven from the famous ‘Choral’ Symphony No.9 is a fabulous concert opener/finale arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. With all the original melodic motifs equally shared amongst Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts, it creates an authentic heart-stopping professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players. 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 & Percussion.
Level: Early Bands - Grade 2+
Duration: 2:55
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flexi - Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
Holst’s stunning Jupiter is a stoic arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Holst’s emotional themes and harmonies are dynamically shared between Brass, String, Woodwind, Keyboard and Percussion parts to create a powerful and breath-taking professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
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
Purcell’s ceremonious ‘Rondeau’ is both commanding and full of fabulous orchestral contrast and colour. Perfect for graduations, important occasions and main concerts.
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: 2:05
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
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 Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone and Baritone Saxophone.
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: Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone and Baritone 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 Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone and Baritone 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: Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone and Baritone Saxophone
Gossec’s ‘Tambourin Rock’ is another great arrangement in a rock style for Flexi-Band, Orchestras and Bands of all sizes. Strong melodic lines using Gossec’s famous flute theme 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 Flute and Orchestra! 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: 2:50
Level: Early Intermediate - Intermediate (UK Grades 3+ and USA Grade 2+)
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Orchestration: Flexi-Band (Mix & Match Orchestration)
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.
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
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 Flute I, Flute II/Oboe, Clarinet I in Bb, Clarinet II in Bb, Bass Clarinet in Bb and Bassoon.
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/Oboe, Clarinet I in Bb, Clarinet II in Bb and Bassoon