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 ‘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.
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)
Fanfare & Ceremony is a Stoic original work in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexi-Bands, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. From the very beginning, the powerful ‘Fanfare’ immediately commands attention which then gives way to a heart-rendering ‘Ceremonial’ mid-section followed by the stately return of the ‘Fanfare’ for a dramatic musical close. Suitable for ceremonies, graduations, formal occasions and major concerts, Fanfare & Ceremony will create an authentic heart-stopping professional ‘Classical’ sound for your players.
Students can perform with our accompaniment MP3’s minus each individual part. They can also rehearse with the individually produced part-dominant MP3 practice tracks (featuring their part) suitable for all sizes of ensembles, examinations, online learning and your entire orchestra/band!
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
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
Stardust is a superb blend of pop styles and easily accessible melodic lines for your players. Memorable riffs and driving rhythmic energy are superbly packed together in this flexi-band original.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:40
Level: Early Intermediate - Intermediate (UK Grades 2+ 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/Set, 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.
The 1812 Overture is a breath-taking finale arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. Tchaikovsky’s thunderous themes are shared seamlessly between performers to create a powerful concert finale with optional cannon sound effects!
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 - Ensemble Examinations
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; We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Joy To The World, Ding Dong Merrily On High, In Dulci Jubilo and Deck The Halls scored for Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba.
Includes:
Score and Orchestral 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: Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba
A Musical Joke by Mozart is a playful and spirited arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexible Instrumentation, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Perfect as a popular, lively showpiece all year round.
Includes:
Score & Parts
Performance Recording MP3
YouTube Link
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: 2:15
Occasion: General Concert - Showpiece
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band Instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
The Academic Festival Overture by Brahms is a powerful and rousing arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexible Instrumentation, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Perfect for graduations, celebrations and any formal occasion.
Includes:
Score & Parts
Performance Recording MP3
YouTube Link
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: 2:00
Occasion: Graduations – Celebrations – Formal Occasions
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band Instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
The Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clark a powerful and spirited arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Flexible Instrumentation, Orchestras and Ensembles of all sizes. Perfect for graduations, celebrations and any formal occasion.
Includes:
Score & Parts
Performance Recording MP3
YouTube Link
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: 2:20
Occasion: Graduations – Celebrations – Formal Occasions
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band Instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
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
An easily accessible instant concert of three popular classics, skilfully crafted for String Orchestra with optional Piano and Percussion. The collection includes: Abide With Me (Monk), Hornpipe from the Water Music (Handel), and Jupiter from The Planets (Holst). Ideal for general concerts, recitals, festivals and special occasions. Includes a Violin II part which doubles the Viola for added support.
Includes:
Score & Parts
Performance Recording MP3s
YouTube Link
Also, explore our extensive range of Christmas Holiday arrangements for the same instrumentation and level.
Level: Early Intermediate - Grade 2+
Duration: Various
Occasion: General Concert - Formal/Informal Occasions - Festivals
Instrumentation: String Orchestra
An easily accessible instant concert of three popular classics, skilfully crafted for Full Orchestra with optional Piano and Percussion. The collection includes: Abide With Me (Monk), Hornpipe from the Water Music (Handel), and Jupiter from The Planets (Holst). Ideal for general concerts, recitals, festivals and special occasions. Includes a Violin II part which doubles the Viola for added support.
Includes:
Score & Parts
Performance Recording MP3s
YouTube Link
Also, explore our extensive range of Christmas Holiday arrangements for the same instrumentation and level.
Level: Early Intermediate - Grade 2+
Duration: Various
Occasion: General Concert - Formal/Informal Occasions - Festivals
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra
An easily accessible collection of three popular concert classics, which includes: Ode To Joy (Beethoven), Nimrod (Elgar), and the Surprise Symphony (Haydn). Imaginatively scored for String Orchestra, this collection is ideal for general concerts, recitals, and festivals. A violin II is included which doubles the Viola part.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
YouTube Link for students to follow along too
Also, explore our extensive range of Christmas Holiday arrangements for the same instrumentation and level.
Level: Early Intermediate - Grade 2+
Duration: Various
Occasion: General Concert - Formal/Informal Occasions - Festivals
Instrumentation: String Orchestra (Optional Piano & Percussion)
An easily accessible collection of three popular concert classics, which includes: Ode To Joy (Beethoven), Nimrod (Elgar), and the Surprise Symphony (Haydn). Imaginatively scored for Full Orchestra, this collection is ideal for general concerts, recitals, and festivals. A violin II is included which doubles the Viola part.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
YouTube Link for students to follow along too
Also, explore our extensive range of Christmas Holiday arrangements for the same instrumentation and level.
Level: Early Intermediate - Grade 2+
Duration: Various
Occasion: General Concert - Formal/Informal Occasions - Festivals
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra (Optional Piano & Percussion)
This Multi-Bundle Value Pack 3 is a superb collection of three Christmas Holiday standards in the third Flexi-Band Christmas Concert Series and includes the festive, Angels From The Realms Of Glory, the fun-packed Jingle Bells and the warm classic, The First Noel.
Includes:
Score and Parts
Performance Recording MP3s
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: Various
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
This superb collection of three Christmas Holiday standards in the second Simply Strings Series includes the festive Angels From The Realms Of Glory, the fun-packed Jingle Bells and the warm classic, The First Noel.
Includes:
Score and Parts
Performance Recording MP3s
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
This superb collection of three Christmas Holiday standards in the third Simply Orchestra Series includes the festive Angels From The Realms Of Glory, the fun-packed Jingle Bells and the warm classic, The First Noel.
Includes:
Score and Parts
Performance Recording MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Level: Early Level Full Orchestra - Grade 2+
Duration: Various
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra – Keyboard – Orchestral Percussion
This Multi-Bundle Value Pack 1 is a superb collection of three Christmas Holiday standards which includes; the triumphant Joy To The World, the ever-festive Ding Dong Merrily On High and a contemporary version of the classic In Dulci Jubilo.
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: Various
Occasion: Concert - Formal/Informal Christmas Holiday Events
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
The Multi-Bundle Value Pack 8 is a superb collection of 3 best sellers in the Flexi-Band Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ Bands & Orchestras. Featuring the hauntingly mischievous Danse Macabre (Saint-Saens), the majestic classic Farandole from L’Arlesienne (Bizet) and the ceremoniously spectacular Rondeau from Abdelazer (Purcell)
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: Various
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Celebration/Graduation
Instrumentation: Flex-instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band Instruments, Keyboards & Percussion