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!
Want to transform your Training/Intermediate Band/Orchestra into an audience-pleasing Pop sensation? Using a dynamic mix of original Disco and Rock themes ‘Pop Tastic’ is suitable 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: 2:15
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 1-5 and USA Grade 2)
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal
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.
‘Funk.Com’ is a fun concert piece based around popular chord progressions for Training Orchestras, Bands and Flexi-Ensembles. It has memorable riffs and exciting rhythms to get your musicians and audience into the ‘groove’! A great addition to your concert programme any time of year.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rehearsal and Performance MP3s
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 2:25
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 1-5 and USA Grade 2)
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal
Orchestration: Flex-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 Solo and Ensemble Performance Training/Flexi-Band performances.
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.
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
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.
'Hallelujah!’ is the most fun you’re going to have with your Choir this year – Guaranteed! Sparkling vocal lines in Gospel style with rich warm harmonies– this piece is going to cause a sense of euphoria your audience and performers will certainly remember!
Includes:
Piano/Vocal Score
MP3 Performance Recording
Orchestral Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 3:00
Level: Intermediate
Occasion: Concert - Small/Large Scale - Formal or Informal - Concert Finale - Celebration
Orchestration: SAB Choir - Keyboard
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
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
Pachelbel’s Canon is a refreshing new arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. The world famous ground bass and canonic melodies are shared seamlessly between performers to create a rich, original musical texture.
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: 2:45
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
Instrumentation: Flex-Instrumentation for C, Bb, Eb, F, Treble/Viola/Bass Clef Orchestral/Band instruments, Keyboards & Percussion
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 Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony is a magnificent and powerful arrangement in our Classical Concert Series for Grade 2+ flex-bands, orchestras and ensembles of all sizes. The iconic main theme is creatively supported with rich harmonic accompaniment and rousing orchestral percussion.
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: 1:55
Occasion: General Concert - Band Repertoire - Ensemble Examinations
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:
Conductor Score
Instrumental Parts, Piano/Vocal Score, Full Performance and Accompaniment MP3s 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
Professional Backing Track available.
‘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.
‘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
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.
'Ode to Joy ’ is fun arrangement in a rock 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. Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance and general Training/Flexi- repertoire!
Includes:
Score and Orchestral Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Rhythm Section Backing Track Mp3
YouTube Link for Students
Duration: 1:30
Level: Beginner - Intermediate (UK Grades 1-5 and USA Grade 2)
Occasion: General Concert
Instrumentation: C -Bb - Eb - F -Viola/Bass Clef - Nuvo Instruments - Piano - Lead & Rhythm Guitar Bass Guitar - Drum Kit - Tuned and Untuned Percussion
Ideal for GCSE Music Ensemble Performance and general Training/Flexi- repertoire!
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 including lead guitars and Nuvo instruments.
‘Parallel Lines’ is a dynamic new work for Tenor Saxophone 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: Tenor Saxophone 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
‘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’ on the Paul Barker Music site.
Includes:
SAB Piano/Vocal Score
Orchestral Score and Part, Full Performance Recording and Backing Track available separately from this TES site.
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.
‘Stringtando’ is a contemporary and lively orchestral work suitable for intermediate/higher level String Orchestras and smaller Chamber Groups. Wonderfully playful both melodically and harmonically together with an instantly memorable theme make this concert piece original and refreshing for both your players and audience.
Includes:
Score and Parts
MP3 Performance Recording
Piano Accompaniment MP3
YouTube Link for Students
Idea for GCSE/A’Level and IB Music Solo Performances
Duration: 2:55
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Occasion: General Concert - Competition - Recital
Orchestration: Violin - Piano/Keyboard