Warren Barker Sheet Music

About Warren Barker

Warren Barker was a distinguished American composer, arranger, and conductor, widely recognized for his extensive contributions to film, radio, and television, as well as his prolific output for concert bands and wind ensembles. His work often blended elements of popular music and jazz with sophisticated orchestration, making him a significant figure in both Hollywood scoring and the educational music landscape.

  • At the age of 24, Barker was appointed chief arranger for NBC's prime musical program, "The Railroad Hour," a position he held for six years.
  • He served for seven years as composer-conductor for the highly rated comedy series "Bewitched" and was honored in 1970 by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for his original music in "My World And Welcome To It," where he was the first composer to use Robert Moog's synthesizer in a major television show.
  • Barker was associated with major Hollywood studios including 20th Century Fox, Columbia, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a composer, arranger, and conductor for numerous motion pictures and television series. He also worked on the arranging staff for the Oscar-winning film "Hello Dolly!".
  • After retiring from Hollywood in the early 1980s to pursue ranching, Barker was later persuaded to return to music, embarking on a second career composing and arranging specifically for school and college bands, establishing him as a prominent writer in that field.

Warren Barker's sheet music is particularly well-suited for concert bands and wind ensembles of various skill levels, ranging from Grade 2 to Grade 5. His arrangements often feature popular standards, Broadway show tunes, and jazz-influenced originals, providing engaging and rewarding material for performers. Playing Barker's music offers musicians the opportunity to explore well-crafted arrangements that are both enjoyable to perform and appealing to audiences, making his works a staple in educational and community band repertoire.

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