Warren Barker

Warren E. Barker (April 16, 1923 - August 3, 2006) was an American composer, arranger, and conductor known for his work in film, radio, and television, as well as for original concert band and symphonic compositions.

Early life and education Barker was born in Oakland, California on April 16, 1923.

World War II service In 1943, Barker joined the United States Army Air Forces and served as first sergeant of a 28-piece military band, coordinating musical activities. His duties included composing and arranging for radio programs, stage shows, war bond tours, and other military functions.

In 1970, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honoured Barker for his original music for the NBC series My World and Welcome to It, based on the writings of James Thurber. For film, he composed the score for the early-1960s drama Strange Lovers and the 1965 MGM feature Zebra in the Kitchen, the latter featuring a title song recorded by The Standells. Scherzo for Saxophone Quartet John Muir Henry O. Tanner Sequoyah Christopher Columbus Divertimento for Flutes

Archives The Warren Barker Papers, 1932-2001, are held by the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming and include music manuscripts, scores, parts, audio tapes of television themes and source music, correspondence, photographs and biographical material.