6x homework listening sheets (PDF) 6x Answer sheets for each sheet This listening pack is suitable for Year 9 studying Film music or for the start of a GCSE course. Each homework sheet focuses on a different film composer. Pupils are required to listen to a piece of music on YouTube and answer questions relating to the given music. Pupils can access the YouTube clip either by scanning the QR code on the homework sheet or following the link given. Each sheet is marked out of 10. There is an optional ‘Stretch and challenge” question at the end of each homework sheet worth 5 extra marks. This question is usually a comparison question and requires more detailed use of musical key terms. Included in this pack: John Williams Hans Zimmer Danny Elfman John Barry Ennio Morricone Howard Shore If you have found this pack useful, please leave a review - thank you!

Are there times when you really need some clear ‘real life’ musical examples to demonstrate a concept or idea? In this listening bank we’ve collated 18 diverse examples of songs which make clear use of word-painting. This pack contains: 18 musical examples. Each example includes: song details, word-painting example with timings and Spotify link.

This pack contains: 6x Homework listening sheets (PDF) 6x Answer sheets (PDF) Suitable for Year 9 students or students at the start of a GCSE music course (14 -16 years). Each homework sheet focuses on a different musical theatre song. Pupils are required to listen to a piece of music on YouTube or Spotify and answer questions relating to the given music. Pupils can access the music clip either by scanning the QR code on the homework sheet or following the link given. Each homework sheet is marked out of 10. Musical theatre shows included in this pack: Oliver! Fiddler on the Roof West Side Story Les Miserables Phantom of the Opera Sweeney Todd

Are there times when you really need some clear ‘real life’ musical examples to demonstrate a concept or idea? This listening bank contains 30 examples of songs with memorable riffs that your students will love. This pack contains: 2 sheets with 30 examples. Each example includes: the name of the song and composer/artist, and the Spotify link to playlist. Alternatively you can use the song suggestions and find your own version on another platform such as YouTube.

This pack is for teachers running a ‘Composer of the week’ series in their school. It is suitable for both primary and secondary teachers and has been designed to save you time and energy finding suitable pieces to play. There are 40 weeks’ worth of music included in this pack. You will need a Spotify account (free) to use the links provided in this pack. This pack contains: 40 x Composer information sheets – each sheet contains useful information, 5 interesting facts and 6 selected pieces representing different moods. Links to the Model Music Curriculum are highlighted. The Spotify links for each piece are included. 1 x Running a Composer of the week series information sheet – this sheet gives helpful tips on how to run a Composer of the week series including advice on how to get pupils and staff involved and opportunities to bring music into the school day. A diverse range of composers are included in this pack, covering a variety of genres, nationalities and styles.

This pack contains worksheets for 7 cover lessons on the topic of Instruments of the Orchestra. It is suitable for KS3. Each lesson contains enough work for a 1-hour lesson. Each sheet includes one or two extension tasks at the end. PDF documents can either be photocopied as a handout, with pupils completing the work on paper, or uploaded as a digital file. Internet access required to complete the worksheets. Included in the pack: Strings Woodwind Brass Percussion Keyboards Unusual instruments 1 Unusual instruments 2 Answer Sheets are included for each worksheet.

This pack contains: 6x Homework listening sheets (PDF) 6x Answer sheets (PDF) This homework pack is suitable for Year 9 or GCSE students (14 -16 years). Each homework sheet focuses on a different classical composer. Pupils are required to listen to a piece of music on YouTube or Spotify and answer questions relating to the given music. Pupils can access the music clip either by scanning the QR code on the homework sheet or following the link given. Each homework sheet is marked out of 15 in total. There is a ‘Stretch and challenge” question at the end of each homework sheet worth 5 marks. This question requires more detailed use of musical key terms. Composers included in this pack: Joseph Bologne W A Mozart Joseph Haydn Maria Hester Park Luigi Boccherini The final sheet is a Classical Overview (includes listening question on Beethoven).

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This calendar is a celebration of black composers and is intended to inspire everyone to explore the lives and works of these musicians. Follow the link / QR code on the calendar to the dedicated Spotify playlist to listen to each work listed.

This pack contains: 6x Homework listening sheets (PDF) 6x Answer sheets (PDF) This homework pack is suitable for Year 9 or GCSE students (14 -16 years). Each homework sheet focuses on a different romantic composer. Pupils are required to listen to a piece of music on YouTube or Spotify and answer questions relating to the given music. Pupils can access the music clip either by scanning the QR code on the homework sheet or following the link given. Each homework sheet is marked out of 15 in total. There is a ‘Stretch and challenge” question at the end of each homework sheet worth 5 marks. This question requires more detailed use of musical key terms. Composers included in this pack: Felix Mendelssohn Hector Berlioz Johannes Brahms Gustav Mahler Clara Schumann The final sheet is a Romantic Overview (includes listening question on Tchaikovsky).

This pack contains: 4x Listening sheets (PDF) 4x Answer sheets (PDF) This pack is suitable for Year 8 or 9 pupils (12 -14 years). Each sheet focuses on a different piece by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Pupils are required to listen to a piece of music on YouTube or Spotify and answer questions relating to the given music. Pupils can access the music clip either by scanning the QR code on the sheet or following the link given. Each sheet is marked out of 10 in total and encourages pupils to use level-appropriate technical terms. One sheet (Hamilton) includes an additional 5 mark ‘stretch and challenge’ question requiring a longer answer. This would be suitable for students approaching or taking GCSE Music (or equivalent). Shows included in this pack: Moana Encanto In the Heights Hamilton

Included in this resource: Black History Month presentation linked to the calendar (Google Slides presentation including videos, composer quotation and summary – link is included on the How to use this resource pack PDF.) Black History Month listening calendar – 31 days of inspiring music (PDF) including link to Spotify playlist. (Also available as individual free download). Additional composers (PDF) How to use this pack (PDF) Further resources (PDF) – information about and links to people, websites and organisations championing the music of black composers. 4x Black Composers Pupil Listening Sheets (+ Answer sheets) on: Florence Price (KS3) Quincy Jones (KS3) Tracy Chapman (KS3) Duke Ellington* (KS4)

Are there times when you really need some clear ‘real life’ musical examples to demonstrate a concept or idea? In this listening bank we’ve collated 20 diverse examples of pieces using irregular time signatures. This pack contains: 2 sheets with 20 examples. Each example includes: the time signature(s), Spotify link and details about the timing of the musical feature within the piece (where relevant)

Are there times when you really need some clear ‘real life’ musical examples to demonstrate a concept or idea? In this listening bank we’ve collated over 30 diverse examples of pieces which contain particular melodic intervals. This pack contains: 4 sheets with 33 musical examples. Each example includes: the melodic interval(s), Spotify link and details about the timing of the melodic interval(s) within the piece.

Are there times when you really need some clear ‘real life’ musical examples to demonstrate a concept or idea? This listening bank contains 20 diverse examples of pieces which include unusual instruments such as the cor anglais, alto flute, saxophone (in an orchestral context) and sarrusophone. This pack contains: 20 musical examples. Each example includes: piece details, timings (where relevant) and Spotify link or Youtube video link.

This listening journal has been designed for KS4 level (14-16 year olds). This pack contains: 36-page A4 Listening Journal booklet (PDF) to download and print. Includes: Pupil guidance on how to use the listening journal Key word glossary (including blank space to add new key words) Table of prompts providing examples of what pupils can listen out for. 15 2-page blank (pupil/teacher chooses listening material) structured listening journal templates for pupils to complete.

This pack contains: 6x Homework listening sheets (PDF) 6x Answer sheets (PDF) This homework pack is suitable for Year 9 or GCSE students (14 -16 years). Each homework sheet focuses on a different Baroque composer. Pupils are required to listen to a piece of music on YouTube or Spotify and answer questions relating to the given music. Pupils can access the music clip either by scanning the QR code on the homework sheet or following the link given. Each homework sheet is marked out of 15 in total. There is a ‘Stretch and challenge” question at the end of each homework sheet worth 5 marks. This question requires more detailed use of musical key terms. Composers included in this pack: Antonio Vivaldi Arcangelo Corelli G.F Handel J.S Bach Wilhelmine von Bayreuth The final sheet is a Baroque Overview.

This pack contains: 6x Homework listening sheets (PDF) 6x Answer sheets (PDF) This homework pack is suitable for Year 9 or GCSE students (14 -16 years). Each homework sheet focuses on a different twentieth century composer. Pupils are required to listen to a piece of music on YouTube or Spotify and answer questions relating to the given music. Pupils can access the music clip either by scanning the QR code on the homework sheet or following the link given. Each homework sheet is marked out of 15 in total. There is a ‘Stretch and challenge” question at the end of each homework sheet worth 5 marks. This question requires more detailed use of musical key terms. Composers included in this pack: Aaron Copland George Gershwin Duke Ellington Lili Boulanger William Walton The final sheet is a twentieth century overview (includes listening question on Igor Stravinsky).

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