Suggestion of tasks and listening for the Wider Context of “The Development of the Symphony”, accompanied by detailed powerpoints and worksheets.

A resource that uses the BBC4 documentary “The Britpop Story - It Really, Really, Really Could Happen". Set of research questions for students to answer whilst watching the documentary. Answers for teachers also provided. Good as an introduction to Britpop genre and an insight into the pop culture and politics of the time. Takes around 1-2 hours minimum as a mini-project: 30 mins - 1 hour to watch and make notes, 1 hour as a class discussion. Could be used for BTEC Music (Unit 30 Pop Music in Practise) or A’level Music.

A comprehensive 86-slide powerpoint on Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5. Information sourced and put together from a variety of resources to create an interactive study guide.

Six pages of analysis questions, closely related to the analysis of the Ecstasio movement.

A range of analysis questions closely related to the score.

A resource pack for the delivery of Level 3 BTEC Music - Unit 38 The Music Freelance World.

Designed as a homework task to be given at the start of the A-level Music course - introducing the Western Classical Tradition. Used on the Eduqas AS Music course but could be used on any AS/A-level Music exam board as a revision activity. Students can keep it in their file and refer back to it throughout the course.

Level 3 BTEC Music A set of worksheets/templates to guide students through Criteria 1 (P1, M1, D1) for Unit 22 - Music Performance Session Styles. Covers x4 distinctly different genres (Rock ‘n’ Roll, Psychedelic Rock, Disco, Punk). Allows for cross-reference between other genres/styles for the D1 criteria.

Annotated score video with discussion and in-depth analysis of the third movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104. Eduqas specification. This video is 38 minutes in length.

An introduction to the Development of the Symphony (1750-1900) topic, specifically for the Eduqas A’level Music specification (Unit 3 Appraising). To help with the initial characterstics of the Classical & Romantic era, as well as the development of the orchestra over time. Worksheet & powerpoint.

Eduqas A-level Music Rock & Pop Comparison Sample Question: "Lean On”. With suggested mark scheme. Original EDM version compared with Pop-Ballad cover version.

Eduqas A-level Music Rock & Pop Comparison Sample Question: “In Bloom”. With suggested mark scheme. Original Grunge version compared with Reggae cover version.

Eduqas A’level Music: A revision powerpoint designed to recap the main elements of Dance features in symphonic works from 1750-1900. Accompanying worksheet to encourage learners to practice writing sample paragraphs ready for the final essay.

Haydn’s Symphony no. 104, movement 2 (Andante) - Annotated Score. Updated resource. Eye-catching with colour-coding for different analytical aspects, including: Harmony & Tonality, Instrumentation, Structure, Texture, Melody & Rhythm, Historical Context.

An analysis of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, looking at the Development of the Symphony. Core topics discussed include programme, instrumentation, and the symphonic form. A summary response explores how this symphony is a product of Romanticism. Links to audio and tasks for students to explore bar numbers and extracts of the different movements. Accompanying worksheet.

A comprehensive unit of work on 1970s Disco (Flares, Escapism & Homophobia), looking at the historical & political context, as well as two track analyses on Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive (1978) and Boney M’s Rasputin (1978). Resource consists of 3 separate powerpoints and a written assignment template. There is a suggested extenstion task, looking at a Minogue track from 2015 (no resources on this one). Warning: there are some potentially triggering references linked to different socio-economic groups. Exploration of lyrical content throughout touches on some sensitive topics.

A comprehensive guide to 70s Disco, with specific focus on Gloria Gaynor, Baccara and Boney M. Track Analyses include: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, Yes Sir I Can Boogie by Baccara and Rasputin by Boney M. Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 70s Disco. A suggested written, research/homework activity is also provided. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.

A set of questions based around the analysis of selected rock & pop music tracks, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Sex Pistols, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees, The Specials, Motorhead, Van Halen, Queen, Pink Floyd, Pet Shop Boys, Kate Bush and many others.

Haydn's Symphony no. 104, movement 3 (Minuet & Trio) - Annotated Score

Simple ensemble Gamelan piece with 4 parts