Carisse is an experienced teacher of A-level Music and Vocational Music, and is currently Head of Music at a sixth form college in the North West of England. She has examining experience in A-level Music, specifically for coursework and specialises professionally in both performance and music analysis. Carisse has also been a Subject Advisor for Pearson, examining for both the NQF Level 1/2 BTEC Award in Music and the QCF Level 3 BTEC in Music.
Carisse is an experienced teacher of A-level Music and Vocational Music, and is currently Head of Music at a sixth form college in the North West of England. She has examining experience in A-level Music, specifically for coursework and specialises professionally in both performance and music analysis. Carisse has also been a Subject Advisor for Pearson, examining for both the NQF Level 1/2 BTEC Award in Music and the QCF Level 3 BTEC in Music.
A comprehensive analysis of Jazz Music from 1910-1950 in a 272 slide powerpoint for the AQA specification. Includes information on key jazz musicians and styles with an analysis of a range of selected jazz tracks from each decade.
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.
The Development of the Symphony (1750-1900). This resource is an insight into the relevance and importance of the Mannheim School in the development of the early Classical symphonic orchestral tradition. A set of research questions based around x3 video/audio resources (2 short videos and 1 short podcast). Teacher notes/answers provided. Can be used as an introductory task or as revision at GCSE, AS or A’level.
Eduqas A-level Music Rock & Pop Comparison Sample Question: "Bad Guy”. With suggested mark scheme. Original Electro-Pop style version compared with Funk cover version.
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.
An analysis of Takemitsu’s Rain Spell for the 21st century topic on the Eduqas A’level Music specification. Close look at extended playing techniques for the flute, clarinet, harp, vibraphone and piano. Discussion of the use of the spectralism style, harmony & tonality, rhythm & metre and graphical notation. Worksheet and teacher analysis. Recordings and scores can be freely found online.
A comprehensive guide to 60s Psychedelic Rock, with specific focus on The Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper album with some comparison to The Rolling Stones’ Their Satanic Majesties Request album. Both albums from 1968.
Track Analyses include: A Day in the Life, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds & Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite by The Beatles, as well as 2000 Light Years from Home by The Rolling Stones.
Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 60s Psychedelic Rock.
A suggest written, research/homework activity is also provided. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.
A lesson originally used in a Music Department Taster event for Y10 and Y11 students (went down well across 160 students in 13 sessions). Recordings of songs mentioned are readily available on YouTube.
The session looks at the UK mainstream charts, focussing on No. 1s and analysing their musical features to assess the formula for what makes a “hit” track. It then hones in on a huge current trend that has been bubbling under the surface for a couple of years - country music (or rather “pseudo-country”).
RSL Level 3 Creative Music Industry course. CMI303 Performing Music Live Criteria 1: Planning Workbook. Suggested activities across multiple practical projects, designed to be delivered throughout 1 academic year. Four booklets that include tasks with detailed guidance and examples as follows:
Booklet 1. C1.1a) Image Portrayal. Punk Project, including Mood Board, Justification & Stage Persona.
Booklet 2. C1.1b) Communication with other Musicians & Technical Staff. Disco Project, including Rehearsal Logs, Soundchecks, Communication Strategies, Audience Interaction & Ensemble Meetings.
Booklet 3. C1.1d) Promotion to an Intended Audience. Solo Project, including Marketing Campaign Strategies & Promotional Strategies.
Booklet 4. C1.1b) Selection & Preparation of Repertoire, C1.1e) Venue Type, C1.1f) Personal Equipment Selection. Covers Project, including Repertoire List, Justifications, Rehearsal Schedule, Venue Comparison, Risk Assessment, Fire Safety Medical & Crowd Control, Equipment List.
All tasks and dates can be fully edited to suit centre circumstances and learner needs.
RSL CMI374 Music Artist & the Media: Unit Support
Suggested activities, structure and guidance powerpoint to support learners to produce a research presentation on how the media impacts music artists careers & reputations and how artists can use the media to their advantage.
Document can be fully edited to suit centre circumstances and learner needs.
A comprehensive guide to 80s Heavy Rock, with specific focus on Van Halen and Motorhead.
Track Analyses include: Jump by Van Halen and Ace of Spades by Motorhead.
Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 80s Heavy Rock, as well as the development of the electric guitar, iconic guitarists and evolution into 90s Grunge and Nu-Metal.
All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource. There is an accompanying set of questions that scaffold an extended response on how electric guitarists have influenceed the development of different styles of music from 1960-1990.
A 72-slide powerpoint with a detailed analysis of Movements I & II from Haydn's Symphony No. 104. This resource would be particularly useful for the new Eduqas A-level Music specification.
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.
