Designed to aid revision for the AQA MUSC4 Four Decades of Jazz 1910-1950 component. Please see details below for a breakdown of the revision sheets available in this resource: 1. Comparison of Styles - Core characteristics of New Orleans, Swing, Bebop, Cool Jazz 2. Charlie Parker - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz 3. Count Basie - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz 4. Dizzy Gillespie - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz 5. Duke Ellington - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz 6. Louis Armstrong - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz 7. Miles Davis - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz

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 sample question as part of the Eduqas Unit 3 A-level Music specification. Two versions of “Valerie” - The Zutons & Amy Winehouse/Mark Ronson. Original Indie Rock vs. Pop cover.

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.

x4 mini-projects that could be used for A’level Music or BTEC Music. 50s Rock ‘n’ Roll 60s Psychedelic Rock Motown Strand - 60s Soul, 70s Funk & Disco (including Stax) 70s Punk Rock

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

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 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.

Annotated score video with discussion and in-depth analysis of the first movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104. Eduqas specification.

A sample of a working Scheme of Work for Eduqas AS & A’level Music (September-December term only).

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.

Eduqas A-level Music Rock & Pop Comparison Sample Question: “Sweet Child O Mine”. With suggested mark scheme. Original Heavy Rock vs. Funk cover.

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.

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 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