RSL CMI303/340/372 Evaluations Mini-Vlog Series Support. Evaluation criteria knitted together across series of units as follows: CMI303 Performing Music Live CMI340 Composing Music (Styles) CMI372 Music in Context Mini-vlog series tasks involve guidance on the evaluation of ensemble performances, composition work and personal responses to genres. Genres covered in tasks are 50s Rock ‘n’ Roll, 70s Punk & 70s Disco. Disco evaluation guidance edited to be a 1:1 interview for variety. All tasks can be fully edited to suit centre circumstances and learner needs.

RSL CMI376 Music Instrument Development: Unit Support Suggested activities, structure and guidance powerpoint to support learners to produce a research presentation on the history and development of the use of a chosen instrument or voice from 1950 to the present day. Document can be fully edited to suit centre circumstances and learner needs.

This resource features a 32 page workbook for students to use for note-taking and/or for submission, as well as a 29-slide powerpoint. An in-depth and comprehensive resource that looks at the building blocks of 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll music. Points covered include the following: The Rockabilly Aesthetic & Subculture Controversy & Dance craze Jukeboxes & RCA Victor Fender Telecaster Fender Precision Bass Playing techniques & iconic performers: drum kit, piano, horn section, vocals. 12-bar blues & stop time Blues scale & Walking Bass Lyrical Content Slapback delay & RCA Victor Ribbon Microphone Catered for the Level 3 RSL Creative Music Industry course, specifically CMI372 Music in Context, Criteria 1.2.

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.