Mike is a musician and ex-Head of Department with more than twenty years experience in the Secondary school classroom and middle-leadership, specialising in performance, composition and research. An accomplished performer himself (Woodwind) and celebrated Musical Director and Conductor, Mike is able to draw upon his continued professional practice in creating and sharing his resources.
Mike is a musician and ex-Head of Department with more than twenty years experience in the Secondary school classroom and middle-leadership, specialising in performance, composition and research. An accomplished performer himself (Woodwind) and celebrated Musical Director and Conductor, Mike is able to draw upon his continued professional practice in creating and sharing his resources.
Using specific questions from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 exam papers combined, a bespoke resource to enable your students to have a real mock exam experience.
Featuring questions from:
- “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major” (Bach) (2 x separate questions)
- “Killer Queen” (Queen)
- “Defying Gravity” from Wicked (Schwartz) and
- “Main Title / Rebel Blockade Runner” from Star Wars (Williams) (2 x separate questions)
- Dictation (Rhythm & Melody)
- Unfamiliar Listening (AoS4: Fusions)
The original recordings and announcements from these papers have also been included to provide a 65-minute timed test (no extended writing question)
(This is a FREE resource as I do not own the recordings or the original exam papers - this has been put together for my students)
EIGHT brilliant resources to give your students the experience to practice specifically tailored exam-style questions in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam.
Features three listening questions for each paper, including an unfamiliar listening question, the set work for each AoS and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY questions to link to the extended writing question!
Includes: Question papers, teacher’s mark schemes, YouTube links* and timings to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 of each paper (Dictation - rhythm & melody)
*An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
Two brilliant resources to give your students the experience to practice specifically tailored exam-style questions in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam.
Features three listening questions for each paper, including an unfamiliar listening question, the set works (Afro Celt Sound System/Esperanza Spalding) and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY questions to link to the extended writing question!
Includes: Question papers, teacher’s mark schemes, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 of each paper
*An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
A brilliant resource to give your students the experience to practice a specifically tailored exam-style question in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam.
Features three listening questions including an unfamiliar listening question, “Release” and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY question to link to the extended writing question!
Includes: Question paper, teacher’s mark scheme, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3
*An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
Section B / Question 9 of the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification.
An excellent resource to hone the knowledge and understanding of each set work, continuing with "Defying Gravity from ‘Wicked’ " by Stephen Schwartz.
Can be used as a lesson starter, a homework or even as part of a timed assessment.
Includes Entry Starting Point exercise, extended writing question # 1 + teacher’s answers PLUS bonus Music for Stage & Screen Wider Listening paper + teacher’s answers.
All as PDF’s and fully editable Word.doc templates. A must for your GCSE students!
(YouTube links and timings provided - no mp3s for copyright reasons).
A brilliant resource to give your students the experience to practice a specifically tailored exam-style question in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam.
Features three listening questions including an unfamiliar listening question, Samba Em Preludio and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY question to link to the extended writing question!
Includes: Question paper, teacher’s mark scheme, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3
*An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
A really useful resource comprising of two 15-minute tutorial videos (INTRO / LESSON #1 + LESSON #2) and an editable powerpoint including YouTube clips to introduce BeatBoxing!
A beginner’s guide for both teacher and student(s) in understanding MULTITRACK RECORDING and how to work on this independently.
No MIDI instruments required at this stage - just a microphone (the mic on your computer works just fine for this!)
Use as an in-class resource and/or set as homework tasks. A fun and engaging activity for your students!
(Developed during lockdown January 2021)
https://edu.bandlab.com/
A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students to get them into the festive spitit! Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! (MORE DIFFICULT)
Features one standard version, with and without note names.
Ideal to create as alaminated resource for your keyboard students.
Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students to get them into the festive spirit! Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! (INTERMEDIATE)
Features three differentiated versions: EASY, INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), INTERMEDIATE (MORE DIFFICULT LH), with and without note names.
Also includes chord symbols and therefore ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
Three differentiated fun and accessible music quizzes from Ragtime Resources (Red/Amber/Green difficulty levels):
Crossword (inc. answer sheet)
’Match the Emoji’ (inc. answer sheet) and
’Spot the Christmas Carol’ word search
Go on - treat yourself…
A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to Music for Stage & Screen. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! (MORE DIFFICULT)
Features three differentiated versions: INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), INTERMEDIATE (MORE DIFFICULT LH), and MORE DIFFICULT with and without note names.
Both versions are the first section of this work only.
Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to Music for Stage & Screen. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice!
Features two differentiated versions: **EASY (EASY LH), ** and STANDARD with and without note names.
Both versions are the first and second sections of this work only.
Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
’101 Dictation Exercises’ features ALL TEN question papers in one* FANTASTIC 92-page book to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music.
(Now includes additional Student Book - Question papers & Assessment grids only for easy phtocopying - individual worksheets or the entire book!)
Includes ALL TEN papers to work through familiar extracts of Classical, Sacred, Folk, Film, Musical Theatre, Television, Jazz, Pop and Christmas music in one convenient book PLUS additional Marking Grid / Assessment Tracker and manuscript paper for practice questions.
Work through all 101 exercises to develop your aural perception skills
Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work)
Master aural dictation in a fun and engaging way!
Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion
Includes: 10 x question papers (each including 10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheets, Assessment Trackers & Manuscript paper - all as printable PDF’s!
Also available WITH 101 MP3 recordings
Recordings for lessons 1 - 5 in a “MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE” (KS3 work book).
The MP3 recordings are timed and mixed on five individual recordings for ease of use - one for each lesson.
To be used with the exercises in a “MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE” KS3 work book.
Not for sale as I do not own the recordings or the YouTube channels from where they came.
Also includes teacher’s answer sheet (with YouTube links).
THREE very user-friendly work books for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7, 8 & 9) to introduce “PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE,” “BRITPOP” and a “MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE”.
Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic tests for assessment.
Each book also includes a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary.
There are activities to span five lessons in each book - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.
A very user-friendly 25-page workbook for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 9) to introduce a “MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE.”
Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, extended writing tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic test for assessment.
Now features a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary.
There are activities to span five lessons - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.
BONUS FEATURES: Now includes differentiated versions of “Greensleeves,” “Winter” from the Four Seasons, “Moonlight Sonata” and “Etude No.3” for keyboard practice as both Sib. 7 & PDF files to support practical activities!
Two very user-friendly work books for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7/8) to introduce “PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE” and “BRITPOP.”
Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic tests for assessment.
Also includes a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary.
There are activities to span five lessons in each book - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.
A very user-friendly 30-page workbook for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7/8) to introduce “BRITPOP.”
Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic test for assessment.
Now features a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary.
There are activities to span five lessons - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.
BONUS FEATURES: Now includes differentiated versions of “She’s The One” (Robbie Williams) and “Don’t Look Back in Anger” (Oasis) as both Sib. 7 & PDF files to support practical activities!
A very user-friendly 30-page workbook for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7) to introduce “Pitch and Notes of the Stave.”
Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic test for assessment.
Now features a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary.
There are activities to span five lessons - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.