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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.

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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.
GCSE MUSIC: UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1
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GCSE MUSIC: UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1

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A great resource to practice unfamiliar listening with your students - UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1 relates to musical theatre, or AoS3: Music for Stage & Screen in the Edexcel GCSE Specification. Includes: Student’s question paper and skeleton score and teacher’s comprehensive mark scheme as handy printable PDF’s as well as YouTube link* (inc. exact timing). Can be used as a starter, a significant part of a lesson (20-30 mins inc. discussion time), as a homework or even set for cover work. *** YouTube link included instead of MP3 recording for copyright purposes. ** (YouTube video for illustration purposes only - I do not own the recording or the channel)
"HANG IN THERE" for Jazz Band
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"HANG IN THERE" for Jazz Band

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Original piece for jazz band including: Flute, Clarinet, Alto1, Alto2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3 + Bass trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass & Drums parts, FULL SCORE + FULL MP3 recording!* A fun and lively piece to challenge and inspire, for solo practice and ensemble rehearsal (works as both BIG BAND and COMBO). Written in concert C (modulating to D) - transpositions available upon request.
END OF UNIT TESTS BUNDLE [AoS#1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820, AoS#2 VOCAL MUSIC & AoS#3 MUSIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN - 6 x PAPERS!]
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END OF UNIT TESTS BUNDLE [AoS#1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820, AoS#2 VOCAL MUSIC & AoS#3 MUSIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN - 6 x PAPERS!]

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SIX 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 *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #7 & 8)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #7 & 8)

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The seventh & eighth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #7 (JAZZ MUSIC) and paper # 8 (POP MUSIC #1) contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of well-known repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper 7 & 8 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheets - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #9 & 10)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #9 & 10)

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The ninth & tenth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #9 (POP MUSIC #2) and paper #10 (CHRISTMAS MUSIC) contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of well-known repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper 9 & 10 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheets - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPERS #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPERS #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)

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The first five papers in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #1 (CLASSICAL MUSIC), paper #2 (SACRED MUSIC), paper #3 (FOLK MUSIC), paper #4 (FILM MUSIC) and paper #5 (MUSIC FROM THE MUSICALS) contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of well-known repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question papers 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheets - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPERS #6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPERS #6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)

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The second set of five papers in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #6 (TV THEMES), paper #7 (JAZZ MUSIC), paper #8 (POP MUSIC #1), paper #9 (POP MUSIC #2) and paper 10 (CHRISTMAS MUSIC) contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of well-known repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question papers 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheets - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #3 [FOLK MUSIC]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #3 [FOLK MUSIC]

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The third in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #3 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of Folk Music repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #6 [TV THEMES]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #6 [TV THEMES]

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The sixth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #6 contains extracts from ten need-to-know TV Theme repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #4 [FILM MUSIC]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #4 [FILM MUSIC]

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The fourth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #4 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of Film Music repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #10 [CHRISTMAS MUSIC]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #10 [CHRISTMAS MUSIC]

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The last in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #10 contains extracts from ELEVEN need-to-know pieces of traditional Christmas Music repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (4)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (4)

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A great resource to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel GCSE exam). Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question paper (#4), teacher's answer sheet and mp3s!
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (1)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (1)

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A great resource to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel GCSE exam). Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question paper (#1), teacher's answer sheet and mp3s!