Following the Advance Information announcement this is the 3rd and final resource for Section A of the EDEXCEL A Level Music listening paper. (Psycho and Schumann also available). A fantastic resource containing 5 exam style questions on Courtney Pine, Back in the Day. There are 2 questions on Lady Day and (John Coltrane), 2 questions on Inner State of Mind and 1 question on Love and Affection. All exam questions have: YouTube link (with timings) Skeleton score Answers All questions are based

NEW - for the 2022 exam A comprehensive (31 page) workbook based on the following pieces of film music (all from the horror/suspense genre). Instructions Listen to each piece as many times as necessary (YouTube link provided). Make bullet point notes for each element in the boxes provided. Use musical vocabulary (REFER TO THE GLOSSARY). Read through the specimen sentences and then try to create your own, making sure they “fit” the excerpt you have listened to. Write a paragraph about each musical element, and then relate it to a different piece of music that you have listened to. Finally, justify why you consider the excerpt and the other pieces of music represent the suggested mood and/or description of the film scene. It is recommended (in examiners’ reports) that pupils spend 70 minutes on Section B (the essay questions), so aim for no more than 35 minutes on the film music question. Sweeney Todd (opening titles) - Sondheim The Hunt, from Planet of the Apes – Jerry Goldsmith Cape Fear – Herrmann The Hunt, from Planet of the Apes – Danny Elfman The Omen (main theme) – Jerry Goldsmith Battle at Aslan’s Howe – Harry Gregson-Williams Theme from Vertigo – Herrmann Also includes: Model sentences Extended Listening ideas with brief analysis YouTube listening resources and links Composer general characteristics (Herrmann, Goldsmith, Elfman) Suggested answers – Mindmap example WORD version available if needed for editing - email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Also, any issues or queries, please email and I will be only too pleased to help.

10 pieces of Ensemble music from Area of Study 2 - questions all based on typical GCSE questions in exam paper. Pieces include: String Quartet Op 76, No 3 (2nd movt) – Haydn The Last Night of the World – Schonberg Jazz Ensemble Alexander Hamilton – opening number Seasons of Love Beethoven chamber music Swing Low Sweet Chariot – BB King Hallelujah Chorus Ar Hyd Y Nos – welsh folk Defying Gravity - musical All the listening tests are designed to test varying abilities. The final question in some of the pieces tends to be an extended answer which will test the more able students. All questions are marked out of 12. There are a couple of different types of questions Filling in the blanks (melody and rhythm) and adding onto a score – pupils can listen 4 times to these questions, with a minute preparation time, 30 seconds in between playings and 3 minutes completion time at the end. Extended answer – pupils can listen 3 times with a 30 second gap in between playings and 6 minutes completion time at the end. General musicianship questions – pupils can listen 3 times to these questions with a 30 second pause between playings and 2 minutes completion time at the end. Please note that the answers to the extended writing questions are NOT exhaustive. All reasonable answers should be considered, so please use your professional judgement. If you have any issues or queries, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

3 brand new practice papers for Eduqas GCSE Music. They include the new set works, Bach’s Badinerie and Africa by Toto. YouTube links provided for all questions. All answers provided. If there are any issues, please contact Misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com and I will be only too pleased to help or address any issues.

** Brand new resource** - PAPER 2 Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance (Section A1) Bassoon Concerto K.191 Rondo - Mozart The Ash Grove - Welsh trad Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino/Louis Armstrong Theme from The Plague - Vangelis Theme from Star Wars IV - Williams Everything Must Go - Manics Money, Money, Money - Abba I have uploaded another PDF file, as the first one isn’t always showing X and Y on the score for Anitra’s Dance - please email me on misscreativecurriculum@gmailcom if you’re experiencing any issues and I can email you a copy.

Another resource to help students prepare for the EDEXCEL Question 5 - FILM MUSIC. This resource features music from: Blade Runner Godzilla Alien Terminator The Flood There are answers included (although I’m sure they are not exhaustive by any means!), suggested listening and some useful YouTube links to help develop knowledge of technology in film music. Please email me at misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you need anything further on this resource, or if there are any issues with it. Thanks

A brand new resource, created specifically for 2022, following advice in the Advance Information Anitra’s Dance - Section A Bach Badinerie (extended writing), Calon Lan (Cerys Matthews/Only Boys Aloud rhythm dictation and comparison) Do You Hear the People Sing Theme from Godzilla (Bear McCreary) Across the Stars (John Williams, features oboe solo) Everything Music Go - intro, verse 1, pre-chorus, chorus Think - Aretha Franklin There is also an audio track (press play and it plays the whole exam, with instructions) Mark scheme also uploaded

A full mock paper, based on the advance information for 2022, with accompanying mp3 track. Features: Anitra’s Dance Section A Concerto in D Minor - Vivaldi Ar Lan Y Mor - Trad Oh What a Beautiful Morning - R&H In Dreams - Williams Psycho - Herrmann Manics - intro/verse/pre-chorus/chorus Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics Answers provided. Please note, the mp3 only plays each track once. Timings are provided on the question paper. Ideal for setting as a homework task.

** BRAND NEW RESOURCE** Writing for the 2023 exam in mind. Advance information states that the 9 mark extended writing will be on Area of Study 3. This resource contains 12 pieces of film music (different genres) All answers (although probably not exhaustive) are provided in a separate booklet. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Contents Marking advice Top tips and essential vocabulary PRACTICE TESTS Downton Abbey – John Lunn Psycho – Bernard Herrman The Trap – Ron Goodwin The Flood – Debbie Wiseman Terminator – Bradley Ira Fiedel Tears in Rain (from Blade Runner) - Vangelis Theme from The Omen – Jerry Goldsmith The Danish Girl – Alexandre Desplat A Fistful of Dollars – Ennio Morricone Superman Theme – John Williams The Batman Theme – Michael Giaccomo Saving Private Ryan – John Williams Any suggestions/queries please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Thanks for Looking

** Brand New Resource** Rock and Pop (1965-1990) - Area of Study B This workbook (part 1) focuses on 1965-1980, but covers all genres in the specification. The screenshots give a good idea of content. CONTENTS FOLK and COUNTRY Silver Dagger – Joan Baez Class Development Tasks 1 & 2 Guitar techniques Blowing in the Wind – Bob Dylan Class Development Task 3 Comparisons/Bob Dylan’s Style FOLK ROCK Jethro Tull Norwegian Wood – The Beatles Class Development Task 4 Bob Dylan & The Beatles ROCK A Little Piece of My Heart – Janice Joplin You Really Got Me – The Kinks Class Development Task 5 Jimi Hendrix & Guitars Jumpin’ Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones Caroline, No – The Beach Boys Class Development Task 6 & 7 Prog Rock & The Beatles The Role of the Studio Jugband Blues – Pink Floyd Interstellar Overdrive – Pink Floyd Class Development Task 8 More Progressive Rock **SOUL & FUNK ** Try A Little Tenderness – Otis Redding This Is A Man’s World – James Brown Class Development Task 9 Soul You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin Class Development Task 10 The Rhodes Piano Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown Class Development Task 11 Applying Funk Knowledge Class Development Task 12 Funk Bass & Funk Guitar It’s Your Thing – The Isley Brothers California Dreamin- The Mamas & The Papas Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys **The 70s ** 70s Folk Listening Class Development Task 13 A Focus on Folk Country Traveling Man – Dolly Parton Class Development Task 14 Country-Pop Crossover Heavy Rock Iron Man – Black Sabbath Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – AC/DC Hard Lovin’ Man – Deep Purple Bass Riffs Development Task 15 Heavy Metal Summary Class Development Task 16 The Moog (Emerson, Lake & Palmer) DISCO Class Development Task 17 The Moog Synthesiser (I Feel Love) Rock The Boat – Hues Corporation Class Development Task 18 Boogie Nights - Disco I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor Class Development Task 19 Stayin’ Alive Class Development Task 20 Prog Rock in the 70s **What happens next? ** Hits from the 80s Past Paper Questions & Topics All answers are provided, but they are by no means exhaustive. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Many thanks

A resource, focusing on the different styles of Schwartz. There are 4 exam style questions (with answers) worth 10 marks each. The featured pieces are: Day by Day (from Godspell) Children of Eden (from Children of Eden) Corner of the Sky (from Pippin) Defying Gravity (from Wicked) In addition, there is preparation for the essay question on each of the pieces. A vital part of the exam preparation is learning about the different styles and influences of Schwartz.

BRAND NEW RESOURCE Created specifically for the AQA GCSE Music exam. Covers each of the following areas, with music characteristics of each group of composers summarised on one page. • The orchestra music of COPLAND • The British Music of ARNOLD, BRITTEN, MAXWELL-DAVIES, TAVENER • The Orchestral Music of KODALY & BARTOK • The Minimalist music of JOHN ADAMS, STEVE REICH & TERRY RILEY Includes 23 different pieces of music with typical exam questions. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Any problems, please email misscreativecurricum@gmail.com Many thanks

A resource, originally written for a different exam board, but adapted for OCR. It covers rhythm and pitch dictation practice, as well as general theory practice (keys/chords/harmony/tonality/texture etc), all areas covered in the OCR syllabus. There are 2 questions on vocal music, and although this is not in the OCR syllabus, the questions still provide invaluable practice. The screenshots give a good idea of content. As always, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com with any problems or questions.

This resource gives an overview of the work of Sondheim. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. Pieces include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd Poor Thing These Are My Friends Green Finch and Linnet Bird Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

A resource that features 6 different pieces of music, with some composers in the suggested listening for Film Music. Belle – Rachel Portman The Danish Girl – Desplat Wilde Suite – Debbie Wiseman The Promise – Debbie Wiseman Downton Abbey – John Lunn Emma – Debbie Wiseman Listen to each piece (YouTube links provided) as many times as necessary Comment on each musical element, referring to the glossary at the start Write a paragraph about each element, relating to different pieces of music Justify why you consider the exceprt and the other pieces of music represent the suggested mood and/or descriptiong of the film scene. Aim to spend no more than 35 minutes on the film music question. Includes suggested answers and other related works.

Brand new resource Mock paper now translated into Welsh for WJEC GCSE Music Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance - Section A1 Clarinet and Strings Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn (2 versions) Reet Petite/Walking Blues Theme from Emma (Rachel Portman) Theme from Home Alone Everything Must Go - final chorus and outro Heart of Glass - Blondie Screenshots give a good idea of content

NEW RESOURCE, translated into Welsh Any issues/queries, please email me on misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com I’ll do whatever I can to sort any problems out for you. Exam practice questions created specifically for Year 10 embarking on a GCSE Music course. Split into the following areas of study, with key words from the specification developed. MELODY RHYTHM, TEMPO & METRE HARMONY & TONALITY FORM, STRUCTURE & STYLE TEXTURE, TIMBRE & DYNAMICS The following units of work are examined: Forms and Devices Music For Ensemble Film Music Popular Music

In the AQA specification, popular music is defined as mainstream music including a number of musical styles and genres including rock, pop, musical theatre, film and computer gaming music from 1950 to the present. There are 20 different pieces of music included in this resource. Screenshots give an idea of the content. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Mabel’s Prayer Corner of the Sky Do You Hear the People Sing Oh What a Beautiful Morning Last Night of the World Seasons of Love Smoke on the Water ZZ Top FLeetwood Mac ELO Inception Courtyard Apocalypse Across the Stars Godzilla In Dreams Assassin’s Creed Megalovania Gangsta’s Paradise Fallin’ - Alicia Keys Praise You Human

** Brand new resource** Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance - Section A1 Clarinet and Strings Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn (2 versions) Reet Petite/Walking Blues Theme from Emma (Rachel Portman) Theme from Home Alone Everything Must Go - final chorus and outro Heart of Glass - Blondie

Brand new resource Helps develop knowledge of 2023 prescribed set work for Area of Study 1, for those sitting As in the summer 2023. Haydn String Quartet in Bb major Op.76. No.4 Movt.1 Works through the first movement with typical exam questions that will be met in Sections A and B Screenshots give a good idea of content