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I teach music across all Key Stages and I share resources when I have something worth sharing.

I teach music across all Key Stages and I share resources when I have something worth sharing.
A-Level Music Exam Answers and Exam style essay examples
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A-Level Music Exam Answers and Exam style essay examples

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This is a resource that is providing tips on how to answer the questions in AS Cambridge International Music Exam. Examples from questions from past papers are used. The resource includes: Section A - 4 examples of answering question 3 a 4 examples of answering question 3 b Section B - 3 essays on Peer Gynt 3 essays on Scheherazade 5 essay on La Cathedrale Engloutie Section C - 12 essays on various Section C questions that might come up Even though this resource is for 2023/24 exams the answers in Section A and C can prove useful regardless of the year of examination.
Rimsky-Korsakov: Sheherazade Op. 35 (Full Analysis PPT/All movements/93 slides)
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Rimsky-Korsakov: Sheherazade Op. 35 (Full Analysis PPT/All movements/93 slides)

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This is a 93-slide Powerpoint that includes a full analysis of the CIAE 9483 Set Work - Scheherazade. The resource also includes some examples and answers of exam style questions. A link to a video recording of the piece A full score of the work Where possible the slides include screenshots from the score. I’ve used it for teaching the set work to my students and has worked really well. The resource can prove to be a bit wordy but can easily be adapted and activities can come up from the slides.
Key Signatures
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Key Signatures

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This is a simple but very effective PPT to teach Key Signatures. It’s a step by step approach that does not require going over the Circle of 5ths which - in my experience - just leaves students confused. It also includes a worksheet Slide for practice at the end of the PPT.
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041, Bach
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Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041, Bach

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This is a full analysis of Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041 for the CIE AS Music Syllabus 23/24. It also includes a video of a performance by Hilary Hahn. The score provide is a String Quintet. Violin Concertino, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Continuo.
Jingle Bells for School Orchestra (w/percussion)
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Jingle Bells for School Orchestra (w/percussion)

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This is an arrangement of Jingle Bells I made for my school’s orchestra. Instrumentation includes: Flute, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Trumpet in Bb, Horn in F, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Tinkle Bells, Sleigh Bells, Snare Drum, Cymbals. Sibelius files included so you can adapt to the needs of your orchestra.
Music Theory Chords/Inversions
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Music Theory Chords/Inversions

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This is a resources appropriate for GCSE and A Level music students. The students will practice identifying chords by ear and how to make chords and its inversions.
Concerto Grosso - Corelli Op.6 No. 8 (Christmas)
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Concerto Grosso - Corelli Op.6 No. 8 (Christmas)

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This is a PPT to explain section A of the Cambridge AS music exam. It also provides an introduction to the first set work - Concerto Grosso Op.6 No. 8 (Christmas) It includes a video recording of the set work with score and a PDF score as well.