This exiting activity pack ensures that students get to grips with essential musical terminology and theoretical knowledge for the new set work (Badinerie). The perfect addition to your teaching for listening and appraising. The 20 pages excellent looking activity pack comes with a fully completed knowledge organiser which is revisited through a series of engaging activities including: Crosswords, Find on the score (x2), quiz (linked to MADTSHIRT) x4, True or False (with extensions) x2 and 4 full practice papers following Eduqas’ format – great for revision, consolidation in or out of lessons. A ‘giant’ crossword is also included to revise essential key term from the specs. Comprehensive markscheme included for easy marking on all activities – an invaluable revision tool! Versatile resource that can be used in class, for homework, great for cover or distance learning!

This tested and well-received resource is an entire and ready-to-teach scheme of work and activity pack for TOTO - Africa, one of the set work for Eduqas GCSE Music. Need-to-know context to discover the fingerprints of the genre, group and style of the set work with listening tasks to build a firm foundation for learning. Student-friendly analysis fully supported by good visuals, annotated score extracts and bespoke tracks. All keywords and musical terms are fully explained in context. Regular consolidation tasks in the workbook created to encourage students to apply their knowledge more independently and to check on their learning at different key points of their learning. Three sets of exam papers to put students’ knowledge to the test and to familiarise them to the real exam! The full pack includes: • PowerPoint • Study Guide - 36 pages of musical activities (lots of listening, score analysis exercises, test yourself tasks and 3 listening tests on Africa) • Knowledge organiser • All tracks used for the workbook/slides embedded • Markscheme for the listening tests + other tasks included Content of the workbook: ACTIVITY 1: DISCOVERING ROCK MUSIC ACTIVITY 2: IDENTIFYING RIFFS ACTIVITY 3: TOTO – ROSANNA listening activity ACTIVITY 4: HOLD THE LINE listening activity ACTIVITY 5: AFRICA (first listening) STRUCTURE ACTIVITY 6: AFRICA – THE MUSIC ACTIVITY 7: COMPARE AND CONTRAST ACTIVITY 8: FOLLOWING THE SCORE ACTIVITY 9: LABELING THE STRUCTURE ACTIVITY 10: THE INTRODUCTION ACTIVITY 11: THE RIFFS ACTIVITY 12: VERSE 2 VS VERSE 1 ACTIVITY 13: CHORUS ACTIVITY 14: AFRICA – INFLUENCE OF AFRICAN MUSIC ACTIVITY 15: SCORE ANALYSIS TO SUM UP GLOSSARY SET WORK AOS 4 TEST YOURSELF – AFRICA – #1 TEST YOURSELF – AFRICA – #2 TEST YOURSELF – AFRICA – #3 TEST YOURSELF – AFRICA – #4 PREPARED EXTRACT LISTENING TEST #1 PREPARED EXTRACT LISTENING TEST #2 PREPARED EXTRACT LISTENING TEST #3 Content of the PowerPoint: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT (Rock music, riffs/hooks + TOTO) INTRODUCTION TO AFRICA (with Boomwhackers activity) MUSICAL ANALYSIS (based on board releases) *** Please, contact me if the tracks do not work so I can rectify the issue for you ***

This tested and well-received resource is an entire and ready to teach scheme of work for glockenspiel or keyboard and ukulele ensemble project based on ‘Blinding lights’ by the Weeknd. The resource comes with bespoke backing tracks and a workbook for students covering many theoretical, listening and vocabulary activities as well as score analysis geared to equip students for GCSE music. It also includes self-assessments and teacher’s assessment to track students’ progress. This scheme of work consists of 7 lessons designed to teach students at KS3 level or as an introduction to GCSE ensemble skills. Although 7 lessons are planned, the unit may be easily expanded or shortened to suit the needs of your individual school.

This tested and well-received resource is an entire and ready-to-teach scheme of work and activity pack for Badinie - JS BACH, one of the set work for Eduqas GCSE Music. Need-to-know context to discover the fingerprints of the period, composer and style of the set work with listening tasks to build a firm foundation for learning. Student-friendly analysis fully supported by good visuals, annotated score extracts and bespoke tracks. All keywords and musical terms are fully explained in context. Regular consolidation tasks in the workbook created to encourage students to apply their knowledge more independently and to check on their learning at different key points of their learning. Three sets of exam papers to put students’ knowledge to the test and to familiarise them to the real exam! The full pack includes: PowerPoint Study Guide - 33 pages of musical activities (lots of listening, score analysis exercises, test yourself tasks and 3 listening test on Badinerie) ‘Play along’ video with analysis. Knowledge organiser Markscheme for the listening tests + other tasks now included Content of the workbook: ACTIVITY 1: DISCOVERING BAROQUE MUSIC (listening) ACTIVITY 2: WHAT IS BAROQUE MUSIC (cheat sheet) ACTIVITY 3: BAROQUE, KEY FEATURES IDENTIFIED . ACTIVITY 4: RESEARCH AND LISTENING TO BAROQUE MUSIC ACTIVITY 5: BAROQUE ON OR OFF . BAROQUE MUSIC – TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ACTIVITY6: Johann Sebastian BACH - comprehension ACTIVITY 7: LISTENING TO BADINERIE ACTIVITY 8: BADINERIE SCORE - annotation ACTIVITY 9: SCORE ANALYSIS . ACTIVITY 10A+B: HARMONY AND TONALITY (theory). GLOSSARY SET WORK AOS 1 . TEST YOURSELF – BADINERIE – #1 TEST YOURSELF – BADINERIE – #2 TEST YOURSELF – BADINERIE – #3 TEST YOURSELF – BADINERIE – #4 PREPARED EXTRACT LISTENING TEST #1 PREPARED EXTRACT LISTENING TEST #2 PREPARED EXTRACT LISTENING TEST #3 . Content of the PowerPoint: THE BAROQUE ERA Baroque era and instruments used during the Baroque period. The main features and characteristics of Baroque music Learn about baroque composers Aurally train yourself to identify all these elements INTRODUCTION TO BADINERIE Learn about the life of J.S Bach Discover the background of Badinerie and instrumental suites Apply your knowledge of Baroque music in context. MUSICAL ANALYSIS (based on board releases) Develop your score analysis skills Understand the use of motifs Revise chords and inversions Revise cadences Learn about Neapolitan sixth chord Learn about suspensions. 6, Revise textures Wrap up all your knowledge.