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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.
CHRISTMAS MUSIC QUIZ [FIND THE SONGS]
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC QUIZ [FIND THE SONGS]

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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…
"SLEIGH RIDE" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENT]
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"SLEIGH RIDE" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENT]

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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!
GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - SCHWARTZ
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GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - SCHWARTZ

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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).
AoS1: BACH - EXAM PRACTICE
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AoS1: BACH - EXAM PRACTICE

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Whether you are just beginning this Area of Study, preparing for the exam or revising for an end of unit test - this set of resources is a MUST! Includes ESP questions (editable Word.doc template), familiar AND unfamiliar listening questions, rhythm and melody dictation, extended writing template AND teacher’s answers!
GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - BACH
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GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - BACH

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Section B / Question 9 of the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification. An excellent resource to hone the knowledge and understanding of each set work, beginning with “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, 3rd mvt.” by Bach. Can be used as a lesson starter, a homework or even a timed assessment. Includes Entry Starting Point exercise, extended writing question # 1 + teacher’s answers. All as PDF’s and fully editable Word.doc templates. A must for your GCSE students!
AoS2: QUEEN - EXAM PRACTICE
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AoS2: QUEEN - EXAM PRACTICE

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Whether you are just beginning this Area of Study, preparing for the exam or revising for an end of unit test - this set of resources is a MUST! Includes ESP questions (editable Word.doc template), familiar AND unfamiliar listening questions, rhythm and melody dictation, extended writing template AND teacher’s answers!
GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - QUEEN
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GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - QUEEN

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Section B / Question 9 of the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification. An excellent resource to hone the knowledge and understanding of each set work. “Killer Queen” by Queen c an be used as a lesson starter, a homework or even a timed assessment. Includes Entry Starting Point exercise, extended writing question # 1 + teacher’s answers. All as PDF’s and fully editable Word.doc templates. A must for your GCSE students!
END OF UNIT TESTS MEGA-BUNDLE [AoS#1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820, AoS#2 VOCAL MUSIC, AoS#3 MUSIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN & AoS#4 FUSIONS - 8 x PAPERS!
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END OF UNIT TESTS MEGA-BUNDLE [AoS#1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820, AoS#2 VOCAL MUSIC, AoS#3 MUSIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN & AoS#4 FUSIONS - 8 x PAPERS!

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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 *
*** GCSE MUSIC BUMPER BUNDLE [VARIOUS] ***
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*** GCSE MUSIC BUMPER BUNDLE [VARIOUS] ***

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Dictation questions on each specific set work, extended writing practice questions, unfamiliar / wider listening questions and more! Covers multiple areas of the Edexcel GCSE Music 9-1 specification. Resources can be used in class, for homework, revision and even end-of-unit assessments. (Dictation questions include mp3 recordings).
END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#4  (FUSIONS - AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM & ESPERANZA SPALDING)
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END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#4 (FUSIONS - AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM & ESPERANZA SPALDING)

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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 *
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #7 [JAZZ]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #7 [JAZZ]

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The seventh in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #7 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of traditional Jazz 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 **
GCSE MUSIC DICTATION BUNDLE - 10 x PRACTICE PAPERS + ALL 8 x SET WORKS [EDEXCEL] PRACTICE PAPERS!
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GCSE MUSIC DICTATION BUNDLE - 10 x PRACTICE PAPERS + ALL 8 x SET WORKS [EDEXCEL] PRACTICE PAPERS!

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A MUST have for your GCSE Music students to practice question 7 on the Edexcel 9-1 exam paper. Features 10 x question papers of 101* fun and engaging well-known tunes in a variety of musical genres as well as 8 x question papers of specifically tailored exercises relating to AoS1, AoS2, AoS3 & AoS4 of the Edexcel GCSE Music specification. All as question & answer papers included as printable PDFs AND mp3s! INCLUDES MORE THAN 130 LISTENING EXTRACTS TO PRACTICE !
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY - 101 LISTENING QUESTIONS BOOK [NO MP3s]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY - 101 LISTENING QUESTIONS BOOK [NO MP3s]

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’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
KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "BRITPOP" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW
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KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "BRITPOP" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW

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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!
BANDLAB - AN INTRODUCTION TO MULTITRACK RECORDING
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BANDLAB - AN INTRODUCTION TO MULTITRACK RECORDING

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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/
END OF UNIT TEST #8 - "SAMBA EM PRELUDIO" - SPALDING
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END OF UNIT TEST #8 - "SAMBA EM PRELUDIO" - SPALDING

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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 *
"JINGLE BELLS" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
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"JINGLE BELLS" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

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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!
POP MUSIC - "THINKING OUT LOUD" (Easy arrangement)
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POP MUSIC - "THINKING OUT LOUD" (Easy arrangement)

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A very accessible resource for your KS3 students, featuring a step-by-step scaffolded guide to learning this great song! Features seven simple exercises to help you plan your performance assessments, individual structured sections of the song, guitar chords and chords ‘cheat sheet’ Create your own singer/songwriter band arrangement!
EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS - P.E.E. POINTS [TEMPLATES]
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EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS - P.E.E. POINTS [TEMPLATES]

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A complete collection of P.E.E. Points templates for you to work through the anthology set works with your students in developing a beautifully-presented and coherent revision resource. Templates to help you Point, Evidence and Explain are included for: **- AoS1: Bach & Beethoven ** **- AoS2: Purcell & Queen ** **- AoS3: Schwartz & Williams ** **- AoS4: Afro Celt Sound System & Spalding ** The fully-editable worksheets in Word.doc format are designed to be dropped into Google Classroom and used to develop an ongoing piece of work as teaching and learning progresses, and knowledge and understanding builds. This can of course be independent, collaborative or even teacher-led. Each relevant element of music has its own space with a suggested (minimum) of three bullet-points, with additional space at the end to write practice paragraphs / essays on each set work. You can add / remove / highlight / make into flashcards / annotate and mark - the possibilities are endless! Links included to the amazing Musical Worlds website (note: this does not belong to me) which is an excellent revision resource. https://sites.google.com/view/musicalworlds/home?pli=1