Hero image

Michael Wren's Shop (Ragtime Resources)

Average Rating4.21
(based on 14 reviews)

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.

133Uploads

32k+Views

47k+Downloads

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 ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): ALL 8 SET WORKS ***
michaelwrenmichaelwren

*** GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): ALL 8 SET WORKS ***

8 Resources
All 8 sets of more than 30 slides (at least 240 in total), beautifully-presented and comprehensive, to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (all with embedded hyperlinks) these include: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILES: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with each set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AOS4 AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM & SPALDING
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AOS4 AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM & SPALDING

2 Resources
Two beautifully-presented and comprehensive sets of more than 60 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) these include: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILES: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with each set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AOS3 SCHWARTZ & WILLIAMS
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AOS3 SCHWARTZ & WILLIAMS

2 Resources
Two beautifully-presented and comprehensive sets of more than 60 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) these include: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILES: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with each set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AOS2 PURCELL & QUEEN
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AOS2 PURCELL & QUEEN

2 Resources
Two beautifully-presented and comprehensive sets of more than 60 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) these include: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILES: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with each set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AOS 1 BACH & BEETHOVEN
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AOS 1 BACH & BEETHOVEN

2 Resources
Two beautifully-presented and comprehensive sets of more than 60 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) these include: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILES: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with each set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS4: SPALDING
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS4: SPALDING

(0)
A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS4: AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS4: AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM

(0)
A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - as well as an original remix of George Ezra’s Shotgun - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS3: WILLIAMS
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS3: WILLIAMS

(0)
A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS3: SCHWARTZ
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS3: SCHWARTZ

(0)
A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: -An overview / introduction for contextual understanding -Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes -Key words -Digestible analysis under each element of music -Tutorial videos -Wider listening examples -Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) -Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS2: QUEEN
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS2: QUEEN

(0)
A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: -An overview / introduction for contextual understanding -Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes -Key words -Digestible analysis under each element of music -Tutorial videos -Wider listening examples -Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) -Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS2: PURCELL
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS2: PURCELL

(0)
A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS1: BEETHOVEN
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS1: BEETHOVEN

(0)
A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS1: BACH
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS1: BACH

(0)
A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!
EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS - P.E.E. POINTS [TEMPLATES]
michaelwrenmichaelwren

EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS - P.E.E. POINTS [TEMPLATES]

(0)
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
EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC 9-1 - COMPOSING TO A SET BRIEF 2024
michaelwrenmichaelwren

EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC 9-1 - COMPOSING TO A SET BRIEF 2024

(0)
For all teachers and students undertaking the Pearson Edexcel GCSE 9-1 course, this presentation is a great starting point to give you some ideas for your composition to a set brief. Contains the exact wording from the September 2024 set brief released by Pearson* Through more than fifty slides, over 30 suggested listening examples, links and tutorials relating to each off the four areas of study, you will not be short of inspiration or ideas of how to start researching your chosen brief. Included as both Powerpoint (slides) and PDF versions with hyperlinked images/YouTube videos and websites. *(I acknowledge that this publication is not my property to sell).
*** BUMPER PACK OF PERFORMANCE PIECES - MERRY CHRISTMAS! ***
michaelwrenmichaelwren

*** BUMPER PACK OF PERFORMANCE PIECES - MERRY CHRISTMAS! ***

19 Resources
For a limited time, grab this selection of easy keyboard arrangements plus two original compositions for jazz combo (“Boondoggle Stomp”) and jazz band (“Hang in There”). Featuring some easy and accessible versions of those classic pieces your students want to play (including some seasonal favourites!), arranged for piano / keyboard and/or small ensemble. (Full score included with “Hang in There”). **Includes 19 x pieces of music to boost your classroom resources / KS3 performance library! **
COMPOSING MUSIC: ADDING A DRUM BEAT [PART #1]
michaelwrenmichaelwren

COMPOSING MUSIC: ADDING A DRUM BEAT [PART #1]

(1)
Aimed at GCSE Music students who are struggling to create a coherent and meaningful drum part for their composition, this resource (PART #1) is a step-by-step guide to writing easy and effective drum music in 4/4. Includes: Colourful and easy-to-follow instructions with diagrams for creating your first drum part in Sibelius (PDF for printing / sharing / uploading to Google Classroom or equivalent) **Original Sibelius file (Sibelius Ultimate 2022, Sibelius 2020.1 and Sibelius 7) to support teachers (can be edited) and for students to copy & paste template bar as a starting point * A must-have for adding an all-important and accurately written drum part to your composition. (More parts to follow including: 'How to notate…'Complex Drum Patterns, Unusual & Compound Time Signatures, Easy Fills & Trick Bits and Complex / Virtuosic Fills)
*** GCSE MUSIC BUMPER BUNDLE [VARIOUS] ***
michaelwrenmichaelwren

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

18 Resources
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).
POP MUSIC - "THINKING OUT LOUD" (Easy arrangement)
michaelwrenmichaelwren

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

(0)
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!