Looking for music resources for secondary music classes that have been tried and tested in the classroom? With 25+ years of experience teaching in secondary schools in the UK and internationally, I am deeply passionate about music and drama education.
Looking for music resources for secondary music classes that have been tried and tested in the classroom? With 25+ years of experience teaching in secondary schools in the UK and internationally, I am deeply passionate about music and drama education.
Sight-reading THE BLUES for intermediate players: TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 10
Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young tenor saxophonists.
This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms.
All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple.
Worksheet 10 - 4/4 time signature. Using the Blues Scale.
For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line.
The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
CLARINET basics for the total beginner!
This colourful and original booklet has been created with the total beginner clarinet in mind.
It covers information on reeds, how to assemble the instrument, tonguing, the first 5 notes usually covered in school band, basic sight-reading and some simple melodies (Suo-gân, Clair de la Lune, Hot Cross Buns and Merrily).
The first sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple.
The booklet also comes with useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The tasks can be used as warm up activities, private practice or even playing assessments.
There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
**Sight-reading for ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 5 **
Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young alto saxophonists.
This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube at musictheorymadesimple.
Booklet 5 - 6/8 time signature. Simple beat values and uses first 5 notes from the G major scale (Concert Bb).
For each booklet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line.
The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
**Sight-reading for ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 4 **
Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young alto saxophonists.
This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube - musictheorymadesimple.
Booklet 4 - 2/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses notes from G major scale (Concert Bb).
For each booklet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line.
The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
Sight-reading for ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 6 - 9/8 time signature
Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young alto saxophonists.
This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube at musictheorymadesimple.
Booklet 6 - 9/8 time signature. Intermediate beat values and uses the G major scale (Concert Bb).
For each booklet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line.
The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
Bundle of 10 Tenor Saxophone Sight Reading Exercises
Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young tenor saxophonists.
This sight-reading booklets will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple.
For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line.
The booklets also come with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Sight-reading for beginner CLARINET Exercise 6
Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists.
This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple.
Worksheet 6 - 9/8 time signature in the key of C major.
For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line.
The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
Sight-reading for CLARINET Exercise 7
Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists.
This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple.
Worksheet 7 - 4/4 time signature in the key of C major and includes quavers and semiquavers / 8th and 16th notes.
For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line.
The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
Sight-reading for Intermediate CLARINET Booklet 8
Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists.
This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple.
Worksheet 8 - 5/4 time signature in the key of C major. Triplets and dotted rhythms.
For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line.
The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
**Sight-reading for intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 8 - 5/4 time **
Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young alto saxophonists.
This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube at musictheorymadesimple.
Booklet 8 - 5/4 time signature. Intermediate rhythms and uses the G major scale (Concert Bb).
For each booklet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line.
The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
COVER WORK BUNDLE for secondary MUSIC classes
Stuck for cover work that is suitable for a cover teacher to teach?
In this bundle you will find a wealth of different resources that are perfect for middle and high school general music classes.
Resources include powerpoints, worksheets and more.
Topics include listening exercises, music theory, quizzes, programme music and pop history as a starting point.
All resources have been used and taught in the classroom and cater for a variety of different musical abilities.
Classical Music Bundle for KS3 /KS4 Music classes
In this classical music bundle you will find a wealth of different resources that are perfect for KS3 / middle and KS4 / high school general music classes.
Resources include powerpoints, worksheets and more.
Topics include listening to classical composers, programme music and composing using classical music as an inspiration.
All resources have been used and taught in the classroom and cater for a variety of different musical abilities.
**Classical music worksheet KS3 - comparing two pieces by Mozart **
This is a great introduction lesson to the Classical composer Mozart. It’s a chance for students to learn to compare two contrasting pieces (these are easily accessible on music streaming sites - Rondo alla Turca and Marriage of Figaro Overture). This single lesson activity will work perfectly for class lessons, homework or a substitute / cover lesson.
The worksheet starts with some basic historical facts about Mozart and simple comprehension questions.
Then there is a comparison question where students listen to Rondo alla Turca and Marriage of Figaro Overture. These pieces are easily found on music streaming sites. Students will describe the musical features of both pieces and then look for similarities. This is a great opportunity to develop understanding of musical elements and lead into to class discussion work about the music that they are listening to.
This worksheet links with the secondary / middle school music curriculum that is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education page.
**Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players
Key of Concert E major**
This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys.
This booklet is in the key of concert E major and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player.
Included in the booklet is a part for:
Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon.
Order of the exercises:
1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending
1 octave scale descending first
1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds
Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2
Slur 2, tongue 2
Slur 3, tongue 1
16th notes
There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players
Key of Concert Eb major
This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys.
This booklet is in the key of concert Eb major and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player.
Included in the booklet is a part for:
Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon.
Order of the exercises:
1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending
1 octave scale descending first
1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds
Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2
Slur 2, tongue 2
Slur 3, tongue 1
16th notes
There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Christmas Music Activities Bundle for Secondary Music Classes
In this holiday bundle you will find a wealth of different resources that are perfect for KS3 and KS4 music classes.
Christmas resources include powerpoints, worksheets, games and more. There is plenty of opportunity for listening, composing and performing.
All resources have been used and taught in the classroom and cater for a variety of different musical abilities.
Music Listening Lesson - All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey
In this pack you will find 3 teaching resources. A powerpoint, a PDF of the powerpoint and a worksheet package.
The powerpoint resource is a good introduction to the song. It includes a starter, 5 fun facts about the song, links to the Youtube clips, 10 listening questions, the answers, YouTube links to other artists who have covered the song, two optional written extension questions and some ideas for practical extension tasks you could do with your students if you wished. A PDF of the powerpoint is included. (10 slides in total).
The worksheets listening exercises:
Page 1 - Teacher copy. It has the full set of lyrics and missing words highlighted, Page 2 student copy - has the lyrics with blank spaces. Students to listen to the song and fill in missing gaps.
Page 3 - simplified design of the student page.
Page 4 - 10 Listening questions worksheet for students (same questions as powerpoint)
Page 5 - answer paper
Page 6 - notes for teachers
This is a fun listening based lesson to encourage active listening skills. It can be used by the class teacher within a lesson, as a starting point to practical work based around the song or as a sub lesson plan.
Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players
Key of Concert F major
This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys.
This booklet is in the key of concert F major and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player.
Included in the booklet is a part for:
Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon.
Order of the exercises:
1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending
1 octave scale descending first
1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds
Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2
Slur 2, tongue 2
Slur 3, tongue 1
16th notes
There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on the Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.