Brand new resource Area of Study 2 - Music for Ensemble. Includes 10 questions in a variety of different ensembles (from Classical to Musical Theatre, Jazz and Folk). There are also 3 worked examples for pupils to correct. All answers are provided, but are by no means exhaustive. Screenshots give a good idea of content. As always, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you have any questions.

8 exam -style question papers to test students’ knowledge of Anitra’s Dance. Follows the WJEC style of questions in previous past papers. All mini mocks are out of 9 marks. Mark scheme is provided. Ideal for in-class use or for setting as homework. Each question has both Spotify and Youtube links, with timings. Set these questions ideally once ALL learning and knowledge has been done in class. Any problems, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com I have edited the resource slightly - there is now a new YouTube link

BRAND NEW RESOURCE 9 questions, all based on similar questions in the A level paper. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Most questions are 10-12 marks, and do not always feature the 5 mark extended writing. Features the following pieces of music: NEO-CLASSICAL Prokofiev – Gavotte (Classical Symphony) – page 2 Stravinsky – Pulcinella – page 3 Stravinsky – Dumbarton Oaks – page 5 IMPRESSIONISM Debussy - Colloque Sentimental – page 8 Lili Boulanger – Nocturne – page 10 Debussy – Prelude a l’apres-midi – page 13 EXPRESSIONISM Schoenberg – Premonitions – page 15 Berg – Wozzeck – page 16 Schoenberg – Valse de Chopin – page 18 All answers are provided, but probably not exhaustive. As usual, any problems, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com I am always happy to look at any issues, make corrections etc

Brand new resource. Contains 7 exam-style questions for the new WJEC set work, Everything Must Go, by the Manic Street Preachers. Youtube links to the recording All answers provided

Following the Advance Information announcement this is the 3rd and final resource for Section A of the EDEXCEL A Level Music listening paper. (Psycho and Schumann also available). A fantastic resource containing 5 exam style questions on Courtney Pine, Back in the Day. There are 2 questions on Lady Day and (John Coltrane), 2 questions on Inner State of Mind and 1 question on Love and Affection. All exam questions have: YouTube link (with timings) Skeleton score Answers All questions are based

A resource, focusing on the different styles of Schwartz. There are 4 exam style questions (with answers) worth 10 marks each. The featured pieces are: Day by Day (from Godspell) Children of Eden (from Children of Eden) Corner of the Sky (from Pippin) Defying Gravity (from Wicked) In addition, there is preparation for the essay question on each of the pieces. A vital part of the exam preparation is learning about the different styles and influences of Schwartz.

This resource gives an overview of the work of Sondheim, with particular reference to** Sweeney Todd**. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. Pieces include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd Poor Thing These Are My Friends Green Finch and Linnet Bird Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

This resource is suitable for WJEC, EDUQAS, AQA, EDEXCEL and contains: R&H typical musical style sheet TOP TIPS in answering exam questions sheet (with key terminology) 4 SAMS focusing on: Bali Ha’i The March of the Siamese Children The Farmer and The Cowman What’s The Use of Wond’rin’ Answers

A resource, focusing on the different styles of Schwartz. There are 4 exam style questions (with answers) worth 10 marks each. The featured pieces are: Day by Day (from Godspell) Children of Eden (from Children of Eden) Corner of the Sky (from Pippin) Defying Gravity (from Wicked) In addition, there is preparation for the essay question on each of the pieces. A vital part of the exam preparation is learning about the different styles and influences of Schwartz.

3 full GCSE style question papers, featuring the new set works, Anitra’s Dance and Everything Must GO. 8 questions per paper, based on typical WJEC questions. There is a mark scheme included at the end.

3 brand new practice papers for Eduqas GCSE Music. They include the new set works, Bach’s Badinerie and Africa by Toto. YouTube links provided for all questions. All answers provided. If there are any issues, please contact Misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com and I will be only too pleased to help or address any issues.

6 practice questions (based on typical questions in the EDUQAS A Level exam) All 5 rotations of Nuages, by Debussy are covered (from Area of Study E - Into the 20th Century) Screenshots give a good idea of content. Mark scheme is also included Any issues/questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

A new fantastic resource based on Section 1 of the EDEXCEL A Level Music exam. All cues are examined, with very similar questions to previous past papers. All answers are provided. The first 2 questions feature part of the full score and the other questions skeleton scores, or very short extracts. All questions require aural skills in answering. (PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A RHYTHMIC ERROR IN THE SKELETON SCORE OF MARION so an extra question to correct the error has been added) Email me if needed rhianjenkins@hotmail.co.uk Prelude The City Marion The Murder The Toys The Cellar Discovery Finale

A fantastic resource to help prepare your students for the 2022 summer listening exam - Section A 4 full questions based on each section of the piano trio. Questions are marked out of 13 or 15 and all answers are provided.

10 pieces of film music - questions all based on typical GCSE questions in exam paper. Pieces include: Dances With Wolves Theme from The Mission Rupert Bear, from The English Patient Theme from Batman Snowpiercer X Men Apocalypse Theme from Godzilla Hatikvah (The Hope) from Munich A Fateful Meeting/Central Park, from King Kong Conan the Barbarian All the listening tests are designed to test varying abilities. The final question in some of the pieces tends to be an extended answer which will test the more able students. All questions are marked out of 12. There are a couple of different types of questions Filling in the blanks (melody and rhythm) and adding onto a score – pupils can listen 4 times to these questions, with a minute preparation time, 30 seconds in between playings and 3 minutes completion time at the end. Extended answer – pupils can listen 3 times with a 30 second gap in between playings and 6 minutes completion time at the end. General musicianship questions – pupils can listen 3 times to these questions with a 30 second pause between playings and 2 minutes completion time at the end. Please note that the answers to the extended writing questions are NOT exhaustive. All reasonable answers should be considered, so please use your professional judgement. Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you have any issues or queries, and I will be only too pleased to help.

A resource, focusing on the different styles of Schwartz. There are 4 exam style questions (with answers) worth 10 marks each. The featured pieces are: Day by Day (from Godspell) Children of Eden (from Children of Eden) Corner of the Sky (from Pippin) Defying Gravity (from Wicked) In addition, there is preparation for the essay question on each of the pieces. A vital part of the exam preparation is learning about the different styles and influences of Schwartz.

10 pieces of Ensemble music from Area of Study 2 - questions all based on typical GCSE questions in exam paper. Pieces include: String Quartet Op 76, No 3 (2nd movt) – Haydn The Last Night of the World – Schonberg Jazz Ensemble Alexander Hamilton – opening number Seasons of Love Beethoven chamber music Swing Low Sweet Chariot – BB King Hallelujah Chorus Ar Hyd Y Nos – welsh folk Defying Gravity - musical All the listening tests are designed to test varying abilities. The final question in some of the pieces tends to be an extended answer which will test the more able students. All questions are marked out of 12. There are a couple of different types of questions Filling in the blanks (melody and rhythm) and adding onto a score – pupils can listen 4 times to these questions, with a minute preparation time, 30 seconds in between playings and 3 minutes completion time at the end. Extended answer – pupils can listen 3 times with a 30 second gap in between playings and 6 minutes completion time at the end. General musicianship questions – pupils can listen 3 times to these questions with a 30 second pause between playings and 2 minutes completion time at the end. Please note that the answers to the extended writing questions are NOT exhaustive. All reasonable answers should be considered, so please use your professional judgement. If you have any issues or queries, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

A new resource, based on West Side Story. Features 5 songs: Somewhere Maria Cool A Boy Like That I Have a Love (ending of A Boy Like That) Questions based on A level EDUQAS past papers, including a comparisons task. All answers provided (although these may not be exhaustive, as teachers and pupils will no doubt find additional relevant points). Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if there are any issues/typos/queries.

BRAND NEW RESOURCE A set of 10 practice questions, covering the whole of the 1st movement (Reverie - Passions) Screen shots give a good idea of content. Answer booklet is also included. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

This resource gives an overview of the work of Sondheim - Into the Woods It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 5 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. (SORRY NO WORD VERSION AVAILABLE AS MY FILE IS CORRUPT) Pieces include: Hello Little Girl I Know Things Now Agony Stay With Me Your Fault