A list of wider listening pieces for each area of study for Edexcel GCSE Music (15 for all with you tube links except Fusions where there are 10). A focus sheet where students must research the context and listen to key musical elements in the piece of music. A differentiated success criteria is also attached - can be used for up to 50 pieces of homework across the 2 years.

Differentiated tasks based on composition of leitmotifs for film music. All using Star Wars as a stimulas. Based on melodic and harmonic development methods.

Star Wars Section A and B performance parts in multiple keys and Sibelius 5 document for easy arrangement changes. Differentiated resources allowing students to perform the sections, annotate the key features and identify the differences between these sections.

Differentiated resources introducing film music and the introduction section of Star Wars Set Work. Combined with composing of leitmotifs and fanfares. Takes 3 - 4 lessons to complete.

A worksheet detailing all terminology and definitions for students to revise from for the area of study ‘Texture and Melody’. A powerpoint is also available which explains all terms with musical terminology and musical examples. There is also a texture card matching activity where students must match a key word to a definition and then to a score and listening example (all audio is provided).

A worksheet detailing all terminology and definitions for students to revise from for the area of study ‘Harmony and Tonality’. A powerpoint is also available which explains all terms with musical terminology and musical examples.

A selection of resources to aid students with completing essays for chamber music in the AQA A2 examination. Revision sheets comparing key works are included as well as powerpoints based around essay questions which take students through the process of writing essays. This also includes model responses relating to the set works.

A selection of resources to support in teaching analysis of the 3rd movement of Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor. A powerpoint with questions for students of all features is available with differentiation throughout. Homework tasks are included as well as examples of essay questions regarding chamber music and how to structure them. A summary sheet of Brahms’ themes are included and a completed factfile of all key facts relating to musical elements.

A selection of resources to support in teaching analysis of the 3rd movement of Debussy’s String Quartet in G major. A powerpoint with questions for students of all features is available with differentiation throughout. Homework tasks are included as well as examples of essay questions regarding chamber music and how to structure them. A completed factfile is also included of all key facts relating to musical elements.

A selection of resources to support in teaching analysis of the 3rd movement of Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor. A powerpoint with questions for students of all features is available with differentiation throughout. Homework tasks are included as well as examples of essay questions regarding chamber music and how to structure them. A summary sheet of Mendelssohn music is also used (answers for teacher) and a completed factfile of all key facts relating to musical elements.

An introduction to fusion lesson which includes listening and composition. All sections of the lesson are differentiated and helpsheets are provided. The Skye Waulking Song is used as inspiration for the composition task and includes the same chord sequence and scale.

A pack of C-D style listening questions based on classical music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C, A and A* grade style questions for the same excerpts.

A pack of B-C style listening questions based on classical music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with A and A* grade style questions for the same excerpts.

A pack of A style listening questions based on classical music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C and A* grade style questions for the same excerpts.

A pack of A* style listening questions based on classical music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C and A grade style questions for the same excerpts.

A pack of A* style listening questions based on popular music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C and A grade style questions for the same excerpts.

A pack of A grade style listening questions based on popular music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available.

A pack of B-C style listening questions based on popular music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available.