A range of analysis questions closely related to the score.

WCT Minuet & Trio Research: Focus on Trios and Contrast/Variety in composition. A set of scores, recordings and analysis notes, showing how Trios vary compositionally compared to Minuets.

An annotated score for Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, Movement I (Allegro Vivace). Useful for score analysis, understanding instrumentation, harmony/tonality, structure and textures. Set work on the Eduqas syllabus.

A comprehensive powerpoint, giving an analysis of Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, Movements I-IV. Useful for score analysis, understanding instrumentation, harmony/tonality, structure and textures. Set work on the Eduqas syllabus.

A colourfully annotated score of the 4th movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 104.

A score annotation for Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 - Movement II

An annotated score for Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, Movement II (Andante con moto). Useful for score analysis, understanding instrumentation, harmony/tonality, structure and textures. Set work on the Eduqas syllabus.

An annotated score for Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, Movement IV (Saltarello). Useful for score analysis, understanding instrumentation, harmony/tonality, structure and textures. Set work on the Eduqas syllabus.

An annotated score for Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, Movement III (Con moto moderato). Useful for score analysis, understanding instrumentation, harmony/tonality, structure and textures. Set work on the Eduqas syllabus.

This is a starting point for the analysis of the Rock & Pop genres needed to fulfill the requirements of the new Eduqas A-level qualification. This is a 66-slide powerpoint and is by no means a complete guide but can be used as an overview for most genres and in-depth for a few styles and tracks. The styles that are covered within this powerpoint include: 1960s psychedelia, soul, funk, disco, punk, progressive rock, heavy rock/metal, reggae and 1980s electro-pop. The track analyses that are included cover the following artists: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Jackie Wilson, Sex Pistols, The Specials, Pink Floyd, Earth Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, The Pet Shop Boys, Kate Bush and Motorhead.

RSL CMI376 Music Instrument Development: Unit Support Suggested activities, structure and guidance powerpoint to support learners to produce a research presentation on the history and development of the use of a chosen instrument or voice from 1950 to the present day. Document can be fully edited to suit centre circumstances and learner needs.

RSL CMI374 Music Artist & the Media: Unit Support Suggested activities, structure and guidance powerpoint to support learners to produce a research presentation on how the media impacts music artists careers & reputations and how artists can use the media to their advantage. Document can be fully edited to suit centre circumstances and learner needs.

A comprehensive 86-slide powerpoint on Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5. Information sourced and put together from a variety of resources to create an interactive study guide.

A comprehensive guide to 80s Synthpop, with specific focus on Gary Numan, the Eurythmics and the Pet Shop Boys. Track Analyses include: Cars by Gary Numan, Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics and Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money) by the Pet Shop Boys. Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 80s Synthpop. A suggested written, research/homework activity is also provided. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.

A comprehensive guide to 80s Heavy Rock, with specific focus on Van Halen and Motorhead. Track Analyses include: Jump by Van Halen and Ace of Spades by Motorhead. Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 80s Heavy Rock, as well as the development of the electric guitar, iconic guitarists and evolution into 90s Grunge and Nu-Metal. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource. There is an accompanying set of questions that scaffold an extended response on how electric guitarists have influenceed the development of different styles of music from 1960-1990.

A comprehensive guide to 70s Disco, with specific focus on Gloria Gaynor, Baccara and Boney M. Track Analyses include: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, Yes Sir I Can Boogie by Baccara and Rasputin by Boney M. Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 70s Disco. A suggested written, research/homework activity is also provided. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.

A comprehensive guide to 70s Funk, with specific focus on The Commodores and Stevie Wonder. Track Analyses include: Brick House by The Commodores and Superstition by Stevie Wonder. Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 70s Funk. A suggested written, research/homework activity is also provided. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.

A comprehensive guide to 80s 2-Tone Reggae & Ska music, with specific focus on The Specials. Track Analyses include: Ghost Town by The Specials and One in Ten by UB40. Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 80s 2-Tone Reggae & Ska. A suggested written, research/homework activity is also provided. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.

An analysis of Takemitsu’s Rain Spell for the 21st century topic on the Eduqas A’level Music specification. Close look at extended playing techniques for the flute, clarinet, harp, vibraphone and piano. Discussion of the use of the spectralism style, harmony & tonality, rhythm & metre and graphical notation. Worksheet and teacher analysis. Recordings and scores can be freely found online.