I work in a busy 11-18 Secondary Music Department where we deliver Eduqas GCSE Music, RSL Levels 2 Level 3 and A Level Music Technology. I create resources with my learners firmly in mind.
I work in a busy 11-18 Secondary Music Department where we deliver Eduqas GCSE Music, RSL Levels 2 Level 3 and A Level Music Technology. I create resources with my learners firmly in mind.
20 Composers of Film Music for display.
A wide range of composers has been included here.
Clear image of composer, a range of compositions included.
Useful for display or discussion.
This is a listening diary set up for Eduqas GCSE Music 9-1.
It includes two diaries : one supported and one unsupported.
The unsupported diary includes rationale, full terms for Eduqas GCSE Music 9-1, OFQUAL reference to levels 8, 5 and 2 (appraising) and several diary sheets for listening entries.
There is an exemplar diary entry as well as a key terms reference sheet.
There is space for teacher feedback and learner responses. At the back there is space for spelling corrections.
The supported diary includes a reduced list of key terms and supported writing frames for diary entries as well as the unsupported sheets to show progression as skills develop.
This diary tries to satisfy the needs of both learner and teacher. The learner has space to write and focus on key elements as well as respond to teacher feedback. The teacher has space to comment and support a developing musical vocabulary.
This is uploaded as a PDF file.
Updated 10.01.17 :
Typo corrections in supported document.
Removal of specific term detail on front cover.
Writing lines included for diary detail.
This is a single sheet to prompt discussion points and remind learners of what is required for each of the Eduqas Briefs for 2017-2018.
Space for initial ideas / discussions points as well as pros and cons for each brief.
I'm using this with my students as a starting point so they can select a brief that is right for them!
This is a set of worksheets designed to support the learning of basic cadences in up to 4 sharps and flats as required by GCSE music courses.
There are four sets of worksheets included here.
Imperfect
Interrupted
Plagal
Perfect
Each worksheet has a supported and unsupported worksheet.
All supported worksheets have staves pre loaded with the correct key signatures.
All unsupported worksheets have staves clean for learners to insert the correct key signature.
All worksheets have a small table with chords / key identified and then a stave to show full notation.
This is intended to develop and support learners into notating cadences clearly from chord chart to notation.
This is a revision booklet designed to be used in registration / non music sessions.
There are 10 sets of 10 short questions on the set work - Since You Been Gone - with each referencing a section of the score.
All answers included along with a lead sheet to show full structure.
We have been using this is Year 11 Registration sessions to remind our colleagues how demanding this GCSE is!
This is a revision document designed for use in registration sessions but could clearly be used anywhere.
It is literally 10 questions to be completed in 10 minutes.
It is also useful for form tutors and wider school staff members to see what GCSE music involves by placing a revision activity outside of our normal teaching area.
This document includes 10 revision tests, each containing 10 questions. IT IS A PDF DOCUMENT.
Revision tests 1 -8 cover the minuet and trio sections in depth and tests 9 - 10 are more general questions about the entire composition.
The revision tests move through all sections of Movement III - Minuet and Trio from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.
The document is a PDF with 24 slides in total.
The first 12 slides are the revision tests.
Slides 3 and 4 are a full score of this movement for useful reference.
Every slide has the bars from the score included at the top of the page for easy question referencing.
Slides 14 -24 are the complete answers.
Quick revision or starter activity for "Since You Been Gone" (Ballard/Rainbow).
This is a one slide powerpoint with all music fully embedded.
Simply click on the revision focus question and the music will play.
All musical examples are edited and short in length - you will not be hearing the full track!
All examples are from AOS1 area or linked to Hard Rock Anthems OR Russ Ballard.
Clicking on a new question will stop the current music and start the next track.
This was created in the latest version of powerpoint - this is where it will work best.
There may be playing issues if you open in a previous version of powerpoint.
No answers included as they are all self explanatory.
This is a 53 page booklet designed specifically for my year 9 groups / students who have, or will be, opting for GCSE Music.
It works through the basic preparation for music theory, notation and listening requirements with a range of activities which could be in-class, cover or set as homework.
Activities include:
Reading notation
Building Major Scales
Building Natural Minor Scales
Identifying Intervals
Listening
Key Words
I have been using this for the last 12 months with my year 9 groups who have gone on to keep this as a useful reference guide to support their GCSE.
A really useful document that supports the move towards a GCSE Music course.
Alternatively, this could be a really useful document to support theory building at the start of year 10!
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY!
This is a seven slide powerpoint document with fully embedded instrumental sounds.
This has been made using the latest version of Powerpoint.
YOU WILL ONLY ACCESS SOUND BITES ON PRESENTATION.
All instrumental sounds are fully embedded so that when you select an instrument it will play the corresponding sound.
YOU WILL NOT SEE ANY VISIBLE SOUND FILES ON DOWN LOAD - THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AS IT SHOULD BE!
Each slide will only reveal the family name and instrumental name on click and in PRESENTATION MODE.
This means that each family slide could be played with instrument sounds only if you wish.
Each slide has clear images of the instruments.
Slides are divided into orchestral families:
String : Violin Viola 'Cello Double Bass Guitar & Harp
Woodwind: Picc, Flute, Oboe, Cor, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bassoon & Contra
Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Euph & Tuba
Percussion 1 (untuned): Claves, Triangle, Bass drum, Snare drum, Cymbals & Timps
Percussion 2 (tuned): Xylo, Glock & Marimba
Keyboards: Piano, Harpsichord, Celeste, Synth & Organ
This is really useful for a range of activities linked to the aural recognition of instrumental timbre as well as visual identification.
I have used this with Key Stage 3 and 4.
PLEASE REMEMBER :
1. You will need the latest version of powerpoint .
2. You WILL NOT SEE music files on download.
3. YOU MUST be in presentation mode to activate the sound files.
Many thanks
This resource contains TWO slides.
Slide One: All seven diatonic triads in C Major.
Build your own simple chord progressions and cadences.
Slide Two: All four standard cadences (including V7 - I and iv - I)
ALL triads / cadences will sound on pressing.
This is a fully interactive resource with all chord mp3s fully embedded.
You will need to have this in presentation mode in PowerPoint for it to work.
YOU WILL SEE NO ADDITIONAL MP3 FILES ON DOWNLOAD.
There are two documents in this set of resources.
The first includes KEY COMMAND questions used for short answer / multiple choice questions.
The second document includes all answers.
These questions are all linked to the set work : Since You Been Gone and designed to cover the full range of musical understanding required for this set work.
There are eight KEY COMMAND words and I have included 10 questions for each command making a total of 80 questions.
The first 5 questions designed to be for all learners whilst the final 5 questions stretch knowledge and understanding.
They have a range of uses for both teacher and learner.
These are a set of resources to promote key word understanding for a scheme of work on RAP.
The pack includes a full animated powerpoint with images and descriptions to promote understanding was well as a homework sheet and quick revision/ starter sheet.
These are a set of resources used as part of a KEY STAGE 3 Scheme.
These form part of a scheme to develop keyboard skills using Ode to Joy by Beethoven.
Each set includes:
1. A fully animated powerpoint with images and descriptions to support learning.
2. A LOOK COVER WRITE CHECK sheet for quick revision / starters.
3. A keyword meanings homework with challenge tasks.
A set of resources designed to promote key word understanding for a scheme work using GARAGEBAND.
Included in this set:
A fully animated powerpoint with images and descriptions to support learning.
A quick look - cover - write - check activity.
A research homework for definitions.