Hero image

Michael Wren's Shop (Ragtime Resources)

Average Rating4.21
(based on 14 reviews)

Mike is a musician and ex-Head of Department with more than twenty years experience in the Secondary school classroom and middle-leadership, specialising in performance, composition and research. An accomplished performer himself (Woodwind) and celebrated Musical Director and Conductor, Mike is able to draw upon his continued professional practice in creating and sharing his resources.

133Uploads

31k+Views

47k+Downloads

Mike is a musician and ex-Head of Department with more than twenty years experience in the Secondary school classroom and middle-leadership, specialising in performance, composition and research. An accomplished performer himself (Woodwind) and celebrated Musical Director and Conductor, Mike is able to draw upon his continued professional practice in creating and sharing his resources.
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPERS #6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)
michaelwrenmichaelwren

DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPERS #6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)

5 Resources
The second set of five papers in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #6 (TV THEMES), paper #7 (JAZZ MUSIC), paper #8 (POP MUSIC #1), paper #9 (POP MUSIC #2) and paper 10 (CHRISTMAS MUSIC) contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of well-known repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question papers 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheets - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
"BOONDOGGLE STOMP" For Jazz Combo
michaelwrenmichaelwren

"BOONDOGGLE STOMP" For Jazz Combo

(0)
Original piece for jazz combo including lead sheets for: Alto, Tenor, Trumpet & Trombone (Bass clef & Treble Clef), Piano, Guitar, Bass & Drums, & FULL SCORE (transposed)* A fun and lively piece to develop and structure within your ensemble, for solo practice and ensemble rehearsal (includes chord changes on all parts to develop improvisation). Also works as a classroom activity - variation on the structure of the 12-Bar Blues (8-Bar Blues) good for demonstrating BLUES & JAZZ STYLES, STRUCTURE, MELODY, HARMONY and IMPROVISATION. Written in concert C - transpositions available upon request. Presented as PDF booklet for easy printing
"HANG IN THERE" for Jazz Band
michaelwrenmichaelwren

"HANG IN THERE" for Jazz Band

(1)
Original piece for jazz band including: Flute, Clarinet, Alto1, Alto2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3 + Bass trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass & Drums parts, FULL SCORE + FULL MP3 recording!* A fun and lively piece to challenge and inspire, for solo practice and ensemble rehearsal (works as both BIG BAND and COMBO). Written in concert C (modulating to D) - transpositions available upon request.
GCSE MUSIC: UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC: UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1

(0)
A great resource to practice unfamiliar listening with your students - UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1 relates to musical theatre, or AoS3: Music for Stage & Screen in the Edexcel GCSE Specification. Includes: Student’s question paper and skeleton score and teacher’s comprehensive mark scheme as handy printable PDF’s as well as YouTube link* (inc. exact timing). Can be used as a starter, a significant part of a lesson (20-30 mins inc. discussion time), as a homework or even set for cover work. *** YouTube link included instead of MP3 recording for copyright purposes. ** (YouTube video for illustration purposes only - I do not own the recording or the channel)
ETUDE No. 3 "TRISTESSE" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
michaelwrenmichaelwren

ETUDE No. 3 "TRISTESSE" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

(0)
A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to the history of music time line. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! Features three versions: **INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), ** MORE DIFFICULT (MORE DIFFICULT LH) with and without note names, and MORE DIFFICULT. The first two versions have been transposed into F Major as an easier key. All three versions are the first section of this work only. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance! (YouTube video for illustration purposes only - I do not own the recording or the channel)
KS3 MUSIC WORK BOOKS BUNDLE #2 (“PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE,” “BRITPOP” & "MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE") SoWs
michaelwrenmichaelwren

KS3 MUSIC WORK BOOKS BUNDLE #2 (“PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE,” “BRITPOP” & "MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE") SoWs

4 Resources
THREE very user-friendly work books for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7, 8 & 9) to introduce “PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE,” “BRITPOP” and a “MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE”. Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic tests for assessment. Each book also includes a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary. There are activities to span five lessons in each book - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.
KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW
michaelwrenmichaelwren

KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW

(0)
A very user-friendly 25-page workbook for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 9) to introduce a “MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE.” Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, extended writing tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic test for assessment. Now features a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary. There are activities to span five lessons - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work. BONUS FEATURES: Now includes differentiated versions of “Greensleeves,” “Winter” from the Four Seasons, “Moonlight Sonata” and “Etude No.3” for keyboard practice as both Sib. 7 & PDF files to support practical activities!
CHRISTMAS MUSIC QUIZ [FIND THE SONGS]
michaelwrenmichaelwren

CHRISTMAS MUSIC QUIZ [FIND THE SONGS]

(0)
Three differentiated fun and accessible music quizzes from Ragtime Resources (Red/Amber/Green difficulty levels): Crossword (inc. answer sheet) ’Match the Emoji’ (inc. answer sheet) and ’Spot the Christmas Carol’ word search Go on - treat yourself…
"SLEIGH RIDE" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENT]
michaelwrenmichaelwren

"SLEIGH RIDE" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENT]

(0)
A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students to get them into the festive spitit! Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! (MORE DIFFICULT) Features one standard version, with and without note names. Ideal to create as alaminated resource for your keyboard students. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
AoS1: BACH - EXAM PRACTICE
michaelwrenmichaelwren

AoS1: BACH - EXAM PRACTICE

2 Resources
Whether you are just beginning this Area of Study, preparing for the exam or revising for an end of unit test - this set of resources is a MUST! Includes ESP questions (editable Word.doc template), familiar AND unfamiliar listening questions, rhythm and melody dictation, extended writing template AND teacher’s answers!
GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - BACH
michaelwrenmichaelwren

GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - BACH

(0)
Section B / Question 9 of the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification. An excellent resource to hone the knowledge and understanding of each set work, beginning with “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, 3rd mvt.” by Bach. Can be used as a lesson starter, a homework or even a timed assessment. Includes Entry Starting Point exercise, extended writing question # 1 + teacher’s answers. All as PDF’s and fully editable Word.doc templates. A must for your GCSE students!
END OF UNIT TEST #1 - "BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 5 IN D MAJOR - 3rd MVT." - BACH
michaelwrenmichaelwren

END OF UNIT TEST #1 - "BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 5 IN D MAJOR - 3rd MVT." - BACH

(1)
A brilliant resource to give your students the experience to practice a specifically tailored exam-style question in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions including an unfamiliar listening question, Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in Dmajor - 3rd mvt. and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY question to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question paper, teacher’s mark scheme, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
AoS2: QUEEN - EXAM PRACTICE
michaelwrenmichaelwren

AoS2: QUEEN - EXAM PRACTICE

2 Resources
Whether you are just beginning this Area of Study, preparing for the exam or revising for an end of unit test - this set of resources is a MUST! Includes ESP questions (editable Word.doc template), familiar AND unfamiliar listening questions, rhythm and melody dictation, extended writing template AND teacher’s answers!
END OF UNIT TEST #4 - "KILLER QUEEN" - QUEEN
michaelwrenmichaelwren

END OF UNIT TEST #4 - "KILLER QUEEN" - QUEEN

(1)
A brilliant resource to give your students the experience to practice a specifically tailored exam-style question in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions including an unfamiliar listening question, Killer Queen and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY question to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question paper, teacher’s mark scheme, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
COMPOSING MUSIC: ADDING A DRUM BEAT [PART #1]
michaelwrenmichaelwren

COMPOSING MUSIC: ADDING A DRUM BEAT [PART #1]

(1)
Aimed at GCSE Music students who are struggling to create a coherent and meaningful drum part for their composition, this resource (PART #1) is a step-by-step guide to writing easy and effective drum music in 4/4. Includes: Colourful and easy-to-follow instructions with diagrams for creating your first drum part in Sibelius (PDF for printing / sharing / uploading to Google Classroom or equivalent) **Original Sibelius file (Sibelius Ultimate 2022, Sibelius 2020.1 and Sibelius 7) to support teachers (can be edited) and for students to copy & paste template bar as a starting point * A must-have for adding an all-important and accurately written drum part to your composition. (More parts to follow including: 'How to notate…'Complex Drum Patterns, Unusual & Compound Time Signatures, Easy Fills & Trick Bits and Complex / Virtuosic Fills)
END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#4  (FUSIONS - AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM & ESPERANZA SPALDING)
michaelwrenmichaelwren

END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#4 (FUSIONS - AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM & ESPERANZA SPALDING)

2 Resources
Two brilliant resources to give your students the experience to practice specifically tailored exam-style questions in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions for each paper, including an unfamiliar listening question, the set works (Afro Celt Sound System/Esperanza Spalding) and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY questions to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question papers, teacher’s mark schemes, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 of each paper *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY - 101 LISTENING QUESTIONS BOOK [NO MP3s]
michaelwrenmichaelwren

DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY - 101 LISTENING QUESTIONS BOOK [NO MP3s]

(0)
’101 Dictation Exercises’ features ALL TEN question papers in one* FANTASTIC 92-page book to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. (Now includes additional Student Book - Question papers & Assessment grids only for easy phtocopying - individual worksheets or the entire book!) Includes ALL TEN papers to work through familiar extracts of Classical, Sacred, Folk, Film, Musical Theatre, Television, Jazz, Pop and Christmas music in one convenient book PLUS additional Marking Grid / Assessment Tracker and manuscript paper for practice questions. Work through all 101 exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Master aural dictation in a fun and engaging way! Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion Includes: 10 x question papers (each including 10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheets, Assessment Trackers & Manuscript paper - all as printable PDF’s! Also available WITH 101 MP3 recordings
BANDLAB - AN INTRODUCTION TO MULTITRACK RECORDING
michaelwrenmichaelwren

BANDLAB - AN INTRODUCTION TO MULTITRACK RECORDING

(0)
A really useful resource comprising of two 15-minute tutorial videos (INTRO / LESSON #1 + LESSON #2) and an editable powerpoint including YouTube clips to introduce BeatBoxing! A beginner’s guide for both teacher and student(s) in understanding MULTITRACK RECORDING and how to work on this independently. No MIDI instruments required at this stage - just a microphone (the mic on your computer works just fine for this!) Use as an in-class resource and/or set as homework tasks. A fun and engaging activity for your students! (Developed during lockdown January 2021) https://edu.bandlab.com/
"JINGLE BELLS" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
michaelwrenmichaelwren

"JINGLE BELLS" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

(0)
A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students to get them into the festive spirit! Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! (INTERMEDIATE) Features three differentiated versions: EASY, INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), INTERMEDIATE (MORE DIFFICULT LH), with and without note names. Also includes chord symbols and therefore ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!