Music Wordsearch - Tempo and Dynamics This wordsearch is great for students to recap key words in music. The students must use one colour pen for finding the dynamic related words, and a different colour for finding the tempo words. This will test students knowledge, while also building their music vocabulary. Bonus tip: Ask students to write out the definitions next to each key word. The words involved in this resource: Lento Grave Vivace Andante Presto Piano Largo Adagio Forte Moderato Pianissimo Fortissimo Allegro

This is a worksheet aimed at looking at how music plays a role in film/tv. Music has the power to change how a viewer perceives a movie, therefore students can have some fun with the short film ‘Piper’ (which can be found on Disney+). Youtube also has great music to use alongside changing the mood of music, or students can pick a song to change the mood. Simply mute the ‘Piper’ video and play a different song in the background. This worksheet includes questions about: The role music has on mood in films How changing the music in a film can change the story Section to create a graphic score

This is a booklet with helpful study tips for students. It highlights the different learning styles and helps students create a study schedule Page 1: Study Tips Page 2 and 3: What type of learner are you? and how you can study to best suit your style of learning Page 4: Time Management Page 5: Template timetable for studying I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

This summarizes how to create a major scale using tones and semi tones. There is also a blank piano template to help students to navigate the tones and semi tones.

This resource includes an easy to understand explanation of: – Explaining what a cadence is – Explaining the difference between finished and unfinished cadences – Finished: Perfect and Plagal cadences – Unfinished: Imperfect and Interrupted cadences This is a great resource for students to stick into their copy books or folders. It is an A4 size and is in PDF format. Thank you for taking the time to look and shop at my online store.

This involves an info-graphic and three worksheets: an exercise, a place to write definitions, and a quiz. This is great for students to learn the elements of music and to become familiar with these key words. I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

This resource has a diagram for homophonic, monophonic and polyphonic textures of music. There is also an activity based on texture which can be assigned as homework or extra activities. I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

This resource is a list of major and minor intervals, with songs that can help students identify them. Benefits of learning how to identify intervals: -Students have a better understanding of how note distances sound while writing -melodies in exams/without an instrument -Training their musical ear  -Helps them with relative pitch -Better understand the relationships between two notes  -Helps with sight singing This resource includes one A4 sheet. This is great for students to stick into an A4 copy or folder, or simply to hang on the wall. This resource comes with a black and white version, as well as a colour version.

This is a three page work book for building students aural skills. The first page involves: listening grid exercise: Focusing on tempo, dynamics, instruments and texture The second page includes: Listening tips on how to build music listening skills The third page: An instrument aural ear training exercise I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

Music Quiz | Fun & Engaging Learning Tool Challenge and enhance student knowledge with this versatile Music Quiz! Designed for music students and teachers alike, this quiz offers a dynamic way to reinforce key music theory concepts while keeping learning engaging and interactive. Key Features: Round 1: Key Signatures – Understand sharps, flats, and their symbols. Round 2: Note Values – Explore note types and their beats. Round 3: Note Names – Practice identifying notes on the treble and bass clefs. Round 4: Tempo & Dynamics – Decode terms like Andante, Crescendo, and Presto. Round 5: Time Signatures – Analyze rhythms for accuracy and correctness. Round 6: Music Symbols – Learn the meaning and use of essential music symbols. Bonus: Reflection Section – Review and identify areas of strength and improvement, perfect for ongoing learning and exam preparation. Whether you’re preparing for exams, leading a class, or simply testing your knowledge, this quiz provides an effective and enjoyable way to engage with core music theory concepts. Turn theory practice into a fun challenge with this indispensable music resource! ( This resource includes both a powerpoint and pdf version of the resource, as some computers change the view of presentations. ) Like this resource? Find more at my store https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7

**Renaissance Music Lesson ** Bring your students back in time to the Renaissance! This presentation is in PDF format and includes two lessons. This outlines a brief history about the renaissance and goes through the type of music during this time. Youtube links to resources found about each instrument and music included in this lesson also. Lesson 1 includes: Brief history Instruments Features Singing exercise (polyphonic feature of renaissance ) Lesson 2 Recap previous lesson Listening activity Musical Bingo (the bingo cards are not included. for this you need to pick key words you find suitable for your class and to create the game from there. This can be done by writing 8-10 words on the board and asking students to write any 6 into their copy. You can then pull each word out of a hat and which ever student has all keywords first wins.) I would appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store! Find more resources in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

These are categories to place on dividers for a Leaving Cert Music Folder. (corresponding to set A) The dividers include: Title page/category (e.g a category of the folder would beAural skills) A contents page ( so students can keep track of what is in each divider category) Tabs (For students to stick on to their dividers for easy access) The categories included: Aural Skills Music Vocabulary Melody Harmony  Practical/Performance Music Tech Barry  Queen  Tchaikovsky Bach This help students to stay organised during the leaving cert year

This booklet was created to replicate the process of creating music for film. To begin with this booklet, the teacher/educator will begin by selecting a scene from a film to work on throughout this task. Included in this booklet Test Screening Evaluation (here students act as the audience to gain a perspective of the scene, although not music specific, it gives students an audience perspective before they become the composer) Score Spotting list (here students will watch the scene without any sound) How to compose a score (students will start to work on their plan) 4.**** Composing a score**** (here students use their plan to create music, I advise to use musecore, bandlab or allowing students to compose using instruments) Enjoy! I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

“Defying Gravity” Lesson Resource | Explore Musical Theatre in the Classroom Dive into the magic of musical theatre with this engaging teaching resource, focused on “Defying Gravity” from the hit musical Wicked. Perfect for music educators, this resource unpacks the powerful storytelling elements of the song, exploring how music, lyrics, and instrumentation come together to create a dramatic impact. What’s In This Lesson: Introduction to Musical Theatre: Define the genre and discuss the role of music in advancing stories and emotions. Listening and Analysis: Guided questions and prompts to explore the instrumentation, dynamics, rhythm, and tempo of “Defying Gravity.” Role of Songs in Storytelling: Examine how songs develop characters, advance plots, and create emotional atmospheres. Detailed Song Breakdown: Analyze the instrumentation (strings, brass, percussion, and synthesizers), dynamic shifts, and tempo changes that reflect Elphaba’s emotional journey. Reflection Prompts: Encourage critical thinking and class discussion about the emotional and dramatic impact of music in theatre. This resource is ideal for engaging students in the world of musical theatre while building their aural and analytical skills. Use it to inspire lively discussions, deepen musical understanding, and spark creativity in your classroom. Bring the energy and emotion of Wicked into your lessons today with this comprehensive teaching tool! This resource includes a power point presentation and a pdf version of the presentation (please note: depending on the device you are using, the powerpoint format might look different. This is why I have also included a pdf version, so that you have a guaranteed lesson slides to show.) Find more resources in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

Comprehensive Study Notes on Key Musical Eras – Perfect for Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Students! This resource offers detailed study notes and class handouts covering the essential musical eras: Baroque Classical Romantic Contemporary (20th Century) Each A4 sheet breaks down the distinctive musical features of each era in easy-to-read bullet points, making complex concepts accessible for students. You’ll also find: Three key composers from each era, with examples of their works A breakdown of specific features in the music that align with each era’s characteristics These sheets are ideal for helping students become familiar with earlier music genres while honing their ability to identify era-specific elements in the pieces they study. Perfect for both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate music courses! (Preview available in the cover image) *Find more resources in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/socallag7 *

Romantic Era Music - Georges Bizet “Les Toreadors” Resource | Music Analysis Lesson for Teachers Bring the excitement of Romantic era music into your classroom with this comprehensive teaching resource for “Les Toreadors” from Georges Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1. Designed to enhance aural skills and musical analysis, this resource provides teachers with everything they need to explore this iconic piece in depth with their students. What’s Included in the presentation: Lesson power point (and pdf version) Handout to supplement learning This lesson covers: Romantic Era Overview: Key characteristics of the period, including emotional expression, colorful orchestration, and program music. Key Vocabulary: Definitions for terms like suite, fanfare, crescendo, and dynamics. Listening Activities: Guided questions to develop critical listening and emotional connection to the music. Detailed Analysis: Tempo, dynamics, instrumentation, recurring melodies, and A-B-A form breakdown. Cultural Context: Explore the themes of Spanish bullfighting and nationalism in the music. Creative Task: Engage students with a drawing activity inspired by the music. Recap and Reflection: End each lesson with key takeaways and student reflections. This resource simplifies complex musical concepts, making it perfect for all secondary music classes or as a supplement for Leaving Cert students. Teachers can guide students in understanding the vibrant storytelling and dramatic energy that define this Romantic masterpiece. (This resource includes a powerpoint presentation and a pdf format of presentation) (please note: the powerpoint presentation format does not always look cohesive on your computer - as different devices vary. Therefore, I have included a pdf format to use if this happens) Find more resources in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/socallag7