A series of 2 lessons which use the elements from Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto as a stimulus for a composition task which encourages use of theme and variation (original music also provided). All instrumental parts and composition tasks are differentiated and Sibelius files are also provided. PowerPoints for the lessons are available with differentiated and push your thinking tasks.

This is a set of 4 lessons and an extra summary (homework or classwork) to support the advance information for Eduqas Section B of Bach’s Badinerie. The series of lessons includes facts required for section B as well as comparison and contrast to section A. There is answers throughout as well as differentiation and colour coded facts depending on target grade.

Cards for performing, composing and appraising which can be used by students at KS2 and 3 to further stretch and challenge them in lessons. Usually printed on 3 different coloured cards, they can be selected by students when completing any work and they should be able to link the extra challenge to what they are completing.

A pack of 3 sheets which describe each section of the Eduqas GCSE Set Work Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. All features of the set works are included so students can annotate their scores. There is also a short test (with answers) to be completed after each sheet is completed so you can test their understanding. Each sheet has graded success criteria. These sheets can work well for revision, flip learning or homework activities.

This series of 5 or more lessons aims to analyse the full movement of the Bach set work for Edexcel GCSE Music. All powerpoints attached have differentiated success criteria and answers for all questions which ask students to analyse different features. The series of lessons begins with context of Bach and the Baroque period and then focuses on analysing through playing. There are also extended question (4/5 marks) added into the powerpoints to test learning as you go. There is also a Sibelius 6 files (please ask if you would like this converting lower) with all of the instrumental parts for section A (you can then use this as a backing track to perform to and change the tempo where necessary, all parts can then be transposed and printed as you require for your class). There is also a fully annotated score attached.

Differentiated resources which aid students in developing the texture of an original idea. This was originally used over 3 lessons with a sixth form class but could also be used with GCSE students. Students must firstly define texture development methods (definitions provided). They must then identify how this looks by using musical examples. The gold task then asks students to apply at least one method to their own composition. All worksheets are in word so they can be further adapted in order to differentiate for your students.

A series of 2 lessons which use the elements from Mozart’s Horn Concerto (concerto, sonata form, 6/8 time signature) to as a stimulus for a composition task (original music also provided). All instrumental parts and composition tasks are differentiated and Sibelius files are also provided. PowerPoints for the lessons are available with differentiated and push your thinking tasks.

A series of 3 lessons which use the elements from Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries and other film music motifs that he has inspires as a stimulus for a composition task (original music also provided). All instrumental parts and composition tasks are differentiated. PowerPoints for the lessons are available with differentiated and push your thinking tasks.

A series of 4 lessons based on Grieg’s ‘In the hall of the mountain king’, Stravinsky’s Firebord suite and Adams’ Short ride in a fast machine. These pieces are used as a stimulus to perform sections of classical music and create compositions in the western classical genre. All resources are differentiated. PowerPoints are also provided with differentiated tasks and push your thinking ideas.

A complete analysis of the trio of the Eine Kleine Nachtmusik set work from Eduqas GCSE Music. This is at least 3 full lessons with differentiated tasks and worksheets which ensures students annotate their scores correctly. There is also a summary lesson to test their learning at the end of the analysis and performance. For the performance parts please see the free resources on my page.

Differentiated resources which aid students in developing the melody of an original idea. This was originally used over 3 lessons with a sixth form class but could also be used with GCSE students. Students must firstly define melodic development methods (definitions provided). They must then identify how this looks by using musical examples. The gold task then asks students to apply at least one method to their own composition. All worksheets are in word so they can be further adapted in order to differentiate for your students.

Resources for 3 lessons of African performance and composition. All tasks are differentiated and push your thinking tasks are also included. Lesson 1 - African drumming and links to composition techniques (possible rhythms provided for weaker students). Lesson 2-3 - Use of pentatonic scale and rhythmic ideas as well as individualised success criteria. Also a focus on use of development.

A document with a summary of the Beethoven movement on just over 2 sides of A4 with the main features students need to know for the exam (this is in prose). There are 20 differentiated questions where answers can be found in the text. Ideal for revision lesson, homework or a cover lesson. Answer are provided.

A document with a summary of the Bach movement on 2 sides of A4 with the main features students need to know for the exam (this is in prose). There are 20 differentiated questions where answers can be found in the text. Lower grade questions ask students to recall musical facts. Higher grade questions require students to analyse and evaluate the musical facts in order to answer questions on context as well (in preparation for AO4 on the essay). Ideal for revision lesson, homework or a cover lesson. Answers are provided.

A series of 2 lessons which use the elements from Handel’s Zadok the Priest (fanfare, chords, binary and ternary form) as a stimulus for a composition task (original music also provided). All instrumental parts and composition tasks are differentiated and Sibelius files are also provided. PowerPoints for the lessons are available with differentiated and push your thinking tasks.

Differentiated worksheets which summarise the main composition development methods and cover texture, melody, rhythm and harmony.

A document with a summary of the Purcell-Music for a While set work with the main features students need to know for the exam (this is in prose). There are 20 differentiated questions where answers can be found in the text. Lower grade questions ask students to recall musical facts. Higher grade questions require students to analyse and evaluate the musical facts in order to answer questions on context as well (in preparation for AO4 on the essay). Ideal for revision lesson, homework or a cover lesson. Answers are provided.

A scheme of learning based on the Edexcel GCSE Music set work ‘Music for a While’ by Purcell. These worksheets are based on Flip learning - students do the work at home/independently (this could be to learn the piece or as a revision tool). They then are tested on their knowledge and their score dictates whether they need extra support from the teacher. The set work is split into 4 sections. Each worksheet has differentiated success criteria and all key words are underlined. There is then a test which summarises each section which can be used as a starter or plenary activity and should then dictate whether students know the set work or not. THere is an answer sheet for each question. Following this activity students should also have a fully annotated Purcell score.

2 lessons describing sonata form and fully analysing the first subject and transition. Summary of the subjects is available (with Sib 6 file) and a summary grid for the classical genre of music and features of Romantic music. All pp is differentiated with success criteria and analysis questions encourage students to work independently on the score (all answers are on pp and harder questions are in pink).

1-2 lessons fully analysing the development section of Beethoven’s Sonata in C Minor. Summary grid for students is also attached (also asks them to highlight the difference between Classical and Romantic features - looking forward to Qu 9 of the exam). Differentiated homework task is also included. All pp is differentiated with success criteria and analysis questions encourage students to work independently on the score (all answers are on pp and harder questions are in pink). Part of a set of PP that analyses the whole piece.