Engage your high school general music students in classical composition with this no-prep, print-and-go unit based on Rondeau from The Fairy Queen mini opera by Henry Purcell. Perfect for classrooms with limited access to instruments, technology, or a dedicated music space, these general music lesson plans are designed to develop listening skills, foster music appreciation, and inspire composition through a wide variety of activities. Rondeau from The Fairy Queen is a Baroque favourite and the perfect starting point for developing composition skills. What’s included? 10 page printable workbook for students (PDF format) Teacher instructions (PDF format) Audio clips for listening tasks (mp3 format) Not included: the audio file for the recording of Rondeau is not included for copyright reasons. However, the timings are clearly noted in the teacher instructions and the piece is easy to find on all major streaming platforms. The only technology required is a speaker, CD player or computer to play the music on. Listening Activities: identifying musical features, melodic dictation of missing notes and sequences, developing aural skills/ear training Theory activities: written tasks based on 3/4 time signature, notating sequences Composer study: learn a little about the life and works of Henry Purcell Composition: students compose several sequence passages which they develop into a full rondo form composition Opportunities for whole class discussion and individual tasks Tell me more! This unit is flexible and ready-to-use! Ideal to fit into your regular curriculum, or to use for last-minute changes to your teaching circumstances. No instruments, technology, or special setup needed - just print the student booklets and students write directly on them. The tasks support key music education standards like active listening, analysis, theory, history and composition. As music teachers, we have to be flexible and adaptable to room changes, limited resources, disengaged classes, behaviour challenges and more! I designed these units with these circumstances in mind! Whether you’ve to teach some quiet lessons, or you have no access to technology or instruments, or if you have a class who cannot be trusted with practical work, this unit will keep your students busy, engaged and learning! Despite the “no instruments, no technology label”, these lessons are not boring! They are are packed with a range of short activities, mixing theory work, listening excerpts, written tasks and class discussions. The unit should last around 4 lessons, depending on the level of detail you choose to go into, your students’ abilities, and the time taken on the final composition project. Extension suggestions are included. This resource is black & white for easy, budget-friendly printing. The composition can be completed on paper, on computers (with any music notation software) or at pianos, depending on your classroom setup.

Run out of time to get your classroom back-to-school ready? Don’t panic! This easy bulletin board idea gets your students involved in the process and gives you the chance to get to know new classes… win-win! Students will love the retro vibe of the vinyl records as well as the opportunity to share their favourite music with you. This resource contains a suggested heading and choice of three pupil “records” to print. Everything can be printed in black and white - save your printing budget! Print on coloured paper to tie in with your classroom theme, or allow students to colour in and decorate their records. I hope you love decorating your classroom with these fun, retro records and use them to get to know your pupils’ musical tastes. I would love to see pictures of your wall once it is done! For more easy classroom decor, see my store for this fun and colorful Instrument Bunting. Looking to refresh your classroom games? I have a bundle of great fun music games too!

Engage your music students in Romantic music with this no-prep, print-and-go unit based on Mars from The Planet Suite by Gustav Holst. Perfect for classrooms with limited access to instruments, technology, or a dedicated music space, these general music lesson plans are designed to develop listening skills, foster music appreciation, and encourage creative thinking through a wide variety of activities. Mars: Bringer of War by Holst from The Planets Suite is a timeless classical favourite and your students will be engaged in learning about the music with a space exploration theme! What’s included? 10 page printable workbook for students (PDF format) Teacher instructions (PDF format) UK and USA versions (bar/measure, crotchet/quarter note etc) Colour and greyscale versions Listening Activities: focus on identifying instruments and musical features including ostinato, fanfare, dissonance and coda Theory activities: written tasks based on 5/4 time signature, ta, te-te and triola rhythms Composer study: learn a little about the life and works of Gustav Holst Composition: students compose a short rhythmic ostinato using inspiration from the music Practical tasks: using clapping instead of instruments Opportunities for whole class, group and pair activities: encourage collaboration through discussions and shared tasks Non-music exercises: allow your students to use their imagination, imagining travelling to Mars and planning an interview with Holst Not included: the audio file for the recording of Mars is not included for copyright reasons. However, the timings are clearly noted in the teacher instructions and the piece is easy to find on all major streaming platforms. The only technology required is a speaker, CD player or computer to play the music on. Tell me more! This unit is flexible and ready-to-use! Ideal to fit into your regular curriculum, or to use for last-minute changes to your teaching circumstances. No instruments, technology, or special setup needed - just print the student booklets and students write directly on them. The tasks support key music education standards like active listening, analysis, theory, history and creativity. As music teachers, we have to be flexible and adaptable to room changes, limited resources, disengaged classes, behaviour challenges and more! I designed these units with these circumstances in mind! Whether you’ve to teach some quiet lessons during exams, or you have no access to technology or instruments, or if you have a class who cannot be trusted with practical work, this unit will keep your students busy, engaged and learning! Despite the “no instruments, no technology label”, these lessons are not boring! They are packed with a range of short activities, mixing theory work, listening excerpts, written tasks and class discussions. The unit should last approximately 4 lessons for students age 9-12. Similar units for older students are available: Danse Macabre and Purcell’s Rondeau.

Printable motivation/reward stickers for your music students! 10 different designs are included, in PDF and PowerPoint format, with one that will suit every student, regardless of age and gender. Some designs are black & white for easy & cheaper printing.

Looking to make musicianship lessons more interactive and engaging? This aural skills game is perfect for introducing melodic and rhythmic dictation to older beginners! With 45 questions, reusable boards, and a PowerPoint with audio clips and answers, it’s a versatile, multi-use solution your students will enjoy! What’s included? Printable reusable game boards (double-sided: melody and rhythm) PowerPoint file with 45 audio questions and answers Instructions for teachers and students Terms of Use Tell me more! This resource transforms your aural skills lessons into a hands-on, engaging experience. Students listen to audio clips and match melodies, rhythms, or intervals on their reusable boards. The activity is progressively challenging, with three rounds of questions that build skills week by week. You can also create your own questions by clapping or playing the piano, so once your students know the game and boards, you can continue to use them far beyond the basics! Perfect for older beginners but easily adaptable for any age group, it caters to diverse learners, including tactile and sensory students. Use buttons, counters, dry-wipe markers, or even modeling clay to customize the experience! Students love the interactive and tactile elements. It’s a versatile tool for individual practice, group activities, or even competitions. Many rhythm games and rhythm exercises are simple clapping activities and I find my secondary-aged students find this childish, boring and not challenging. Beginning ear training and musicianship skills can be intimidating for students and a challenge for teachers. This resource turns it into a game – colourful, interactive and hands-on. I recommend using it in short bursts and integrating it regularly into your lessons. Love this resource? Check out my store for more fun solutions for your music classroom. Don’t forget to leave a review - it helps others and lets me know what you love.

I originally arranged this piece to be a fun technique exercise for my vocal group to work on after concert season – but it proved to be such a hit we included it in the next show! This is a short, snappy arrangement of the Scott Joplin favourite, Maple Leaf Rag. What it lacks in length (around 30 seconds!) it more than makes up for with content – your choir will work on their pitch, chromatic intervals, syncopation, dynamic contrast and more! If your choir find the soprano 1 part too difficult, it could be played on an instrument with the choir providing the accompaniment through the other parts. Once the choir knows it well, it can be used as a really fun warm-up exercise too!

This bright, colourful, printable bunting will brighten up any classroom, rehearsal space or even your instrument storage shelves! There are 28 flags/banners, each with a different instrument and its name. The images are high quality and accurate. The download contains the file in PowerPoint and PDF formats. Each flag is approximately 15 cm x 20 cm (6 inches x 8 inches).

This is a simple, easy-to-learn song that can be used with all your primary music classes! Singing games are a great way to start the lesson, or to use as a break part way through a choir practice or general music class. What’s included? Sheet music (8 bar melody) Instructions for classroom implementation Tell me more! I wrote this as a way of getting my students singing, moving and interacting at the start of every lesson! I use it with all my younger classes. Everyone picks up the melody quickly and looks forward to the “change places” chorus on each repeat! Pitch/melody warm-up: the song uses a natural minor key, ideal for young singers. The range is an octave and the melody moves by step and small leaps of a 3rd. Rhythm warm up: finger clicks help practise keeping time. The melody uses mostly quarter notes, emphasising keeping a steady beat. Movement warm-up: the game involves swapping places each chorus. Social warm-up: your students will all be involved, looking around the circle, and feeling the benefits of singing together. I hope you and your students love playing and singing together using this song! If you enjoy it, please leave a review to help others find it. Follow my store for more fun music resources for your music classroom.

Need some new music classroom games for revising musical instruments? Save money and prep time with 8 games in one! These printable cards can be used for eight different games, suitable for different ages, abilities and types of class. Great to have ready to go in your primary or secondary school music classroom. Low prep - just print and go! ****What’s included? 64 instrument cards (32 with names, 32 without names) 8 game cards with clear instructions Tell me more! These cards feature high-quality, realistic clip art so your students can practice identifying and naming musical instruments, including orchestral instruments, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion and keyboards. The range of games includes whole class activities and some that can be done individually or in small groups. Use them for icebreakers, fast finishers, brain breaks, end of year fun, or integrate them into your daily lessons. The files are in PDF format, ready to print, laminate, and use time after time. If you are looking for more games and activities for your music classroom, please check out my store! I’d love you to leave a review if you and your students enjoy using these cards, so other teachers can find them too!

Looking for a fun game to revise musical instruments? This matching activity with musical instruments is the perfect addition to your music classroom! Interactive, engaging and ready to print and go! What’s included? PDF file containing: 30 printable playing cards 31 different musical instruments 6 instruments on each card Instructions Tell me more! This product is based on the popular matching card game. Each pair of cards will have one symbol which matches - the players have to spot it and say what it is! They will be revising their musical knowledge without even realising! Save time and money - print and laminate these cards once and use them in a multitude of ways in your music classes! Ideal for time-fillers, fast finishers, centers, revision, end-of-year fun and more. If you teach multiple classes (general music, theory, band…) or multiple year groups, you will LOVE that these cards can be used in different settings. I am a big fan of games that students can play in pairs or small groups! It’s great for their self esteem and social skills. Orchestral instruments, strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, rock and pop, and folk instruments are all represented! Also available: Spot & Match It - Music Signs & Symbols. Visit my store for more solutions for your music classroom, and please leave a review if your students enjoy this game! Instruments included: The instruments included, in high-quality, realistic clipart are: Accordion Acoustic guitar Bagpipes Banjo Bassoon Clarinet Cymbal Double bass Drum Drum kit Electric guitar Flute French horn Grand piano Harp Maracas Oboe Piano (upright) Piccolo Saxophone Sleigh bells Synthesizer/keyboard Tambourine Timpani Triangle Trombone Trumpet Tuba Vibraphone Violin Xylophone

Looking for interactive, reusable resources to make music theory engaging for your students? These printable treble clef note cards are designed with students age 9-13 in mind, offering a more advanced approach to music theory games compared to other basic music games. Long-lasting and flexible use: simply print once and keep students engaged all year with games that are perfect for group activities, theory review, fast finishers, ice-breakers, and even mini compositions. What’s included? 30 Treble Clef Note Cards: Each card displays notes from C to A, covering ledger lines and varied note values. Choose from four distinct designs, including a printer-budget-friendly black-and-white option. 8 Game Instruction Cards: Each game card introduces a unique activity that uses the note cards, with straightforward directions for seamless classroom integration. Tell me more! Why do students love these? The games are age-appropriate & engaging: these games are crafted to appeal to middle school/Years 7-9/S1-3 but are also adaptable for other age groups. Anyone teaching this age group knows that finding activities they will participate in can be a challenge! Striking a balance of fun but not childish, and with designs that are attractive but not overly cutesy, your students can enjoy some games and puzzles in their music theory work. Why to teachers love them? Having a range of games printed and ready-to-go is a must in my music classroom. I keep them in a zip case on my desk, ready to pull out when I need an extra activity, brain break or task for fast finishers. I also use them in a more structured way within my curriculum throughout the year as they are so versatile. If you, like me, teach multiple age groups or years, you’ll be delighted to know that you can use the cards with all your classes! Adaptable for all ages and abilities Easy to differentiate Theory revision Rhythm work Aural/ear skills Treble clef notes Group work Individual work Pair work Fast finishers Ice breakers Mini compositions PDF format I really hope you enjoy using these games in your classroom. They truly are so versatile. If you come up with any new games using them, please let me know! If you want to freshen up all your classroom music games, check out my Games Bundle which includes these treble clef cards and much more.

Looking for a fun game to revise music theory and literacy? This matching activity with musical symbols is the perfect addition to your music classroom! Interactive, engaging and ready to print and go! What’s included? 30 printable playing cards 31 different musical signs and symbols (shown in thumbnails and below) 6 signs/symbols on each card Instructions Tell me more! This product is based on the popular matching card game. Each pair of cards will have one symbol which matches - the players have to spot it and say what it is! With an added twist in this version, the player can only keep the cards they “spotted and matched” if they can also define the musical sign or symbol - so they will be revising their musical literacy without even realising! Save time and money - print and laminate these cards once and use them in a multitude of ways in your music classes! Ideal for time-fillers, fast finishers, centers, revision, end-of-year fun and more. If you teach multiple classes (general music, theory, appreciation…) or multiple year groups, you will LOVE that these cards can be used in different settings. I am a big fan of games that students can play in pairs or small groups! It’s great for their self esteem and social skills. UPDATED to include USA and UK terms (whole note/semibreve, staff/stave etc). Also available: Spot & Match It - Musical Instruments. Don’t forget to follow my store for more solutions for your music classroom, and leave a review! Signs and symbols included: staff/stave treble clef bass clef semiquaver quaver quaver rest crotchet crotchet rest minim semibreve semibreve rest dotted minim tie triplets pianissimo piano mezzo piano mezzo forte forte fortissimo crescendo accent staccato pause/fermata coda grace note repeat sign sharp flat natural ottava

Based on the popular family game, this is a fun way to revise musical signs and symbols! Suitable for all ages. Every pair of cards will have one, and only one, matching pair. The aim is to spot it before your opponents - and if you can define the symbol, you keep the card. Finish with the most cards, and you win the game!