RSL CMI376 Music Instrument Development: Unit Support Suggested activities, structure and guidance powerpoint to support learners to produce a research presentation on the history and development of the use of a chosen instrument or voice from 1950 to the present day. Document can be fully edited to suit centre circumstances and learner needs.

RSL CMI303/340/372 Evaluations Mini-Vlog Series Support. Evaluation criteria knitted together across series of units as follows: CMI303 Performing Music Live CMI340 Composing Music (Styles) CMI372 Music in Context Mini-vlog series tasks involve guidance on the evaluation of ensemble performances, composition work and personal responses to genres. Genres covered in tasks are 50s Rock ‘n’ Roll, 70s Punk & 70s Disco. Disco evaluation guidance edited to be a 1:1 interview for variety. All tasks can be fully edited to suit centre circumstances and learner needs.

A detailed companion to Criteria 1 (P1, M1, D1) for Level 3 BTEC Performing Arts, Unit 101: Singing Techniques & Performance.

An annotated score for Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, Movement II (Andante con moto). Useful for score analysis, understanding instrumentation, harmony/tonality, structure and textures. Set work on the Eduqas syllabus.

Suggestion of tasks and listening for the Wider Context of “The Development of the Symphony”, accompanied by detailed powerpoints and worksheets.

Designed as a homework task to be given at the start of the A-level Music course - introducing the Western Classical Tradition. Used on the Eduqas AS Music course but could be used on any AS/A-level Music exam board as a revision activity. Students can keep it in their file and refer back to it throughout the course.

WCT Minuet & Trio Research: Focus on Trios and Contrast/Variety in composition. A set of scores, recordings and analysis notes, showing how Trios vary compositionally compared to Minuets.

Eduqas A-level Music. Revision sheet to guide students towards a plethora of wider listening/understanding within the 21st century topic (Area of Study F). Composers such as Lutoslawski, Hans Werner Henze, Judith Weir and Mark Anthony Turnage are mentioned, amongst many others. Also, a separate snapshot of the works of Kaija Saariaho.

Developed to aid wider understanding of the symphonic tradition 1750-1900.

Into the 21st Century (AoSF) - FIVE MARK QUESTION Support. A range of examples of content and how to formulate an answer for the 5-mark wider context question at the end of the unseen 21st century listening question on the A’level Music Eduqas paper.

A set of resources for Into the 21st Century (AoSF), looking at the works of Kaija Saariaho, Sofia Gubaidulina and Mark Anthony Turnage.

A range of questions, tasks and directed study activities to engage students in the requirements of MUSC4 (AQA syllabus).

A set of detailed initial analysis notes of the SECOND movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 104 - a new set work for Eduqas.

Eduqas A’level Music: A revision powerpoint designed to recap the main elements of Dance features in symphonic works from 1750-1900. Accompanying worksheet to encourage learners to practice writing sample paragraphs ready for the final essay.

A complete unit of work, exploring the use and development of Form & Structure in symphonic music from 1750-1900.

A resource that uses the documentary “Punk Britannia Part 2 1976-1978". Set of research questions for students to answer whilst watching the documentary. Answers for teachers also provided. Good as an introduction to British Punk and an insight into the politics of the time. Takes around 2-3 hours minimum as a mini-project: 1-2 hours to watch and make notes, 1 hour as a class discussion. Could be used for BTEC Music (Unit 30 Pop Music in Practise) or A’level Music.

This resource features a 32 page workbook for students to use for note-taking and/or for submission, as well as a 29-slide powerpoint. An in-depth and comprehensive resource that looks at the building blocks of 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll music. Points covered include the following: The Rockabilly Aesthetic & Subculture Controversy & Dance craze Jukeboxes & RCA Victor Fender Telecaster Fender Precision Bass Playing techniques & iconic performers: drum kit, piano, horn section, vocals. 12-bar blues & stop time Blues scale & Walking Bass Lyrical Content Slapback delay & RCA Victor Ribbon Microphone Catered for the Level 3 RSL Creative Music Industry course, specifically CMI372 Music in Context, Criteria 1.2.

A comprehensive guide to 70s Funk, with specific focus on The Commodores and Stevie Wonder. Track Analyses include: Brick House by The Commodores and Superstition by Stevie Wonder. Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 70s Funk. A suggested written, research/homework activity is also provided. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.