A great resource to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel GCSE exam). Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question paper (#2), teacher's answer sheet and mp3s!

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 *

Section B / Question 9 of the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification. An excellent resource to hone the knowledge and understanding of each set work. “Killer Queen” by Queen c an 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!

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/

Section B / Question 9 of the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification. An excellent resource to hone the knowledge and understanding of each set work, continuing with "Defying Gravity from ‘Wicked’ " by Stephen Schwartz. Can be used as a lesson starter, a homework or even as part of a timed assessment. Includes Entry Starting Point exercise, extended writing question # 1 + teacher’s answers PLUS bonus Music for Stage & Screen Wider Listening paper + teacher’s answers. All as PDF’s and fully editable Word.doc templates. A must for your GCSE students! (YouTube links and timings provided - no mp3s for copyright reasons).

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 *

A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to “Defying Gravity” on the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Music specification. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice, or as a starting point for improvisation! Features melody, easy bass line and chords. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!

A handy resource to help your students broaden their repertoire and to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to approach the wider listening question in the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Music exam. **Includes: **YouTube links to 8 x recordings (unfamiliar pieces) **Guidance on how to draw links and make comparisons between familiar (anthology) and unfamiliar pieces ** **Extension task ** ** This can be used as independent study, homework or a revision task and will take approximately one hour.

The seventh in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #7 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of traditional Jazz Music 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 paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **

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 four versions: EASIER, **INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), ** INTERMEDIATE (MORE DIFFICULT LH) and MORE DIFFICULT. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance! (YouTube video for illustration purposes only - I do not own the recording or the channel)

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!

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)

A great resource to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel GCSE exam). Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question paper (#3), teacher's answer sheet and mp3s!

FREE resource to help your students get organized! Basic editable (Word.doc) and printable (PDF) layouts including requirements for Paper #1 (Performing) and Paper #2 (Composing) components. Print on coloured card to organize your student’s folders! Encourage your students to articulate their own progress and targets as well as how to critique their peers using the wording directly from the Edexcel 9-1 spec! **