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Looking for music resources for secondary music classes that have been tried and tested in the classroom? With 25+ years of experience teaching in secondary schools in the UK and internationally, I am deeply passionate about music and drama education.

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Looking for music resources for secondary music classes that have been tried and tested in the classroom? With 25+ years of experience teaching in secondary schools in the UK and internationally, I am deeply passionate about music and drama education.
World Music Bundle for KS3 and KS4 Music Classes
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World Music Bundle for KS3 and KS4 Music Classes

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World Music Bundle for KS3 and KS4 Music Classes In this bundle you will find a wealth of different resources that are perfect for KS3 / middle and KS4 / high school general music classes. Resources include powerpoints, worksheets and more. Topics include Indian Music, Arab and African Music, Tango, Salsa, Samba and Reggae. All resources have been used and taught in the classroom and cater for a variety of different musical abilities.
Music Composing Projects for KS3 and KS4 music classes
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Music Composing Projects for KS3 and KS4 music classes

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Music Composing Projects for KS3 and KS4 music classes. In this bundle you will find a wealth of different resources that are perfect for middle and high school general music classes. Resources include powerpoints, worksheets and more. Topics include Film Music, Expression in Music, composing meditation music and using scales to compose. All resources have been used and taught in the classroom and cater for students with a variety of different musical abilities.
Music Pop History Bundle for KS3 and KS4 Music Classes
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Music Pop History Bundle for KS3 and KS4 Music Classes

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Music Pop History Bundle for KS3 and KS4 Music Classes. In this exciting pop history bundle you will find a wealth of different resources that are perfect for KS3 and KS4 secondary music classes. Within the bundle you will have a selection of resources that include powerpoints, worksheets and more. Topics include The Blues, Mix Tapes, Big Band Music, Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Beatles and Protest Songs. All resources have been taught in the music classroom and cater for a variety of different musical abilities.
Choir Piece Review worksheet for  music classes & choir
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Choir Piece Review worksheet for music classes & choir

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Choir Piece Review worksheet for music / choral classes. This 2 page worksheet was created to help students start to think about the choral works they sing in class in more detail. On the first page are general music questions about the composer, genre of music and musical elements (tempo, etc). On the second page students are to answer simple self-reflection questions about the piece to encourage them to consider how to practice and improve their own performance. They need to identify challenging passages of rhythm and melody and then to consider how they can practice these outside of the classroom. This is an editable 2 page worksheet. It can be used as a homework task, classroom activity or for a sub lesson.
Concert Band review worksheet for  music / band classes.
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Concert Band review worksheet for music / band classes.

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Band Piece review worksheet for school music / band classes. This 2 page worksheet was created to help students start to think about the band repertoire they practice in class in more detail. On the first page are general music questions about the composer, genre of music and musical elements (tempo, etc). On the second page students are to answer simple self-reflection questions about the piece to encourage them to consider how to practice and improve their own performance. They need to identify challenging passages of rhythm and melody and then to consider how they can practice these outside of the classroom. This is an editable 2 page worksheet. It can be used as a homework task, classroom activity or for a sub lesson.
Music Theory Worksheets Bundle for Secondary Music Classes
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Music Theory Worksheets Bundle for Secondary Music Classes

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Music Theory Worksheets Bundle for Secondary Music Classes In this music theory bundle you will find a wealth of different music theory resources that are perfect for KS3 and KS4 general music classes. All resources have been used and taught in the classroom and cater for a variety of different musical abilities. Most tasks have a practical element that can be used in the classroom with either keyboards, tuned percussion or the student’s own instrument.
Classical music worksheet - comparing two pieces by Beethoven.
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Classical music worksheet - comparing two pieces by Beethoven.

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Classical music worksheet - comparing two pieces by Beethoven. This is a great introduction lesson to the composer Beethoven. It’s a chance for students to learn to compare two contrasting pieces (these are easily accessible on YouTube - 1st Mvt of Moonlight Sonata and Für Elise). This single lesson activity will work perfectly for class lessons, homework or a cover lesson. The worksheet starts with some basic historical facts about Beethoven and simple comprehension questions. Then there is a comparison question where students listen to 1st Mvt of Moonlight Sonata and Für Elise. These pieces are easily found on music streaming sites. Students will describe the musical features of both pieces and then look for similarities. This is a great opportunity to develop understanding of musical elements and lead into to class discussion work about the music that they are listening to. This worksheet links with the Middle School Music Curriculum that is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education page.
Classical music history worksheet - comparing two pieces by Liszt
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Classical music history worksheet - comparing two pieces by Liszt

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Classical music history worksheet - comparing two pieces by Liszt. This is a great introduction lesson to the Romantic composer Liszt. It’s a chance for students to learn to compare two contrasting pieces (these are easily accessible on YouTube - Liebestraum No. 3 and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2). This single lesson activity will work perfectly for class lessons, homework or a cover lesson. The worksheet starts with some basic historical facts about Liszt and simple comprehension questions. Then there is a comparison question where students listen to Liebestraum No. 3 and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. These pieces are easily found on music streaming sites. Students will describe the musical features of both pieces and then look for similarities. This is a great opportunity to develop understanding of musical elements and lead into to class discussion work about the music that they are listening to. This worksheet links with the Middle School Music Curriculum that is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education page.
Sight-reading for beginner TENOR SAXOPHONE - BOOKLET 3
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Sight-reading for beginner TENOR SAXOPHONE - BOOKLET 3

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Sight-reading for beginner TENOR SAXOPHONE - BOOKLET 3 Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young tenor saxophonists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 3 - 3/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, G and A. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 1: Sight Reading exercises for the beginner!
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TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 1: Sight Reading exercises for the beginner!

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Sight-reading for beginner TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 1 Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young tenor saxophonists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @ musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 1 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, and G. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 2: Sight Reading exercises for the beginner!
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TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 2: Sight Reading exercises for the beginner!

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Sight-reading for beginner TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 2 Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young tenor saxophonists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. **Worksheet 2 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, and G. ** For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 9: Sight-reading for intermediate players
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TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 9: Sight-reading for intermediate players

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Sight-reading for intermediate players: TENOR SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 9 Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young tenor saxophonists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 9 - 4/4 time signature. Includes triplets, 8th and 16th notes. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
Sight-reading for beginner clarinets Exercise 1
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Sight-reading for beginner clarinets Exercise 1

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Sight-reading for beginner clarinets Exercise 1 Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 1 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, and G. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Sight-reading for beginner CLARINET Exercise 3
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Sight-reading for beginner CLARINET Exercise 3

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Sight-reading for beginner CLARINET Exercise 3 Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 3 - 3/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, G and A. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
CLARINET - Sight-reading for the beginner player Exercises 2
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CLARINET - Sight-reading for the beginner player Exercises 2

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Sight-reading for beginner clarinet Exercise 2 Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube at musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 2 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, and G. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
Sight-reading for beginner CLARINET Exercise 2
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Sight-reading for beginner CLARINET Exercise 2

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Sight-reading for beginner CLARINET Exercise 2 Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 2 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses C, D, E, F, and G. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
Sight-reading for Intermediate CLARINET Booklet 9
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Sight-reading for Intermediate CLARINET Booklet 9

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Sight-reading for Intermediate CLARINET Booklet 9 Each worksheet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. This sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube. Worksheet 9 - 4/4 time signature in the key of G major. 8th and 16th note patterns. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of uses and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activities, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 1
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Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 1

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Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 1 Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young alto saxophonists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @ musictheorymadesimple. Worksheet 1 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses G, A, B, C and D. For each worksheet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.
Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 3
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Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 3

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**Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 3 ** Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young alto saxophonists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube - musictheorymadesimple. Booklet 3 - 3/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses notes from G major scale (Concert Bb). For each booklet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.
Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 2
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Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 2

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**Sight-reading for beginner ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 2 ** Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young alto saxophonists. This sight-reading booklet will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, concert band and beginner band classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube - musictheorymadesimple. Booklet 2 - 4/4 time signature. Simple beat values and uses G, A, B, C and D. For each booklet there are 12 lines of melody. Each of the melodic patterns consist of 3 bars and then a bar for resting and breathing. This gives students a chance to look ahead at the next line. The booklet also comes with suggestions of activities and useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The task can be used as warm up activity, fundamental training, a starting point for composing, homework exercises and sight-reading assessments.