Revision poster for students based on the stage and screen set works for the Edexcel Music GCSE: Wicked ‘Defying Gravity’ and Star Wars. Each poster summarises the key features of melody, instrumentation, structure, texture, harmony/tonality and rhythm and tempo. As well as key features there are also links to context and bar numbers with evidence. These are ideal for students to use for revision.

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 4 sheets which describe each section of the Eduqas GCSE Set Work Since You Been Gone. 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 as well as extra tasks e.g. notating chord patterns to ensure students can apply their knowledge.

Resources to support students with a film music composition taking minimum of 5 lessons (1x motif composition, 1x intro, 1x build up, 1x climax and 1x resolution). 3 different composition briefs are provided which are split into introduction, build-up, climax and resolution so students can ensure structure to their composition. There is also an introduction to motifs (garageband lesson 1) and how to develop their use. The planning sheet provides key musical devices which should be defined on the sheet (using the planning instructions powerpoint which has musical examples and audio embedded) and describes the choice students have for each section. Differentiation is clear on the powerpoint and differentiates by the use of composition device. This has been created for KS3 but could also support GCSE students beginning to compose film ideas. Also check out my free radar assessment sheets: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/music-radar-assessments-12211849

Cards linking to listening, appraising or understanding music which can be used to push the best students when completing a task. They should select a card (which are general so can suit any scheme of work) and complete it on the graffiti sheet provided. Often this makes students think differently or makes them extend their other musical skills other than simply performance or composition.

A series of 4 lessons which explores the rooms of the Titanic through music. Students are introduced to the upper deck, casino, engine room and ballroom for which they must create the music. There are differentiated success criteria (4 levels of differentiation) and a glossary describing all of the music terminology in the success criteria. A pp with room descriptions and tasks is also included.

Resources based on music for ensemble (classical chamber music). Students must define terminology associated with chamber music and then categorise this onto a summary sheet (answers on the pp). There is also an emphasis on the difference between baroque/classical/romantic music and what students could spot in a score reading question. There are also a listening question with answers with you tube links on the pp. Differentiated tasks are including for all stages of the lesson.

Resources for 2 lessons or 1 lesson and a homework based on music for ensemble (jazz and blues). Students must define terminology associated with jazz and blues and then categorise this onto a summary sheet (answers on the pp). There are also 3 listening questions with answers with you tube links on the pp. One of these is based on the longer answer format and firstly ask students to make notes on each section (a hint sheet is available) and then put this into continuous prose to be marked according to a SAMS mark scheme. Differentiated tasks are including for all stages of the lesson.

Five questions in the style of the AQA A2 exam (question 2) with a mixture of vocal and instrumental music. All musical links and answers are available so these can be completed in lesson time or independently by the students.

Five questions in the style of the AQA A2 exam (question 3) with a mixture of vocal and instrumental music. All musical links and answers are available so these can be completed in lesson time or independently by the students.

A pack of A style listening questions based on classical music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C and A* grade style questions for the same excerpts.

A pack of A grade style listening questions based on popular music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available.

A pack of A* style listening questions based on classical music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C and A grade style questions for the same excerpts.

A pack of B-C style listening questions based on classical music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with A and A* grade style questions for the same excerpts.

An introduction to fusion lesson which includes listening and composition. All sections of the lesson are differentiated and helpsheets are provided. The Skye Waulking Song is used as inspiration for the composition task and includes the same chord sequence and scale.

A selection of resources to support in teaching analysis of the 3rd movement of Debussy’s String Quartet in G major. A powerpoint with questions for students of all features is available with differentiation throughout. Homework tasks are included as well as examples of essay questions regarding chamber music and how to structure them. A completed factfile is also included of all key facts relating to musical elements.

A selection of resources to support in teaching analysis of the 3rd movement of Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor. A powerpoint with questions for students of all features is available with differentiation throughout. Homework tasks are included as well as examples of essay questions regarding chamber music and how to structure them. A summary sheet of Mendelssohn music is also used (answers for teacher) and a completed factfile of all key facts relating to musical elements.