Differentiated resources which aid students in developing the melody of an original idea. This was originally used over 3 lessons with a sixth form class but could also be used with GCSE students. Students must firstly define melodic development methods (definitions provided). They must then identify how this looks by using musical examples. The gold task then asks students to apply at least one method to their own composition. All worksheets are in word so they can be further adapted in order to differentiate for your students.

Differentiated resources which aid students in developing the texture of an original idea. This was originally used over 3 lessons with a sixth form class but could also be used with GCSE students. Students must firstly define texture development methods (definitions provided). They must then identify how this looks by using musical examples. The gold task then asks students to apply at least one method to their own composition. All worksheets are in word so they can be further adapted in order to differentiate for your students.

Differentiated worksheets which summarise the main composition development methods and cover texture, melody, rhythm and harmony.

Students look at the actual survivors the Titanic, many of which have interesting names, and must produce a vocal performance based around ostinati and texture. A worksheet of survivors and their lifeboat is provided, as well as a powerpoint to describe differentiated tasks and texture definitions.

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.

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 10 week scheme of work which includes performance of film motifs, arrangements of well known film themes and a composition project.

Differentiated resources for a short project (2-4 weeks) based on James Bond Themes. They are all in the same key with and without notes. Some tablature themes have also been provided. The task for students is to create a James Bond Theme arrangement using multiple themes and creating rhythms to match this. The powerpoint includes differentiated success criteria for individual practise and group arrangement. Sibelius files are also available.

Composition planning sheets for both The Lion King and Sleeping Beauty which introduce the use of leitmotifs and underscore. Musical terms are also provided that students must define and use in the underscore. Students are also encouraged to consider instrumentation, tempo, dynamics and pitch. These can be used as 1 lesson each or the groups can choose their piece (works well with limited instruments).

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

Differentiated film music motifs for the piano both 1 and 2 hands (with and without notes). Guitar tab also provided for some. Motifs are either in the horror, fantasy or romantic genre. There is also powerpoint slides which include instructions and push your thinking ideas. Sibelius files are also provided. Differentiated listening questions are also provided in the genres listed above. Analysis of some motifs is provided with musical language to stretch the most able.

Resources which enable students to create an ensemble performance of My Heart Will Go On. Parts include keyboard, vocals, guitar melody, bass line and ukulele chords (with and without note names). A Sibelius file is also provided and a platinum piano part (2 hands with broken chord left hand) is also provided.

A 12 page help guide for GCSE music students to guide then through composing a theme and variation piece. This focusses on how to develop the melody, texture, rhythm, metre and harmony. Musical examples are given for each musical development method.

A 10 page help guide for GCSE music students to guide then through composing a piece of blues music. This focusses on chords, bass line, blues scale and texture.

An 11 lesson scheme of work (can be extended to 12 by extending the Wagner lessons). All resources are detailed along with ideas of how to differentiate.

A listening test full of classical music to be used as a end of topic assessment for KS3. Musical language is used throughout.

A series of 3 lessons which use the elements from Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries and other film music motifs that he has inspires as a stimulus for a composition task (original music also provided). All instrumental parts and composition tasks are differentiated. PowerPoints for the lessons are available with differentiated and push your thinking tasks.