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, Samba Em Preludio 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 resource for your KS3 students, featuring a step-by-step scaffolded guide to learning this great song! Features seven simple exercises to help you plan your performance assessments, individual structured sections of the song, guitar chords and chords ‘cheat sheet’ Create your own singer/songwriter band arrangement!

For all teachers and students undertaking the Pearson Edexcel GCSE 9-1 course, this presentation is a great starting point to give you some ideas for your composition to a set brief. Contains the exact wording from the September 2024 set brief released by Pearson* Through more than fifty slides, over 30 suggested listening examples, links and tutorials relating to each off the four areas of study, you will not be short of inspiration or ideas of how to start researching your chosen brief. Included as both Powerpoint (slides) and PDF versions with hyperlinked images/YouTube videos and websites. *(I acknowledge that this publication is not my property to sell).

A complete collection of P.E.E. Points templates for you to work through the anthology set works with your students in developing a beautifully-presented and coherent revision resource. Templates to help you Point, Evidence and Explain are included for: **- AoS1: Bach & Beethoven ** **- AoS2: Purcell & Queen ** **- AoS3: Schwartz & Williams ** **- AoS4: Afro Celt Sound System & Spalding ** The fully-editable worksheets in Word.doc format are designed to be dropped into Google Classroom and used to develop an ongoing piece of work as teaching and learning progresses, and knowledge and understanding builds. This can of course be independent, collaborative or even teacher-led. Each relevant element of music has its own space with a suggested (minimum) of three bullet-points, with additional space at the end to write practice paragraphs / essays on each set work. You can add / remove / highlight / make into flashcards / annotate and mark - the possibilities are endless! Links included to the amazing Musical Worlds website (note: this does not belong to me) which is an excellent revision resource. https://sites.google.com/view/musicalworlds/home?pli=1

A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!

A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!

A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: -An overview / introduction for contextual understanding -Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes -Key words -Digestible analysis under each element of music -Tutorial videos -Wider listening examples -Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) -Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!

A fun and thought-provoking exercise to be used as a starter, plenary or homework - test your students on their movie music general knowledge! A great introduction to motif, leitmotif, composing and aural development. Featuring images quiz (name the character), listening activity* (name the movie) with 30 extracts and teacher’s answer sheets (both as PDF and editable Word.doc format - YouTube link included + video below) BONUS - ‘easy’ and ‘standard’ versions of Monty Norman’s James Bond theme on the keyboard (PDF) *Disclaimer - the YouTube video does not belong to me, nor does any of the recorded content *

More great resources to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE exam) specific to each area of study. Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question paper (Aos 3 #1), teacher’s answer sheet AND mp3s!

Three differentiated fun and accessible music quizzes from Ragtime Resources (Red/Amber/Green difficulty levels): Crossword (inc. answer sheet) ’Match the Emoji’ (inc. answer sheet) and ’Spot the Christmas Carol’ word search Go on - treat yourself…

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, “Release” 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 *