Iconic Women of Pop History - Madonna. KS3 and KS4 Music This is an introduction powerpoint that explores Madonna’s early musical career. The powerpoint includes: A starter activity and suggested answers Intro to Madonna Fun facts about the first Album and listening questions and suggested answers on “Holiday” Fun facts about the second Album and listening questions and suggested answers on “Material Girl” Fun facts about the third Album and listening questions and suggested answers on “Papa Don’t Preach” A song review series of questions Suggested extension ideas a teacher can use in the classroom for practical work. This is an ideal lesson for exploring pop history, female artists and as part of a larger history of pop music project. It could also b used as cover work or delivered in a non-specialist music room. It links with the KS3 Curriculum topic 3, unit 1 (pop history) which is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education TES page.

Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players Key of Concert G major This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys. This booklet is in the key of concert **G major **and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player. Included in the booklet is a part for: Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon. Order of the exercises: 1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending 1 octave scale descending first 1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2 Slur 2, tongue 2 Slur 3, tongue 1 16th notes There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Warm-Up Drills for Woodwind Players Set 1 - First 5 Notes This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing basic rhythm and note patterns. This booklet is in the key of concert Bb and includes the first 5 notes that are learnt in the band room for the developing woodwind player. Included in the booklet is a part for: Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon. Order of the exercises: Long tones Quarter notes tongued Downward steps Upward jumps Down we go Up we go! There are a set of free play-along videos on our Youtube channel to accompany this booklet. (Music Theory Made Simple).

Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players Key of Concert F# / Gb major This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys. This booklet is in the key of concert F# / Gb major and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player. Included in the booklet is a part for: Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon. Order of the exercises: 1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending 1 octave scale descending first 1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2 Slur 2, tongue 2 Slur 3, tongue 1 16th notes There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players Key of Concert F major This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys. This booklet is in the key of concert F major and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player. Included in the booklet is a part for: Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon. Order of the exercises: 1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending 1 octave scale descending first 1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2 Slur 2, tongue 2 Slur 3, tongue 1 16th notes There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on the Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

Music Listening Lesson - All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey In this pack you will find 3 teaching resources. A powerpoint, a PDF of the powerpoint and a worksheet package. The powerpoint resource is a good introduction to the song. It includes a starter, 5 fun facts about the song, links to the Youtube clips, 10 listening questions, the answers, YouTube links to other artists who have covered the song, two optional written extension questions and some ideas for practical extension tasks you could do with your students if you wished. A PDF of the powerpoint is included. (10 slides in total). The worksheets listening exercises: Page 1 - Teacher copy. It has the full set of lyrics and missing words highlighted, Page 2 student copy - has the lyrics with blank spaces. Students to listen to the song and fill in missing gaps. Page 3 - simplified design of the student page. Page 4 - 10 Listening questions worksheet for students (same questions as powerpoint) Page 5 - answer paper Page 6 - notes for teachers This is a fun listening based lesson to encourage active listening skills. It can be used by the class teacher within a lesson, as a starting point to practical work based around the song or as a sub lesson plan.

Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players Key of Concert Eb major This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys. This booklet is in the key of concert Eb major and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player. Included in the booklet is a part for: Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon. Order of the exercises: 1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending 1 octave scale descending first 1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2 Slur 2, tongue 2 Slur 3, tongue 1 16th notes There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.

**Scales and arpeggio worksheets for your woodwind players Key of Concert E major** This booklet was designed to help woodwind players improve playing scales and arpeggio patterns in specific keys. This booklet is in the key of concert E major and includes 1 octave scale and arpeggio patterns for the developing woodwind player. Included in the booklet is a part for: Flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and bassoon. Order of the exercises: 1 octave scale ascending quarter notes 1 octave arpeggio ascending 1 octave scale descending first 1 octave arpeggio scale descending first Pattern in 3rds Scale in 8th notes Tongued up, slurred down Legato both directions Staccato both directions Tongue 2, slur 2 Slur 2, tongue 2 Slur 3, tongue 1 16th notes 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 THE BLUES for intermediate players: ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 10 Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. 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 at music theory made simple. Worksheet 10 - 4/4 time signature. Using the Blues Scale. 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 intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 9 - 4/4 time 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 at musictheorymadesimple. Booklet 9 - 4/4 time signature. Intermediate rhythms and uses the D major scale (Concert F). 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 intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 8 - 5/4 time ** 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 at musictheorymadesimple. Booklet 8 - 5/4 time signature. Intermediate rhythms and uses the 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 intermediate ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 7 - 4/4 time ** 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 at musictheorymadesimple. **Booklet 7 - 4/4 time signature. Intermediate rhythms and uses the 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 ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 6 - 9/8 time signature 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 at musictheorymadesimple. Booklet 6 - 9/8 time signature. Intermediate beat values and uses the 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 ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 5 ** 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 at musictheorymadesimple. Booklet 5 - 6/8 time signature. Simple beat values and uses first 5 notes from the 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 ALTO SAXOPHONE BOOKLET 4 ** 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 4 - 2/4 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 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 ** 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.

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 THE BLUES for intermediate players: CLARINET BOOKLET 10 Each booklet comes with a new rhythmic and melodic challenge for our young clarinetists. 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 10 - 4/4 time signature. Using the Blues Scale. 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.