A new fantastic resource based on Section 1 of the EDEXCEL A Level Music exam. All cues are examined, with very similar questions to previous past papers. All answers are provided. The first 2 questions feature part of the full score and the other questions skeleton scores, or very short extracts. All questions require aural skills in answering. (PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A RHYTHMIC ERROR IN THE SKELETON SCORE OF MARION so an extra question to correct the error has been added) Email me if needed rhianjenkins@hotmail.co.uk Prelude The City Marion The Murder The Toys The Cellar Discovery Finale

A brand new resource, created specifically for 2022, following advice in the Advance Information Anitra’s Dance - Section A Bach Badinerie (extended writing), Calon Lan (Cerys Matthews/Only Boys Aloud rhythm dictation and comparison) Do You Hear the People Sing Theme from Godzilla (Bear McCreary) Across the Stars (John Williams, features oboe solo) Everything Music Go - intro, verse 1, pre-chorus, chorus Think - Aretha Franklin There is also an audio track (press play and it plays the whole exam, with instructions) Mark scheme also uploaded

A full mock paper, based on the advance information for 2022, with accompanying mp3 track. Features: Anitra’s Dance Section A Concerto in D Minor - Vivaldi Ar Lan Y Mor - Trad Oh What a Beautiful Morning - R&H In Dreams - Williams Psycho - Herrmann Manics - intro/verse/pre-chorus/chorus Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics Answers provided. Please note, the mp3 only plays each track once. Timings are provided on the question paper. Ideal for setting as a homework task.

A resource helping prepare students for Question 6 in the 2022 examination. Focuses on the 3 different sections of The Rite of Spring - Introduction, The Augurs of Spring, The Ritual of Abduction. Analysis of each, focusing on the musical elements Other recommended listening. A focus on context Suggested introductory paragraph.

NEW RESOURCE 8 practice questions from On Wenlock Edge On Wenlock Edge - 2 questions Is My Team Ploughing - 2 questions Bredon Hill - 4 questions All questions are based on the A Level exam Answers are provided, although they are by no means exhaustive. Any problems, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

** BRAND NEW RESOURCE** Writing for the 2023 exam in mind. Advance information states that the 9 mark extended writing will be on Area of Study 3. This resource contains 12 pieces of film music (different genres) All answers (although probably not exhaustive) are provided in a separate booklet. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Contents Marking advice Top tips and essential vocabulary PRACTICE TESTS Downton Abbey – John Lunn Psycho – Bernard Herrman The Trap – Ron Goodwin The Flood – Debbie Wiseman Terminator – Bradley Ira Fiedel Tears in Rain (from Blade Runner) - Vangelis Theme from The Omen – Jerry Goldsmith The Danish Girl – Alexandre Desplat A Fistful of Dollars – Ennio Morricone Superman Theme – John Williams The Batman Theme – Michael Giaccomo Saving Private Ryan – John Williams Any suggestions/queries please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Thanks for Looking

This resource is designed to provide extra evidence of pupil achievement in Area of Study 1 - Musical Forms and Devices. Originally designed for EDUQAS, each question is worth 12 marks - WJEC is worth 9 marks each, so some adjustments might need to be made Bach – Minuet in G major BMV Anh 114 Music for the Royal Fireworks - Minuet 1, Handel March in D (from Anna Magdalena Notebook) – Bach Andante from Surprise Symphony - Haydn Trepak, from The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky The Fairy Queen – Purcell Prelude to L’Arlesienne - Bizet

** Brand New Resource** Rock and Pop (1965-1990) - Area of Study B This workbook (part 1) focuses on 1965-1980, but covers all genres in the specification. The screenshots give a good idea of content. CONTENTS FOLK and COUNTRY Silver Dagger – Joan Baez Class Development Tasks 1 & 2 Guitar techniques Blowing in the Wind – Bob Dylan Class Development Task 3 Comparisons/Bob Dylan’s Style FOLK ROCK Jethro Tull Norwegian Wood – The Beatles Class Development Task 4 Bob Dylan & The Beatles ROCK A Little Piece of My Heart – Janice Joplin You Really Got Me – The Kinks Class Development Task 5 Jimi Hendrix & Guitars Jumpin’ Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones Caroline, No – The Beach Boys Class Development Task 6 & 7 Prog Rock & The Beatles The Role of the Studio Jugband Blues – Pink Floyd Interstellar Overdrive – Pink Floyd Class Development Task 8 More Progressive Rock **SOUL & FUNK ** Try A Little Tenderness – Otis Redding This Is A Man’s World – James Brown Class Development Task 9 Soul You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin Class Development Task 10 The Rhodes Piano Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown Class Development Task 11 Applying Funk Knowledge Class Development Task 12 Funk Bass & Funk Guitar It’s Your Thing – The Isley Brothers California Dreamin- The Mamas & The Papas Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys **The 70s ** 70s Folk Listening Class Development Task 13 A Focus on Folk Country Traveling Man – Dolly Parton Class Development Task 14 Country-Pop Crossover Heavy Rock Iron Man – Black Sabbath Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – AC/DC Hard Lovin’ Man – Deep Purple Bass Riffs Development Task 15 Heavy Metal Summary Class Development Task 16 The Moog (Emerson, Lake & Palmer) DISCO Class Development Task 17 The Moog Synthesiser (I Feel Love) Rock The Boat – Hues Corporation Class Development Task 18 Boogie Nights - Disco I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor Class Development Task 19 Stayin’ Alive Class Development Task 20 Prog Rock in the 70s **What happens next? ** Hits from the 80s Past Paper Questions & Topics All answers are provided, but they are by no means exhaustive. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Many thanks

Brand new resource Revolver by The Beatles Practice questions for Sections A and B of the A Level Music exam Screenshots give a good idea of content. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Many thanks for looking

A resource, focusing on the different styles of Schwartz. There are 4 exam style questions (with answers) worth 10 marks each. The featured pieces are: Day by Day (from Godspell) Children of Eden (from Children of Eden) Corner of the Sky (from Pippin) Defying Gravity (from Wicked) In addition, there is preparation for the essay question on each of the pieces. A vital part of the exam preparation is learning about the different styles and influences of Schwartz.

In-house created resource, making the most of the tremendous following that sea shanties currently have on TikTok. Activities include: Singing Keyboard/instrumental performing Arranging with Chrome Music Lab Listening and historical background Songs are supported by YouTube, TikTok and Spotify links All sheet music provided for keybaord and instrumental performing Arranging with Chrome Music Lab supported by fun “collab” activities and clear explanations.

BRAND NEW RESOURCE Created specifically for the AQA GCSE Music exam. Covers each of the following areas, with music characteristics of each group of composers summarised on one page. • The orchestra music of COPLAND • The British Music of ARNOLD, BRITTEN, MAXWELL-DAVIES, TAVENER • The Orchestral Music of KODALY & BARTOK • The Minimalist music of JOHN ADAMS, STEVE REICH & TERRY RILEY Includes 23 different pieces of music with typical exam questions. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Any problems, please email misscreativecurricum@gmail.com Many thanks

A resource, originally written for a different exam board, but adapted for OCR. It covers rhythm and pitch dictation practice, as well as general theory practice (keys/chords/harmony/tonality/texture etc), all areas covered in the OCR syllabus. There are 2 questions on vocal music, and although this is not in the OCR syllabus, the questions still provide invaluable practice. The screenshots give a good idea of content. As always, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com with any problems or questions.

This resource gives an overview of the work of Sondheim. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. Pieces include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd Poor Thing These Are My Friends Green Finch and Linnet Bird Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

A resource that features 6 different pieces of music, with some composers in the suggested listening for Film Music. Belle – Rachel Portman The Danish Girl – Desplat Wilde Suite – Debbie Wiseman The Promise – Debbie Wiseman Downton Abbey – John Lunn Emma – Debbie Wiseman Listen to each piece (YouTube links provided) as many times as necessary Comment on each musical element, referring to the glossary at the start Write a paragraph about each element, relating to different pieces of music Justify why you consider the exceprt and the other pieces of music represent the suggested mood and/or descriptiong of the film scene. Aim to spend no more than 35 minutes on the film music question. Includes suggested answers and other related works.

Brand new resource Mock paper now translated into Welsh for WJEC GCSE Music Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance - Section A1 Clarinet and Strings Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn (2 versions) Reet Petite/Walking Blues Theme from Emma (Rachel Portman) Theme from Home Alone Everything Must Go - final chorus and outro Heart of Glass - Blondie Screenshots give a good idea of content

Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com for any queries/issues Comprehensive resource, featuring all of the different musical styles in Area of Study 4. The following pieces are examined: With or Without You – U2 Looking For Somebody – Fleetwood Mac Fallin’ – Alicia Keys Heard it Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye Light My Fire – The Doors/UB40 Praise You – Fatboy Slim Don’t Bring Me Down – ELO Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding Punjabi MC – Mundian to Bach Ke Wiz Khalifa – See You Again Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton All pieces are marked out of 12, following typical exam questions and layout. A useful vocabulary summary is included at the start

NEW RESOURCE, translated into Welsh Any issues/queries, please email me on misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com I’ll do whatever I can to sort any problems out for you. Exam practice questions created specifically for Year 10 embarking on a GCSE Music course. Split into the following areas of study, with key words from the specification developed. MELODY RHYTHM, TEMPO & METRE HARMONY & TONALITY FORM, STRUCTURE & STYLE TEXTURE, TIMBRE & DYNAMICS The following units of work are examined: Forms and Devices Music For Ensemble Film Music Popular Music

In the AQA specification, popular music is defined as mainstream music including a number of musical styles and genres including rock, pop, musical theatre, film and computer gaming music from 1950 to the present. There are 20 different pieces of music included in this resource. Screenshots give an idea of the content. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Mabel’s Prayer Corner of the Sky Do You Hear the People Sing Oh What a Beautiful Morning Last Night of the World Seasons of Love Smoke on the Water ZZ Top FLeetwood Mac ELO Inception Courtyard Apocalypse Across the Stars Godzilla In Dreams Assassin’s Creed Megalovania Gangsta’s Paradise Fallin’ - Alicia Keys Praise You Human

** Brand new resource** Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance - Section A1 Clarinet and Strings Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn (2 versions) Reet Petite/Walking Blues Theme from Emma (Rachel Portman) Theme from Home Alone Everything Must Go - final chorus and outro Heart of Glass - Blondie