A tried and tested 8-Lesson Unit of Work on practical ensemble percussion for Year 7, ideal for the beginning of the Year when introducing Year 7 to rhythm notation. An adaptable and ambitious, yet scaffolded, resource with a minimal equipment requirement (can be done with clapping if needed) and a focus entirely on the practical side of ensemble performance. Some prior knowledge required, though this could easily be added into the first do-now task. Optional Equipment Requirement: Drums [Djembe/Samba] or None (Clapping); Metronome. Contents Lesson 1: Call and Response Lesson 2: Note Heads Lesson 3: Polyrhythm Lesson 4: Syncopation Lesson 5: Ensemble Percussion Parts I Lesson 6: Ensemble Percussion Parts II Lesson 7: Revision Lesson 8: Practical Assessment

A straightforward Music Independent Classwork workbook ideal for cover, internal exclusion work or for pupils educated off-site. This resource can be completed without the input of a teacher and without the need for than a pen or access to Microsoft Word if completed digitally. Prior Knowledge: Rhythm Durations; British Names; Symbols; Kodaly Sounds; Chords; Pitch Notation Treble Clef. This tried and tested resource is intended to be completed in around a 45-60 minute lesson and is adaptable to reflect the other rhythm sounds for basic (non-dotted) rhythms.

A straightforward Music Independent Classwork workbook ideal for cover, internal exclusion work or for pupils educated off-site. This resource can be completed without the input of a teacher and without the need for than a pen or access to Microsoft Word if completed digitally. Prior Knowledge: Rhythms: Durations; British Names; Symbols; Kodaly Sounds. This tried and tested resource is intended to be completed in around a 45-60 minute lesson and is adaptable to reflect the other rhythm sounds for basic (non-dotted) rhythms.

A tried and tested 9-Lesson Unit of Work on practical piano performance for Year 8, ideal for a class who have had an introduction to the piano during Year 7 to both revise and expand upon this knowledge. Adaptable to the requirements of the school curriculum/approach to learning musical elements and with a basic equipment requirement. Some prior knowledge required, though this could easily be added into the first do-now task. Optional Equipment Requirement: Keyboards (any size). Contents Lesson 1: Scales Lesson 2: Accidentals Lesson 3: Intervals Lesson 4: Chords Lesson 5: Broken Chords Lesson 6: Bassline Lesson 7: Arpeggio Lesson 8: Revision Lesson 9: Assessment

An independent Musicology task involving the History of Jazz Music and a number of questions to be answered directly onto the sheet. Ideal for Cover work, Internal Exclusion work or any context which requires students to work independently with minimal teacher input. This resource is attached as a PDF, with the aim of maintaining the original layout, and as a PowerPoint, in case you wish to edit this resource. HipHop, Rock’N’Roll and Film Music tasks intended to serve the same purpose also available.

An independent Musicology Comprehension activity covering the Music of the British Isles genre. Ideal for Cover Work, Internal Exclusion Work or any context requiring students to work independently with minimal input from the teacher.