Detailed Power Point with embedded audio & video clips to support the study of Film & Gaming Music for the GCSE specification. Film Music section focuses on John Williams and Hans Zimmer. Listening questions are worded similar to a GCSE exam paper. An exam style question is also provided. Gaming section looks at the early beginnings, Mario Kart and Assassin’s Creed.

KS3 resource focusing on the use of Leitmotif with particular focus on Star Wars & Indiana Jones. Links also made to BBC Ten Pieces and use of Leitmotif by Wagner. The SOW is a 6-week scheme but can easily be adapted to be longer/shorter. All videos and links are embedded. The activities include performing, listening and composing. Also included are performing sheets and an assessment target.

KS3 resource focusing on Zadok the Priest and The Last Post. SOW is a 5-6week resource. The activities include performing, listening and composing. Very relevant this year due to Royal events. Also included is a performing sheet and target assessment sheet. All videos and sound files are embedded.

A complete KS3 SOW that I use with my Y7 classes. It’s 5 weeks but can easily be adapted. The activities include performing, listening and composing. All the sound files and videos are embedded or links provided. I have referenced BBC Ten Pieces Trailblazers. Also included is a word search based on keywords and a target assessment sheet.

KS3 resource focusing on the use of orchestral instruments and how they are used to represent a character. The SOW is mainly based on some of the themes from Peter & the Wolf. This is a 5 week SOW but could easily be extended. The activities include performing, listening and composing. Also included is a performing sheet and target assessment sheet. All the videos and sound files are embedded.

Musical characteristics on all the musical styles for the AQA GCSE exam. Broken down into Areas of Study and genres from each area. YouTube links provided. Keywords emphasized , ideal for revision.