In this resource, we explore the trailblazing recording and production techniques of Joe Meek and Phil Spector in the 1950s-60s. We explore how they crafted their own vision of recorded music, and how they manipulated their sound in unique and innovative ways to pave the way for the ‘modern producer’, rather than engineers in lab coats. This resource is fully animated for ease of delivery, and contains many embedded audio examples. It also contains an exam-style comparison question between Meek and Spector’s work. This resource is part of the ’Sound of Popular Music’ series. This series is designed carefully to allow pupils to draw parallels between their musical, historical, practical, and technical knowledge, and further appreciate how developments in Music Technology shaped the course of popular music throughout the 20th Century. In doing so, pupils are better equipped to deal with exam-style questions, particularly extended responses. I hope you and your pupils enjoy this resource!

The first Powerpoint in a series of four exploring the musical features and development of Western Classical Music within (and slightly after) the Common Practice Period. This Powerpoint, designed to aid the teaching of The Baroque Period, includes a brief exploration of relevant musical features and the historical context in which the music was written. Includes: Musical and video examples (embedded YouTube clips) Relevant Composers A brief exploration of the musical and historical context Homework/classwork tasks

The final Powerpoint in a series of four exploring the weird and wonderful world of Western Classical Music after the Common Practice Period at the beginning of, and throughout, the 20th Century. Whilst focusing on musical features, this resource also breaks down some of the thinking behind the music in simple ways that pupils can digest. NB - As the 20th century contains many different approaches and styles, this resource explores only Impressionism and Modernism Includes: Musical and video examples (embedded YouTube clips) Relevant Composers A brief exploration of the musical and historical context Homework/classwork tasks

The second Powerpoint in a series of four exploring the musical features and development of Western Classical Music within (and slightly after) the Common Practice Period. This Powerpoint, designed to aid the teaching of The Classical Period, includes a brief exploration of relevant musical features and the historical context in which the music was written. Includes: Musical and video examples (embedded YouTube clips) Relevant Composers A brief exploration of the musical and historical context Homework/classwork tasks

This resource is designed to supplement the teaching of the Edexcel A Level set work ‘Vivaldi: Concerto in D Minor (Op. 3, No.11)’ This powerpoint will give pupils an introduction to pieces of music that will enrich their extended answers, in a way that clearly links them to features in the set work. It also includes embedded audio/video examples for ease of delivery. This resource should also inspire pupils to listen around the set work, and discover new and exciting music that will complement their A Level Study. I hope you and your pupils enjoy this resource!

This resource is designed to supplement the teaching of the Edexcel A Level set work ‘Mozart: The Magic Flute’ This powerpoint will give pupils an introduction to pieces of music that will enrich their extended answers, in a way that clearly links them to features in the set work. It also includes embedded audio/video examples for ease of delivery. This resource should also inspire pupils to listen around the set work, and discover new and exciting music that will complement their A Level Study. I hope you and your pupils enjoy this resource!

This resource is designed to supplement the teaching of the Edexcel A Level set work The Duchess: ‘The Duchess: Opening’; ‘Mistake of Your Life’; ‘Six Years Later’; ‘Never See Your Children Again’; ‘The Duchess (End Titles)’ This powerpoint will give pupils an introduction to pieces of music that will enrich their extended answers, in a way that clearly links them to features in the set work. It also includes embedded audio/video examples for ease of delivery. This resource should also inspire pupils to listen around the set work, and discover new and exciting music that will complement their A Level Study. I hope you and your pupils enjoy this resource!

This short resource is a perfect activity for higher ability GCSE or A Level composition pupils who are looking to compose typical ‘Romantic’ music as often found in cinema. It takes pupils through the common features found in Romantic film cues by analysing a particularly stereotypical scene from the modern remake of ‘Cinderella’. This activity could easily be adapted to suit any Film Music Scheme of Work, but will complement the other HiggsTeach Film Music resources particularly well. This resource comes as a bonus part of the HiggsTeach Film Music Mega Bundle. I hope you and your pupils enjoy this resource!

Three lead sheets for the traditional melody ‘Amazing Grace’, from a simple version (utilising chords I, IV, and V) to a hard, reharmonised version using chord extensions and alterations. Perfect for: teaching chords teaching treble clef ensemble and/or small group performance more advanced harmony and reharmonisation

The ‘Advanced Study’ series is designed for high-ability and/or A-level pupils who are preparing for further study at university. This short resource explores the fundamentals of Historical Performance Practice, the reasoning behind it, and certain things for pupils to look out for as they become more advanced musicians. There are also embedded audio examples to help pupils identify these features. I hope you and your pupils enjoy this resource!

The ‘Advanced Study’ series is designed for high-ability and/or A-level pupils who are preparing for further study at university. This resource explores the fundamentals of Modernism, it’s origins, and the main musical features that composers often employ. There are also embedded audio examples to help pupils identify these features. I hope you and your pupils enjoy this resource!

A simple lead sheet for the purposes of teaching chords, treble clef reading, syncopated rhythms, or for use in ensemble work.

A grid to quickly allow students to work out the correct chords in any major key. Can be used with younger pupils who are just starting their compositional journeys or more GCSE or A Level pupils who need a quick compositional reference tool.