Test assessing students understanding of the key terms used in the Schumann Edexcel A Level music set work

Grades 3-4. Worked well with secondary school quartet. Sibelius and PDF files included.

A Level key words sorted by set work. Very useful for key term tests, block-buster games and revision

Score activity for the Introduction for the Rite of Spring. First two pages are the questions followed by answers, following pages are worksheets with space for students to write. The task is differentiated by giving different worksheets (which are grouped by element) to different students according to ability. Students then write up their answers into a questions 6 paragraph (with links) then present to the class.

Collated question 6s for A Level music exam, includes student-friendly-rubric and question 6 plan. Suitable for revision, homework or in class use.

Scored for woodwind quartet. Suitable for students who know the first five notes on their instrument. The lyrics are printed as the rhythm for some parts of the verse and chorus are quite complex for beginners.

Blockbusters Print the 64 slides which have the first letter of the key word and initial of composer Arrange into 8x8 square. Students (individually or in teams depending on size of class) start on one side of the grid One team moves vertically and one moves horizontally team select letter and can only move forward when they have answered the question correctly (use the key word definitions) Students are able to move forward and block the other team, therefore opposite team must chose alternative route. Context explained in slide 2 Students summarize material about one composer using material from study guide Student present findings to class and class take notes Print context document on A3 paper - students can cut and use as flashcards Marketplace revision explained in slide 5 with diagram of how room should be set up in slide 4.

Blockbusters Print the 121 slides which have the first letter of the key word and initial of composer Arrange into 11x11 square. Students (individually or in teams depending on size of class) start on one side of the grid One team moves vertically and one moves horizontally team select letter and can only move forward when they have answered the question correctly (use the key word definitions) Students are able to move forward and block the other team, therefore opposite team must chose alternative route. Context explained in slide 2 Students summarize material about one composer using material from study guide Student present findings to class and class take notes Print context document on A3 paper - students can cut and use as flashcards Marketplace revision explained in slide 5 with diagram of how room should be set up in slide 4.

Blockbusters Print the 100 slides which have the first letter of the key word and initial of composer Arrange into 10x10 square. Students (individually or in teams depending on size of class) start on one side of the grid One team moves vertically and one moves horizontally team select letter and can only move forward when they have answered the question correctly (use the key word definitions) Students are able to move forward and block the other team, therefore opposite team must chose alternative route. Context explained in slide 2 Students summarize material about one composer using material from study guide Student present findings to class and class take notes Print context document on A3 paper - students can cut and use as flashcards Marketplace revision explained in slide 5 with diagram of how room should be set up in slide 4.

Orchestral arrangement - 1 part for each wind (rather than standard flute 1, flute 2 etc.) All parts are approx grade 3-5 Differentiated parts arrangement - each instrument should be printed as a booklet. The first page of each booklet uses the first couple of notes they will learn then each page goes up a level of “spice” (difficulty). This enables students of all levels to play together. Included: Backing track with 3 rehearsal tempi and performance tempo (any expletives have been blanked out) Sibelius (if you’d like to make any changes) and PDF files. XML file can be provided and I can send as an email if needed (file type not supported on TES)

Terry Riley's in C transposed in D. This is a much simpler key for string students to play in. Students repeat each cell and progress to the next cell as they desire. Scored for full orchestra

For most instruments there are parts 1, 2 and B. Part 1 is approx grade 2-3 difficulty Part 2 is approx grade 1 Part B is the first 4-5 notes for Wind and Brass and mostly open strings for Strings Included: Backing track with 2 rehearsal tempi and performance tempo. Sibelius (if you’d like to make any changes) and PDF files. XML file can be provided and I can send as an email if needed (file type not supported on TES) Programme notes (for a student to read in a concert).

For most instruments there are parts 1 and 2. Part 1 is approx grade 3 difficulty Part 2 is approx grade 1-2 Violin 3, Viola 2 and Cello 2 are the same and use majority open strings with some stepwise fingers. Included: Improvisation section Backing track with 3 rehearsal tempi and performance tempo. Sibelius (if you’d like to make any changes) and PDF files. XML file can be provided and I can send as an email if needed (file type not supported on TES)

Orchestral arrangement - 1 part for each wind (rather than standard flute 1, flute 2 etc.) All parts are approx grade 3-5 Differentiated parts arrangement - each instrument should be printed as a booklet. The first page of each booklet uses the first couple of notes they will learn then each page goes up a level of “spice” (difficulty). This enables students of all levels to play together. Included: Backing track with 3 rehearsal tempi and performance tempo (any expletives have been blanked out) Sibelius (if you’d like to make any changes) and PDF files. XML file can be provided and I can send as an email if needed (file type not supported on TES) Piano part Programme notes (for a student to read in a concert).

Orchestral arrangement - 1 part for each wind (rather than standard flute 2m flute 2 etc.) All parts are approx grade 3-5 Differentiated parts arrangement - each instrument should be printed as a booklet. The first page of each booklet uses the first couple of notes they will learn then each page goes up a level of “spice” (difficulty). This enables students of all levels to play together. Staff band arrangement - incase staff/advanced pop students would like to join in as part of an end of term assembly/concert! Included: Backing track with 3 rehearsal tempi and performance tempo. Sibelius (if you’d like to make any changes) and PDF files. XML file can be provided and I can send as an email if needed (file type not supported on TES)

Orchestra Arrangement is for a full orchestra. Simplified parts (B2) are at the bottom of the score and have first 5-6 notes for Wind and Brass and mostly open stings/stepwise fingers for Strings. Advanced part (in C, Bb, F and Alto Clef) is for approx grade 4/5+ Part 1 is approx grade 3 difficulty Part 2 is approx grade 1-2 Parts Arrangement is for an aspiring orchestra/could be used in class. Parts 1-7 in in C, Bb, F and Alto Clef. Parts 4-7 could be omitted and the piece would be recognised. Included: Backing track with 2 rehearsal tempi and performance tempo. Sibelius (if you’d like to make any changes) and PDF files. XML file can be provided and I can send as an email if needed (file type not supported on TES)

Orchestral arrangement - 1 part for each wind (rather than standard flute 2m flute 2 etc.) All parts are approx grade 3-5 Differentiated parts arrangement - each instrument should be printed as a booklet. The first page of each booklet uses the first couple of notes they will learn then each page goes up a level of “spice” (difficulty). This enables students of all levels to play together. Included: Backing track with 3 rehearsal tempi and performance tempo (any expletives have been blanked out) Sibelius (if you’d like to make any changes) and PDF files. XML file can be provided and I can send as an email if needed (file type not supported on TES) Piano part Programme notes (for a student to read in a concert).