This is a PPT to explain section A of the Cambridge AS music exam. It also provides an introduction to the first set work - Concerto Grosso Op.6 No. 8 (Christmas) It includes a video recording of the set work with score and a PDF score as well.

This is a simple but very effective PPT to teach Key Signatures. It’s a step by step approach that does not require going over the Circle of 5ths which - in my experience - just leaves students confused. It also includes a worksheet Slide for practice at the end of the PPT.

This is a resources appropriate for GCSE and A Level music students. The students will practice identifying chords by ear and how to make chords and its inversions.

This is a complete lesson (or two) on Opera and Arias. Good for IGCSE/AS Music.

This is an arrangement of Jingle Bells I made for my school’s orchestra. Instrumentation includes: Flute, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Trumpet in Bb, Horn in F, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Tinkle Bells, Sleigh Bells, Snare Drum, Cymbals. Sibelius files included so you can adapt to the needs of your orchestra.

This is a resource that is providing tips on how to answer the questions in AS Cambridge International Music Exam. Examples from questions from past papers are used. The resource includes: Section A - 4 examples of answering question 3 a 4 examples of answering question 3 b Section B - 3 essays on Peer Gynt 3 essays on Scheherazade 5 essay on La Cathedrale Engloutie Section C - 12 essays on various Section C questions that might come up Even though this resource is for 2023/24 exams the answers in Section A and C can prove useful regardless of the year of examination.

This is a full analysis of Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041 for the CIE AS Music Syllabus 23/24. It also includes a video of a performance by Hilary Hahn. The score provide is a String Quintet. Violin Concertino, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Continuo.

This is a resource suitable for those teaching CIE AS Music 23/24. It a score analysis of Handel’s Water Suite music that has mainly followed the CIE Setwork Guide. The resource includes the analyzed score and videos for Overture, Adagio e Staccato, Air and Hornpipe.

This is a resource that guides students on how to kick start their AS/A-Level Compositions. I used this for the AS Cambridge Music syllabus, however, it can easily be used for any of the syllabi. It includes examples in the form of - Mp3 files , written statements (pdf) and scores (pdf).

This is a 93-slide Powerpoint that includes a full analysis of the CIAE 9483 Set Work - Scheherazade. The resource also includes some examples and answers of exam style questions. A link to a video recording of the piece A full score of the work Where possible the slides include screenshots from the score. I’ve used it for teaching the set work to my students and has worked really well. The resource can prove to be a bit wordy but can easily be adapted and activities can come up from the slides.