A resource pack for the delivery of Level 3 BTEC Music - Unit 38 The Music Freelance World.

A sample question as part of the Eduqas Unit 3 A-level Music specification. Two versions of “Rollercoaster of Love” - Ohio Players and RHCP. Original Funk vs. Rock-Funk fusion cover.

Designed as a homework task to be given at the start of the A-level Music course - introducing the Western Classical Tradition. Used on the Eduqas AS Music course but could be used on any AS/A-level Music exam board as a revision activity. Students can keep it in their file and refer back to it throughout the course.

A booklet designed to allow learners to reach Criteria 1 (P1, M1, D1) for QCF Level 3 BTEC Music - Unit 17 Marketing & Promotion in the Music Industry.

A resource that uses the BBC4 documentary “The Britpop Story - It Really, Really, Really Could Happen". Set of research questions for students to answer whilst watching the documentary. Answers for teachers also provided. Good as an introduction to Britpop genre and an insight into the pop culture and politics of the time. Takes around 1-2 hours minimum as a mini-project: 30 mins - 1 hour to watch and make notes, 1 hour as a class discussion. Could be used for BTEC Music (Unit 30 Pop Music in Practise) or A’level Music.

A resource that uses the documentary “Punk Britannia Part 2 1976-1978". Set of research questions for students to answer whilst watching the documentary. Answers for teachers also provided. Good as an introduction to British Punk and an insight into the politics of the time. Takes around 2-3 hours minimum as a mini-project: 1-2 hours to watch and make notes, 1 hour as a class discussion. Could be used for BTEC Music (Unit 30 Pop Music in Practise) or A’level Music.

x4 mini-projects that could be used for A’level Music or BTEC Music. 50s Rock ‘n’ Roll 60s Psychedelic Rock Motown Strand - 60s Soul, 70s Funk & Disco (including Stax) 70s Punk Rock

A resource that uses the documentary “The Story of Funk: One Nation Under A Groove”. Set of research questions for students to answer whilst watching the documentary. Answers for teachers also provided. Good as an introduction to the Funk genre and an insight into the pop culture and fusion of psychedelic rock with funk. Takes around 2-3 hours minimum as a mini-project: 1 hour to watch and make notes, 1 hour as a class discussion. Could be used for BTEC Music (Unit 30 Pop Music in Practice) or A’level Music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rZagOjCnKQ

Annotated score video with discussion and in-depth analysis of the third movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104. Eduqas specification. This video is 38 minutes in length.

Developed to aid wider understanding of the symphonic tradition 1750-1900.

Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 Analysis Questions. Separate worksheets cover each main sub-structure of all 4 movements. Answers not provided but should be self-explanatory.

An introduction to the Development of the Symphony (1750-1900) topic, specifically for the Eduqas A’level Music specification (Unit 3 Appraising). To help with the initial characterstics of the Classical & Romantic era, as well as the development of the orchestra over time. Worksheet & powerpoint.

A revision powerpoint on Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, Movement 3. Complete with an overview of the main musical features of each section of the work and sample exam-style questions taken from past papers and sample materials. There is also a comparison with the minor study of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, Movement 3, including some exam-style questions.

A revision powerpoint on Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, Movement 2. Complete with an overview of the main musical features of each section of the work and sample exam-style questions taken from past papers and sample materials.

A revision powerpoint on Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, Movement 4. Complete with an overview of the main musical features of each section of the work and sample exam-style questions taken from past papers and sample materials. There is also a comparison with the minor study of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, Movement 4, including some exam-style questions.