A detailed companion to Criteria 1 (P1, M1, D1) for Level 3 BTEC Performing Arts, Unit 101: Singing Techniques & Performance.

Classroom poster with background information on Thomas Adès (composer of Asyla).

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

Unit 3 - Development of the Symphony 1750-1900 A structured breakdown of how to answer the following past exam question: Discuss how symphonic composers of the Western Classical Tradition have taken different approaches to the use of the orchestra. You must refer to both set works and other relevant symphonies, from both the Classical and Romantic eras.

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.

Level 3 BTEC Music A set of worksheets/templates to guide students through Criteria 1 (P1, M1, D1) for Unit 22 - Music Performance Session Styles. Covers x4 distinctly different genres (Rock ‘n’ Roll, Psychedelic Rock, Disco, Punk). Allows for cross-reference between other genres/styles for the D1 criteria.

A sample question as part of the Eduqas Unit 3 A-level Music specification. Two versions of “Wonderwall” - Oasis and Ryan Adams. Original 90s Britpop vs. Slow Ballad cover.

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

Eduqas A-level Music Rock & Pop Comparison Sample Question: “Sweet Child O Mine”. With suggested mark scheme. Original Heavy Rock vs. Funk cover.

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.

Annotated score video with discussion and in-depth analysis of the second movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104. Eduqas specification. This video is 35 minutes in length.

A set of resources for Into the 21st Century (AoSF), looking at the works of Kaija Saariaho, Sofia Gubaidulina and Mark Anthony Turnage.

A collection of wider context essay notes looking at the Development of the Symphony (1750-1900). Intended for teachers to use to prepare lessons to deliver. Focus is on the wider repertoire, rather than the prescribed set works. Structure & Form Instrumentation/Orchestration Dance Music Harmony & Tonality

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.

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.