One-page introduction to Secondary Triads for GCSE or KS3 music.

34-page revision guide for the Edexcel Listening Exam, in Word and pdf formats All 12 set works, from Handel to Koko are analysed under each element of music, over a double page spread - everything your pupils need to know about the exam. At the back of the book is a GCSE Music vocabulary and advice about the exam. Also available on amazon.co.uk in paperback form - over 1000 copies sold.

A great way to test students’ knowledge of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ 50 multiple-choice questions (10 on each act) with four choices for each question .docx format provided for easy editing and importing into quiz apps (e.g. Microsoft Forms, Plickers) .pdf format provided for quick, easy, ready-formatted printing separate answer sheet provided in .pdf format

14-page list of literary devices and quotation, in .docx and .pdf formats 29 types of literary device, from alliteration to zeugma 105 quotations from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Explanations of literary devices and quotations Act/scene/line references One-page worksheet on literary devices in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, in .docx and .pdf formats

Abridged 36-page version of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in .docx and .pdf formats Retains act and scene structure of original and all major plot points Ideal for quicker study or shorter performances of the play (approx. 40 minutes)

Musical analysis of five songs from Kurt Weill’s musical theatre shows: The Threepenny Opera: Mack the Knife The Threepenny Opera: Pirate Jenny The Threepenny Opera: Jealousy Duet The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny: Alabama Song The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny: Havana Song The songs are given their context within each show, together with an in-depth musical analysis under each element of music. 14 pages long - enough material for five lessons (1 song per lesson) Suitable for any study of musical theatre, particularly AQA A Level Music AoS4

Powerpoint presentation with over 50 slides, including graphics and audio links, giving an overview of the history of jazz, covering major genres and performers. Includes brief analysis of several pieces. Suitable for GCSE/A level wider listening.

8 copyright-free tunes, using up to five notes CDEFG, with chord symbols. Colour-coded notes which correspond to the pdf of the 'keyboard helper', which can be printed in colour and used as a guide on the keyboard. Sibelius and pdf files included.

J. S. Bach - Air “on a G string” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 arranged for string groups of various combinations: string quartet string quartet (notated with double note values) 3 violins, viola, cello 4 violins, viola, cello All provided as editable Sibelius files

Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) wrote the words and music for “Into the Woods” a musical which is based on several fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm and others: Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood. This resource discusses Sondheim’s musical style, gives an overview of “Into the Woods”, and analyses three musical numbers in detail: Prologue Agony Our Little World This resource was designed for teaching the AQA Music A Level syllabus (Area of Study 4 - Music for Theatre), but it can be used for any 14+ musical theatre lessons in either music or drama lessons.

23 pages of musical analysis and worksheets based on the musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein, including in-depth analyses of: Lonely Room (from Oklahoma!) Oklahoma (from Oklahoma!) What’s the Use of Wonderin’ (from Carousel) Louise’s ballet (from Carousel) …and many more shorter questions, exam practice questions, explanation of context, and so on. Useful for any students of musical theatre, particularly AQA A Level Music AoS4.

A scheme of work lasting 8-9 weeks for KS3 (11-14) introducing pupils to the seven elements of music: pitch, rhythm, texture, structure, tempo, dynamics and instruments. This is particularly useful as a project at the beginning of Year 7. - Perform an arrangement of 'Ode to Joy' on the keyboard which demonstrates all the elements of music - Compose a piece for keyboard with contrasts in all of the elements of music - Listen to different examples of elements of music (all listening examples are provided as YouTube links) Includes a 16-page teacher's guide and 12-page pupil's workbook, which may be photocopied freely within the purchasing school. Also included are clear assessments for performing, composing and listening. Pdf and Word (.docx) formats included in the download. Pdf is ready to print at A4 size; Word format can be edited but the formatting and fonts may not match the pdf.

KS3 Scheme of Work – (6-8 lessons) Objectives • To learn about the evolution of African-American styles in the 1950s and 1960s • To listen to examples of spirituals, gospel, rhythm and blues, and soul • To consolidate previous knowledge of major and minor chords • To learn how to play seventh chords • To sing songs from these styles, both in class and individually • To arrange and perform these styles as a group Lesson Overview 1. Two Spirituals 2. Gospel Music 3. Rhythm ‘n’ Blues 4. The Birth of Soul 5. Respect 6. Stand By Me 7. Group arrangement* 8. Group performance* * The group arrangement/performance forms an optional extension task Subject-specific vocabulary • Primary triads – I, IV, V • Triads – C, F, G, Am, D, E • Seventh chords • Call-and-response • Ornamentation • Improvisation Assessments • Performing – chord sequences for various songs on keyboard (Lessons 1, 5, 6) • Listening – ‘The Birth of Soul’ (Lesson 4) • Composing (arranging) – chosen song in a small ensemble (Lessons 7-8)