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Dr Charlotte Exon's Resources

Charlotte Exon is the Director of Music of a large music department in a leading independent school, creating fun and engaging resources for all.

Charlotte Exon is the Director of Music of a large music department in a leading independent school, creating fun and engaging resources for all.
Elements of Music - Puzzle Pack
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Elements of Music - Puzzle Pack

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Fun, engaging and differentiated puzzle pack. Perfect for starters, main activities or plenaries complete with answers. A proven resource that’s brilliant for consolidating understanding of the Elements of Music and stimulating musical discussion at both KS3 and KS4. Unscramble It - pupils unscramble the Elements of Music to reveal a secret message for them to respond. This could lead to small group/class discussion if time allows. Further bonus tasks are gently woven into the activity for further difficulty and consolidation. Criss Cross Puzzles includes a free bonus Criss-Cross Plus puzzle to stretch and challenge the more advanced musician or to use near the end of your unit of learning. No fuss, no additional work needed - a plug and play resource!
Music for ALL - Performing Minimalist Music: Riley in C
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Music for ALL - Performing Minimalist Music: Riley in C

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A fully inclusive, accessible and flexible resource to facilitate a whole class or ensemble performance of the minimalist piece ‘Riley in C’, accommodating all abilities (including those with no notation skills) and parts for different clefs and transposing instruments. Parts are in six ability levels and can be used in any combination, including a very attractive resource for pupils with no notational skills. There is also the option of parts with or without note names up to Level 3. This resource is effective with the weakest of groups and is also able to challenge the most advanced musician. There are teaching notes that come with this resource together with 42 parts in separate files to enable you to tailor your teaching to your pupils. It is a proven resource that is an excellent and effective approach to understanding the minimalist style, specifically the technique of looping and the concept of cells for both KS3 and KS4. It also develops skills needed for ensemble performing and interpretation in an accessible way, giving pupils independence over their parts and the opportunity to determine the journey and shape of the performance. It’s also an effective resource for a performance (or warm-up) with a mixed ensemble. No two performances are ever the same! As such, this resource is a formula that works every time for any combination of students. Wishing you great success with this resource jam packed with differentiation.
A Level Practice Listening Questions
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A Level Practice Listening Questions

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4 sets of A Level Practice Listening Questions focusing on general aural skills of melody, harmony, rhythm, metre, texture and tonality based on Baroque Solo Concertos (Vivaldi, Telemann, Albinoni and Torelli). Complete with both YouTube and Spotify listening links, full answers, bonus questions and answers, and score excerpts for the teacher. For immediate use. No preparation required. Short A Level Listening Questions - perfect practice material. Suitable for ALL A level syllabi.
Minimalist Music Techniques - Metamorphosis, Note Addition and more!
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Minimalist Music Techniques - Metamorphosis, Note Addition and more!

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A fun, engaging and differentiated resource to teach metamorphosis and note addition minimalist techniques, accommodating both non-music readers and the more advanced musician. This differentiated resources comes with a model example of the worksheets. Includes a free bonus resource to consolidate understanding of metamorphosis, note addition and looping - “Which One is Which?”. Complete with answers. Whether composing or listening, this is a proven resource that’s brilliant for getting to grips with minimalist techniques. Ideal for both KS3 and KS4. No fuss, no additional work needed - a plug and play resource!
Elements of Music - Puzzle Pack Plus
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Elements of Music - Puzzle Pack Plus

4 Resources
Fun, engaging and differentiated puzzle pack. Perfect for starters, main activities or plenaries complete with answers. A proven resource that’s brilliant for consolidating understanding of the Elements of Music and stimulating musical discussion at both KS3 and KS4. Unscramble It - unscramble the Elements of Music to reveal a secret message for them to respond. This could lead to small group/class discussion if time allows. Further bonus tasks are gently woven into the activity for further difficulty and consolidation. Criss Cross Puzzles includes a bonus Criss-Cross Plus puzzle to stretch and challenge the more advanced musician or to use near the end of your unit of learning. ‘Find and Connect’ task comes with an differentiated alternative ‘Find, Connect, Expand!’ for pupils needing added challenge. ‘Spot the Musical Element!’ is presented on one page as well as on two per page to suit. No fuss, no additional work needed - a plug and play resource!
Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet and Strings 1st and 3rd mvts - Jigsaw Purcell Bundle!
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Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet and Strings 1st and 3rd mvts - Jigsaw Purcell Bundle!

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A fun, engaging and interactive activity perfect for a starter, main activity or plenary. It comprises of Purcell’s first and third movements in jigsaw pieces to be arranged in the correct order by your pupils. The jigsaw pieces can be printed out or transferred to One Note or other digital technology. The files have been labelled in order for ease of reference. The resource also comes with an accompanying PowerPoint to support the activity. A proven resource that’s brilliant for developing score reading skills and getting to know the score - students always love it! Develops score reading skills Develops aural skills Develops understanding of the Baroque Concerto Develops understanding of Purcell’s Sonata for Trumpet and Strings No fuss, no additional work needed - a plug and play resource!
Elements of Music - Activity Pack (6 varied tasks)
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Elements of Music - Activity Pack (6 varied tasks)

5 Resources
A treasure chest of activities for the Elements of Music. Ideal for starters, main activities and plenaries! Fun, engaging and proven resources: Fill in the blanks, Criss Cross Puzzles, Mix and Match It and Countdown. No fuss, no additional work needed - a plug and play resource!
Elements of Music - Activity Pack Plus (8 varied activities)
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Elements of Music - Activity Pack Plus (8 varied activities)

6 Resources
A treasure chest of activities for the Elements of Music. Ideal for starters, main activities and plenaries! Fun, engaging and proven resources: Fill in the blanks, Criss Cross Puzzles, Find and Connect (word searches with a difference!), Mix and Match It and Countdown. No fuss, no additional work needed - a plug and play resource!
Minimalist Music - A Treasure Chest of Activities
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Minimalist Music - A Treasure Chest of Activities

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A treasure chest of activities for Minimalist Music. Includes both learning, performing, consolidating and quiz activities, Ideal for starters, main activities and plenaries! Fun, engaging and proven resources, covering minimalist compositional techniques (looping, metamorphosis, note addition), minimalist keywords, exit cards and enabling your class to perform together regardless of ability. No fuss - all plug and play resources!