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Mike is a musician and ex-Head of Department with more than twenty years experience in the Secondary school classroom and middle-leadership, specialising in performance, composition and research. An accomplished performer himself (Woodwind) and celebrated Musical Director and Conductor, Mike is able to draw upon his continued professional practice in creating and sharing his resources.

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Mike is a musician and ex-Head of Department with more than twenty years experience in the Secondary school classroom and middle-leadership, specialising in performance, composition and research. An accomplished performer himself (Woodwind) and celebrated Musical Director and Conductor, Mike is able to draw upon his continued professional practice in creating and sharing his resources.

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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #1 [CLASSICAL MUSIC]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #1 [CLASSICAL MUSIC]

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The first in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #1 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of Classical Music repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
GCSE MUSIC - WIDER LISTENING & EXTENDED WRITING #1
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GCSE MUSIC - WIDER LISTENING & EXTENDED WRITING #1

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A handy resource to help your students broaden their repertoire and to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to approach the wider listening question in the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Music exam. **Includes: **YouTube links to 8 x recordings (unfamiliar pieces) **Guidance on how to draw links and make comparisons between familiar (anthology) and unfamiliar pieces ** **Extension task ** ** This can be used as independent study, homework or a revision task and will take approximately one hour.
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* GCSE MUSIC DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (AoS 1, 2 , 3 & 4 - (Instrumental Music [Bach & Beethoven] + Vocal Music [Purcell & Queen] + Music for Stage & Screen [Williams & Schwartz] + Fusions [Afro Celt Sound System & Esperanza Spalding]) *
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* GCSE MUSIC DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (AoS 1, 2 , 3 & 4 - (Instrumental Music [Bach & Beethoven] + Vocal Music [Purcell & Queen] + Music for Stage & Screen [Williams & Schwartz] + Fusions [Afro Celt Sound System & Esperanza Spalding]) *

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A fantastic opportunity to practice the aural dictation rhythm and melody question (# 7 from the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE exam) specific to each area of study. Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question papers for ALL FOUR AREAS OF STUDY, teacher’s answer sheets AND mp3s! **INCLUDES MORE THAN 30 LISTENING EXTRACTS TO PRACTICE! **
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC BUMPER BUNDLE!
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC BUMPER BUNDLE!

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste! Includes SEVEN well-known pieces of music for you to enjoy!
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #7 "ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY"
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #7 "ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY"

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste!
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #6 "WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS"
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #6 "WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS"

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste!
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #5 "O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM"
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #5 "O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM"

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste!
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #4 "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS"
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #4 "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS"

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste!
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #3 "O, CHRISTMAS TREE"
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #3 "O, CHRISTMAS TREE"

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste!
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #2 "LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!"
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #2 "LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!"

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste!
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #1 "GOD REST YOU MERRY GENTLEMEN"
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #1 "GOD REST YOU MERRY GENTLEMEN"

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste!
"OVER THE RAINBOW" (EASY ARRANGEMENT)
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"OVER THE RAINBOW" (EASY ARRANGEMENT)

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to “Defying Gravity” on the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Music specification. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice, or as a starting point for improvisation! Features melody, easy bass line and chords. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
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END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#2 (VOCAL MUSIC - PURCELL & QUEEN)
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END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#2 (VOCAL MUSIC - PURCELL & QUEEN)

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Two brilliant resources to give your students the experience to practice specifically tailored exam-style questions in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions for each paper, including an unfamiliar listening question, the set work (Purcell/Queen) and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY questions to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question papers, teacher’s mark schemes, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 of each paper *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
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END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#1 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820 - BACH & BEETHOVEN)
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END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#1 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820 - BACH & BEETHOVEN)

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Two brilliant resources to give your students the experience to practice specifically tailored exam-style questions in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions for each paper, including an unfamiliar listening question, the set work (Bach/Beethoven) and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY questions to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question papers, teacher’s mark schemes, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 of each paper *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
END OF UNIT TEST #2 - "PIANO SONATA C MINOR " - BEETHOVEN
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END OF UNIT TEST #2 - "PIANO SONATA C MINOR " - BEETHOVEN

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A brilliant resource to give your students the experience to practice a specifically tailored exam-style question in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions including an unfamiliar listening question, Piano Sonata Op. 13 No. 8 in C minor by Beethoven and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY question to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question paper, teacher’s mark scheme, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - BEETHOVEN
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GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - BEETHOVEN

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Section B / Question 9 of the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification. An excellent resource to hone the knowledge and understanding of each set work. “Piano Sonata Op. 13 no. 8 in C minor ‘Pathetique’” by Beethoven can be used as a lesson starter, a homework or even a timed assessment. Includes Entry Starting Point exercises, extended writing question # 1 + teacher’s answers. All as PDF’s and fully editable Word.doc templates. A must for your GCSE students!
BRITPOP - "DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER" (Easy arrangement)
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BRITPOP - "DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER" (Easy arrangement)

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A very accessible resource for your KS3 students, featuring a step-by-step scaffolded guide to learning this great song! Features eight simple exercises to help you plan your performance assessments, individual structured sections of the song, guitar chords and chords ‘cheat sheet’ Create your own BRITPOP band arrangement!
GCSE MUSIC DIVIDERS
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GCSE MUSIC DIVIDERS

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FREE resource to help your students get organized! Basic editable (Word.doc) and printable (PDF) layouts including requirements for Paper #1 (Performing) and Paper #2 (Composing) components. Print on coloured card to organize your student’s folders! Encourage your students to articulate their own progress and targets as well as how to critique their peers using the wording directly from the Edexcel 9-1 spec! **