Here are 12 activities that students can do from home and can share with you as a homework or project from the comfort of their homes. Set a task as a weekly challenge to keep students engaged and talking about music with their families.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task, cover work or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical and musical context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

This self-evaluation worksheet will work perfectly with the the second in a series of lessons exploring SCALES. (powerpoint unit is for sale separately and you can buy all the worksheets as a bundle). These resources links with the Year 2 topic 1 (Scales) of the Middle School Music Curriculum that is for sale. Also, this topic will work perfectly for High School students or any ensembles learning pieces based around scales.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task, coverwork or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical / context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical / context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical / context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical / context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task, cover work or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical and musical context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

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Fun music theory activity based on a holiday season favourite - Jingle Bells! Are you looking for a fun way to introduce or develop music theory? This fun worksheet encourages basic understanding of music theory, note naming and how to apply it to a piano / tuned percussion. Students can then use the music theory sheet to play Jingle Bells on an instrument of their choice either in class or at home.

This powerpoint is one of a series of lessons based around famous music and composers that is perfect for inspiring students in middle and high school. The powerpoint explores the composer, has links to relevant online music recordings, and allows students to relate to the music and key theory. Homework / extension tasks have been included. The powerpoint can also be used as a starting point for practical work or a composition task based around this famous and much loved work. Links with Year 1 topic 1 from the Middle School curriculum that is for sale.

Quick Gospel Music project for KS3 or KS4 music students This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task, cover work or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical and musical context already learnt by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

This is one worksheet that comes from a series of 10. The bundle can be purchased separately on the shop page. Each worksheet explores a different genre and styles of music and will make a great one-off lesson, homework task or could even be expanded into a longer class project. Each worksheet has an opportunity for students to complete initial individual research of the specific genre of music. There is a listening exercise that expands upon the historical and musical context already learned by the students. Each worksheet finishes with the opportunity for independent project work where students can pick a task from the list and use it as a final assessment piece that can be assessed by the teacher. Students will have the flexibility in how they present the work for assessment making this a great student-led project.

Exploring form and structure is a great unit for introducing students to composing and creating their own music. In this unit students will explore binary form and meditation music. It’s a great way to encourage students to see how music can help with mindset and well-being whilst introducing binary form concepts. This is perfect for inspiring students in middle and high school. The powerpoint walks the students through meditation music and the composing task. It has links to listening materials and music terms. There is a support work sheet that students can use whilst creating and composing. Students can work in groups or individually on this task. I have taught this lesson using a variety of keyboards, classroom percussion, students’ own instruments and music software programmes. This can easily be adapted to virtual / hybrid learning. Links with Year 2 topic 2 from the Middle School music curriculum that is for sale. Why not follow Passionate About Music Education youtube channel for advice on teaching music and stress management support for teachers.

A blues work booklet for use with classes. Demonstrating the three basic concepts - scales, chords and the walking bass line.

KS2 and KS3 Fun Music theory worksheet Old MacDonald Fun music theory activity based on the nursery rhyme - Old MacDonald Had a Farm. Are you looking for a fun way to introduce or develop music theory? Need something for cover? This fun worksheet encourages basic understanding of music theory, note naming and how to apply it to a piano / tuned percussion or their own instrument. Students can then use the music theory sheet to play or sing Old MacDonald on an instrument of their choice either in class or at home. Don’t forget to follow Passionate About Music Education for all the latest updates and resources!

Fun music project - exploring the Dorian Scale. This was created for music lessons being taught outside of the music room with limited access to instruments! The activities include an introduction to the dorian scale (there is an opportunity to bring listening work into this), identifying the dorian scale on a keyboard and stave notation. Writing 3 simple dorian pieces using a given rhythm and a practical homework task (which could be a class lesson) on learning to play Scarborough Fair - a folk song composed from the dorian scale. Students could input their composition onto music software or play on virtual instruments if you have no access to classroom instruments. The practical task is also set up so students can use real instruments at home or in the classroom, sing the song, or use virtual instruments. This unit links with Year 2, topic 1 (Scales) of the Middle School Music curriculum that is for sale on this TES page. For more hybrid-styled lesson resources make sure you follow Passionate About Music Education TES page!

Fun music theory activity based on the nursery rhyme - This Old Man. Are you looking for a fun way to introduce or develop music theory whilst working remotely or away from your classroom? This fun worksheet encourages basic understanding of music theory, note naming and how to apply it to a piano / tuned percussion or their own instrument. Students can then use the music theory sheet to play or sing This Old Man on an instrument of their choice either in class or at home. Don’t forget to follow Passionate About Music Education for all the latest updates!

Fun music theory activity based on the Christmas carol - Away in a Manger. Are you looking for a fun way to introduce or develop music theory? This fun worksheet encourages basic understanding of music theory, note naming and how to apply it to a piano / tuned percussion or their own instrument. Students can then use the music theory sheet to play Away in a Manger on an instrument of their choice either in class or at home. A perfect exercise for any music teachers working remotely or in a non-music classroom.

CLARINET basics for the total beginner! This colourful and original booklet has been created with the total beginner clarinet in mind. It covers information on reeds, how to assemble the instrument, tonguing, the first 5 notes usually covered in school band, basic sight-reading and some simple melodies (Suo-gân, Clair de la Lune, Hot Cross Buns and Merrily). The first sight-reading exercise will challenge your young musicians and can be applied in the general music, band and orchestral classrooms. All exercises have play-along videos that can be found for free on YouTube @musictheorymadesimple. The booklet also comes with useful diagrams for the beginner musician. The tasks can be used as warm up activities, private practice or even playing assessments. There is a play-along recordings of each worksheet on my Youtube channel - Music Theory Made Simple that can be used in the classroom.