This resource gives an overview of the work of Sondheim. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. Pieces include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd Poor Thing These Are My Friends Green Finch and Linnet Bird Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

** As always, any issues, please contact misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com** A brand new resource for AQA GCSE Music, designed to develop pupils’ knowledge of the following: Battle and Defeat of Napoleon Intermezzo (from the Hary Janos Suite) Each section is analysed, followed by short answer questions and then finally, contextual understanding practice (worth 8 marks). Skeleton scores are included. March Theme Pages 3-7 Dissonant & Fanfare Theme Pages 8-11 Entrance of Napoleon Pages 12–15 Funeral March Pages 16-19 Intermezzo (information & knowledge) Pages 20–23 Intermezzo Test Yourself Pages 24-28 Answers Pages 29-35 Each section refers to the elements of music, with supportive sentences regarding context.

Brand new resource Features the following pieces. All questions are based on the WJEC exam style questions and marked out of 10. Please see screenshots for types of questions. As always, please email misscreativecurricum@gmail.com for any problems or questions. Haydn String Quartet Op. 72 No.1 Mozart Divertimento No. 3 K. 166 Mozart Divertimento K. 138 Haydn String Quartet Op.76 No.3 Haydn Piano trio Op.39 Mozart String Quartet No.20 K. 499 Mozart – Chorus of the Priests “Oh Isis and Osiris” Mozart – Ave Verum Corpus

NEW RESOURCE 4 practice questions on the EDEXCEL set work by Bach (“Eine feste Burg ist unser Gott” 2 questions on Movement 1 and 1 question on each of the other movements. Screenshots give you a good idea of the content. There is also a summary page at the start that covers the elements of music pertinent to this set work. All answers provided. Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you have any issues or problems and I will be only too pleased to help.

BRAND NEW RESOURCE A set of 5 practice questions covering the whole of the piece PAGODES by Debussy. Questions are very similar to those found in past papers. Screenshots give a good idea of content. As always, any problems/issues, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com for any queries/issues Comprehensive resource, featuring all of the different musical styles in Area of Study 4. The following pieces are examined: With or Without You – U2 Looking For Somebody – Fleetwood Mac Fallin’ – Alicia Keys Heard it Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye Light My Fire – The Doors/UB40 Praise You – Fatboy Slim Don’t Bring Me Down – ELO Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding Punjabi MC – Mundian to Bach Ke Wiz Khalifa – See You Again Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton All pieces are marked out of 12, following typical exam questions and layout. A useful vocabulary summary is included at the start

NEW RESOURCE 8 practice questions from On Wenlock Edge On Wenlock Edge - 2 questions Is My Team Ploughing - 2 questions Bredon Hill - 4 questions All questions are based on the A Level exam Answers are provided, although they are by no means exhaustive. Any problems, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

Brand new resource GCSE Rhythm Practice - SUITABLE FOR ALL EXAM BOARDS (essential understanding and vocabulary development). 40 extracts in total. Suitable for Year 10, embarking on GCSE Music Course. Also suitable for use with Year 11 as revision at the start of the year. I have tried to include as much subject specific vocabulary as possible, and ensured that there is progression in the skill content. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Please contact misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if there are any queries. Many thanks **Musical Forms and Devices ** Land of Hope and Glory – Elgar Enchanted Lake – Tchaikovsky In the Hall of the Mountain King – Grieg Chanson Triste – Tchaikovsky Volksliedschen – Schumann Carillon – Bizet Sonata in C - Mozart Minuet in G - Bach Dance of the Maidens - Borodin March in C - Purcell **Music for Ensemble ** Divertimento in F – Mozart Chamber Music – Mozart Any Dream Will Do – Lloyd Webber Do A Deer – Rodgers and Hammerstein Anything But Lonely – Lloyd Webber Rondo – Kabalevsky Rock Around the Clock – Bill Hayley & His Comets Ar Hyd Y Nos – Welsh Trad Chamber Music - Poulenc Toot Suite – Claude Bolling MUSICAL FOCUS Page **Music for Film ** Imperial March – John Williams Superman – John Williams In Dreams – Howard Shore Schindler’s List – John Williams The Virginia Company – Alan Menken The Raging Storm – Debbie Wiseman Emma – Rachel Portman Cinema Paradiso – Morricone Dead Silence – Clouser Arthur’s Fanfare - Goldsmith **Popular Music ** Under Pressure – Queen Clocks – Coldplay Walking on the Moon – The Police I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston Old Town Road - Lil Nas X (feat. Filly Ray Cyrus) Kiss From a Rose – Seal Smooth – Santana I Should Be So Lucky – Kylie Minogue Take It To The Limit – Eagles Another One Bites The Dust - Queen

A new fantastic resource based on Section 1 of the EDEXCEL A Level Music exam. All cues are examined, with very similar questions to previous past papers. All answers are provided. The first 2 questions feature part of the full score and the other questions skeleton scores, or very short extracts. All questions require aural skills in answering. (PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A RHYTHMIC ERROR IN THE SKELETON SCORE OF MARION so an extra question to correct the error has been added) Email me if needed rhianjenkins@hotmail.co.uk Prelude The City Marion The Murder The Toys The Cellar Discovery Finale

Following the advance information announcement, this resource has been developed to help pupils answer the extended 9-mark question, which will be based on Area of Study 1 - Musical Forms and Devices All forms are included (binary, ternary, rondo, strophic, theme and variation, minuet and trio) The featured pieces include: Gavotte from French Suite No.6 – Bach Coppelia, Suite – Variation on a Slave Theme – Delibes Das Wandern – Schubert Horn Concerto No.4 – Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart YouTube links and timings are provided, as well as answers. There is an example of the extended writing, however the answers are in bullet form.

A series of 6 mock question papers based on the new set work, Bach Badinerie. For teaching in September 2020, first exam in 2022. All 6 papers are based on the typical format in EDUQAS and marked out of 12. Spotify and YouTube links are included, with answers.

A new resource, based on West Side Story. Features 5 songs: Somewhere Maria Cool A Boy Like That I Have a Love (ending of A Boy Like That) Questions based on A level EDUQAS past papers, including a comparisons task. All answers provided (although these may not be exhaustive, as teachers and pupils will no doubt find additional relevant points). Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if there are any issues/typos/queries.

** For any queries/issues, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com** Comprehensive resource, featuring all of the different musical styles in Area of Study 4. The following pieces are examined: With or Without You – U2 Looking For Somebody – Fleetwood Mac Fallin’ – Alicia Keys Heard it Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye Light My Fire – The Doors/UB40 Praise You – Fatboy Slim Don’t Bring Me Down – ELO Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding Wiz Khalifa – See You Again Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton All pieces are marked out of 12 (not 9 as is usual for WJEC), following typical exam questions and layout. A useful vocabulary summary is included at the start

This resource is designed to provide extra evidence of pupil achievement in Area of Study 1 - Musical Forms and Devices. Originally designed for EDUQAS, each question is worth 12 marks - WJEC is worth 9 marks each, so some adjustments might need to be made Bach – Minuet in G major BMV Anh 114 Music for the Royal Fireworks - Minuet 1, Handel March in D (from Anna Magdalena Notebook) – Bach Andante from Surprise Symphony - Haydn Trepak, from The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky The Fairy Queen – Purcell Prelude to L’Arlesienne - Bizet

Brand new resource Area of Study 3 - Paul Simon (featuring 3 songs from the album Graceland) **Activity/Featured Work Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes – ELEMENTS FACTFILE Extract 1 Contextual Understanding of Extract 1 – 2 mark questions Extract 2 Contextual Understanding of Extract 2 – 2 mark questions Extract 3 Extract 4 Contextual Understanding – 8 mark question Graceland – ELEMENTS FACTFILE Extract 1 Extract 2 Contextual Understanding of Extracts 1 & 2 – 2 mark questions Extract 3 Extract 4 Contextual Understanding – 8 mark question You Can call Me Al – ELEMENTS FACTFILE Extract 1 Extract 1 Extract 2 Extract 3 Contextual Understanding – 2 mark questions Contextual Understanding – 8 mark question All answers are provided. Screenshots give a good indication of content Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Many thanks

Brand new resource Revolver by The Beatles Practice questions for Sections A and B of the A Level Music exam Screenshots give a good idea of content. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Many thanks for looking

This resource gives an overview of the work of Cole Porter. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally, there are 4 SAMS, based on the types of questions that students will come across in their exam. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet (however these answers are not exhaustive). Screenshots give an idea of content, but please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you have any questions. Featured Songs: Night and Day I Get A Kick Out Of You So In Love It’s Alright With Me

In-house created resource, making the most of the tremendous following that sea shanties currently have on TikTok. Activities include: Singing Keyboard/instrumental performing Arranging with Chrome Music Lab Listening and historical background Songs are supported by YouTube, TikTok and Spotify links All sheet music provided for keybaord and instrumental performing Arranging with Chrome Music Lab supported by fun “collab” activities and clear explanations.

Following the Advance Information announcement this is the 3rd and final resource for Section A of the EDEXCEL A Level Music listening paper. (Psycho and Schumann also available). A fantastic resource containing 5 exam style questions on Courtney Pine, Back in the Day. There are 2 questions on Lady Day and (John Coltrane), 2 questions on Inner State of Mind and 1 question on Love and Affection. All exam questions have: YouTube link (with timings) Skeleton score Answers All questions are based

NEW - for the 2022 exam A comprehensive (31 page) workbook based on the following pieces of film music (all from the horror/suspense genre). Instructions Listen to each piece as many times as necessary (YouTube link provided). Make bullet point notes for each element in the boxes provided. Use musical vocabulary (REFER TO THE GLOSSARY). Read through the specimen sentences and then try to create your own, making sure they “fit” the excerpt you have listened to. Write a paragraph about each musical element, and then relate it to a different piece of music that you have listened to. Finally, justify why you consider the excerpt and the other pieces of music represent the suggested mood and/or description of the film scene. It is recommended (in examiners’ reports) that pupils spend 70 minutes on Section B (the essay questions), so aim for no more than 35 minutes on the film music question. Sweeney Todd (opening titles) - Sondheim The Hunt, from Planet of the Apes – Jerry Goldsmith Cape Fear – Herrmann The Hunt, from Planet of the Apes – Danny Elfman The Omen (main theme) – Jerry Goldsmith Battle at Aslan’s Howe – Harry Gregson-Williams Theme from Vertigo – Herrmann Also includes: Model sentences Extended Listening ideas with brief analysis YouTube listening resources and links Composer general characteristics (Herrmann, Goldsmith, Elfman) Suggested answers – Mindmap example WORD version available if needed for editing - email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Also, any issues or queries, please email and I will be only too pleased to help.