A brand new resource, with practice exam questions, featuring the following concertos: Vivaldi A minor Bach Brandenburg No.5 Corelli Op.6 No.8 Mozart Horn K495 (3rd movt) Mozart Flute - 1st movt Haydn Oboe - 2nd movt Mozart Clarinet - 2nd movt Bruch Violin E minor 1st movt Bruch Violin E minor 2 movt Tchaikovsky Piano - 1st movt All questions are based on similar ones in the OCR past papers. The screenshots give a clear idea of content. As always, any questions or problems, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

** Brand new resource** Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance - Section A1 Clarinet and Strings Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn (2 versions) Reet Petite/Walking Blues Theme from Emma (Rachel Portman) Theme from Home Alone Everything Must Go - final chorus and outro Heart of Glass - Blondie

The Coraline Expressive Arts Scheme of Learning has been created with the intention of covering the following disciplines: Art Media Drama Music This powerpoint includes: Ideas for activities to develop subject specific skills Youtube videos and tutorials Colourful, eye-catching slides It is envisaged that the subject specialist would add to the content and desired outcomes, however, a general expressive arts teacher would be able to teach the content and feel confident in doing so. ART Develop a working knowledge of the colour wheel and develop watercolour techniques Develop skill in single line self portrait drawing Develop creativity in using mixed media Learn about Van Gogh and his style Adapt and develop his style in recreating an existing image MEDIA Analyse a poster, using subject specific terminology Discuss Music In Film Analyse an animated scene Develop creativity through drama hot seating Develop photography and editing skills DRAMA Develop characterisation Develop devising Develop mise en scene Develop improvisation Developing choral speaking http://scriptsforschooltheatre.blogspot.com/2015/02/coraline.html (lots of available scripts with different character combinations) MUSIC Develop focused listening skills and discussion skills Composed a creepy house theme Compose a quirky character theme, using Chrome Music Lab Learn about the composing techniques related to magical music

** Brand new resource** - PAPER 2 Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance (Section A1) Bassoon Concerto K.191 Rondo - Mozart The Ash Grove - Welsh trad Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino/Louis Armstrong Theme from The Plague - Vangelis Theme from Star Wars IV - Williams Everything Must Go - Manics Money, Money, Money - Abba I have uploaded another PDF file, as the first one isn’t always showing X and Y on the score for Anitra’s Dance - please email me on misscreativecurriculum@gmailcom if you’re experiencing any issues and I can email you a copy.

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.

Another resource to help students prepare for the EDEXCEL Question 5 - FILM MUSIC. This resource features music from: Blade Runner Godzilla Alien Terminator The Flood There are answers included (although I’m sure they are not exhaustive by any means!), suggested listening and some useful YouTube links to help develop knowledge of technology in film music. Please email me at misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you need anything further on this resource, or if there are any issues with it. Thanks

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

Brand new resource Mock paper now translated into Welsh for WJEC GCSE Music Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance - Section A1 Clarinet and Strings Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn (2 versions) Reet Petite/Walking Blues Theme from Emma (Rachel Portman) Theme from Home Alone Everything Must Go - final chorus and outro Heart of Glass - Blondie Screenshots give a good idea of content

** 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

NEW RESOURCE, translated into Welsh Any issues/queries, please email me on misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com I’ll do whatever I can to sort any problems out for you. Exam practice questions created specifically for Year 10 embarking on a GCSE Music course. Split into the following areas of study, with key words from the specification developed. MELODY RHYTHM, TEMPO & METRE HARMONY & TONALITY FORM, STRUCTURE & STYLE TEXTURE, TIMBRE & DYNAMICS The following units of work are examined: Forms and Devices Music For Ensemble Film Music Popular Music

In the AQA specification, popular music is defined as mainstream music including a number of musical styles and genres including rock, pop, musical theatre, film and computer gaming music from 1950 to the present. There are 20 different pieces of music included in this resource. Screenshots give an idea of the content. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Mabel’s Prayer Corner of the Sky Do You Hear the People Sing Oh What a Beautiful Morning Last Night of the World Seasons of Love Smoke on the Water ZZ Top FLeetwood Mac ELO Inception Courtyard Apocalypse Across the Stars Godzilla In Dreams Assassin’s Creed Megalovania Gangsta’s Paradise Fallin’ - Alicia Keys Praise You Human

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

The resource is designed to provide evidence of pupil work in Area of Study 1 - Musical Forms and Devices. Each question is worth 12 marks, as in the EDUQAS exam paper. There are 7 questions in total, covering the different forms examined. 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

A resource, focusing on the different styles of Schwartz. There are 4 exam style questions (with answers) worth 10 marks each. The featured pieces are: Day by Day (from Godspell) Children of Eden (from Children of Eden) Corner of the Sky (from Pippin) Defying Gravity (from Wicked) In addition, there is preparation for the essay question on each of the pieces. A vital part of the exam preparation is learning about the different styles and influences of Schwartz.

A resource, originally written for a different exam board, but adapted for OCR. It covers rhythm and pitch dictation practice, as well as general theory practice (keys/chords/harmony/tonality/texture etc), all areas covered in the OCR syllabus. There are 2 questions on vocal music, and although this is not in the OCR syllabus, the questions still provide invaluable practice. The screenshots give a good idea of content. As always, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com with any problems or questions.

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 brand new resource, created specifically for 2022, following advice in the Advance Information Anitra’s Dance - Section A Bach Badinerie (extended writing), Calon Lan (Cerys Matthews/Only Boys Aloud rhythm dictation and comparison) Do You Hear the People Sing Theme from Godzilla (Bear McCreary) Across the Stars (John Williams, features oboe solo) Everything Music Go - intro, verse 1, pre-chorus, chorus Think - Aretha Franklin There is also an audio track (press play and it plays the whole exam, with instructions) Mark scheme also uploaded

A resource that features 6 different pieces of music, with some composers in the suggested listening for Film Music. Belle – Rachel Portman The Danish Girl – Desplat Wilde Suite – Debbie Wiseman The Promise – Debbie Wiseman Downton Abbey – John Lunn Emma – Debbie Wiseman Listen to each piece (YouTube links provided) as many times as necessary Comment on each musical element, referring to the glossary at the start Write a paragraph about each element, relating to different pieces of music Justify why you consider the exceprt and the other pieces of music represent the suggested mood and/or descriptiong of the film scene. Aim to spend no more than 35 minutes on the film music question. Includes suggested answers and other related works.

Brand new resource Helps develop knowledge of 2023 prescribed set work for Area of Study 1, for those sitting As in the summer 2023. Haydn String Quartet in Bb major Op.76. No.4 Movt.1 Works through the first movement with typical exam questions that will be met in Sections A and B Screenshots give a good idea of content

The newly created listening practice papers, with the newest set works (Anitra’s Dance and Everything Must Go) have now been translated into Welsh. 3 full exam papers - 8 exam question in each based on the 4 areas of study.