A Secondary Music Specialist in both state and independent sectors, with over thirty years experience of creating and using resources for all Key Stages
A Secondary Music Specialist in both state and independent sectors, with over thirty years experience of creating and using resources for all Key Stages
Detailed colour-coded score analysis of Defying Gravity from Wicked by Stephen Schwartz
Area of Study 3 Music for Stage and Screen set work for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music 9-1.
**Detailed colour-coded score analysis of Brandenburg Concerto No.5 (3rd mov’t) **
Area of Study 1 Instrumental Music set work for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music 9-1. Includes a colour-code key.
**Detailed colour-coded score analysis of Samba em Preludio performed by Esperanza Spalding. **
Area of Study 4 Fusions set work for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music 9-1.
**Detailed colour-coded score analysis of Pathetique Sonata (1st Mov’t) by Beethoven. **
Area of Study 1 Instrumental Music set work for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music 9-1. Includes suggestions on how to teach Sonata Form as a story to aid recall of the structure.
**Detailed colour-coded score analysis of Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner by John Williams. **
Area of Study 3 Music for Stage and Screen set work for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music 9-1.
Killer Queen Score annotation guide for more able/independent/remote working students.
Use as part of your scheme of work…
Using the colour-coding model, this guide enables students already confident in their music elements terminology in asking the right questions and applying statements which will help them annotate their own blank score.
Music Listening and Appraising. Developed for use with GCSE Music 9-1 Pearson Edexcel but generic enough to be suitable for other specifications. Brings all of the musical elements together that you want your students to be listening out for in their set works and wider listening and helps them clarify their thoughts. A useful aid to writing Section B 12 mark extended comparative answers.
**Detailed colour-coded score analysis of Music for a While by Henry Purcell. **
Area of Study 2 Vocal Music set work for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music 9-1. Includes a Structure/Tonality/Cadence Grid and colour-code key.
Colour-Coded cards (editable) for teaching/revising Structure, Tonality & Harmony, Texture for Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata. Element on one side and location in piece on reverse
Print back to back on card (flip on long side) and cut out.
Use as:
an interactive lesson starter/plenary, (Students try laying out the cards in the correct order, perhaps beating the clock or each other)
revision exercise
aid to classroom games
(eg cards are dealt and laid out in front of each player - students view the backs of each other’s cards - they take turns to ‘steal’ their opponents’ cards by correctly identifying what is on the other side of the card: “I choose ‘bars 1-10’ as that is the Grave Intro” - or vice versa if the cards are being held the other way around - the card is then given to the student who answered correctly and they build up a stash of as many as possible - the winner is the student with the most cards)
Star Wars Score annotation guide for more able/independent/remote working students.
Use as part of your scheme of work…
Using the colour-coding model, this guide enables students already confident in their music elements terminology in asking the right questions and applying statements which will help them annotate their own blank score.
Samba em Preludio Score annotation guide for more able/independent/remote working students.
Use as part of your scheme of work…
Using the colour-coding model, this guide enables students already confident in their music elements terminology in asking the right questions and applying statements which will help them annotate their own blank score.
Music Listening and Appraising. A blank generic mind map linked to a specific colour-code used for all the resources I develop. Developed for use with GCSE Music 9-1 Pearson Edexcel but suitable for general use. Print on A4 or A3 or use as a flip-chart for class listening and student led discussion. Save the flip-chart and share with students for personal revision.
Music Listening and Appraising. A guide to specific colour-code used for music score analysis linked to all the resources I create. Developed for use with GCSE Music 9-1 Pearson Edexcel but suitable for all music analysis
Create an example Taboo-style game for GCSE students based on one of the SetWorks and then give them the template to create their own. Colour coded using the same analysis colour scheme used in all the resources I have developed. Add a bonus reward for the students who can give examples related to the word on their card. Adapt for KS3 or even KS5. Offered here as an editable Word Document. Print double-sided on thin card flipped on the long edge.
NB. It looks a little strange in the preview/info but I know the file is fine in Word 2016 and so I’d be interested to hear from anyone who tries downloading whether it works successfully. I hope you like it!
**Colour-Coded cards (two types) Key Signatures for teaching/revising/practising quick recognition. **
A single or double loop-style game. A major-keys loop and a minor-keys loop which can be played separately or simultaneously where each student has one (or more) cards. Loops can be played by a whole class working against the clock as a team. For increased challenge, a large class can be split into smaller teams (perhaps in competition against each other) and students can each be given multiple cards to play with one or both loops at a time.
Cards with Key Signature on one side and sharps/flats on the reverse.
Print back to back (flip on long edge) on stiff card and cut to size.Print back to back on card (flip on long side) and cut out.Element on one side and location in piece on reverse
Use as:
Loops: an interactive lesson starter/plenary/revision aid
Whole class or group team games
(eg cards are dealt and laid out in front of each player - students view the backs of each other’s cards - they take turns to ‘steal’ their opponents’ cards by identifying what is on the other side of the card eg. “I choose ‘Bb major’ - it has Bb and Eb” (or vice versa if the cards are being held the other way around). The card is then given to the student (if answered correctly) or retained by the original holder (if incorrect). The winner is the student with the most cards.
Musical Elements “I have - who has” editable card game
A loop-style game where each student has one (or more) cards. A class can even play with two or more loops at a time for greater challenge.
Print back to back (flip on long edge) on stiff card and cut to size.