These two documents are all your students need to get started on their first compositions. The introduction to composition pack is 20 pages of clear advice, illustrated with Sibelius 7 created examples which takes them through harmonic progressions, melody writing, phrasing and articulation. The second sheet is there to keep them on track - giving them space to record their ideas and see how their composition is progressing. More composition resources to be added soon - including specific guidance for students of different types of composition.

In this pack, designed to be used with the resource, A Students Guide to Composition, students are walked through how to write a waltz, from selecting chords to creating a contrasting B section.

A presentation ranging from Meningitis to difib. machines. Also included a section on the correct way to call for an ambulance in an emergency and minor injuries around the student flat.

Text and presentation to be delivered to students of secondary school age to commemorate the life of this wonderful person.

This assembly is inspired by a recent BBC article which showed how a Canadian photographer has photo shopped himself into childhood pictures. You may wish to add perspectives from staff in your own school or bend the truth and use these (the assembly references comments from my tutor team)

This is a complete Scheme of Work for a Year seven music class. Containing listening, composing and performing activities it is designed around the use of single line melody instruments or keyboards. A full score is provided with differentiated parts for all standard orchestral instruments and recorders. A number of cross curricular links are made to a variety of subjects within the 6 lessons.

This is a complete Scheme of Work for a Year seven music class. Containing listening, composing and performing activities it is designed around the use of single line melody instruments or keyboards. A full score is provided with differentiated parts for all standard orchestral instruments and recorders.

This 10 - 15 minute assembly takes us through the amazing life and achievements of Sir David and seeks to examine his impact on natural history and broadcasting in general. The slides advance through a series of iconic images of the naturalist while the text should take between 10-15 minutes to read depending on the speed of the reader

A series of questions and activities to help your students revise their knowledge of this set work. Answers are provided

In this lesson students move from the 1950s to the first decade prescribed by the board - the 1960s. They cover the development of the electric guitar and will undertake two listening activities

A complete lesson (actually took me 2 to complete ) covering the history of protest music from its origins to the present day

A complete lesson including context, analysis and listening work

Full score for School Orchestra (including saxes) arranged at approx. grade 4.

Full score for orchestra, including saxes. Approx Grade 5 standard. Score unlocked for you to customise.

Run the creepy powerpoint and see if your students can solve the code from their scores before Norman arrives! A fun way to introduce score reading

Full school orchestral arrangement of this kooky classic! Saxes parts included and fully editable.

This powerpoint is designed to provide a basis for your assembly on this turning point in the war. The link at the start is to a video to be played as your students arrive. Later in the presentation there is a page on the BNPs attempt to use a picture of a Spitfire (actually flown by a Polish pilot) and there is a international perspective on the different nationalities who fought

A full customisable resource to guide your students through a project on Film Music. Suggested listening tasks, composition activities and assessment charts. While these are set up for the old NC levels, you can change them easily to suit your schools systems.