This resource contain a question paper, two scores and a list of audio tracks for the exam. Due to copyright I have not cut the audio but the set works are of course readily available and the section B question is free on youtube / spotify or on CD. The set works included on this paper are Section A - Psycho, Kate Bush, Se Quema la Chumbamba Section B - The Rite of Spring Section C - Schumann, Vivaldi, Bach

Here you have three practice questions for section B of the paper alongside the exam boards mark scheme and a specific marking guide for each question. The resource also includes on exemplar answer written by the author. Scores for the unfamiliar listening will need to be sourced due to copyright. The author recommends Scribd. The recordings are widely available.

Part of a series on composition, this resource is designed to be used with my Students introduction to composition to guide them through the composition of a pop song

A set of worksheet to support your students learning

A step by step guide to writing film music with or without a brief for GCSE level composition. This resource contains illustrative examples and templates to help guide students through the process.

This document contains a series of statements that are quick and easy to use. Simply tick the statement from each row that best applies to the student and add comments at the bottom. Excellent for departments with a large number of peripatetic lessons on the go!

An arrangement of folk tunes from around the British Isles for classroom ensemble including voice. Unlocked score for you to edit for your students

A series of activities designed to aid the initial stages of composition

6 GCSE style questions designed to be an end of unit test for your students. While the musical examples chosen are taken from the OCR syllabus these questions are suitable for all four examination boards.

Two presentations each of which contain a listening activity based on the set work itself AND an activity on related listening. Each of the related listening recourses come with a score to make this as authentic as possible.

Another test for you to use with your students. 6 generic questions with answers designed to be used with any of the four GCSE exam boards

This Christmas classic arranged for SSA

This famous Welsh melody has been arranged for classroom orchestra - great fun for KS4 or a challenge for KS3

The presentation outlines the genre of March music, including a listening activity and the score is arranged for classroom orchestra; 2 Fl, 3 Red, 2 Cl, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Guitars (Tab and Notation) 2 Vl and Cello

Arranged for classroom orchestra. Score is unlocked for you to edit to suit your classes needs.

An original composition by the author for TBB. Am happy for you to rearrange the voices as you wish.

An original setting of this wonderful hymn. Am happy for it to be adapted to your schools needs

Originally written for use as underscore in Pygmalion, they are here in unlocked scores for you to use and edit as appropriate

A flexible ensemble of an unlocked score to allow you to male your own edits

Could easily be copied into other ensembles.