The focus of these resources is on how the music elements are used in Star Wars and acquiring the necessary subject specific terminology using the acronym DR SMITH (Dynamics - Rhythm, Tempo and Metre - Structure - Melody - Instrumentation - Texture - Harmony and Tonality). The elements are dealt with one at a time therefore there are seven power points in this resource. The score is annotated and each slide has an accompanying audio so the aspect of the element being discussed is instantly heard in action.

This resource consists of seven power points with annotated score and embedded audio extracts for each slide. The focus is on how the music elements are used in the Edexcel Star Wars set work and how they describe the action onscreen. This is very much a creative response to the set works. You will acquire the necessary subject specific terminology using the acronym DR SMITH (Dynamics - Rhythm, Tempo and Metre - Structure - Melody - Instrumentation - Texture - Harmony and Tonality) and the elements are dealt with one at a time (i.e. one element per power point). The score is annotated and because each slide has an accompanying audio, the aspect of the element being discussed can be instantly heard in action. Really helpful for delivery by a teacher, but also designed for my online course enabling independent study.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of a student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The question is based on Movement No.1.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of a student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The question is based on Movement No.4.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of a student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The question is based on Movement No.3.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018 (Area of Study C: Question 2). The first listening question (part 1) is Defying Gravity from Wicked by Schoenberg and the second part involves comparing this extract with A little Priest from Sweeny Todd by Sondheim. The resource consists of three parts: two recordings, student question paper and a marking scheme. It is also a useful unfamiliar listening resource for other specifications with a Musical Theatre option (i.e. AQA).

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018 (Area of Study C: Question 1). The resource consists of three parts: a recording, student question paper and a marking scheme. It is also a useful unfamiliar listening resource for other specifications with a Musical Theatre option (i.e. AQA).

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of a student question paper, marking scheme and mp3 recording.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of three parts: a recording, student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The final 5 marker question is related to the movement’s use of harmony and the mark scheme is very detailed providing an overview of Poulenc’s use of this element. i.e. 'The critic Clarendon called Poulenc“the best harmonist of his generation”. Outline any interesting or unusual features in this movement’s harmony.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of three parts: a recording, student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The final 5 marker question is related to the programmatic aspect of this movement. The mark scheme is detailed providing an overview of the programmatic elements. i.e. 'Outline how ‘Nuages’ describes ‘the unchanging aspect of the sky with the slow and melancholy movement of the clouds, extinguishing in a grey softly-tinted white’.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of three parts: a recording, student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The final 5 marker question is related to the movement’s structure and tonality. The mark scheme is detailed providing an overview of Debussy’s use of these two elements. i.e. ‘This work illustrated Debussy’s desire to break away from both the standard harmonies and rigid formal types of earlier music. Outline any interesting or unusual features in this movement’s structure and tonality’.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of three parts: a recording, student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The final 5 marker question is related to the movement’s orchestration. The mark scheme is detailed providing an overview of Debussy’s use of this element. i.e. ‘The subtle harmonies of the Impressionists demanded complementary timbres. Outline how Debussy uses the orchestra to complement his colourful harmonies’.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of three parts: a recording, student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The final 5 marker question is related to the movement’s structure and tonality. The mark scheme is detailed providing an overview of Debussy’s use of these two elements. i.e. 'This work illustrated Debussy’s desire to break away from both the standard harmonies and rigid formal types of earlier music. Outline any interesting or unusual features in this movement’s structure and tonality’.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of a student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The question is based on Movement No.2.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of a student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The question is based on Movement No.1.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of a student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The question is based on Movement No.2.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of a student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The question is based on Movement No.4.

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018 (Area of Study C: Question 2). The first listening question (part 1) is Maria from West Side Story by Bernstein and the second part involves comparing this extract with Empty Chairs at Empty Tables from Les Miserables by Schoenberg. The resource consists of three parts: two recordings, student question paper and a marking scheme. It is also a useful unfamiliar listening resource for other specifications with a Musical Theatre option (i.e. AQA).

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018 (Area of Study C: Question 1). The resource consists of three parts: a recording, student question paper and a marking scheme. It is also a useful unfamiliar listening resource for other specifications with a Musical Theatre option (i.e. AQA).

This resource was made to support the new Eduqas GCE A level specification, first exam June 2018. The resource consists of a student question paper and a marking scheme. Students will require a blank score (NB allowed in the exam). The question is based on Movement No.3.