A pack of C-D style listening questions based on classical music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C, A and A* grade style questions for the same excerpts.

Differentiated resources introducing film music and the introduction section of Star Wars Set Work. Combined with composing of leitmotifs and fanfares. Takes 3 - 4 lessons to complete.

Powerpoint presentations giving detailed analysis of B30 of star wars to the end including listening questions of the first sections and introduction to rhythmic dictation using Star Wars.

Star Wars Section A and B performance parts in multiple keys and Sibelius 5 document for easy arrangement changes. Differentiated resources allowing students to perform the sections, annotate the key features and identify the differences between these sections.

Differentiated tasks based on composition of leitmotifs for film music. All using Star Wars as a stimulas. Based on melodic and harmonic development methods.

An introduction to Bossa Nova with differentiated tasks. A Sibelius 6 file of parts for Soul Bossa Nova and printable transposed parts.

A glossary for each of the 9 Edexcel GCSE Music Set Works. Each glossary is split into musical elements e.g. rhythm, melody, texture etc.

Resources to support with the analysis for Samba em Preludio (verse to the end). There is also a revision grid of key feature (main answers on pp) and features linking to the 2 styles of fusion music (Latin and Jazz). Extended questions are on the pp and Edexcel resources which describe how to answer the question and model responses for an Instrumental question.

Resources to support the analysis of verse 1, 2 and guitar solo for Samba em Preludio. All music is on Sibalius 6 and worksheet have been created to break down the analysis. These are double sided A3 and also look to compare the similarities and differences between verse 1 and 2. Detailed annotations are on the powerpoints.

Resources used to introduce rhythm to GCSE students (could be used with year 9 key stage 3). This includes performance, composition and listening all based around rhythm skills only - with a short introduction to structure and texture. This can then be extended to look at melody. All resources are differentiated with set tasks for different levels of students and begins with writing rhythms, developing them using specific development methods, performing a rhythmic piece as an ensemble and then composing a similar piece in groups. Homework individual composition is also attached as well as a feedback lesson.

A series of up to 3 lessons which are differentiated and include push your thinking tasks. Lesson 1-2: Gamelan performance - students are introduced to Gamelan Lesson 2-3: Composition grids for students to compose their own ‘Balungan’ using the rules of ratio. Also included Gamelan VCOP mat for extended writing and evaluation, information and questions on Gamelan music (ideal for cover and differentiated with same text and different types of questions).

A detailed scheme of work for approximately 7 lessons on blues music including performance and composition using Sibelius. The scheme includes objectives and outcomes for each lesson along with differentiation, assessment and a list of tasks.

A introductory unit with differentiated powerpoint and resources to support students in composing a pop song chorus or verse using music technology. This is a series of lessons (minimum 3 to complete effectively). Students are taken through a chord sequence, bass line, drum kit part and vocal melody all with differentiated tasks. There is also a composition guide with step by step instructions so students can complete the tasks at their own rate. A lot of push your thinking ideas are included which would allow students to achieve higher grades.

A series of differentiated lessons introducing the main features of blues music. Lessons include chords, improvisation and the blues scale and the bass line. Worksheets are also included with all instrumental parts as well.

2 lessons describing sonata form and fully analysing the first subject and transition. Summary of the subjects is available (with Sib 6 file) and a summary grid for the classical genre of music and features of Romantic music. All pp is differentiated with success criteria and analysis questions encourage students to work independently on the score (all answers are on pp and harder questions are in pink).

1-2 lessons fully analysing the second subject and coda of Beethoven’s Sonata in C minor. Summary of the 2nd subject is available (with Sib 6 file) and a summary of all 3 main themes (1st/2nd and transition). All pp is differentiated with success criteria and analysis questions encourage students to work independently on the score (all answers are on pp and harder questions are in pink). This is part of a set of pp that analyse the full work.

This can take up to 5 hour long lessons (includes performance, analysis, homework tasks and extended essay). A pp detailing all analysis for the Afro Celt set work. Includes differentiated success criteria and questions that encourage students to be more independent with analysis (and answers) *more difficult questions are in pink. Analysed in sections and broken down by musical elements - all annotations to be added directly to the score. Performance tasks are included (and differentiated) and students would use the score to complete it. A summary grid is also included and links to the fusion genre. Possible listening questions are on the bottom of the pp. An extended answer pp is also included where links are made to another fusion piece. Possible answers are given for both pieces for each musical element and it walks the students through completing sections of the essay.