A resource that uses the BBC4 documentary “The Britpop Story - It Really, Really, Really Could Happen". Set of research questions for students to answer whilst watching the documentary. Answers for teachers also provided. Good as an introduction to Britpop genre and an insight into the pop culture and politics of the time. Takes around 1-2 hours minimum as a mini-project: 30 mins - 1 hour to watch and make notes, 1 hour as a class discussion. Could be used for BTEC Music (Unit 30 Pop Music in Practise) or A’level Music.

Revision Summary Powerpoints on both Into the 21st Century Set Works: Thomas Ades’ - Asyla - 3rd Movement Ecstasio Sally Beamish’s Opus California - 1st movement - Boardwalk, 4th movement - Natural Bridges Wider Context in relation to the 5-mark comparison question also included. Wider Context composers covered include Judith Weir, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Witold Lutoslawski, Kaija Saariaho and Toru Takemitsu.

9-pages of condensed revision notes for Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 (movements1, 2, 3 & 4). A useful revision tool.

A sample question as part of the Eduqas Unit 3 A-level Music specification. Two versions of “How Will I Know” - Whitney Houston and Sam Smith. Original 80s Hip-Hop Ballad vs. Slow Ballad cover.

A set of questions to guide students through the 1st and 2nd movements of Haydn's Symphony No. 104. These worksheets can be used in class or as homework or for revision purposes. To be used alongside the powerpoint also available to buy.

A sample question as part of the Eduqas Unit 3 A-level Music specification. Two versions of “Wonderwall” - Oasis and Ryan Adams. Original 90s Britpop vs. Slow Ballad cover.

An introduction to the Development of the Symphony (1750-1900) topic, specifically for the Eduqas A’level Music specification (Unit 3 Appraising). To help with the initial characterstics of the Classical & Romantic era, as well as the development of the orchestra over time. Worksheet & powerpoint.

A comprehensive 86-slide powerpoint on Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5. Information sourced and put together from a variety of resources to create an interactive study guide.

A resource pack for the delivery of Level 3 BTEC Music - Unit 39 The Sound & Music Industry.

Worksheets designed to give a focus on Haydn's use of Harmony & Tonality across the first two movements of his Symphony No. 104.

Designed to aid revision for the AQA MUSC4 Four Decades of Jazz 1910-1950 component. Please see details below for a breakdown of the revision sheets available in this resource: 1. Comparison of Styles - Core characteristics of New Orleans, Swing, Bebop, Cool Jazz 2. Charlie Parker - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz 3. Count Basie - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz 4. Dizzy Gillespie - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz 5. Duke Ellington - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz 6. Louis Armstrong - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz 7. Miles Davis - Characteristics of his playing and his Contributions to the development of jazz

An A3 worksheet, set out in a table. Good revision tool or a summary of topic exercise. Allows students to compare the aspects of the 1st movements of both Haydn's Symphony No. 104 and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4. A useful scaffold for an essay.

An analysis of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, looking at the Development of the Symphony. Core topics discussed include programme, instrumentation, and the symphonic form. A summary response explores how this symphony is a product of Romanticism. Links to audio and tasks for students to explore bar numbers and extracts of the different movements. Accompanying worksheet.

Suggestion of tasks and listening for the Wider Context of “The Development of the Symphony”, accompanied by detailed powerpoints and worksheets.

Eduqas A-level Music Rock & Pop Comparison Sample Question: “Sweet Child O Mine”. With suggested mark scheme. Original Heavy Rock vs. Funk cover.

A complete unit of work, exploring the use and development of Programme Music in symphonic music from 1750-1900.

A pack of flashcards, covering a range of different aspects of the following British Popular Music tracks: 1. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand 2. The Beatles - Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite 3. Rolling Stones - Satisfaction 4. Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) 5. Sex Pistols - God Save the Queen 6. Opportunities - Pet Shop Boys 7. Ghost Town - The Specials 8. Blur - Country House 9. Oasis - Roll With It 10. Arctic Monkeys - I Bet That You Look Good on the Dancefloor 11. Dido - Thank You 12. Ed Sheeran - You Need Me I Don't Need You

African ritual music

Mattachins - Sword Dance