An end of topic listening test I have put together for the OCR 9-1 New Spec Area of Study on Film Music. Extracts are all Youtube links (in answer sheet) with appropriate timings - adjust to your requirements.

Adapted for the new OCR 9-1 course but would suit other SOW. Introduces the idea of character and leitmotifs looking at Jaws and Star Wars.

Adapted for the new OCR 9-1 course but would suit other SOW. Focuses on the how musical elements are used to convey mood and atmosphere. Homework worksheet would also be good as a starter/activity during the lesson if they have access to computers/ipads/youtube. This lesson can be combined into a longer composition task with the Life of Pi scene.

Adapted for the new OCR 9-1 course but would suit other SOW. Focuses on the score writing process. Introduces the ideas of analysis and linking elements of music to themes and moods in the scene. Homework worksheet would also be good as a starter/activity during the lesson if they have access to computers/ipads/youtube.

Adapted for the new OCR 9-1 course but would suit other SOW. Focuses on long answer questions and how musical elements are used to convey mood and atmosphere. A lot of practical discussion and exploration of links between mood/scenes and music.

An end of topic listening test I have put together for the OCR New Spec Area of Study on the Concerto. Extracts are all Youtube links (in answer sheet) with appropriate timings - adjust to your requirements.

Ranges from easy to hard - easily recognisable and playable so can be played on the piano and then played on Youtube to make it more difficult. Can be used for theory classes as well.

A resource for a starter lesson on Music Technology - designed for the NCFE course but easily adaptable for KS3 or other level 2 courses. Outlines the differences between Audio and MIDI sound, necessary for the exam, including a sorting task. This is designed to be a very short intro, that can be expanded into the usual compositions necessary. NB: PPT contains sorting activity that can be printed/adapted, though I have done this online for my students.

Lifted from the AQA mark schemes: (nearly) every possible answer that could have been given, sorted into different categories. Useful for revision, for memorising the most common ones, and for getting your head around what the examiners actually want you to say!

A lesson that primarily introduces how to use Logic Pro X to students but also starts a scheme of work on scary music and the elements.

First lesson I teach for the Concerto Through Time Unit in OCR GCSE Music. It covers the musical timeline, focuses on the Baroque Concerto Grosso, instruments including harpsichord and orchestra. Lesson 1 according to the PLC.

The second lesson or first proper introduction to music to create or influence mood, and introduction of musical elements and keywords. The focus is on chromatic notes and scales. Created for use with Logic Pro X but easily adaptable.

The fourth lesson on composing music to create or influence mood, and introduction of musical elements and keywords. The focus is on cluster chords. Created for use with Logic Pro X but easily adaptable.

The third lesson on composing music to create or influence mood, and introduction of musical elements and keywords. The focus is on pedal notes and ostinati. Created for use with Logic Pro X but easily adaptable.

The fifth (and sixth if you prefer) lesson on composing music to create or influence mood, and introduction of musical elements and keywords. The focus is on the use of silence and sound effects such as heartbeats. Also includes two slides on peer assessment for the end/another lesson. Created for use with Logic Pro X but easily adaptable.

Personal Learning Checklist for NCFE Music Technology but can be easily adapted for other courses.

Personal Learning Checklist for the Concerto Through Time Unit in OCR GCSE Music. The checklist is broken up into the Baroque/Classical/Romantic Concerto and various elements of each, with columns for students to assess their understanding of each part. The final column can be edited but contains useful YouTube tutorial links and the relevant lesson I cover each topic in.

Resource to help EAL learners begin learning musical keywords and be able to describe music in simple terms. Covers instruments, Musical Elements and a few simple questions. The English terms are given with space (and pictures) for the student to write the corresponding term in their home language, to help with understanding and memorising. The questions have space for keywords to be written in the home language, then to be answered first in the home language, then in English. Designed to be used with assistance either with an EAL specialist/bilingual or appropriate adult/online translator, and ideally with music available to be played and discussed. Suitable for newer/less fluent EAL learners, but also for students starting more specialist study eg GCSE Music.

For a KS3 lesson using Logic to create Turkish Drumming Pieces. Covers traditional Turkish instruments. Easily editable for a practical drumming/guitar lesson or for the new OCR 9-1 GCSE specification.