8 exam -style question papers to test students’ knowledge of Anitra’s Dance. Follows the WJEC style of questions in previous past papers. All mini mocks are out of 9 marks. Mark scheme is provided. Ideal for in-class use or for setting as homework. Each question has both Spotify and Youtube links, with timings. Set these questions ideally once ALL learning and knowledge has been done in class. Any problems, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com I have edited the resource slightly - there is now a new YouTube link

A series of 6 mock question papers based on the new set work, Bach Badinerie. For teaching in September 2020, first exam in 2022. All 6 papers are based on the typical format in EDUQAS and marked out of 12. Spotify and YouTube links are included, with answers.

Following the Advance Information announcement this is the 3rd and final resource for Section A of the EDEXCEL A Level Music listening paper. (Psycho and Schumann also available). A fantastic resource containing 5 exam style questions on Courtney Pine, Back in the Day. There are 2 questions on Lady Day and (John Coltrane), 2 questions on Inner State of Mind and 1 question on Love and Affection. All exam questions have: YouTube link (with timings) Skeleton score Answers All questions are based

BRAND NEW RESOURCE 9 questions, all based on similar questions in the A level paper. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Most questions are 10-12 marks, and do not always feature the 5 mark extended writing. Features the following pieces of music: NEO-CLASSICAL Prokofiev – Gavotte (Classical Symphony) – page 2 Stravinsky – Pulcinella – page 3 Stravinsky – Dumbarton Oaks – page 5 IMPRESSIONISM Debussy - Colloque Sentimental – page 8 Lili Boulanger – Nocturne – page 10 Debussy – Prelude a l’apres-midi – page 13 EXPRESSIONISM Schoenberg – Premonitions – page 15 Berg – Wozzeck – page 16 Schoenberg – Valse de Chopin – page 18 All answers are provided, but probably not exhaustive. As usual, any problems, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com I am always happy to look at any issues, make corrections etc

This resource is suitable for WJEC, EDUQAS, AQA, EDEXCEL and contains: R&H typical musical style sheet TOP TIPS in answering exam questions sheet (with key terminology) 4 SAMS focusing on: Bali Ha’i The March of the Siamese Children The Farmer and The Cowman What’s The Use of Wond’rin’ Answers

This resource gives an overview of the work of Andrew Lloyd Webber. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all you talented musicians out there will find extra answers to the questions. Pieces include: Think of Me (from Phantom) Gethsemane (from Jesus Christ Superstar) Oh What A Circus (from Evita) Close Every Door (from Joseph) Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

A resource, focusing on the different styles of Schwartz. There are 4 exam style questions (with answers) worth 10 marks each. The featured pieces are: Day by Day (from Godspell) Children of Eden (from Children of Eden) Corner of the Sky (from Pippin) Defying Gravity (from Wicked) In addition, there is preparation for the essay question on each of the pieces. A vital part of the exam preparation is learning about the different styles and influences of Schwartz. Please contact me (rhianjenkins@hotmail.co.uk) if you prefer a PDF

Brand new resource. Contains 7 exam-style questions for the new WJEC set work, Everything Must Go, by the Manic Street Preachers. Youtube links to the recording All answers provided

This resource gives an overview of the work of Andrew Lloyd Webber. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. Pieces include: Think of Me (from Phantom) Gethsemane (from Jesus Christ Superstar) Oh What A Circus (from Evita) Close Every Door (from Joseph) Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

** As always, any issues, please contact misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com** A brand new resource for AQA GCSE Music, designed to develop pupils’ knowledge of the following: Battle and Defeat of Napoleon Intermezzo (from the Hary Janos Suite) Each section is analysed, followed by short answer questions and then finally, contextual understanding practice (worth 8 marks). Skeleton scores are included. March Theme Pages 3-7 Dissonant & Fanfare Theme Pages 8-11 Entrance of Napoleon Pages 12–15 Funeral March Pages 16-19 Intermezzo (information & knowledge) Pages 20–23 Intermezzo Test Yourself Pages 24-28 Answers Pages 29-35 Each section refers to the elements of music, with supportive sentences regarding context.

Brand new resource A 29 page resource that aims to develops all sections of the exam paper Section A - short answer Section B - 10 mark essay question Section C - 30 mark essay question The 4 composers are presented Shostakovich Messiaen Reich Macmillan Features the following: Essential vocabulary DIMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH EXTRACT 1 : SHOSTAKOVICH - THREE FANTASTIC DANCES (NO.1) EXTRACT 2 : Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 3 “The First of May” EXTRACT 3: Symphony № 10 in E minor, Op 93. Movt.3 (1953) EXTENSION TASK – essay preparation EXTRACT 4 Shostakovich String Quartet No. 4 in D major, Op.83 (1949) STEVE REICH EXTRACT 1 : Music for Mallet Instruments, Voices and Organ (1974) EXTRACT 2 : Nagoya’s Marimbas EXTRACT 3 : 2X5 (2008) EXTRACT 4 : PROVERB (1995) EXTRACT 5 : Tehellim (1981) EXTENSION TASK OLIVIER MESSIAEN EXTRACT 1 : Vision de L’Amen (Movt. 1) (1943) EXTRACT 2 : Dieu Parmis Nous (from La Nativité) – final movement (1935) EXTRACT 2 : Dieu Parmis Nous (from La Nativité) – final movement (1935) EXTRACT 3 Quartet for the End of Time (Movement 7) Movement 1 from Quartet for the End of Time (Liturgie de Cristal) Movement 1 from Quartet for the End of Time (Liturgie de Cristal) Movement 3 (Abime des Oiseaux) EXTRACT 4 Saint Francois d’Assisse (scene 1 The Cross) (1975 – 79) JAMES MACMILLAN EXTRACT 1 : Magnificat opening (1999) EXTRACT 2 : Who Shall Separate Us? (2022) EXTRACT 3 : Identity from Cantos Sagrados (1989) EXTRACT 4 : Strathclyde Motets, No.5 Radiant Dawn (2006) EXTRACT 5 : The Gallant Weaver (1997) The screenshots give a good idea of content. Any problems or suggestions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

Originally written in 2020 to support evidence of pupil attainment.

NEW RESOURCE Any issues/queries, please email me on misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com I’ll do whatever I can to sort any problems out for you. Exam practice questions created specifically for Year 10 embarking on a GCSE Music course, in particular EDUQAS and WJEC. It would also benefit pupils studying other exam board specifications (screenshots illustrate this). Split into the following areas of study, with key words from the specification developed. MELODY RHYTHM, TEMPO & METRE HARMONY & TONALITY FORM, STRUCTURE & STYLE TEXTURE, TIMBRE & DYNAMICS The following units of work are examined: Forms and Devices Music For Ensemble Film Music Popular Music

A new fantastic resource based on Section 1 of the EDEXCEL A Level Music exam. All cues are examined, with very similar questions to previous past papers. All answers are provided. The first 2 questions feature part of the full score and the other questions skeleton scores, or very short extracts. All questions require aural skills in answering. (PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A RHYTHMIC ERROR IN THE SKELETON SCORE OF MARION so an extra question to correct the error has been added) Email me if needed rhianjenkins@hotmail.co.uk Prelude The City Marion The Murder The Toys The Cellar Discovery Finale

In-house created resource, making the most of the tremendous following that sea shanties currently have on TikTok. Activities include: Singing Keyboard/instrumental performing Arranging with Chrome Music Lab Listening and historical background Songs are supported by YouTube, TikTok and Spotify links All sheet music provided for keybaord and instrumental performing Arranging with Chrome Music Lab supported by fun “collab” activities and clear explanations.

BRAND NEW RESOURCE Created specifically for the AQA GCSE Music exam. Covers each of the following areas, with music characteristics of each group of composers summarised on one page. • The orchestra music of COPLAND • The British Music of ARNOLD, BRITTEN, MAXWELL-DAVIES, TAVENER • The Orchestral Music of KODALY & BARTOK • The Minimalist music of JOHN ADAMS, STEVE REICH & TERRY RILEY Includes 23 different pieces of music with typical exam questions. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Any problems, please email misscreativecurricum@gmail.com Many thanks

** Brand New Resource ** EDEXCEL GCSE Music - Unfamiliar Music. 13 exam questions for Question 8 of the GCSE Music paper. All 4 areas of study are covered : Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Music for Stage and Screen, and Fusions Handel Concerto Gross Op.6 No 5 Vivaldi: Winter Mozart: Piano Sonata K545 Handel: The Trumpet Shall Sound Fallin’ – Alicia Keys Tears in Heaven Somewhere in Time Colonel Bogey’s March Oh What a Beautiful Morning Mabel’s Prayer Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes Oye Como Va She Moved Through The Fair Questions are based on examples in past papers - screenshots give a good idea of content. As always, any problems, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com 0’00” – 1’38” 30-31

NEW - for the 2022 exam A comprehensive (31 page) workbook based on the following pieces of film music (all from the horror/suspense genre). Instructions Listen to each piece as many times as necessary (YouTube link provided). Make bullet point notes for each element in the boxes provided. Use musical vocabulary (REFER TO THE GLOSSARY). Read through the specimen sentences and then try to create your own, making sure they “fit” the excerpt you have listened to. Write a paragraph about each musical element, and then relate it to a different piece of music that you have listened to. Finally, justify why you consider the excerpt and the other pieces of music represent the suggested mood and/or description of the film scene. It is recommended (in examiners’ reports) that pupils spend 70 minutes on Section B (the essay questions), so aim for no more than 35 minutes on the film music question. Sweeney Todd (opening titles) - Sondheim The Hunt, from Planet of the Apes – Jerry Goldsmith Cape Fear – Herrmann The Hunt, from Planet of the Apes – Danny Elfman The Omen (main theme) – Jerry Goldsmith Battle at Aslan’s Howe – Harry Gregson-Williams Theme from Vertigo – Herrmann Also includes: Model sentences Extended Listening ideas with brief analysis YouTube listening resources and links Composer general characteristics (Herrmann, Goldsmith, Elfman) Suggested answers – Mindmap example WORD version available if needed for editing - email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Also, any issues or queries, please email and I will be only too pleased to help.

10 pieces of Ensemble music from Area of Study 2 - questions all based on typical GCSE questions in exam paper. Pieces include: String Quartet Op 76, No 3 (2nd movt) – Haydn The Last Night of the World – Schonberg Jazz Ensemble Alexander Hamilton – opening number Seasons of Love Beethoven chamber music Swing Low Sweet Chariot – BB King Hallelujah Chorus Ar Hyd Y Nos – welsh folk Defying Gravity - musical All the listening tests are designed to test varying abilities. The final question in some of the pieces tends to be an extended answer which will test the more able students. All questions are marked out of 12. There are a couple of different types of questions Filling in the blanks (melody and rhythm) and adding onto a score – pupils can listen 4 times to these questions, with a minute preparation time, 30 seconds in between playings and 3 minutes completion time at the end. Extended answer – pupils can listen 3 times with a 30 second gap in between playings and 6 minutes completion time at the end. General musicianship questions – pupils can listen 3 times to these questions with a 30 second pause between playings and 2 minutes completion time at the end. Please note that the answers to the extended writing questions are NOT exhaustive. All reasonable answers should be considered, so please use your professional judgement. If you have any issues or queries, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

10 pieces of film music - questions all based on typical GCSE questions in exam paper. Pieces include: Dances With Wolves Theme from The Mission Rupert Bear, from The English Patient Theme from Batman Snowpiercer X Men Apocalypse Theme from Godzilla Hatikvah (The Hope) from Munich A Fateful Meeting/Central Park, from King Kong Conan the Barbarian All the listening tests are designed to test varying abilities. The final question in some of the pieces tends to be an extended answer which will test the more able students. All questions are marked out of 12. There are a couple of different types of questions Filling in the blanks (melody and rhythm) and adding onto a score – pupils can listen 4 times to these questions, with a minute preparation time, 30 seconds in between playings and 3 minutes completion time at the end. Extended answer – pupils can listen 3 times with a 30 second gap in between playings and 6 minutes completion time at the end. General musicianship questions – pupils can listen 3 times to these questions with a 30 second pause between playings and 2 minutes completion time at the end. Please note that the answers to the extended writing questions are NOT exhaustive. All reasonable answers should be considered, so please use your professional judgement. Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you have any issues or queries, and I will be only too pleased to help.