Basic step by step guides to composing and developing a melody, and choosing and developing a suitable accompaniment.

There are hyperlinks to sound clips in most of the powerpoints. The worksheets accompany the powerpoints.

A step by step guide to writing a popular song. Contains links to AoS for AQA GCSE but can easily be adapted for all specs.

These practice questions for students has been created using the iGCSE analysis as a guide for question setting.

For introducing primary and secondary chords for composing purposes. The powerpoints can be used as worksheets too.

These practice questions for students have been created using the iGCSE analysis as a guide for question setting.

This work booklet for students has been created using the iGCSE analysis as a guide for student analysis.

The powerpoint guides and activities are supported by the pupil booklet which incorporates NC levels and triple impact marking.

For introducing the basic popular song styles to GCSE students. The worksheet accompanies the powerpoint for students to complete.

Resources suitable for CIE iGCSE Music introducing students to Solo Concerto and Concerto Grosso. Includes a completed knowledge organiser and a blank knowledge organiser, comprehension questions, and a video presentation task.

Resources created to teach Haydn’s Military Symphony for the CIE syllabus using the teacher notes as a starting point. Also suitable for the EDUQAS A Level syllabus. THIS FOCUSES ON MVT 3 & 4 Includes: Annotated score General Information Student workbook Blank knowledge organiser Structure/Melody cards Listening Questions

Resources to support the teaching of iGCSE Music (CIE) 2025 World Focus. Condensed subject knowledge organisers, completed and empty Comprehension questions Crosswords for consolidation Practice listening exercises and and answers (with youtube links) Create your own listening exercises template.

This work booklet for students has been created using the iGCSE analysis as a guide for student analysis. A 52 page workbooklet that includes the score and suggested annotations/explanations of the key features (as identified in the CIE guide).

Resources suitable for studying Choral Music of 20th/21st century. Made to support the CIE iGCSE Music course (AoS 4 Words and Music), as it is one of the four areas specified in the specification (Choral Music, Musical Theatre, Art Songs, Popular Songs). There is a Jonathan Dove The Passing of the Year set of resources (focus work). The score will need to be purchased from the publisher. There is also a comparison listening task looking at different settings of Sanctus in 20th/21st century Requiems. Additionally, there is a “Write your own listening exercise” worksheet. Please see my AoS 4 Musical Theatre resources too!

These practice questions for students have been created using the iGCSE analysis as a guide for question setting. These are suitable for the June 2025 Exam Series (or any exam board covering Beethoven’s 5th Symphony) Each set of questions adds up to 8 marks (as it will appear in the CIE exam). There is an accompanying skeleton score, and mark scheme. These can be used for revision, mocks, self study, etc 13 sets of questions for Mvt III Please look at my other iGCSE resources and bundles!

Activities and supporting worksheets suitable for teaching CIE’s GCSE Music (Area of Study 4: Words and Music - Musical Theatre) Includes: A Million Dreams from Greatest Showman - listening and structure cards/activity Cool from West Side Story - use of motifs and language Tonight from West Side Story - structure and texture activity Who will buy from Oliver! - melodies and texture activity General terms used in Musical Theatre listening activity Create you own listening activity using exam board command words

Resources put together to support CIE GCSE Music (Area of Study 7) GAMING MUSIC. Includes: Key terms and Glossary pages Information on composer Yoko Shimomura Card Sorting Game Practice Listening Questions and Answers NB ‘Beware the Forest’s Mushrooms’ arrangement referenced here is available with a MuseScore subscription (I believe free trials are available) The Music from the online quiz site Kahoot is scored and available to download for free, directly from their website. This is a great lesson starter/launch pad for composing in a similar style

These practice questions for students have been created using the iGCSE analysis as a guide for question setting. These are suitable for the June 2025 Exam Series (or any exam board covering Beethoven’s 5th Symphony) Each set of questions adds up to 8 marks (as it will appear in the CIE exam). There is an accompanying skeleton score, and mark scheme. These can be used for revision, mocks, self study, etc 20 sets of questions for Mvt IV Please look at my other iGCSE resources and bundles!

These worksheets for students have been created using the iGCSE analysis as a guide for student information. It has been updated (July 2024) to include all four movements. Includes, historical context and comprehension questions structure of each mvt instrumentation (including use of alto clef, transposing instruments, valveless brass) score directions specific to the work Can be used as a lesson companion, or set as prep/homework/cover work/consolidation/self-study)

This work booklet for students has been created using the iGCSE analysis as a guide for student analysis.