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Free and premium resources ranging from high quality differentiated GCSE composition resources to whole school KS3 assemblies. Resources are created and planned to ensure the best outcomes for all students. Over the coming year more resources will be created to support teachers with the new AQA GCSE Music 9-1 specification.

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Free and premium resources ranging from high quality differentiated GCSE composition resources to whole school KS3 assemblies. Resources are created and planned to ensure the best outcomes for all students. Over the coming year more resources will be created to support teachers with the new AQA GCSE Music 9-1 specification.
Practice Exam Paper 1 for AQA GCSE Music 2023-24
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Practice Exam Paper 1 for AQA GCSE Music 2023-24

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This fantastic resource contains one complete practice exam paper and accompanying mark scheme for the Component 1: Understanding Music exam that students will sit as part of the assessment for the AQA GCSE Music (9-1) qualification. The questions are worded in the AQA manner that will suitable prepare students for their examination. This resource includes one complete practice paper and a comprehensive mark scheme to accompany each of the questions. The paper contains the AQA specified questions for Section A and Section B. Within Section A you will find two questions from each Area of Study with 20 marks distributed across contextual questions. Section B contains questions based on the four different set works from the AoS. Download will include four pdf documents: A 1 page preview of an example Section A question (please note this is not the complete question) A 1 page preview of the Teacher Mark Scheme (please note this is not the complete question) A 25 page Practice Paper A 30 page Teacher Mark Scheme. This document also contains YouTube links to the recordings used as well as track timings. Audio files – Unfortunately, for reasons of copyright, this resource does not have an accompanying audio CD or sound files. In the Teacher Mark Scheme there are YouTube links to the recordings used and the track timings. For best results teachers can download the tracks and use software to create their own CD to accompany this Practice Exam Paper 1. This Practice Exam Paper 1 could be used as a mock paper to prepare the Year 11 students for their Component 1: Understanding Music Exam. This Mock Paper has been updated from the 2018 version to contain updated Section B questions for the 2022 Set Works.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition Briefs 2022-2023: Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition Briefs 2022-2023: Starting Point

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The bundle contains all four of the popular ‘Starting Point’ resources. Each contains a break down of the 2022-23 AQA brief as well as tools that will help stretch and support all learners. It is the customers responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2022-2023 Brief 4 Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2022-2023 Brief 4 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2022-23 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 4 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: • Starting point • Fusion music (inc. Afrobeat and Jazz Fusion) • Questions to consider • Potential elements, techniques and resources • Examples of Fusion Music • Challenge (Stretch) • Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the cutomers responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2022-2023 Brief 3 Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2022-2023 Brief 3 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2022-23 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 3 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: • Starting point • Vocals? (Relating to the poem in the brief) • Questions to consider • Potential elements, techniques and resources • Inspiration Pieces (both to support the brief and poem) • Challenge (Stretch) • Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the customers responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2022-2023 Brief 2 Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2022-2023 Brief 2 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2022-23 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 2 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: • Starting point • What does the clip show? • Questions to consider • Potential elements, techniques and resources • Documentaries to consider • Challenge (Stretch) • Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the customers responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2022-2023 Brief 1 Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2022-2023 Brief 1 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2022-23 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 1 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: • Starting point • How to use the melodic shape • Questions to consider • Potential elements, techniques and resources • What do we know about the music provided? What do we need to work out? • Challenge (Stretch) • Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the customers responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition Briefs 2019-2020: Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition Briefs 2019-2020: Starting Point

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The bundle contains all four of the popular ‘Starting Point’ resources. Each contains a break down of the 2019-20 AQA brief as well as tools that will help stretch and support all learners. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2019-2020 Brief 4 Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2019-2020 Brief 4 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2019-20 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 4 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: Starting point Cells Questions to consider Potential elements, techniques and resources Minimalistic Pieces Challenge (Stretch) Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2019-2020 Brief 3 Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2019-2020 Brief 3 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2019-20 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 3 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: Starting point Vocals? Types of Folk Music Potential elements, techniques and resources Contemporary Folk Music Challenge (Stretch) Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2019-2020 Brief 2 Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2019-2020 Brief 2 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2019-20 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 2 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: Starting point Online Action Game - The Theme Questions to Consider Potential elements, techniques and resources Action Game Music and style Challenge (Stretch) Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2019-2020 Brief 1 Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2019-2020 Brief 1 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2019-20 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 1 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: Starting point Solemn or reflective event Questions to Consider Potential elements, techniques and resources Pieces where the piece is sad/happy Challenge (Stretch) Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition Briefs 2018-2019: Starting Point
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AQA Music GCSE 9-1 Composition Briefs 2018-2019: Starting Point

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The bundle contains all four of the popular ‘Starting Point’ resources. Each contains a break down of the 2018-19 AQA brief as well as tools that will help stretch and support all learners. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2018-2019 Brief 4 Starting Point
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Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2018-2019 Brief 4 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2018-19 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 4 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: •Starting point •Cell, augmentation and diminution •Questions to Consider •Potential elements, techniques and resources •Minimalistic pieces •Challenge (Stretch) •Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2018-2019 Brief 3 Starting Point
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Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2018-2019 Brief 3 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2018-19 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 3 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: •Starting point •What type of dance? •Questions to Consider •Potential elements, techniques and resources •Recommended listening •Challenge (Stretch) •Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2018-2019 Brief 2 Starting Point
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Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2018-2019 Brief 2 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2018-19 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 2 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: •Starting point •Struggle writing vocals why not overture? •Questions to Consider •Potential elements, techniques and resources •Musical pieces to consider •Challenge (Stretch) •Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2018-2019 Brief 1 Starting Point
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Music GCSE 9-1 Composition: 2018-2019 Brief 1 Starting Point

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The resource was designed to scaffold all students on their Composition 1: Composition to a Brief for the 2018-19 cohort in the AQA GCSE 9-1 specification. The resource is a starting point to provide support and also challenge for Brief 1 provided by AQA this year. The A4 document goes through different possibilities for the students with information on the following: Starting point How do we showcase the qualities? Questions to Consider Potential elements, techniques and resources Pieces where the instrument is showcased Challenge (Stretch) Support You can preview some of these boxes and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
AQA GCSE Music 9-1: AoS4 Practice Questions
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AQA GCSE Music 9-1: AoS4 Practice Questions

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This fantastic resource contains four AoS 4 practice questions for the Section A of the AQA Component 1: Understanding Music exam that students will sit as part of the assessment for the AQA GCSE Music (9-1) qualification. The questions are worded in the AQA manner that will suitable prepare students for their examination. This resource is accompanied with a comprehensive mark scheme to accompany each of the questions. Download will include two pdf documents: A 5 page question document (page 5 is blank due to preview reasons) A 5 page answer document (page 5 is blank due to preview reasons) The four pages of questions have a question covering each of the four topics: The Orchestral Music of Copland British music of Arnold, Britten, Maxwell-Davies and Tavener The orchestral music of Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók Minimalist music of John Adams, Steve Reich and Terry Riley Audio files – Unfortunately, for copyright reasons, this resource does not have an accompanying audio CD or sound files. In the Questions document there are YouTube links to the recordings used and the track timings. For best results teachers can download the tracks and use software to create their own CD to accompany this AoS 4 Practice Questions document. This AoS 1 Practice Questions document could be used as a mock paper to prepare the Year 11 students for their Component 1: Understanding Music Exam or given individually as home learning for the students to complete for revision purposes.
AQA GCSE Music 9-1: AoS1 Practice Questions
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AQA GCSE Music 9-1: AoS1 Practice Questions

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This fantastic resource contains four AoS 1 practice questions for the Section A of the AQA Component 1: Understanding Music exam that students will sit as part of the assessment for the AQA GCSE Music (9-1) qualification. The questions are worded in the AQA manner that will suitable prepare students for their examination. This resource is accompanied with a comprehensive mark scheme to accompany each of the questions. Download will include two pdf documents: - A 5 page question document (page 5 is blank due to preview reasons) - A 5 page answer document (page 5 is blank due to preview reasons) The four pages of questions have a question covering each of the four topics: - The coronation anthems and oratorios of Handel - The orchestral music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven - The piano music of Chopin and Schumann - The Requiem of the late Romantic period Audio files – Unfortunately, for copyright reasons, this resource does not have an accompanying audio CD or sound files. In the Questions document there are YouTube links to the recordings used and the track timings. For best results teachers can download the tracks and use software to create their own CD to accompany this AoS 1 Practice Questions document. This AoS 1 Practice Questions document could be used as a mock paper to prepare the Year 11 students for their Component 1: Understanding Music Exam or given individually as home learning for the students to complete for revision purposes.
GCSE Music 9-1 Composition: Differentiation Complete Set
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GCSE Music 9-1 Composition: Differentiation Complete Set

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The bundle contains all six of the popular 'Differentiation: Stretch and Support' resources. Each contains key features of each strand to stretch learners to the 7-9 criteria while supporting students who may need scaffolding to the 5. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.
GCSE Music 9-1 Composition: Phrasing & Articulation Differentiation
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GCSE Music 9-1 Composition: Phrasing & Articulation Differentiation

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The resource was designed to scaffold the students who are targeted 8/9 in Music however do not yet have a grasp of the compositional techniques to access this. This document contains two A5 differentiated sheet focusing on Phrasing and Articulation. It provides a STRETCH document to challenge the more able and provides questions to stimulate the compositional process. There is also a SUPPORT document which provides basics as well as techniques that can be applied independently. The STRETCH document provides four techniques: - Tenuto - Slur - Marcato - Advanced Phrasing The SUPPORT document has four sections on: - Pizzicato and Arco - Accent - Legato and Staccato - Four Bar Phrases You can preview some of these techniques and the information it contains. The full resource will be on page two of the document. It is the responsibility to check through this resource and target it to specific students against their target grade and exam board specification. This resource has been tailored towards the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification.