A resource that uses the documentary “Punk Britannia Part 2 1976-1978". Set of research questions for students to answer whilst watching the documentary. Answers for teachers also provided. Good as an introduction to British Punk and an insight into the politics of the time. Takes around 2-3 hours minimum as a mini-project: 1-2 hours 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.

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.

A range of questions, tasks and directed study activities to engage students in the requirements of MUSC4 (AQA syllabus).

Six pages of analysis questions, closely related to the analysis of the Ecstasio movement.

A five-page glossary of useful terminology for the study of Rock & Pop (Eduqas AS-level Music). A starting point and precursor research activity to the study of Rock & Pop music from the 1960s-1990s.

A two-page glossary of useful terminology for Into the 21st Century (Eduqas A-level Music). A starting point and precursor research activity to the study of Thomas Ades' Asyla and Sally Beamish's Opus California.

Designed as a homework task to be given at the start of the A-level Music course - introducing the Western Classical Tradition. Used on the Eduqas AS Music course but could be used on any AS/A-level Music exam board as a revision activity. Students can keep it in their file and refer back to it throughout the course.

Level 3 BTEC Music A set of worksheets/templates to guide students through Criteria 1 (P1, M1, D1) for Unit 22 - Music Performance Session Styles. Covers x4 distinctly different genres (Rock ‘n’ Roll, Psychedelic Rock, Disco, Punk). Allows for cross-reference between other genres/styles for the D1 criteria.

Eduqas A-level Music. Revision sheet to guide students towards a plethora of wider listening/understanding within the 21st century topic (Area of Study F). Composers such as Lutoslawski, Hans Werner Henze, Judith Weir and Mark Anthony Turnage are mentioned, amongst many others. Also, a separate snapshot of the works of Kaija Saariaho.

A booklet designed to allow learners to reach Criteria 1 (P1, M1, D1) for QCF Level 3 BTEC Music - Unit 17 Marketing & Promotion in the Music Industry.

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.

Into the 21st Century (AoSF) - FIVE MARK QUESTION Support. A range of examples of content and how to formulate an answer for the 5-mark wider context question at the end of the unseen 21st century listening question on the A’level Music Eduqas paper.

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.

An analysis of Takemitsu’s Rain Spell for the 21st century topic on the Eduqas A’level Music specification. Close look at extended playing techniques for the flute, clarinet, harp, vibraphone and piano. Discussion of the use of the spectralism style, harmony & tonality, rhythm & metre and graphical notation. Worksheet and teacher analysis. Recordings and scores can be freely found online.

A set of resources for Into the 21st Century (AoSF), looking at the works of Kaija Saariaho, Sofia Gubaidulina and Mark Anthony Turnage.

An analysis of Saariaho’s Petals for the 21st century topic on the Eduqas A’level Music specification. Close look at extended playing techniques for the cello and the use of technology, including harmoniser & reverb units. Discussion of the use of the spectralism style, harmony & tonality, rhythm & metre and graphical notation. Worksheet and teacher analysis. Recordings and scores can be freely found online.

A comprehensive guide to 60s Motown Soul, with specific focus on The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Marvin Gaye. Track Analyses include: Baby Love & I Hear A Symphony by The Supremes, Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles and I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye. Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 60s Motown Soul. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.