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Mike is a musician and ex-Head of Department with more than twenty years experience in the Secondary school classroom and middle-leadership, specialising in performance, composition and research. An accomplished performer himself (Woodwind) and celebrated Musical Director and Conductor, Mike is able to draw upon his continued professional practice in creating and sharing his resources.

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Mike is a musician and ex-Head of Department with more than twenty years experience in the Secondary school classroom and middle-leadership, specialising in performance, composition and research. An accomplished performer himself (Woodwind) and celebrated Musical Director and Conductor, Mike is able to draw upon his continued professional practice in creating and sharing his resources.
* GCSE MUSIC DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (AoS 1, 2 , 3 & 4 - (Instrumental Music [Bach & Beethoven] + Vocal Music [Purcell & Queen] + Music for Stage & Screen [Williams & Schwartz] + Fusions [Afro Celt Sound System & Esperanza Spalding])  *
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* GCSE MUSIC DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (AoS 1, 2 , 3 & 4 - (Instrumental Music [Bach & Beethoven] + Vocal Music [Purcell & Queen] + Music for Stage & Screen [Williams & Schwartz] + Fusions [Afro Celt Sound System & Esperanza Spalding]) *

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A fantastic opportunity to practice the aural dictation rhythm and melody question (# 7 from the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE exam) specific to each area of study. Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question papers for ALL FOUR AREAS OF STUDY, teacher’s answer sheets AND mp3s! **INCLUDES MORE THAN 30 LISTENING EXTRACTS TO PRACTICE! **
GCSE MUSIC - WIDER LISTENING & EXTENDED WRITING #1
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GCSE MUSIC - WIDER LISTENING & EXTENDED WRITING #1

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A handy resource to help your students broaden their repertoire and to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to approach the wider listening question in the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Music exam. **Includes: **YouTube links to 8 x recordings (unfamiliar pieces) **Guidance on how to draw links and make comparisons between familiar (anthology) and unfamiliar pieces ** **Extension task ** ** This can be used as independent study, homework or a revision task and will take approximately one hour.
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC BUMPER BUNDLE!
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC BUMPER BUNDLE!

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste! Includes SEVEN well-known pieces of music for you to enjoy!
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #2 [SACRED MUSIC]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #2 [SACRED MUSIC]

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The second in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #2 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of traditional Sacred Music repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #5 [MUSIC FROM THE MUSICALS]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #5 [MUSIC FROM THE MUSICALS]

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The fifth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #5 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of Musical Theatre repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #1 & 2)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #1 & 2)

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The first & second in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #1 (CLASSICAL MUSIC) and paper # 2 (SACRED MUSIC) contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of well-known repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper 1 & 2 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheets - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER # 3 & 4)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER # 3 & 4)

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The third & fourth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #3 (FOLK MUSIC) and paper #4 (FILM MUSIC) contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of well-known repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper 3 & 4 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#1 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820 - BACH & BEETHOVEN)
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END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#1 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820 - BACH & BEETHOVEN)

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Two brilliant resources to give your students the experience to practice specifically tailored exam-style questions in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions for each paper, including an unfamiliar listening question, the set work (Bach/Beethoven) and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY questions to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question papers, teacher’s mark schemes, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 of each paper *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #5 & 6)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #5 & 6)

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The fifth & sixth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #5 (MUSICALS) and paper #6 (TV THEMES) contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of well-known repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper 5 & 6 (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #1 [CLASSICAL MUSIC]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #1 [CLASSICAL MUSIC]

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The first in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #1 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of Classical Music repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
END OF UNIT TEST #6 - "MAIN TITLE from STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE" - WILLIAMS
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END OF UNIT TEST #6 - "MAIN TITLE from STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE" - WILLIAMS

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A brilliant resource to give your students the experience to practice a specifically tailored exam-style question in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions including an unfamiliar listening question, “Main Title / Rebel Blockade Runner” from the film ‘Star Wars Episode IV - A nEw Hope’ by Williams and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY question to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question paper, teacher’s mark scheme, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#3 (MUSIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN - SCHWARTZ & WILLIAMS)
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END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#3 (MUSIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN - SCHWARTZ & WILLIAMS)

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Two brilliant resources to give your students the experience to practice specifically tailored exam-style questions in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions for each paper, including an unfamiliar listening question, the set works (Schwartz/Williams) and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY questions to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question papers, teacher’s mark schemes, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 of each paper *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #7 [JAZZ]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #7 [JAZZ]

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The seventh in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #7 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of traditional Jazz Music repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #8 [POP MUSIC #1]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #8 [POP MUSIC #1]

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The eighth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #8 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of well-known Pop Music repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #9 [POP MUSIC #2]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #9 [POP MUSIC #2]

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The ninth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #9 contains extracts from ten more need-to-know pieces of well-known Pop Music repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
"GREENSLEEVES" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
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"GREENSLEEVES" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to the history of music time line. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! Features four versions: EASIER, **INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), ** INTERMEDIATE (MORE DIFFICULT LH) and MORE DIFFICULT. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance! (YouTube video for illustration purposes only - I do not own the recording or the channel)
"WINTER (SECOND MOVEMENT 'LARGO')" from 'THE FOUR SEASONS' [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
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"WINTER (SECOND MOVEMENT 'LARGO')" from 'THE FOUR SEASONS' [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to the history of music time line. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! Features four versions: EASIER, **INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), ** INTERMEDIATE (MORE DIFFICULT LH) and MORE DIFFICULT. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance! (YouTube video for illustration purposes only - I do not own the recording or the channel)
GCSE MUSIC: UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1 & 2
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GCSE MUSIC: UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1 & 2

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Two great resources to practice unfamiliar listening with your students - UNFAMILIAR LISTENING paper #1 relates to musical theatre, or AoS3: Music for Stage & Screen and paper #2 relates to ‘world music’, or AoS4: Fusions, in the Edexcel GCSE Specification. Includes: Student’s questions papers and skeleton scores and teacher’s comprehensive mark schemes as handy printable PDF’s as well as YouTube link* (inc. exact timing). Can be used as a starter, a significant part of a lesson (20-30 mins inc. discussion time), as a homework or even set for cover work. *** YouTube link included instead of MP3 recording for copyright purposes. **
ETUDE No. 3 "TRISTESSE" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
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ETUDE No. 3 "TRISTESSE" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to the history of music time line. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! Features three versions: **INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), ** MORE DIFFICULT (MORE DIFFICULT LH) with and without note names, and MORE DIFFICULT. The first two versions have been transposed into F Major as an easier key. All three versions are the first section of this work only. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance! (YouTube video for illustration purposes only - I do not own the recording or the channel)