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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.
PEARSON EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC MOCK EXAM [AMENDED]
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PEARSON EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC MOCK EXAM [AMENDED]

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Using specific questions from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 exam papers combined, a bespoke resource to enable your students to have a real mock exam experience. Featuring questions from: - “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major” (Bach) (2 x separate questions) - “Killer Queen” (Queen) - “Defying Gravity” from Wicked (Schwartz) and - “Main Title / Rebel Blockade Runner” from Star Wars (Williams) (2 x separate questions) - Dictation (Rhythm & Melody) - Unfamiliar Listening (AoS4: Fusions) The original recordings and announcements from these papers have also been included to provide a 65-minute timed test (no extended writing question) (This is a FREE resource as I do not own the recordings or the original exam papers - this has been put together for my students)
BRITPOP - "DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER" (Easy arrangement)
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BRITPOP - "DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER" (Easy arrangement)

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A very accessible resource for your KS3 students, featuring a step-by-step scaffolded guide to learning this great song! Features eight simple exercises to help you plan your performance assessments, individual structured sections of the song, guitar chords and chords ‘cheat sheet’ Create your own BRITPOP band arrangement!
WIDER LISTENING PRACTICE PAPER # 1 (EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC 9-1)
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WIDER LISTENING PRACTICE PAPER # 1 (EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC 9-1)

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A brilliant resource to encourage your students to broaden their experience and wider listening opportunities for the ‘Unfamiliar Listening’ question in the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features eight extracts and listening questions (two from each AoS) with various approaches / styles of question they can expect in the exam. Includes: Question paper, teacher’s mark scheme and YouTube links* to suggested recordings *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
END OF UNIT TEST #4 - "KILLER QUEEN" - QUEEN
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END OF UNIT TEST #4 - "KILLER QUEEN" - QUEEN

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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, Killer Queen 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 *
"HANG IN THERE" for Jazz Band
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"HANG IN THERE" for Jazz Band

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Original piece for jazz band including: Flute, Clarinet, Alto1, Alto2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3 + Bass trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass & Drums parts, FULL SCORE + FULL MP3 recording!* A fun and lively piece to challenge and inspire, for solo practice and ensemble rehearsal (works as both BIG BAND and COMBO). Written in concert C (modulating to D) - transpositions available upon request.
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE - THE WHOLE PACKAGE!
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE - THE WHOLE PACKAGE!

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An opportunity to MASTER aural dictation with these fantastic resources. Includes the new "101 DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY " book to develop repertoire experience and understanding of rhythmic and melodic patterns within familiar pieces of music PLUS question papers for ALL FOUR AREAS OF STUDY (Edexcel 9-1) PLUS the first four practice papers (easy) all as printable PDFs, teacher’s answer sheets AND mp3s! **INCLUDES MORE THAN 150 LISTENING EXTRACTS TO PRACTICE ! **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (2)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (2)

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A great resource to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel GCSE exam). Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question paper (#2), teacher's answer sheet and mp3s!
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (3)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (3)

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A great resource to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel GCSE exam). Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question paper (#3), teacher's answer sheet and mp3s!
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (4)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (4)

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A great resource to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel GCSE exam). Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question paper (#4), teacher's answer sheet and mp3s!
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (1)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (1)

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A great resource to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel GCSE exam). Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question paper (#1), teacher's answer sheet and mp3s!
END OF UNIT TEST #5 - "DEFYING GRAVITY" - SCHWARTZ
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END OF UNIT TEST #5 - "DEFYING GRAVITY" - SCHWARTZ

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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, “Defying Gravity” from the musical ‘Wicked’ by Schwartz 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 *
SIBELIUS - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE [EASY]
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SIBELIUS - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE [EASY]

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A handy step-by-step guide to enable your students to begin working with Sibelius in just five simple stages. (Resource designed to work with Sibelius 7 & 7.5). Print this colourful resource and keep in your student’s folders, laminate and use as a desk-mat reminder or enlarge and use as part of your display for composing and Music Technology! (Useful for KS4, aimed at KS3) This can even be included as part of your department handbook. Includes full-colour PDF for immediate printing.
END OF UNIT TEST #1 - "BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 5 IN D MAJOR - 3rd MVT." - BACH
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END OF UNIT TEST #1 - "BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 5 IN D MAJOR - 3rd MVT." - BACH

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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, Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in Dmajor - 3rd mvt. 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 *
COMPOSING MUSIC: ADDING A DRUM BEAT [PART #1]
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COMPOSING MUSIC: ADDING A DRUM BEAT [PART #1]

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Aimed at GCSE Music students who are struggling to create a coherent and meaningful drum part for their composition, this resource (PART #1) is a step-by-step guide to writing easy and effective drum music in 4/4. Includes: Colourful and easy-to-follow instructions with diagrams for creating your first drum part in Sibelius (PDF for printing / sharing / uploading to Google Classroom or equivalent) **Original Sibelius file (Sibelius Ultimate 2022, Sibelius 2020.1 and Sibelius 7) to support teachers (can be edited) and for students to copy & paste template bar as a starting point * A must-have for adding an all-important and accurately written drum part to your composition. (More parts to follow including: 'How to notate…'Complex Drum Patterns, Unusual & Compound Time Signatures, Easy Fills & Trick Bits and Complex / Virtuosic Fills)
THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC - BACK TO BASICS!
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THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC - BACK TO BASICS!

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EIther teaching the ELEMENTS OF MUSIC for the first time or as a handy refresher, this kit will help your students develop their vocabulary and subject knowledge in no time. Key words display Poem (homework sheet / quick quiz) **Card sort exercise (all cards are the same size!) ** **Crossword/wordsearch starter/settler/extension activity ** (Includes all files as printable PDFs and editable Word.docs)
CHORDS & MELODY IN C ("Heart & Soul")
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CHORDS & MELODY IN C ("Heart & Soul")

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A handy resource to begin your CHORDS project on the keyboards; includes editable Powerpoint with video links, the first two lessons, ESP#1 exercise and Lesson # 2 Starter / re-cap exercise as PDF and editable Word.docs.
GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - BACH
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GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - BACH

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Section B / Question 9 of the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification. An excellent resource to hone the knowledge and understanding of each set work, beginning with “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, 3rd mvt.” by Bach. Can be used as a lesson starter, a homework or even a timed assessment. Includes Entry Starting Point exercise, extended writing question # 1 + teacher’s answers. All as PDF’s and fully editable Word.doc templates. A must for your GCSE students!
GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - QUEEN
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GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - QUEEN

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Section B / Question 9 of the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification. An excellent resource to hone the knowledge and understanding of each set work. “Killer Queen” by Queen c an be used as a lesson starter, a homework or even a timed assessment. Includes Entry Starting Point exercise, extended writing question # 1 + teacher’s answers. All as PDF’s and fully editable Word.doc templates. A must for your GCSE students!
CHORDS & MELODY IN C - "Heart & Soul" (Easy)
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CHORDS & MELODY IN C - "Heart & Soul" (Easy)

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Begin teaching CHORDS with this handy keyboard resource - a must for any beginner! Featuring the melody of "Heart & Soul" in the memorable scene from 'BIG' (Tom Hanks), The Apple iPad Mini commercial, and now "Play That Song" (Train) . Teach your students the I-VI-IV-V pattern in C so they can get creating! I have differentiated / scaffolded this by introducing the pattern in more complex keys and even improvising over the chord sequence. Includes original 2 x sides Word.doc (can be edited) and photocopiable PDF
COMPOSING MUSIC with 'MUSICUBE'
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COMPOSING MUSIC with 'MUSICUBE'

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A fun and handy resource to begin composing music! Stuck for how to start composing a piece of music? Use MusiCube to create your own game; design each face with rhythmic values, pitches, performance directions and more, set the rules and begin writing! Great for complete beginners or even as an approach to demonstrate aleatory / chance music composing methods - an accessible tool your students can take ownership of and pride in! (Includes printable PDF and editable Word.doc)