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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.
KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW
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KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW

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A very user-friendly 30-page workbook for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7) to introduce “Pitch and Notes of the Stave.” Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic test for assessment. Now features a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary. There are activities to span five lessons - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.
JAMES BOND THEME [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
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JAMES BOND THEME [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to Music for Stage & Screen. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! Features two differentiated versions: **EASY (EASY LH), ** and STANDARD with and without note names. Both versions are the first and second sections of this work only. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
"HEDWIG'S  THEME" from 'HARRY POTTER & THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE' [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
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"HEDWIG'S THEME" from 'HARRY POTTER & THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE' [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to Music for Stage & Screen. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! (MORE DIFFICULT) Features three differentiated versions: INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), INTERMEDIATE (MORE DIFFICULT LH), and MORE DIFFICULT with and without note names. Both versions are the first section of this work only. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
CHRISTMAS MUSIC QUIZ [FIND THE SONGS]
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC QUIZ [FIND THE SONGS]

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Three differentiated fun and accessible music quizzes from Ragtime Resources (Red/Amber/Green difficulty levels): Crossword (inc. answer sheet) ’Match the Emoji’ (inc. answer sheet) and ’Spot the Christmas Carol’ word search Go on - treat yourself…
KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "BRITPOP" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW
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KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "BRITPOP" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW

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A very user-friendly 30-page workbook for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7/8) to introduce “BRITPOP.” Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic test for assessment. Now features a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary. There are activities to span five lessons - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work. BONUS FEATURES: Now includes differentiated versions of “She’s The One” (Robbie Williams) and “Don’t Look Back in Anger” (Oasis) as both Sib. 7 & PDF files to support practical activities!
KS3 MUSIC WORK BOOKS BUNDLE (“PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE” and “BRITPOP”) SoWs
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KS3 MUSIC WORK BOOKS BUNDLE (“PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE” and “BRITPOP”) SoWs

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Two very user-friendly work books for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7/8) to introduce “PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE” and “BRITPOP.” Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic tests for assessment. Also includes a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary. There are activities to span five lessons in each book - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.
"JINGLE BELLS" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
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"JINGLE BELLS" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students to get them into the festive spirit! Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! (INTERMEDIATE) Features three differentiated versions: EASY, INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), INTERMEDIATE (MORE DIFFICULT LH), with and without note names. Also includes chord symbols and therefore ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
"SLEIGH RIDE" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENT]
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"SLEIGH RIDE" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENT]

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students to get them into the festive spitit! Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! (MORE DIFFICULT) Features one standard version, with and without note names. Ideal to create as alaminated resource for your keyboard students. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW
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KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW

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A very user-friendly 25-page workbook for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 9) to introduce a “MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE.” Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, extended writing tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic test for assessment. Now features a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary. There are activities to span five lessons - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work. BONUS FEATURES: Now includes differentiated versions of “Greensleeves,” “Winter” from the Four Seasons, “Moonlight Sonata” and “Etude No.3” for keyboard practice as both Sib. 7 & PDF files to support practical activities!
KS3 MUSIC WORK BOOKS BUNDLE #2 (“PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE,” “BRITPOP” & "MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE") SoWs
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KS3 MUSIC WORK BOOKS BUNDLE #2 (“PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE,” “BRITPOP” & "MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE") SoWs

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THREE very user-friendly work books for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7, 8 & 9) to introduce “PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE,” “BRITPOP” and a “MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE”. Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic tests for assessment. Each book also includes a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary. There are activities to span five lessons in each book - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.
END OF UNIT TEST #8 - "SAMBA EM PRELUDIO" - SPALDING
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END OF UNIT TEST #8 - "SAMBA EM PRELUDIO" - SPALDING

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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, Samba Em Preludio 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 TEST #7 - "RELEASE" - AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM
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END OF UNIT TEST #7 - "RELEASE" - AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM

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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, “Release” 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 *
"BOONDOGGLE STOMP" For Jazz Combo
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"BOONDOGGLE STOMP" For Jazz Combo

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Original piece for jazz combo including lead sheets for: Alto, Tenor, Trumpet & Trombone (Bass clef & Treble Clef), Piano, Guitar, Bass & Drums, & FULL SCORE (transposed)* A fun and lively piece to develop and structure within your ensemble, for solo practice and ensemble rehearsal (includes chord changes on all parts to develop improvisation). Also works as a classroom activity - variation on the structure of the 12-Bar Blues (8-Bar Blues) good for demonstrating BLUES & JAZZ STYLES, STRUCTURE, MELODY, HARMONY and IMPROVISATION. Written in concert C - transpositions available upon request. Presented as PDF booklet for easy printing
GCSE MUSIC: UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1
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GCSE MUSIC: UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1

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A great resource to practice unfamiliar listening with your students - UNFAMILIAR LISTENING #1 relates to musical theatre, or AoS3: Music for Stage & Screen in the Edexcel GCSE Specification. Includes: Student’s question paper and skeleton score and teacher’s comprehensive mark scheme 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. ** (YouTube video for illustration purposes only - I do not own the recording or the channel)
END OF UNIT TESTS BUNDLE [AoS#1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820, AoS#2 VOCAL MUSIC & AoS#3 MUSIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN - 6 x PAPERS!]
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END OF UNIT TESTS BUNDLE [AoS#1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820, AoS#2 VOCAL MUSIC & AoS#3 MUSIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN - 6 x PAPERS!]

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SIX 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 for each AoS 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* and timings 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 #7 & 8)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #7 & 8)

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The seventh & eighth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #7 (JAZZ MUSIC) and paper # 8 (POP MUSIC #1) 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 7 & 8 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheets - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #9 & 10)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPER #9 & 10)

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The ninth & tenth in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #9 (POP MUSIC #2) and paper #10 (CHRISTMAS 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 9 & 10 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheets - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPERS #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPERS #1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)

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The first five papers in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #1 (CLASSICAL MUSIC), paper #2 (SACRED MUSIC), paper #3 (FOLK MUSIC), paper #4 (FILM MUSIC) and paper #5 (MUSIC FROM THE MUSICALS) 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 papers 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheets - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPERS #6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE (PAPERS #6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)

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The second set of five papers in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #6 (TV THEMES), paper #7 (JAZZ MUSIC), paper #8 (POP MUSIC #1), paper #9 (POP MUSIC #2) and paper 10 (CHRISTMAS 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 papers 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 (10 x questions on each), teacher’s answer sheets - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **