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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.
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 **
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 *
GCSE MUSIC - END OF TERM LISTENING PRACTICE PAPER #1 - SUMMER 2019
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GCSE MUSIC - END OF TERM LISTENING PRACTICE PAPER #1 - SUMMER 2019

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A brilliant resource to encourage your students to broaden their experience in practicing questions relating to set works and wider listening opportunities 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 *
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 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.
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!
"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
AoS1: BACH - EXAM PRACTICE
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AoS1: BACH - EXAM PRACTICE

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Whether you are just beginning this Area of Study, preparing for the exam or revising for an end of unit test - this set of resources is a MUST! Includes ESP questions (editable Word.doc template), familiar AND unfamiliar listening questions, rhythm and melody dictation, extended writing template AND teacher’s answers!
AoS2: QUEEN - EXAM PRACTICE
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AoS2: QUEEN - EXAM PRACTICE

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Whether you are just beginning this Area of Study, preparing for the exam or revising for an end of unit test - this set of resources is a MUST! Includes ESP questions (editable Word.doc template), familiar AND unfamiliar listening questions, rhythm and melody dictation, extended writing template AND teacher’s answers!
AoS2: PURCELL - EXAM PRACTICE
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AoS2: PURCELL - EXAM PRACTICE

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Whether you are just beginning this Area of Study, preparing for the exam or revising for an end of unit test - this set of resources is a MUST! Includes ESP questions (editable Word.doc templates & PDFs), familiar AND unfamiliar listening questions, rhythm and melody dictation, extended writing template AND teacher’s answers!
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.
END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#4  (FUSIONS - AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM & ESPERANZA SPALDING)
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END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#4 (FUSIONS - AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM & ESPERANZA SPALDING)

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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 (Afro Celt Sound System/Esperanza Spalding) 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 - 101 LISTENING QUESTIONS BOOK [NO MP3s]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY - 101 LISTENING QUESTIONS BOOK [NO MP3s]

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’101 Dictation Exercises’ features ALL TEN question papers in one* FANTASTIC 92-page book to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. (Now includes additional Student Book - Question papers & Assessment grids only for easy phtocopying - individual worksheets or the entire book!) Includes ALL TEN papers to work through familiar extracts of Classical, Sacred, Folk, Film, Musical Theatre, Television, Jazz, Pop and Christmas music in one convenient book PLUS additional Marking Grid / Assessment Tracker and manuscript paper for practice questions. Work through all 101 exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Master aural dictation in a fun and engaging way! Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion Includes: 10 x question papers (each including 10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheets, Assessment Trackers & Manuscript paper - all as printable PDF’s! Also available WITH 101 MP3 recordings
"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.
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 *
END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#2 (VOCAL MUSIC - PURCELL & QUEEN)
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END OF UNIT TESTS - AoS#2 (VOCAL MUSIC - PURCELL & QUEEN)

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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 (Purcell/Queen) 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 *