** As always, any issues, please contact misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com** A brand new resource for AQA GCSE Music, designed to develop pupils’ knowledge of the following: Battle and Defeat of Napoleon Intermezzo (from the Hary Janos Suite) Each section is analysed, followed by short answer questions and then finally, contextual understanding practice (worth 8 marks). Skeleton scores are included. March Theme Pages 3-7 Dissonant & Fanfare Theme Pages 8-11 Entrance of Napoleon Pages 12–15 Funeral March Pages 16-19 Intermezzo (information & knowledge) Pages 20–23 Intermezzo Test Yourself Pages 24-28 Answers Pages 29-35 Each section refers to the elements of music, with supportive sentences regarding context.

Brand new resource to help pupils develop their extended writing skills. (please see screenshots to give an idea of content) Pieces featured include: General instructions Marking criteria Examiner Guidance 2022/2023 examiner guidance Elements of Music Key vocabulary Piece 1 Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones Piece 2 Just Can’t Get Enough – Depeche Mode Piece 3 Blue Eyes – Elton John Piece 4 Inner State of Mind – Courtney Pine Piece 5 You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin Piece 6 Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa Piece 7 Thank You Lord – Bob Marley Piece 8 Til The Love Runs Out – One Republic Piece 9 Eleanor Rigby – The Beatles Piece 10 When The Party’s Over – Billie Eilish Listening Further listening suggestions

Following the Advance Information announcement this is the 3rd and final resource for Section A of the EDEXCEL A Level Music listening paper. (Psycho and Schumann also available). A fantastic resource containing 5 exam style questions on Courtney Pine, Back in the Day. There are 2 questions on Lady Day and (John Coltrane), 2 questions on Inner State of Mind and 1 question on Love and Affection. All exam questions have: YouTube link (with timings) Skeleton score Answers All questions are based

Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com for any queries/issues Comprehensive resource, featuring all of the different musical styles in Area of Study 4. The following pieces are examined: With or Without You – U2 Looking For Somebody – Fleetwood Mac Fallin’ – Alicia Keys Heard it Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye Light My Fire – The Doors/UB40 Praise You – Fatboy Slim Don’t Bring Me Down – ELO Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding Punjabi MC – Mundian to Bach Ke Wiz Khalifa – See You Again Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton All pieces are marked out of 12, following typical exam questions and layout. A useful vocabulary summary is included at the start

Brand New Resource As always, any queries or issues, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Features the following pieces of music & knowledge: AoS 1 Vocabulary Features of Baroque Music Zadok The Priest 1 - Handel Zadok The Priest 2 - Handel Zadok The Priest 3 - Handel Extension Tasks Baroque Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened - Handel My Heart is Indicting - Handel Features of Classical Music Haydn Symphony No. 101 Haydn Symphony No. 103 Mozart Symphony No. 25 Mozart Horn Concerto Beethoven Symphony No.6 Features of Romantic Period Schumann - Kinderszenen Extension task – Schumann Chopin Waltz in C# minor Chopin Waltz in A minor Features of the Romantic Requiem Verdi Libera Me Dvorak Requiem Answers Tests pupils’ knowledge of the 4 different topic areas (Handel anthems, Classical symphony and concerto, Romantic piano music and Romantic requiem). Follows typical questions set by AQA, although these may be a little more difficult than the pupils will come across. There are extension tasks which are designed to be worked through in class, so no answers are provided for these tasks.

In the AQA specification, popular music is defined as mainstream music including a number of musical styles and genres including rock, pop, musical theatre, film and computer gaming music from 1950 to the present. There are 20 different pieces of music included in this resource. Screenshots give an idea of the content. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Mabel’s Prayer Corner of the Sky Do You Hear the People Sing Oh What a Beautiful Morning Last Night of the World Seasons of Love Smoke on the Water ZZ Top FLeetwood Mac ELO Inception Courtyard Apocalypse Across the Stars Godzilla In Dreams Assassin’s Creed Megalovania Gangsta’s Paradise Fallin’ - Alicia Keys Praise You Human

This resource gives an overview of the work of Cole Porter. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally, there are 4 SAMS, based on the types of questions that students will come across in their exam. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet (however these answers are not exhaustive). Featured Songs: Night and Day I Get A Kick Out Of You So In Love It’s Alright With Me

This resource gives an overview of the work of Sondheim, with particular reference to** Sweeney Todd**. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. Pieces include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd Poor Thing These Are My Friends Green Finch and Linnet Bird Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

This resource gives an overview of the work of Sondheim. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. Pieces include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd Poor Thing These Are My Friends Green Finch and Linnet Bird Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

Brand new resource For teaching from September 2024. First exam in 2026 This is the new set work for the Area of Study Western Classical Tradition 1650 - 1910 It replaces the Mozart Clarinet Concerto It features Section A style questions on the entire movement, split up into slow introduction, 1st subject, 2nd subject etc There are several Section B style questions (8 mark questions) Screenshots give a good idea of content. There are 28 pages in total Answers are provided in a separate booklet. As always, if you have any queries, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

BRAND NEW RESOURCE Created specifically for the AQA GCSE Music exam. Covers each of the following areas, with music characteristics of each group of composers summarised on one page. • The orchestra music of COPLAND • The British Music of ARNOLD, BRITTEN, MAXWELL-DAVIES, TAVENER • The Orchestral Music of KODALY & BARTOK • The Minimalist music of JOHN ADAMS, STEVE REICH & TERRY RILEY Includes 23 different pieces of music with typical exam questions. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Any problems, please email misscreativecurricum@gmail.com Many thanks

Brand new resource Features the following pieces. All questions are based on the WJEC exam style questions and marked out of 10. Please see screenshots for types of questions. As always, please email misscreativecurricum@gmail.com for any problems or questions. Haydn String Quartet Op. 72 No.1 Mozart Divertimento No. 3 K. 166 Mozart Divertimento K. 138 Haydn String Quartet Op.76 No.3 Haydn Piano trio Op.39 Mozart String Quartet No.20 K. 499 Mozart – Chorus of the Priests “Oh Isis and Osiris” Mozart – Ave Verum Corpus

This resource gives an overview of the work of Sondheim. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. Pieces include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd Poor Thing These Are My Friends Green Finch and Linnet Bird Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

The resource is designed to provide evidence of pupil work in Area of Study 1 - Musical Forms and Devices. Each question is worth 12 marks, as in the EDUQAS exam paper. There are 7 questions in total, covering the different forms examined. Bach – Minuet in G major BMV Anh 114 Music for the Royal Fireworks - Minuet 1, Handel March in D (from Anna Magdalena Notebook) – Bach Andante from Surprise Symphony - Haydn Trepak, from The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky The Fairy Queen – Purcell Prelude to L’Arlesienne - Bizet

Snowpiercer - a study of Minimalism. Lots of Year 9 pupils might be watching Snowpiercer on Netflix even though it’s a 15+. Knowing the series, the title of the learning scheme may pique their interest!! It is suitable in terms of ability for Years 8 and 9 I think. All of this work can be used for remote learning, tweaked in the way you want (telling them where to upload their work etc) and focuses on: listening and analysing minimalist music performing a minimalist piece (Metamorphosis) on Chrome Music Lab shared piano (in 4s or 2s), Arranging a piece of minimalism on Chrome Music Lab (in collaboration - I have started 2 pieces for them), Composing their own train themes, Fact files and Further listening. No need for any other music platforms apart from Chrome Music Lab. All free as long as pupils have a computer! It does not just focus on Snowpiercer. as there is work in there by other composers, but the title is aimed at pupil engagement in these difficult times.

In-house created resource, making the most of the tremendous following that sea shanties currently have on TikTok. Activities include: Singing Keyboard/instrumental performing Arranging with Chrome Music Lab Listening and historical background Songs are supported by YouTube, TikTok and Spotify links All sheet music provided for keybaord and instrumental performing Arranging with Chrome Music Lab supported by fun “collab” activities and clear explanations.

** Brand New Resource** Rock and Pop (1965-1990) - Area of Study B This workbook (part 1) focuses on 1965-1980, but covers all genres in the specification. The screenshots give a good idea of content. CONTENTS FOLK and COUNTRY Silver Dagger – Joan Baez Class Development Tasks 1 & 2 Guitar techniques Blowing in the Wind – Bob Dylan Class Development Task 3 Comparisons/Bob Dylan’s Style FOLK ROCK Jethro Tull Norwegian Wood – The Beatles Class Development Task 4 Bob Dylan & The Beatles ROCK A Little Piece of My Heart – Janice Joplin You Really Got Me – The Kinks Class Development Task 5 Jimi Hendrix & Guitars Jumpin’ Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones Caroline, No – The Beach Boys Class Development Task 6 & 7 Prog Rock & The Beatles The Role of the Studio Jugband Blues – Pink Floyd Interstellar Overdrive – Pink Floyd Class Development Task 8 More Progressive Rock **SOUL & FUNK ** Try A Little Tenderness – Otis Redding This Is A Man’s World – James Brown Class Development Task 9 Soul You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin Class Development Task 10 The Rhodes Piano Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown Class Development Task 11 Applying Funk Knowledge Class Development Task 12 Funk Bass & Funk Guitar It’s Your Thing – The Isley Brothers California Dreamin- The Mamas & The Papas Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys **The 70s ** 70s Folk Listening Class Development Task 13 A Focus on Folk Country Traveling Man – Dolly Parton Class Development Task 14 Country-Pop Crossover Heavy Rock Iron Man – Black Sabbath Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – AC/DC Hard Lovin’ Man – Deep Purple Bass Riffs Development Task 15 Heavy Metal Summary Class Development Task 16 The Moog (Emerson, Lake & Palmer) DISCO Class Development Task 17 The Moog Synthesiser (I Feel Love) Rock The Boat – Hues Corporation Class Development Task 18 Boogie Nights - Disco I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor Class Development Task 19 Stayin’ Alive Class Development Task 20 Prog Rock in the 70s **What happens next? ** Hits from the 80s Past Paper Questions & Topics All answers are provided, but they are by no means exhaustive. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Many thanks

NEW - for the 2022 exam A comprehensive (31 page) workbook based on the following pieces of film music (all from the horror/suspense genre). Instructions Listen to each piece as many times as necessary (YouTube link provided). Make bullet point notes for each element in the boxes provided. Use musical vocabulary (REFER TO THE GLOSSARY). Read through the specimen sentences and then try to create your own, making sure they “fit” the excerpt you have listened to. Write a paragraph about each musical element, and then relate it to a different piece of music that you have listened to. Finally, justify why you consider the excerpt and the other pieces of music represent the suggested mood and/or description of the film scene. It is recommended (in examiners’ reports) that pupils spend 70 minutes on Section B (the essay questions), so aim for no more than 35 minutes on the film music question. Sweeney Todd (opening titles) - Sondheim The Hunt, from Planet of the Apes – Jerry Goldsmith Cape Fear – Herrmann The Hunt, from Planet of the Apes – Danny Elfman The Omen (main theme) – Jerry Goldsmith Battle at Aslan’s Howe – Harry Gregson-Williams Theme from Vertigo – Herrmann Also includes: Model sentences Extended Listening ideas with brief analysis YouTube listening resources and links Composer general characteristics (Herrmann, Goldsmith, Elfman) Suggested answers – Mindmap example WORD version available if needed for editing - email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Also, any issues or queries, please email and I will be only too pleased to help.

A resource, originally written for a different exam board, but adapted for OCR. It covers rhythm and pitch dictation practice, as well as general theory practice (keys/chords/harmony/tonality/texture etc), all areas covered in the OCR syllabus. There are 2 questions on vocal music, and although this is not in the OCR syllabus, the questions still provide invaluable practice. The screenshots give a good idea of content. As always, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com with any problems or questions.

** Brand new resource** - PAPER 2 Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance (Section A1) Bassoon Concerto K.191 Rondo - Mozart The Ash Grove - Welsh trad Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino/Louis Armstrong Theme from The Plague - Vangelis Theme from Star Wars IV - Williams Everything Must Go - Manics Money, Money, Money - Abba I have uploaded another PDF file, as the first one isn’t always showing X and Y on the score for Anitra’s Dance - please email me on misscreativecurriculum@gmailcom if you’re experiencing any issues and I can email you a copy.