NEW RESOURCE 8 practice questions from On Wenlock Edge On Wenlock Edge - 2 questions Is My Team Ploughing - 2 questions Bredon Hill - 4 questions All questions are based on the A Level exam Answers are provided, although they are by no means exhaustive. Any problems, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

Brand new resource Mock paper now translated into Welsh for WJEC GCSE Music Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance - Section A1 Clarinet and Strings Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn (2 versions) Reet Petite/Walking Blues Theme from Emma (Rachel Portman) Theme from Home Alone Everything Must Go - final chorus and outro Heart of Glass - Blondie Screenshots give a good idea of content

NEW RESOURCE, translated into Welsh Any issues/queries, please email me on misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com I’ll do whatever I can to sort any problems out for you. Exam practice questions created specifically for Year 10 embarking on a GCSE Music course. Split into the following areas of study, with key words from the specification developed. MELODY RHYTHM, TEMPO & METRE HARMONY & TONALITY FORM, STRUCTURE & STYLE TEXTURE, TIMBRE & DYNAMICS The following units of work are examined: Forms and Devices Music For Ensemble Film Music Popular Music

** Brand new resource** Based on the Advance Information for the 2023 Summer Series Anitra’s Dance - Section A1 Clarinet and Strings Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn (2 versions) Reet Petite/Walking Blues Theme from Emma (Rachel Portman) Theme from Home Alone Everything Must Go - final chorus and outro Heart of Glass - Blondie

** BRAND NEW RESOURCE** Writing for the 2023 exam in mind. Advance information states that the 9 mark extended writing will be on Area of Study 3. This resource contains 12 pieces of film music (different genres) All answers (although probably not exhaustive) are provided in a separate booklet. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Contents Marking advice Top tips and essential vocabulary PRACTICE TESTS Downton Abbey – John Lunn Psycho – Bernard Herrman The Trap – Ron Goodwin The Flood – Debbie Wiseman Terminator – Bradley Ira Fiedel Tears in Rain (from Blade Runner) - Vangelis Theme from The Omen – Jerry Goldsmith The Danish Girl – Alexandre Desplat A Fistful of Dollars – Ennio Morricone Superman Theme – John Williams The Batman Theme – Michael Giaccomo Saving Private Ryan – John Williams Any suggestions/queries please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Thanks for Looking

Brand new resource Helps develop knowledge of 2023 prescribed set work for Area of Study 1, for those sitting As in the summer 2023. Haydn String Quartet in Bb major Op.76. No.4 Movt.1 Works through the first movement with typical exam questions that will be met in Sections A and B Screenshots give a good idea of content

This resource (originally written for EDUQAS) contains 10 pieces of film music. All questions are based on past paper questions. As it is based on EDUQAS, there are 12 marks per piece (WJEC awards 9 marks per question), however it has the benefit of extending the higher achievers. WE ARE ALL IN THE SAME POSITION THIS YEAR OF ONLY HAVING 2 PAST PAPERS ON WHICH TO BASE OUR EVIDENCE FOR CENTRE ASSESSED GRADES. This resource will help your judgements, certainly in Area of Study 3. Dances With Wolves Theme from The Mission Rupert Bear, from The English Patient Theme from Batman Snowpiercer X Men Apocalypse Theme from Godzilla Hatikvah (The Hope) from Munich A Fateful Meeting/Central Park, from King Kong Conan the Barbarian

Following the advance information announcement, this resource has been developed to help pupils answer the extended 9-mark question, which will be based on Area of Study 1 - Musical Forms and Devices All forms are included (binary, ternary, rondo, strophic, theme and variation, minuet and trio) The featured pieces include: Gavotte from French Suite No.6 – Bach Coppelia, Suite – Variation on a Slave Theme – Delibes Das Wandern – Schubert Horn Concerto No.4 – Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart YouTube links and timings are provided, as well as answers. There is an example of the extended writing, however the answers are in bullet form.

A full mock paper, based on the advance information for 2022, with accompanying mp3 track. Features: Anitra’s Dance Section A Concerto in D Minor - Vivaldi Ar Lan Y Mor - Trad Oh What a Beautiful Morning - R&H In Dreams - Williams Psycho - Herrmann Manics - intro/verse/pre-chorus/chorus Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics Answers provided. Please note, the mp3 only plays each track once. Timings are provided on the question paper. Ideal for setting as a homework task.

This resource is designed to provide extra evidence of pupil achievement in Area of Study 1 - Musical Forms and Devices. Originally designed for EDUQAS, each question is worth 12 marks - WJEC is worth 9 marks each, so some adjustments might need to be made 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

This resource (originally written for EDUQAS) contains 10 pieces of film music. All questions are based on past paper questions. As it is based on EDUQAS, there are 12 marks per piece (WJEC awards 9 marks per question), however it has the benefit of extending the higher achievers. WE ARE ALL IN THE SAME POSITION THIS YEAR OF ONLY HAVING 2 PAST PAPERS ON WHICH TO BASE OUR EVIDENCE FOR CENTRE ASSESSED GRADES. This resource will help your judgements, certainly in Area of Study 2. String Quartet Op 76, No 3 (2nd movt) – Haydn The Last Night of the World – Schonberg Jazz Ensemble Alexander Hamilton – opening number Seasons of Love Beethoven chamber music Swing Low Sweet Chariot – BB King Hallelujah Chorus Ar Hyd Y Nos – welsh folk Defying Gravity - musical

The Coraline Expressive Arts Scheme of Learning has been created with the intention of covering the following disciplines: Art Media Drama Music This powerpoint includes: Ideas for activities to develop subject specific skills Youtube videos and tutorials Colourful, eye-catching slides It is envisaged that the subject specialist would add to the content and desired outcomes, however, a general expressive arts teacher would be able to teach the content and feel confident in doing so. ART Develop a working knowledge of the colour wheel and develop watercolour techniques Develop skill in single line self portrait drawing Develop creativity in using mixed media Learn about Van Gogh and his style Adapt and develop his style in recreating an existing image MEDIA Analyse a poster, using subject specific terminology Discuss Music In Film Analyse an animated scene Develop creativity through drama hot seating Develop photography and editing skills DRAMA Develop characterisation Develop devising Develop mise en scene Develop improvisation Developing choral speaking http://scriptsforschooltheatre.blogspot.com/2015/02/coraline.html (lots of available scripts with different character combinations) MUSIC Develop focused listening skills and discussion skills Composed a creepy house theme Compose a quirky character theme, using Chrome Music Lab Learn about the composing techniques related to magical music

A resource, focusing on the different styles of Schwartz. There are 4 exam style questions (with answers) worth 10 marks each. The featured pieces are: Day by Day (from Godspell) Children of Eden (from Children of Eden) Corner of the Sky (from Pippin) Defying Gravity (from Wicked) In addition, there is preparation for the essay question on each of the pieces. A vital part of the exam preparation is learning about the different styles and influences of Schwartz.

Another resource to help students prepare for the EDEXCEL Question 5 - FILM MUSIC. This resource features music from: Blade Runner Godzilla Alien Terminator The Flood There are answers included (although I’m sure they are not exhaustive by any means!), suggested listening and some useful YouTube links to help develop knowledge of technology in film music. Please email me at misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you need anything further on this resource, or if there are any issues with it. Thanks

A brand new resource, created specifically for 2022, following advice in the Advance Information Anitra’s Dance - Section A Bach Badinerie (extended writing), Calon Lan (Cerys Matthews/Only Boys Aloud rhythm dictation and comparison) Do You Hear the People Sing Theme from Godzilla (Bear McCreary) Across the Stars (John Williams, features oboe solo) Everything Music Go - intro, verse 1, pre-chorus, chorus Think - Aretha Franklin There is also an audio track (press play and it plays the whole exam, with instructions) Mark scheme also uploaded

A resource that features 6 different pieces of music, with some composers in the suggested listening for Film Music. Belle – Rachel Portman The Danish Girl – Desplat Wilde Suite – Debbie Wiseman The Promise – Debbie Wiseman Downton Abbey – John Lunn Emma – Debbie Wiseman Listen to each piece (YouTube links provided) as many times as necessary Comment on each musical element, referring to the glossary at the start Write a paragraph about each element, relating to different pieces of music Justify why you consider the exceprt and the other pieces of music represent the suggested mood and/or descriptiong of the film scene. Aim to spend no more than 35 minutes on the film music question. Includes suggested answers and other related works.

** For any queries/issues, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com** 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 Wiz Khalifa – See You Again Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton All pieces are marked out of 12 (not 9 as is usual for WJEC), following typical exam questions and layout. A useful vocabulary summary is included at the start

The newly created listening practice papers, with the newest set works (Anitra’s Dance and Everything Must Go) have now been translated into Welsh. 3 full exam papers - 8 exam question in each based on the 4 areas of study.