Two innovators of the 20th century, John Cage and Kajia Saariaho, and discussed in depth, with particular focus works as well as plenty of context. Teachers’ answer-sheets are provided.

Students should read page 65 in the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Music Student Book and then answer the questions (with the book closed). Good ‘end of topic’ tests to ensure that students have learned the basics about this Set Work. This resource comprises two tests: three pages of questions and two pages of answers in total: Test A (10 marks) one page of questions and one page of answers Test B 210 marks) two pages of questions and one page of answers

Beatles worksheets. Includes listening-style question on Eleanor Rigby, ‘complete the melody’ exercise, and answers for both sets of questions. Fully updated for examination in 2022 onwards. Now with separate ‘student’ and ‘answer’ booklets (two, separate files). Also included: Listening skills Recognising intervals, completing chord patterns, notating rhythms; all skills which need practice in order to ace the listening paper. Here I have used the Beatles set works as a starting point to work on these skills.

Updated. Now with the official 'Edexcel' elements, following the publication of the June 2018 examiners' report. A two-page resource where students can summarise the elements of music in each set work. Elements chosen from those specified in the Sample Assessment Materials specimen paper.

A detailed introduction to Bach Cantatas, focussing on No. 48: Ich Elender Mensch Enables students to analyse, evaluate and make critical judgements. Includes use of musical elements and context. Included: Student worksheet Teacher’s booklet (includes answers) Piano score Vocal Score Please contact me if you need the Palisca reading

Fully updated for examination in 2022 onwards. Now with separate ‘student’ and ‘answer’ booklets (as separate files). Courtney Pine is a seven-page resource containing five pages for students, and two pages of answers for teachers. Questions for familiarity, and plenty of other music suggestions, are included. Pine listening is a resource which includes: An 11-page resource consisting of warm-up listening and familiarisation activities 14-mark Listening Test on Lady Day and (John Coltrane) 14-mark Listening Test on Inner State (of Mind) 14-mark Listening Test on Love and Affection Complete answer sheets for teachers And the audio files for the listening tests are included.

Kate Bush Pearson Edexcel notes for Music A Level. Fully updated for examination in 2022 onwards. Now with separate ‘student’ and ‘answer’ booklets (two, separate files). This resource consists of a short introduction to Kate Bush followed by four sets of questions on the Anthology of Music reading: General questions Questions on Cloudbusting Questions on And Dream of Sheep Questions on Under Ice. Answer sheets are provided for the teacher. You will need the Anthology of Music and the Rhinegold Study Guide.

Fully updated for examination in 2022 onwards. Now with separate ‘student’ and ‘answer’ booklets (two, separate files). Included: ‘Hector Berlioz’ ‘Berlioz Other Music’ ‘Liszt Reading’ Hector Berlioz: Familiarisation ‘context’ questions How to write a ‘Level 5’ essay Other relevant music is included, both in detail, and in brief. How to write a top-level essay question 5 and 6. Extensive answers provided.

The Rite of Spring The Firebird Worksheets, questions, answer-sheets for the teacher

Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcast 3 Purcell Music for a while Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcasts. Podcasts on the Edexcel Music GCSE Set Works. Podcast 1 (Bach) is free; the remaining Podcasts cost £2 each. You can buy them all as a bundle for £7.50.

Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcast 2 Beethoven Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor Pathetique Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcasts. Podcasts on the Edexcel Music GCSE Set Works. Podcast 1 (Bach) is free; the remaining Podcasts cost £2 each. You can buy them all as a bundle for £7.50 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-music-gcse-9-1-podcasts-1-8-12108144

A 16-page booklet containing twelve women composers, with youtube links, audio also available here: https://oli264.wixsite.com/sparkhallo/youtube-links Please note, TES will only let you preview pages 1,2 and 9. Introduction: The International Encyclopedia of Women Composers (1987) lists 6196 women composers, and that was published over 30 years ago. Today, an estimated 40% of living composers are women, but still, most of the composers we seem to learn about are men. It is strange how some books about music forget to mention any of these women composers. This one is different. This one will help you to make sure that you know about some of these amazing women, and about the world in which they lived. It will help you to secure their legacy after years of neglect.

Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcast 5 Stephen Schwartz Defying Gravity from Wicked Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcasts. Podcasts on the Edexcel Music GCSE Set Works. Podcast 1 (Bach) is free; the remaining Podcasts cost £2 each. You can buy them all as a bundle for £7.50.

Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcast 4 Queen Killer Queen from the album Sheer Heart Attack Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcasts. Podcasts on the Edexcel Music GCSE Set Works. Podcast 1 (Bach) is free; the remaining Podcasts cost £2 each. You can buy them all as a bundle for £7.50 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-music-gcse-9-1-podcasts-1-8-12108144

Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcast 8 Esperanza Spalding Samba Em Preludio Edexcel Music GCSE (9-1) Podcasts. Podcasts on the Edexcel Music GCSE Set Works. Podcast 1 (Bach) is free; the remaining Podcasts cost £2 each. You can buy them all as a bundle for £7.50.