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An annotated score for Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, Movement III (Con moto moderato). Useful for score analysis, understanding instrumentation, harmony/tonality, structure and textures. Set work on the Eduqas syllabus.

Eduqas A-level Music. Revision sheet to guide students towards a plethora of wider listening/understanding within the 21st century topic (Area of Study F). Composers such as Lutoslawski, Hans Werner Henze, Judith Weir and Mark Anthony Turnage are mentioned, amongst many others. Also, a separate snapshot of the works of Kaija Saariaho.

Annotated score video with discussion and in-depth analysis of the second movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104. Eduqas specification. This video is 35 minutes in length.

An analysis of Takemitsu’s Rain Spell for the 21st century topic on the Eduqas A’level Music specification. Close look at extended playing techniques for the flute, clarinet, harp, vibraphone and piano. Discussion of the use of the spectralism style, harmony & tonality, rhythm & metre and graphical notation. Worksheet and teacher analysis. Recordings and scores can be freely found online.

A comprehensive guide to 80s 2-Tone Reggae & Ska music, with specific focus on The Specials. Track Analyses include: Ghost Town by The Specials and One in Ten by UB40. Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 80s 2-Tone Reggae & Ska. A suggested written, research/homework activity is also provided. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.

An A3 worksheet, set out in a table. Good revision tool or a summary of topic exercise. Allows students to compare the aspects of the 1st movements of both Haydn's Symphony No. 104 and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4. A useful scaffold for an essay.

A sample question as part of the Eduqas Unit 3 A-level Music specification. Two versions of “How Will I Know” - Whitney Houston and Sam Smith. Original 80s Hip-Hop Ballad vs. Slow Ballad cover.

Annotated score video with discussion and in-depth analysis of the first movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 104. Eduqas specification.

A resource that uses the documentary “Hitsville: The Making of Motown”. Set of research questions for students to answer whilst watching the documentary. Answers for teachers also provided. Good as an introduction to Motown Soul and generally how the Music Industry works too. Takes around 3-4 hours minimum as a mini-project: 2-3 hours to watch and make notes, 1-2 hours as a class discussion. Could be used for BTEC Music (Unit 30 Pop Music in Practise) or A’level Music.

A resource that uses the BBC4 documentary “The Britpop Story - It Really, Really, Really Could Happen". Set of research questions for students to answer whilst watching the documentary. Answers for teachers also provided. Good as an introduction to Britpop genre and an insight into the pop culture and politics of the time. Takes around 1-2 hours minimum as a mini-project: 30 mins - 1 hour to watch and make notes, 1 hour as a class discussion. Could be used for BTEC Music (Unit 30 Pop Music in Practise) or A’level Music.

A set of resources for Into the 21st Century (AoSF), looking at the works of Kaija Saariaho, Sofia Gubaidulina and Mark Anthony Turnage.

Into the 21st Century (AoSF) - FIVE MARK QUESTION Support. A range of examples of content and how to formulate an answer for the 5-mark wider context question at the end of the unseen 21st century listening question on the A’level Music Eduqas paper.

Eduqas A-level Music Rock & Pop Comparison Sample Question: "Jolene”. With suggested mark scheme. Original Country version compared with Synthpop cover version.

Eduqas A-level Music Rock & Pop Comparison Sample Question: "Bad Guy”. With suggested mark scheme. Original Electro-Pop style version compared with Funk cover version.

A complete unit of work, exploring the use and development of Programme Music in symphonic music from 1750-1900.

A sample question as part of the Eduqas Unit 3 A-level Music specification. Two versions of “Rollercoaster of Love” - Ohio Players and RHCP. Original Funk vs. Rock-Funk fusion cover.

A sample question as part of the Eduqas Unit 3 A-level Music specification. Two versions of “Valerie” - The Zutons & Amy Winehouse/Mark Ronson. Original Indie Rock vs. Pop cover.

Haydn's Symphony no. 104, movement 3 (Minuet & Trio) - Annotated Score

Simple ensemble Gamelan piece with 4 parts

1. Four pages of condensed notes on the important features of all four movements of this symphony. A useful revision tool. 2. Revision sheet on the 20th century musical language used by Shostakovich.