Carisse is an experienced teacher of A-level Music and Vocational Music, and is currently Head of Music at a sixth form college in the North West of England. She has examining experience in A-level Music, specifically for coursework and specialises professionally in both performance and music analysis. Carisse has also been a Subject Advisor for Pearson, examining for both the NQF Level 1/2 BTEC Award in Music and the QCF Level 3 BTEC in Music.
Carisse is an experienced teacher of A-level Music and Vocational Music, and is currently Head of Music at a sixth form college in the North West of England. She has examining experience in A-level Music, specifically for coursework and specialises professionally in both performance and music analysis. Carisse has also been a Subject Advisor for Pearson, examining for both the NQF Level 1/2 BTEC Award in Music and the QCF Level 3 BTEC in Music.
A comprehensive guide to 70s Disco, with specific focus on Gloria Gaynor, Baccara and Boney M.
Track Analyses include: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, Yes Sir I Can Boogie by Baccara and Rasputin by Boney M.
Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 70s Disco.
A suggested written, research/homework activity is also provided. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.
RSL CMI303/340/372 Evaluations Mini-Vlog Series Support.
Evaluation criteria knitted together across series of units as follows:
CMI303 Performing Music Live
CMI340 Composing Music (Styles)
CMI372 Music in Context
Mini-vlog series tasks involve guidance on the evaluation of ensemble performances, composition work and personal responses to genres. Genres covered in tasks are 50s Rock ‘n’ Roll, 70s Punk & 70s Disco.
Disco evaluation guidance edited to be a 1:1 interview for variety.
All tasks can be fully edited to suit centre circumstances and learner needs.
Unit of Work for RSL Level 3 Creative Music Industry CMI317 Working in the Music Industry. Suggested tasks for all criteria, including a paired presentation on “how do musicians make money?”, sparking discussion about the future of the industry in the wake of AI. Industry-ready and highly practical tasks, bringing this core unit to life.
This resource features a 32 page workbook for students to use for note-taking and/or for submission, as well as a 29-slide powerpoint.
An in-depth and comprehensive resource that looks at the building blocks of 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll music. Points covered include the following:
The Rockabilly Aesthetic & Subculture
Controversy & Dance craze
Jukeboxes & RCA Victor
Fender Telecaster
Fender Precision Bass
Playing techniques & iconic performers: drum kit, piano, horn section, vocals.
12-bar blues & stop time
Blues scale & Walking Bass
Lyrical Content
Slapback delay & RCA Victor Ribbon Microphone
Catered for the Level 3 RSL Creative Music Industry course, specifically CMI372 Music in Context, Criteria 1.2.
RSL Level 3 Creative Music Industry course. CMI303 Performing Music Live Criteria 1: Planning Workbook. Suggested activities across multiple practical projects, designed to be delivered throughout 1 academic year. Four booklets that include tasks with detailed guidance and examples as follows:
Booklet 1. C1.1a) Image Portrayal. Punk Project, including Mood Board, Justification & Stage Persona.
Booklet 2. C1.1b) Communication with other Musicians & Technical Staff. Disco Project, including Rehearsal Logs, Soundchecks, Communication Strategies, Audience Interaction & Ensemble Meetings.
Booklet 3. C1.1d) Promotion to an Intended Audience. Solo Project, including Marketing Campaign Strategies & Promotional Strategies.
Booklet 4. C1.1b) Selection & Preparation of Repertoire, C1.1e) Venue Type, C1.1f) Personal Equipment Selection. Covers Project, including Repertoire List, Justifications, Rehearsal Schedule, Venue Comparison, Risk Assessment, Fire Safety Medical & Crowd Control, Equipment List.
All tasks and dates can be fully edited to suit centre circumstances and learner needs.
A comprehensive guide to 80s Synthpop, with specific focus on Gary Numan, the Eurythmics and the Pet Shop Boys.
Track Analyses include: Cars by Gary Numan, Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics and Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money) by the Pet Shop Boys.
Analysis focuses on main musical features and characteristics of 80s Synthpop.
A suggested written, research/homework activity is also provided. All information is included in 1 powerpoint resource.
A 72-slide powerpoint with a detailed analysis of Movements I & II from Haydn's Symphony No. 104. This resource would be particularly useful for the new Eduqas A-level Music specification.
A five-page glossary of useful terminology for the study of Rock & Pop (Eduqas AS-level Music). A starting point and precursor research activity to the study of Rock & Pop music from the 1960s-1990s.
Level 3 BTEC Music
A set of worksheets/templates to guide students through Criteria 1 (P1, M1, D1) for Unit 22 - Music Performance Session Styles. Covers x4 distinctly different genres (Rock ‘n’ Roll, Psychedelic Rock, Disco, Punk). Allows for cross-reference between other genres/styles for the D1 criteria.
A two-page glossary of useful terminology for Into the 21st Century (Eduqas A-level Music). A starting point and precursor research activity to the study of Thomas Ades' Asyla and Sally Beamish's Opus California.
A collection of notes, worksheets, revision activities and a detailed powerpoint on the Development of the Symphony and the Orchestra (1750-1900). Useful for the Eduqas Western Classical Tradition topic on the A-level specification or as an overview for any other exam board.
A sample question as part of the Eduqas Unit 3 A-level Music specification. Two versions of "Hounds of Love" - Kate Bush & The Futureheads. Original Synthpop vs. Indie Rock cover.
A selection of resources to aid with the teaching of the Rock & Pop topic on the Eduqas A-level. Resources include a detailed analytical powerpoint on a range of genres, three sample questions in the style of the A-level and some useful worksheets.
