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Mike is a musician and ex-Head of Department with more than twenty years experience in the Secondary school classroom and middle-leadership, specialising in performance, composition and research. An accomplished performer himself (Woodwind) and celebrated Musical Director and Conductor, Mike is able to draw upon his continued professional practice in creating and sharing his resources.

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Mike is a musician and ex-Head of Department with more than twenty years experience in the Secondary school classroom and middle-leadership, specialising in performance, composition and research. An accomplished performer himself (Woodwind) and celebrated Musical Director and Conductor, Mike is able to draw upon his continued professional practice in creating and sharing his resources.
BRITPOP - "DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER" (Easy arrangement)
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BRITPOP - "DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER" (Easy arrangement)

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A very accessible resource for your KS3 students, featuring a step-by-step scaffolded guide to learning this great song! Features eight simple exercises to help you plan your performance assessments, individual structured sections of the song, guitar chords and chords ‘cheat sheet’ Create your own BRITPOP band arrangement!
SIBELIUS - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE [EASY]
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SIBELIUS - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE [EASY]

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A handy step-by-step guide to enable your students to begin working with Sibelius in just five simple stages. (Resource designed to work with Sibelius 7 & 7.5). Print this colourful resource and keep in your student’s folders, laminate and use as a desk-mat reminder or enlarge and use as part of your display for composing and Music Technology! (Useful for KS4, aimed at KS3) This can even be included as part of your department handbook. Includes full-colour PDF for immediate printing.
END OF UNIT TEST #5 - "DEFYING GRAVITY" - SCHWARTZ
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END OF UNIT TEST #5 - "DEFYING GRAVITY" - SCHWARTZ

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A brilliant resource to give your students the experience to practice a specifically tailored exam-style question in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions including an unfamiliar listening question, “Defying Gravity” from the musical ‘Wicked’ by Schwartz and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY question to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question paper, teacher’s mark scheme, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
"HEDWIG'S  THEME" from 'HARRY POTTER & THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE' [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
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"HEDWIG'S THEME" from 'HARRY POTTER & THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE' [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to Music for Stage & Screen. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! (MORE DIFFICULT) Features three differentiated versions: INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), INTERMEDIATE (MORE DIFFICULT LH), and MORE DIFFICULT with and without note names. Both versions are the first section of this work only. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
WIDER LISTENING PRACTICE PAPER # 1 (EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC 9-1)
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WIDER LISTENING PRACTICE PAPER # 1 (EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC 9-1)

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A brilliant resource to encourage your students to broaden their experience and wider listening opportunities for the ‘Unfamiliar Listening’ question in the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features eight extracts and listening questions (two from each AoS) with various approaches / styles of question they can expect in the exam. Includes: Question paper, teacher’s mark scheme and YouTube links* to suggested recordings *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
*** GCSE MUSIC BUMPER BUNDLE [VARIOUS] ***
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*** GCSE MUSIC BUMPER BUNDLE [VARIOUS] ***

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Dictation questions on each specific set work, extended writing practice questions, unfamiliar / wider listening questions and more! Covers multiple areas of the Edexcel GCSE Music 9-1 specification. Resources can be used in class, for homework, revision and even end-of-unit assessments. (Dictation questions include mp3 recordings).
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS4: SPALDING
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GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS4: SPALDING

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A beautifully-presented and comprehensive set of more than 30 slides to support both teaching and learning with the GCSE Pearson Edexcel 9-1 Anthology set works. In both [editable] PowerPoint and PDF formats (both with embedded hyperlinks) this includes: - An overview / introduction for contextual understanding - Relevant links for wider reading, listening and quizzes - Key words - Digestible analysis under each element of music - Tutorial videos - Wider listening examples - Practice exam questions (taken from past papers since 2018) - Guidance for the extended writing question A MUST-HAVE if you are teaching the specification for the first time, wish to update your resources or need additional revision material for your students. BONUS FILE: Please also see a P.E.E. Points template (Point, Evidence Explain) for you to use in conjunction with this set of slides - for FREE!
EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC 9-1 - COMPOSING TO A SET BRIEF 2024
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EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC 9-1 - COMPOSING TO A SET BRIEF 2024

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For all teachers and students undertaking the Pearson Edexcel GCSE 9-1 course, this presentation is a great starting point to give you some ideas for your composition to a set brief. Contains the exact wording from the September 2024 set brief released by Pearson* Through more than fifty slides, over 30 suggested listening examples, links and tutorials relating to each off the four areas of study, you will not be short of inspiration or ideas of how to start researching your chosen brief. Included as both Powerpoint (slides) and PDF versions with hyperlinked images/YouTube videos and websites. *(I acknowledge that this publication is not my property to sell).
JAMES BOND THEME [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
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JAMES BOND THEME [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to Music for Stage & Screen. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! Features two differentiated versions: **EASY (EASY LH), ** and STANDARD with and without note names. Both versions are the first and second sections of this work only. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
END OF UNIT TEST #4 - "KILLER QUEEN" - QUEEN
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END OF UNIT TEST #4 - "KILLER QUEEN" - QUEEN

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A brilliant resource to give your students the experience to practice a specifically tailored exam-style question in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions including an unfamiliar listening question, Killer Queen and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY question to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question paper, teacher’s mark scheme, YouTube links* to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (1)
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (1)

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A great resource to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel GCSE exam). Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question paper (#1), teacher's answer sheet and mp3s!
"OVER THE RAINBOW" (EASY ARRANGEMENT)
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"OVER THE RAINBOW" (EASY ARRANGEMENT)

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students, or as an introduction to “Defying Gravity” on the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Music specification. Can also be used as INTERVALS practice, or as a starting point for improvisation! Features melody, easy bass line and chords. Ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW
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KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW

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A very user-friendly 30-page workbook for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7) to introduce “Pitch and Notes of the Stave.” Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic test for assessment. Now features a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary. There are activities to span five lessons - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.
KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "BRITPOP" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW
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KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "BRITPOP" [AN INTRODUCTION] SoW

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A very user-friendly 30-page workbook for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7/8) to introduce “BRITPOP.” Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic test for assessment. Now features a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary. There are activities to span five lessons - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work. BONUS FEATURES: Now includes differentiated versions of “She’s The One” (Robbie Williams) and “Don’t Look Back in Anger” (Oasis) as both Sib. 7 & PDF files to support practical activities!
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE - THE WHOLE PACKAGE!
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY BUNDLE - THE WHOLE PACKAGE!

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An opportunity to MASTER aural dictation with these fantastic resources. Includes the new "101 DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY " book to develop repertoire experience and understanding of rhythmic and melodic patterns within familiar pieces of music PLUS question papers for ALL FOUR AREAS OF STUDY (Edexcel 9-1) PLUS the first four practice papers (easy) all as printable PDFs, teacher’s answer sheets AND mp3s! **INCLUDES MORE THAN 150 LISTENING EXTRACTS TO PRACTICE ! **
"JINGLE BELLS" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]
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"JINGLE BELLS" [EASY PIANO ARRANGEMENTS]

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A very accessible keyboard resource for your KS3 students to get them into the festive spirit! Can also be used as INTERVALS practice! (INTERMEDIATE) Features three differentiated versions: EASY, INTERMEDIATE (EASY LH), INTERMEDIATE (MORE DIFFICULT LH), with and without note names. Also includes chord symbols and therefore ideal for solo and small ensemble performance!
GCSE MUSIC DIVIDERS
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GCSE MUSIC DIVIDERS

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FREE resource to help your students get organized! Basic editable (Word.doc) and printable (PDF) layouts including requirements for Paper #1 (Performing) and Paper #2 (Composing) components. Print on coloured card to organize your student’s folders! Encourage your students to articulate their own progress and targets as well as how to critique their peers using the wording directly from the Edexcel 9-1 spec! **
KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE" [AN INTRODUCTION] RECORDINGS
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KS3 MUSIC WORKBOOK: "MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE" [AN INTRODUCTION] RECORDINGS

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Recordings for lessons 1 - 5 in a “MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE” (KS3 work book). The MP3 recordings are timed and mixed on five individual recordings for ease of use - one for each lesson. To be used with the exercises in a “MUSICAL HISTORY TIMELINE” KS3 work book. Not for sale as I do not own the recordings or the YouTube channels from where they came. Also includes teacher’s answer sheet (with YouTube links).
PEARSON EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC MOCK EXAM [AMENDED]
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PEARSON EDEXCEL GCSE MUSIC MOCK EXAM [AMENDED]

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Using specific questions from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 exam papers combined, a bespoke resource to enable your students to have a real mock exam experience. Featuring questions from: - “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major” (Bach) (2 x separate questions) - “Killer Queen” (Queen) - “Defying Gravity” from Wicked (Schwartz) and - “Main Title / Rebel Blockade Runner” from Star Wars (Williams) (2 x separate questions) - Dictation (Rhythm & Melody) - Unfamiliar Listening (AoS4: Fusions) The original recordings and announcements from these papers have also been included to provide a 65-minute timed test (no extended writing question) (This is a FREE resource as I do not own the recordings or the original exam papers - this has been put together for my students)