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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.
DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #1 [CLASSICAL MUSIC]
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DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY PAPER #1 [CLASSICAL MUSIC]

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The first in a FANTASTIC series of question papers to help your students practice aural dictation with FAMILIAR pieces of music. Paper #1 contains extracts from ten need-to-know pieces of Classical Music repertoire. Work through the exercises to develop your aural perception skills Learn collaboratively or for independent study (can be set as homework, cover work) Project answers onto the board for tutorial / class discussion **Includes: Question paper (10 x questions), teacher’s answer sheet - both printable PDF’s and MP3 recordings **
KS3 MUSIC WORK BOOKS BUNDLE (“PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE” and “BRITPOP”) SoWs
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KS3 MUSIC WORK BOOKS BUNDLE (“PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE” and “BRITPOP”) SoWs

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Two very user-friendly work books for your KS3 students (aimed at Year 7/8) to introduce “PITCH & NOTES OF THE STAVE” and “BRITPOP.” Includes ESP exercises, RAG-style resources for stretch and challenge, fun homework tasks, peer feedback forms for performing and an end-of-topic tests for assessment. Also includes a GLOSSARY to encourage and support the use of subject specific vocabulary. There are activities to span five lessons in each book - these are not designed to last for a whole lesson but are intended to support additional listening / practical work.
KS3 MUSIC: FILM MUSIC QUIZ + EASY KEYBOARD EXERCISE
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KS3 MUSIC: FILM MUSIC QUIZ + EASY KEYBOARD EXERCISE

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A fun and thought-provoking exercise to be used as a starter, plenary or homework - test your students on their movie music general knowledge! A great introduction to motif, leitmotif, composing and aural development. Featuring images quiz (name the character), listening activity* (name the movie) with 30 extracts and teacher’s answer sheets (both as PDF and editable Word.doc format - YouTube link included + video below) BONUS - ‘easy’ and ‘standard’ versions of Monty Norman’s James Bond theme on the keyboard (PDF) *Disclaimer - the YouTube video does not belong to me, nor does any of the recorded content *
END OF UNIT TESTS MEGA-BUNDLE [AoS#1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820, AoS#2 VOCAL MUSIC, AoS#3 MUSIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN & AoS#4 FUSIONS - 8 x PAPERS!
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END OF UNIT TESTS MEGA-BUNDLE [AoS#1 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1700-1820, AoS#2 VOCAL MUSIC, AoS#3 MUSIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN & AoS#4 FUSIONS - 8 x PAPERS!

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EIGHT brilliant resources to give your students the experience to practice specifically tailored exam-style questions in preparation for the the Edexcel 9-1 exam. Features three listening questions for each paper, including an unfamiliar listening question, the set work for each AoS and a rhythm & melody dictation question, as well as a KEY WORDS / VOCABULARY questions to link to the extended writing question! Includes: Question papers, teacher’s mark schemes, YouTube links* and timings to suggested recordings and an mp3 for question 3 of each paper (Dictation - rhythm & melody) *An mp3 of all recordings has not been included for copyright reasons *
COMPOSING MUSIC: ADDING A DRUM BEAT [PART #1]
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COMPOSING MUSIC: ADDING A DRUM BEAT [PART #1]

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Aimed at GCSE Music students who are struggling to create a coherent and meaningful drum part for their composition, this resource (PART #1) is a step-by-step guide to writing easy and effective drum music in 4/4. Includes: Colourful and easy-to-follow instructions with diagrams for creating your first drum part in Sibelius (PDF for printing / sharing / uploading to Google Classroom or equivalent) **Original Sibelius file (Sibelius Ultimate 2022, Sibelius 2020.1 and Sibelius 7) to support teachers (can be edited) and for students to copy & paste template bar as a starting point * A must-have for adding an all-important and accurately written drum part to your composition. (More parts to follow including: 'How to notate…'Complex Drum Patterns, Unusual & Compound Time Signatures, Easy Fills & Trick Bits and Complex / Virtuosic Fills)
GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS4: AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM
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GCSE MUSIC ANALYSIS (EDEXCEL): AoS4: AFRO CELT SOUND SYSTEM

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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 - as well as an original remix of George Ezra’s Shotgun - for FREE!
GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - BACH
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GCSE MUSIC EXTENDED WRITING - BACH

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Section B / Question 9 of the new Edexcel GCSE Music specification. An excellent resource to hone the knowledge and understanding of each set work, beginning with “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, 3rd mvt.” by Bach. Can be used as a lesson starter, a homework or even a timed assessment. Includes Entry Starting Point exercise, extended writing question # 1 + teacher’s answers. All as PDF’s and fully editable Word.doc templates. A must for your GCSE students!
AoS2: QUEEN - EXAM PRACTICE
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AoS2: QUEEN - EXAM PRACTICE

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Whether you are just beginning this Area of Study, preparing for the exam or revising for an end of unit test - this set of resources is a MUST! Includes ESP questions (editable Word.doc template), familiar AND unfamiliar listening questions, rhythm and melody dictation, extended writing template AND teacher’s answers!
CHORDS & MELODY IN C ("Heart & Soul")
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CHORDS & MELODY IN C ("Heart & Soul")

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A handy resource to begin your CHORDS project on the keyboards; includes editable Powerpoint with video links, the first two lessons, ESP#1 exercise and Lesson # 2 Starter / re-cap exercise as PDF and editable Word.docs.
END OF UNIT TEST #1 - "BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 5 IN D MAJOR - 3rd MVT." - BACH
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END OF UNIT TEST #1 - "BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 5 IN D MAJOR - 3rd MVT." - BACH

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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, Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in Dmajor - 3rd mvt. 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 *
AoS1: BACH - EXAM PRACTICE
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AoS1: BACH - EXAM PRACTICE

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Whether you are just beginning this Area of Study, preparing for the exam or revising for an end of unit test - this set of resources is a MUST! Includes ESP questions (editable Word.doc template), familiar AND unfamiliar listening questions, rhythm and melody dictation, extended writing template AND teacher’s answers!
GCSE MUSIC DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (AoS1, 2 & 3 - Instrumental Music [Bach & Beethoven] + Vocal Music [Purcell & Queen] + Music for Stage & Screen [Williams & Schwartz])
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GCSE MUSIC DICTATION - RHYTHM & MELODY (AoS1, 2 & 3 - Instrumental Music [Bach & Beethoven] + Vocal Music [Purcell & Queen] + Music for Stage & Screen [Williams & Schwartz])

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Amazing value resources to practice aural dictation of rhythm and melody (question 7 from the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE exam) specific to each area of study. Can easily be used as a starter, plenary or homework. Includes question papers (Aos 1, 2 & 3), teacher’s answer sheets AND mp3s!
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #3 "O, CHRISTMAS TREE"
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #3 "O, CHRISTMAS TREE"

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste!
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #4 "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS"
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #4 "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS"

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste!
CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #5 "O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM"
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CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE MUSIC #5 "O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM"

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Have some seasonal fun with this easy 4-part harmony ensemble music for quartet or small ensemble. Written for Saxophone quartet / ensemble and presented as full scores. Also includes Sib.7 scores to change / add instrumental parts so you can tailor it to your own ensemble - just add instruments, copy and paste!