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10 pieces of Ensemble music from Area of Study 2 - questions all based on typical GCSE questions in exam paper. Pieces include: String Quartet Op 76, No 3 (2nd movt) – Haydn The Last Night of the World – Schonberg Jazz Ensemble Alexander Hamilton – opening number Seasons of Love Beethoven chamber music Swing Low Sweet Chariot – BB King Hallelujah Chorus Ar Hyd Y Nos – welsh folk Defying Gravity - musical All the listening tests are designed to test varying abilities. The final question in some of the pieces tends to be an extended answer which will test the more able students. All questions are marked out of 12. There are a couple of different types of questions Filling in the blanks (melody and rhythm) and adding onto a score – pupils can listen 4 times to these questions, with a minute preparation time, 30 seconds in between playings and 3 minutes completion time at the end. Extended answer – pupils can listen 3 times with a 30 second gap in between playings and 6 minutes completion time at the end. General musicianship questions – pupils can listen 3 times to these questions with a 30 second pause between playings and 2 minutes completion time at the end. Please note that the answers to the extended writing questions are NOT exhaustive. All reasonable answers should be considered, so please use your professional judgement. If you have any issues or queries, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

This resource gives an overview of the work of Andrew Lloyd Webber. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all you talented musicians out there will find extra answers to the questions. Pieces include: Think of Me (from Phantom) Gethsemane (from Jesus Christ Superstar) Oh What A Circus (from Evita) Close Every Door (from Joseph) Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

BRAND NEW RESOURCE A set of 5 practice questions covering the whole of the piece PAGODES by Debussy. Questions are very similar to those found in past papers. Screenshots give a good idea of content. As always, any problems/issues, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

A resource, focusing on the different styles of Schwartz. There are 4 exam style questions (with answers) worth 10 marks each. The featured pieces are: Day by Day (from Godspell) Children of Eden (from Children of Eden) Corner of the Sky (from Pippin) Defying Gravity (from Wicked) In addition, there is preparation for the essay question on each of the pieces. A vital part of the exam preparation is learning about the different styles and influences of Schwartz.

3 full GCSE style question papers, featuring the new set works, Anitra’s Dance and Everything Must GO. 8 questions per paper, based on typical WJEC questions. There is a mark scheme included at the end.

A new resource, based on West Side Story. Features 5 songs: Somewhere Maria Cool A Boy Like That I Have a Love (ending of A Boy Like That) Questions based on A level EDUQAS past papers, including a comparisons task. All answers provided (although these may not be exhaustive, as teachers and pupils will no doubt find additional relevant points). Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if there are any issues/typos/queries.

Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com for any queries/issues Comprehensive resource, featuring all of the different musical styles in Area of Study 4. The following pieces are examined: With or Without You – U2 Looking For Somebody – Fleetwood Mac Fallin’ – Alicia Keys Heard it Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye Light My Fire – The Doors/UB40 Praise You – Fatboy Slim Don’t Bring Me Down – ELO Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding Punjabi MC – Mundian to Bach Ke Wiz Khalifa – See You Again Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton All pieces are marked out of 12, following typical exam questions and layout. A useful vocabulary summary is included at the start

This resource gives an overview of the work of Andrew Lloyd Webber. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. Pieces include: Think of Me (from Phantom) Gethsemane (from Jesus Christ Superstar) Oh What A Circus (from Evita) Close Every Door (from Joseph) Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

The resource is designed to provide evidence of pupil work in Area of Study 1 - Musical Forms and Devices. Each question is worth 12 marks, as in the EDUQAS exam paper. There are 7 questions in total, covering the different forms examined. Bach – Minuet in G major BMV Anh 114 Music for the Royal Fireworks - Minuet 1, Handel March in D (from Anna Magdalena Notebook) – Bach Andante from Surprise Symphony - Haydn Trepak, from The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky The Fairy Queen – Purcell Prelude to L’Arlesienne - Bizet

Brand new resource Area of Study 2 - Music for Ensemble. Includes 10 questions in a variety of different ensembles (from Classical to Musical Theatre, Jazz and Folk). There are also 3 worked examples for pupils to correct. All answers are provided, but are by no means exhaustive. Screenshots give a good idea of content. As always, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Brand new resource for the exam in 2026 Features the following pieces (i) ‘Young Woman’s Blues’ (October 26, 1926), (ii) ‘Back Water Blues’ (February 17, 1927), (iii) ‘Alexander’s Rag Time Band’ (March 2, 1927), (iv) ‘Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out’ (May 15, 1929) There is a fact file for each song, including general background information about Blues, Trad Jazz, Bessie Smith, her band, her accompanists etc This is followed by a listening question that is typical of Section A of the paper and then develops knowledge in preparation for Section B of the paper. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thanks for looking

Brand new resource GCSE Rhythm Practice - SUITABLE FOR ALL EXAM BOARDS (essential understanding and vocabulary development). 40 extracts in total. Suitable for Year 10, embarking on GCSE Music Course. Also suitable for use with Year 11 as revision at the start of the year. I have tried to include as much subject specific vocabulary as possible, and ensured that there is progression in the skill content. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Please contact misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if there are any queries. Many thanks **Musical Forms and Devices ** Land of Hope and Glory – Elgar Enchanted Lake – Tchaikovsky In the Hall of the Mountain King – Grieg Chanson Triste – Tchaikovsky Volksliedschen – Schumann Carillon – Bizet Sonata in C - Mozart Minuet in G - Bach Dance of the Maidens - Borodin March in C - Purcell **Music for Ensemble ** Divertimento in F – Mozart Chamber Music – Mozart Any Dream Will Do – Lloyd Webber Do A Deer – Rodgers and Hammerstein Anything But Lonely – Lloyd Webber Rondo – Kabalevsky Rock Around the Clock – Bill Hayley & His Comets Ar Hyd Y Nos – Welsh Trad Chamber Music - Poulenc Toot Suite – Claude Bolling MUSICAL FOCUS Page **Music for Film ** Imperial March – John Williams Superman – John Williams In Dreams – Howard Shore Schindler’s List – John Williams The Virginia Company – Alan Menken The Raging Storm – Debbie Wiseman Emma – Rachel Portman Cinema Paradiso – Morricone Dead Silence – Clouser Arthur’s Fanfare - Goldsmith **Popular Music ** Under Pressure – Queen Clocks – Coldplay Walking on the Moon – The Police I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston Old Town Road - Lil Nas X (feat. Filly Ray Cyrus) Kiss From a Rose – Seal Smooth – Santana I Should Be So Lucky – Kylie Minogue Take It To The Limit – Eagles Another One Bites The Dust - Queen

A series of 6 mock question papers based on the new set work, Bach Badinerie. For teaching in September 2020, first exam in 2022. All 6 papers are based on the typical format in EDUQAS and marked out of 12. Spotify and YouTube links are included, with answers.

A resource helping prepare students for Question 6 in the 2022 examination. Focuses on the 3 different sections of The Rite of Spring - Introduction, The Augurs of Spring, The Ritual of Abduction. Analysis of each, focusing on the musical elements Other recommended listening. A focus on context Suggested introductory paragraph.

BRAND NEW RESOURCE A set of 10 practice questions, covering the whole of the 1st movement (Reverie - Passions) Screen shots give a good idea of content. Answer booklet is also included. Any questions, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

NEW RESOURCE 8 practice questions from On Wenlock Edge On Wenlock Edge - 2 questions Is My Team Ploughing - 2 questions Bredon Hill - 4 questions All questions are based on the A Level exam Answers are provided, although they are by no means exhaustive. Any problems, please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com

** BRAND NEW RESOURCE** Writing for the 2023 exam in mind. Advance information states that the 9 mark extended writing will be on Area of Study 3. This resource contains 12 pieces of film music (different genres) All answers (although probably not exhaustive) are provided in a separate booklet. Screenshots give a good idea of content. Contents Marking advice Top tips and essential vocabulary PRACTICE TESTS Downton Abbey – John Lunn Psycho – Bernard Herrman The Trap – Ron Goodwin The Flood – Debbie Wiseman Terminator – Bradley Ira Fiedel Tears in Rain (from Blade Runner) - Vangelis Theme from The Omen – Jerry Goldsmith The Danish Girl – Alexandre Desplat A Fistful of Dollars – Ennio Morricone Superman Theme – John Williams The Batman Theme – Michael Giaccomo Saving Private Ryan – John Williams Any suggestions/queries please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Thanks for Looking

This resource gives an overview of the work of Sondheim, with particular reference to** Sweeney Todd**. It discusses his characteristic musical style, with recommended works to focus on. Additionally there are 4 SAMS, based on the type of questions that students will come across in their exam. A great deal of research has gone into creating these questions. Answers are provided at the end of the booklet, although these answers are by no means exhaustive. I know that all of the expert teachers out there will no doubt find extra answers to some of the questions I have set. Pieces include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd Poor Thing These Are My Friends Green Finch and Linnet Bird Screenshots included of extra musical extracts, for teaching purposes, if required.

This resource is suitable for WJEC and EDUQAS As Level Music It includes a Richard Rodgers factfile TOP TIPS in answering exam questions sheet (with key terminology) 4 exam style questions focusing on the following songs: Bali Ha’i The March of the Siamese Children The Farmer and The Cowman What’s The Use of Wond’rin’ All answers are provided but by no means exhaustive. Please email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com if you have any queries. Thanks for looking

NEW - for the 2022 exam A comprehensive (31 page) workbook based on the following pieces of film music (all from the horror/suspense genre). Instructions Listen to each piece as many times as necessary (YouTube link provided). Make bullet point notes for each element in the boxes provided. Use musical vocabulary (REFER TO THE GLOSSARY). Read through the specimen sentences and then try to create your own, making sure they “fit” the excerpt you have listened to. Write a paragraph about each musical element, and then relate it to a different piece of music that you have listened to. Finally, justify why you consider the excerpt and the other pieces of music represent the suggested mood and/or description of the film scene. It is recommended (in examiners’ reports) that pupils spend 70 minutes on Section B (the essay questions), so aim for no more than 35 minutes on the film music question. Sweeney Todd (opening titles) - Sondheim The Hunt, from Planet of the Apes – Jerry Goldsmith Cape Fear – Herrmann The Hunt, from Planet of the Apes – Danny Elfman The Omen (main theme) – Jerry Goldsmith Battle at Aslan’s Howe – Harry Gregson-Williams Theme from Vertigo – Herrmann Also includes: Model sentences Extended Listening ideas with brief analysis YouTube listening resources and links Composer general characteristics (Herrmann, Goldsmith, Elfman) Suggested answers – Mindmap example WORD version available if needed for editing - email misscreativecurriculum@gmail.com Also, any issues or queries, please email and I will be only too pleased to help.