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Romantic Era Music - Georges Bizet “Les Toreadors” Resource | Music Analysis Lesson for Teachers Bring the excitement of Romantic era music into your classroom with this comprehensive teaching resource for “Les Toreadors” from Georges Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1. Designed to enhance aural skills and musical analysis, this resource provides teachers with everything they need to explore this iconic piece in depth with their students. What’s Included in the presentation: Lesson power point (and pdf version) Handout to supplement learning This lesson covers: Romantic Era Overview: Key characteristics of the period, including emotional expression, colorful orchestration, and program music. Key Vocabulary: Definitions for terms like suite, fanfare, crescendo, and dynamics. Listening Activities: Guided questions to develop critical listening and emotional connection to the music. Detailed Analysis: Tempo, dynamics, instrumentation, recurring melodies, and A-B-A form breakdown. Cultural Context: Explore the themes of Spanish bullfighting and nationalism in the music. Creative Task: Engage students with a drawing activity inspired by the music. Recap and Reflection: End each lesson with key takeaways and student reflections. This resource simplifies complex musical concepts, making it perfect for all secondary music classes or as a supplement for Leaving Cert students. Teachers can guide students in understanding the vibrant storytelling and dramatic energy that define this Romantic masterpiece. (This resource includes a powerpoint presentation and a pdf format of presentation) (please note: the powerpoint presentation format does not always look cohesive on your computer - as different devices vary. Therefore, I have included a pdf format to use if this happens) Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

This booklet was created to replicate the process of creating music for film. To begin with this booklet, the teacher/educator will begin by selecting a scene from a film to work on throughout this task. Included in this booklet Test Screening Evaluation (here students act as the audience to gain a perspective of the scene, although not music specific, it gives students an audience perspective before they become the composer) Score Spotting list (here students will watch the scene without any sound) How to compose a score (students will start to work on their plan) 4.**** Composing a score**** (here students use their plan to create music, I advise to use musecore, bandlab or allowing students to compose using instruments) Enjoy! I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

This resource contains 6 music posters to help support the teaching of dynamics. The posters are A4 size in pdf format. The posters include Explanation of Dynamics Piano Forte Chart to show pp --> ff Crescendo Decrescendo Thank you for choosing to shop with me! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

Irish Music Essays | Comprehensive Resource for Leaving Cert Q5 Prepare your students for success in the Leaving Cert Music Exam with this essential collection of Irish Music Essays! Specifically designed to address Question 5, this resource provides expertly crafted, in-depth essays covering all major topics in Irish music, from céilí bands to Seán Ó Riada and the harping tradition. What’s Inside: Checklist: Where students can keep note of what essays have been covered and revised 12 Key Topics: Including Denis Hempson, Edward Bunting, Irish Dance Music, Fusion of Irish Music, and more. Detailed Section to create study summaries: a section for students to summarise key words and key points from each essay Notes Section: for students to take note of important key words  Structured for Success: Each essay is clearly organized to reflect exam requirements, helping students craft strong, well-informed answers. This resource is ideal for teachers looking to provide their students with comprehensive, reliable, and exam-focused material. Empower your students to excel in their understanding of Irish music and maximize their potential on exam day with these expertly curated essays. (resource is 26 pages in total) Like this resource? Find more at my store: /teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7