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 revision powerpoint on Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, Movement 4. Complete with an overview of the main musical features of each section of the work and sample exam-style questions taken from past papers and sample materials. There is also a comparison with the minor study of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, Movement 4, including some exam-style questions.
A revision powerpoint on Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, Movement 3. Complete with an overview of the main musical features of each section of the work and sample exam-style questions taken from past papers and sample materials. There is also a comparison with the minor study of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, Movement 3, including some exam-style questions.
Unit 3 - Development of the Symphony 1750-1900
A structured breakdown of how to answer the following past exam question:
Discuss how symphonic composers of the Western Classical Tradition have taken different approaches to the use of the orchestra. You must refer to both set works and other relevant symphonies, from both the Classical and Romantic eras.
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.
A comprehensive 86-slide powerpoint on Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5. Information sourced and put together from a variety of resources to create an interactive study guide.
A sample question as part of the Eduqas Unit 3 A-level Music specification. Two versions of “Wonderwall” - Oasis and Ryan Adams. Original 90s Britpop vs. Slow Ballad cover.
Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 Analysis Questions. Separate worksheets cover each main sub-structure of all 4 movements. Answers not provided but should be self-explanatory.
An introduction to the Development of the Symphony (1750-1900) topic, specifically for the Eduqas A’level Music specification (Unit 3 Appraising). To help with the initial characterstics of the Classical & Romantic era, as well as the development of the orchestra over time. Worksheet & powerpoint.
Eduqas A’level Music: A revision powerpoint designed to recap the main elements of Dance features in symphonic works from 1750-1900. Accompanying worksheet to encourage learners to practice writing sample paragraphs ready for the final essay.
Eduqas A-level Music Rock & Pop Comparison Sample Question: “In Bloom”. With suggested mark scheme. Original Grunge version compared with Reggae cover version.
Revision Summary Powerpoints on both Into the 21st Century Set Works:
Thomas Ades’ - Asyla - 3rd Movement Ecstasio
Sally Beamish’s Opus California - 1st movement - Boardwalk, 4th movement - Natural Bridges
Wider Context in relation to the 5-mark comparison question also included. Wider Context composers covered include Judith Weir, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Witold Lutoslawski, Kaija Saariaho and Toru Takemitsu.
Eduqas A-level Music Rock & Pop Comparison Sample Question: "Lean On”. With suggested mark scheme. Original EDM version compared with Pop-Ballad cover version.
Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 Analysis Questions. Separate worksheets cover each main sub-structure of all 4 movements. Answers not provided but should be self-explanatory.
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 pack of flashcards, covering a range of different aspects of the following British Popular Music tracks:
1. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. The Beatles - Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite
3. Rolling Stones - Satisfaction
4. Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)
5. Sex Pistols - God Save the Queen
6. Opportunities - Pet Shop Boys
7. Ghost Town - The Specials
8. Blur - Country House
9. Oasis - Roll With It
10. Arctic Monkeys - I Bet That You Look Good on the Dancefloor
11. Dido - Thank You
12. Ed Sheeran - You Need Me I Don't Need You
A selection of 94 cards, each with a piece of jazz terminology or information relating to a range of material from the characteristic traits of five different jazz genres.
Covering the following styles/Artists: New Orleans & Louis Armstrong (1920s), Swing/Big Band & Count Basie & Duke Ellington (1930s), Bebop & Charlie Parker (1940s), Cubop & Dizzy Gillespie (1940s) and the origins of Cool Jazz & Miles Davis (1949).
