Are there times when you really need some clear âreal lifeâ musical examples to demonstrate a concept or idea? In this listening bank weâve collated over 30 diverse examples of pieces which contain particular melodic intervals.
This pack contains:
4 sheets with 33 musical examples.
Each example includes: the melodic interval(s), Spotify link and details about the timing of the melodic interval(s) within the piece.
Are there times when you really need some clear âreal lifeâ musical examples to demonstrate a concept or idea? In this listening bank weâve collated 20 diverse examples of pieces using irregular time signatures.
This pack contains:
2 sheets with 20 examples.
Each example includes: the time signature(s), Spotify link and details about the timing of the musical feature within the piece (where relevant)
This pack is for teachers running a âComposer of the weekâ series in their school. It is suitable for both primary and secondary teachers and has been designed to save you time and energy finding suitable pieces to play. There are 40 weeksâ worth of music included in this pack.
You will need a Spotify account (free) to use the links provided in this pack.
This pack contains:
40 x Composer information sheets â each sheet contains useful information, 5 interesting facts and 6 selected pieces representing different moods. Links to the Model Music Curriculum are highlighted.
The Spotify links for each piece are included.
1 x Running a Composer of the week series information sheet â this sheet gives helpful tips on how to run a Composer of the week series including advice on how to get pupils and staff involved and opportunities to bring music into the school day.
A diverse range of composers are included in this pack, covering a variety of genres, nationalities and styles.
6x homework listening sheets (PDF)
6x Answer sheets for each homework sheet
This homework pack is suitable for Year 8 or 9 studying Minimalist music.
Each homework sheet focuses on a different film composer. Pupils are required to listen to a piece of music on YouTube and answer questions relating to the given music.
Pupils can access the YouTube clip either by scanning the QR code on the homework sheet or following the link given.
Included in this pack:
Steve Reich
Philip Glass
Michael Nyman
John Adams
Arvo Part
Minimalist Overview
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This is a sample Homework listening sheet on John Williamsâ Imperial March, and the associated answer sheet.
If you like this taster sheet on John Williams, you can also purchase the whole pack comprising of 6 film music homework sheets.
This homework is suitable for Year 9 studying Film music or for the start of a GCSE course.
Pupils are required to listen to a piece of music on YouTube and answer questions relating to the given music.
Pupils can access the YouTube clip either by scanning the QR code on the homework sheet or following the link given.
The homework sheet is marked out of 10. There is an optional âStretch and challengeâ question at the end of each homework sheet worth 5 extra marks. This question is usually a comparison question and requires more detailed use of musical key terms.
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6x homework listening sheets (PDF)
6x Answer sheets for each sheet
This listening pack is suitable for Year 9 studying Film music or for the start of a GCSE course.
Each homework sheet focuses on a different film composer. Pupils are required to listen to a piece of music on YouTube and answer questions relating to the given music.
Pupils can access the YouTube clip either by scanning the QR code on the homework sheet or following the link given.
Each sheet is marked out of 10. There is an optional âStretch and challengeâ question at the end of each homework sheet worth 5 extra marks. This question is usually a comparison question and requires more detailed use of musical key terms.
Included in this pack:
John Williams
Hans Zimmer
Danny Elfman
John Barry
Ennio Morricone
Howard Shore
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This pack contains worksheets for 7 cover lessons on the topic of Instruments of the Orchestra.
It is suitable for KS3.
Each lesson contains enough work for a 1-hour lesson. Each sheet includes one or two extension tasks at the end. PDF documents can either be photocopied as a handout, with pupils completing the work on paper, or uploaded as a digital file.
Internet access required to complete the worksheets.
Included in the pack:
Strings
Woodwind
Brass
Percussion
Keyboards
Unusual instruments 1
Unusual instruments 2
Answer Sheets are included for each worksheet.