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Film and Television Composer - Careers, jobs and Working in the Music Industry
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This teaching resource explores exciting careers in the music, film, and video game industries, focusing on the role of Film and Television Composers. Students will learn about the skills, education, and experience needed for this creative career, as well as gain insight into a composer’s typical working day. The resource includes an engaging PowerPoint presentation with industry-relevant YouTube videos, alongside two worksheets: one where learners create a CV/resume for this role and another that walks them through a “day in the life” reading exercise. Perfect for sparking career discussions and immersing students in the world of media composition! Understanding the music industry and its diverse job roles empowers learners to explore career opportunities, develop specialized skills, and navigate the professional landscape effectively. It fosters creativity, industry knowledge, and adaptability, essential for success in this ever-evolving field. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different music professional careers and gain a better understanding of working in the modern Music Industry.
Leitmotifs and Film Music: Captain Jack Sparrow - PotC - Hans Zimmer
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Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. The ‘Captain Jack Sparrow Theme’, in the film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ by the renowned Hans Zimmer is one of the most famous leitmotifs of all time. It also helps us develop analytical, critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more. This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition. These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry.
John Williams - Film Composers: Listening and Writing Music for Movies
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Embark on a musical odyssey with our teaching resource, delving into the cinematic brilliance of John Williams. Uncover the genius behind timeless scores like ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Jurassic Park.’ This comprehensive resource guides students through an in-depth exploration of Williams’ diverse compositions, enhancing critical listening skills and fostering a deeper understanding of the intersection between music and storytelling in film. Ignite a passion for film music with the legendary works of John Williams. Listening and analysing the work and compositions of different film composers develops analytical skills, critical thinking, creativity, cultural awareness, and attention to detail. Understanding music in movies and television is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television, and work perfectly with the “Leitmotifs and Film Music: Music in Film and Cinema” Bundle. This range of presentations and worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition. These ‘Famous Composers of Film Music’ worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great for sharing ideas and writing directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Google Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
Film and Score Composers: Listening and Writing Music for Movies - BUNDLE
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Film and Score Composers: Listening and Writing Music for Movies - BUNDLE

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Dive into the art of film composition with our Film Score Composers - Teaching Bundle! Explore the musical brilliance of Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Max Steiner, Danny Elfman and more!! Each resource boasts a captivating presentation, an engaging worksheet, and a convenient answer sheet, providing a comprehensive journey through the unique styles of these legendary composers. Elevate your music education with this all-inclusive bundle, unlocking the secrets behind iconic film scores. Listening and analysing the work and compositions of different film composers develops analytical skills, critical thinking, creativity, cultural awareness, and attention to detail. Understanding music in movies and television is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television, and work perfectly with the “Leitmotifs and Film Music: Music in Film and Cinema” Bundle. This range of presentations and worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition.
Leitmotifs and Film Music: The Murder - Psycho - Bernard Herrmann
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Leitmotifs and Film Music: The Murder - Psycho - Bernard Herrmann

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Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. The ‘Murder Theme’, from the 1960 film ‘Psycho’ by the renowned Bernard Herrmann is one of the most famous leitmotifs from modern times. The infamous “Shower Scene” from the film has become an important element in the Horror genre’s cinematic history, but it would have been nothing without its bone-chilling musical score. Listening and analysing film Leitmotifs develops analytical skills, critical thinking, creativity, cultural awareness, and attention to detail. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more. This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition. These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry.
Leitmotifs and Film Music: James Bond - Monty Norman and John Barry
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Leitmotifs and Film Music: James Bond - Monty Norman and John Barry

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Dive into the suave and thrilling world of James Bond with our “Licence to Teach!” resource on the iconic Bond leitmotif music and film score. Explore the evolution of the Bond sound, captivating students with the espionage-inspired James Bond Theme. This resource includes a comprehensive study of the legendary music that has become synonymous with the world’s favourite secret agent. Engage your class in the magic of Bond. Studying music composed and arranged by industry professionals helps all learners develop analytical/critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources and all the others that can be found within the “Leitmotifs and Film Music: Growing Resource BUNDLE!”, feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to Super-man, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry.
Leitmotifs and Film Music: The Shark - Jaws - John Williams
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Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. The ‘Shark Theme’, in the film ‘Jaws’ by the amazing John Williams is one of the most famous leitmotifs of all time. It also helps us develop analytical, critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more. This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition. These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry.
Leitmotifs and Film Music: Growing Resource BUNDLE!
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Leitmotifs and Film Music: Growing Resource BUNDLE!

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Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. It also helps us develop analytical, critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more. This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition.
How to Record EVERYTHING! – FULL LIBRARY
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How to Record EVERYTHING! – FULL LIBRARY

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These lectures and supporting classroom resources form a full library of material covering the how to record and produce professional instruments. This massive Bundle and in depth lectures and supporting resources covers all the major elements for recording Drums, Acoustic, Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass. As well as Microphone Basics, Stereo Recording Techniques and Analogue & Digital Signals. The lessons provided come with detailed explanations and methods for how to record and produce these instruments, popular techniques and microphones to use. Moreover, these are backed up with audio examples and lots of reference material to aid learning. The resources within this bundle would easily cover a full terms worth of work and could be used for GCSE, NCFE, A-Level and BTEC levels 1, 2, 3 and UAL course frameworks. (United Kingdom). In this package: Lectures (7 full lessons/presentations, each linking together, providing a full scheme of work for teaching). WORKSHEETS – All the lessons and presentations come with worksheets (with teacher answers) that link with the lesson and aid learning throughout. HOMEWORK – again many of the lessons also come with additional learning research and homework tasks, also with answers sheets to support. REVISION + INFOGRPAHICS - There are also additional worksheets to aid student learning and allow for revising. AUDIO EXAMPLES– some of the presentation and lessons also have connected audio examples that support the lesson. Video (each presentation also comes in video form, used for student revision) ================================= ** History of Pop Music – FULL LIBRARY ** 1 – How to Record
Acoustic Guitar (presentation, video, worksheet, revision notes) 2 - How to Record
Electric Guitar (presentation, video, worksheet, revision notes) 3 - How to Record
Bass Guitar (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, revision notes and terminology/vocabulary sheet) 4 - How to Record
Drums (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, Infographics and Audio examples) 5 - How to Record
Vocals (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, revision notes and terminology/vocabulary sheet) 6 – Microphone Basics (presentation, video, worksheet, How Microphones Work-Infographic) 7 – Stereo Recording Techniques (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, homework, classroom poster and revision sheet) 8 - Analogue & Digital Signals (presentation, video, worksheet, How Microphones Work-Infographic) BONUS FILE: This bundle even comes with a free Bonus E-BOOK “Glossary of Music Technology”: This e-book covers a wide range of terms and vocabulary for Music and Music Technology. The list is extensive and with great detail on a full list of useful terms, each with an easy and straightforward definition.
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit - LISTENING SKILLS-with Distance Learning
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Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit - LISTENING SKILLS-with Distance Learning

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The aim of this resource is to enable learners to develop their listening skills, with a focus on sonic and musical components. It is part of a bundle of resources that allows learners to break-down and understand some of the most popular and iconic songs in Pop/Rock. Moreover, these listening skills lessons would work excellently alongside the “History of Modern Music” resource, this detailing the history of modern music. This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by the band Nirvana, with a full song break down and analysis. This covers some of the background and history of the band/artist along with a detailed breakdown of all musical elements from this track. Musical Elements covering: Tonality Tempo Meter/Time Signature Instrumentation Structure Dynamics/Texture Rhythmic Elements Song Theme Genre/Style The material in these resources would easily cover 1 to 2 lessons. The presentation covers the major musical elements from the song, and can be used after students have completed the Listening Skill worksheet or at the same time, working through section by section. The presentation also comes with embedded YouTube musical examples to support and engage learning and even references to other artists that are similar in style, or rhythm or tempo. This proving the learner with a wider range of listening and musical tastes. There are also 3 sequenced music arrangement examples for the song that focuses on certain elements, these allowing the learner to carefully hear certain elements from the music. Moreover, the resource comes with a Listening Skills worksheet for learners to listen to the song and work through, and answer worksheet for teacher reference and also a Help and Guidance sheet. In this package: PRESENTATION – Listening Skills-Smells Like Teen Spirit (.pdf High quality) WORKSHEET – Class Task – Listening Skills Questions(.pdf) ANSWERS – Class Task – Listening Skills Answers (.pdf) GUIDANCE - Class Task-Help and Guidance listening Skills (.pdf) AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 1 – Meter and Timing (.MP3) AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 2 – Guitar Rhythm (.MP3) AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 3 – Drums and Bass Rhythm (.MP3) INFOGRAPHIC– Smells Like Teen Spirit – Song Structure (.pdf) INFOGRAPHIC– Smells Like Teen Spirit – Song Dynamics and texture (.pdf)
Stereo Recording Techniques-FULL LESSON
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Stereo Recording Techniques-FULL LESSON

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This lecture and supporting resources covers all the major elements for both Mono and Stereo Recording Techniques. The lesson is provided with detailed explanations and methods for how to use and employ stereo methods throughout recordings, but moreover detailed and engaging infographics and lesson resources to aid learning. This would be a great lecture to work through for any practical, recording lesson and closely ties in with Bundle “How to Record
Everything!”, this bundle covering production of Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, as well as recording Drums, and Microphone Basics. The Lecture/Presentation covers all the basic elements of Stereo and Mono recording, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each technique; everything from Spaced Pair Recording, X-Y microphone setup, Mid-Side Stereo recording technique and Blumlein Stereo. Along with the lecture/presentation there are 2 classroom worksheets, that could also be used for Homework and/or further research and understanding. These worksheets, also come with Answer Sheets for teachers. The tasks range from, “missing words”, and also Stereo/Mono Advantages and Disadvantages. Finally, there is a Revision .pdf file, covering WHY stereo recording can be so useful, and also a INFOGRAPHIC - this covering detail the six main stereo recording techniques used.
The Beatles - Hey Jude - LISTENING SKILLS-with Distance Learning
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The aim of this resource is to enable learners to develop their listening skills, with a focus on sonic and musical components. It is part of a bundle of resources that allows learners to break-down and understand some of the most popular and iconic songs in Pop/Rock. Moreover, these listening skills lessons would work excellently alongside the “History of Modern Music” resource, this detailing the history of modern music. This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of the song “Hey Jude” by the band The Beatles, with a full song, break down and analysis. This covers some of the background and history of the band/artist along with a detailed breakdown of all musical elements from this track. Musical Elements covering: Tonality Tempo Meter/Time Signature Instrumentation Structure Dynamics/Texture Rhythmic Elements Song Theme Genre/Style The material in these resources would easily cover 1 to 2 lessons. The presentation covers the major musical elements from the song, and can be used after students have completed the Listening Skill worksheet or at the same time, working through section by section. The presentation also comes with embedded YouTube musical examples to support and engage learning and even references to other artists that are similar in style, or rhythm or tempo. This proving the learner with a wider range of listening and musical tastes. There are also 3 sequenced music arrangement examples for the song that focuses on certain elements, these allowing the learner to carefully hear certain elements from the music. Moreover, the resource comes with a Listening Skills worksheet for learners to listen to the song and work through, and answer worksheet for teacher reference and also a Help and Guidance sheet. In this package: PRESENTATION – Listening Skills-The Beatles - Hey Jude (.pdf High quality) WORKSHEET – Class Task – Listening Skills Questions(.pdf) ANSWERS – Class Task – Listening Skills Answers (.pdf) GUIDANCE - Class Task-Help and Guidance listening Skills (.pdf) AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 1 – Verse One(.MP3) AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 2 – Time-Signature- (.MP3) AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 3 – Rhythm (.MP3) INFOGRAPHIC– The Beatles - Hey Jude – Song Structure (.pdf) INFOGRAPHIC– The Beatles - Hey Jude– Song Dynamics and texture (.pdf) INFOGRAPHIC– The Beatles - Hey Jude– Song Panning + Stereo-Field (.pdf)
Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode - LISTENING SKILLS-with Distance Learning
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Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode - LISTENING SKILLS-with Distance Learning

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The aim of this resource is to enable learners to develop their listening skills, with a focus on sonic and musical components. It is part of a bundle of resources that allows learners to break-down and understand some of the most popular and iconic songs in Pop/Rock. Moreover, these listening skills lessons would work excellently alongside the History of Modern Music This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of the song “Jonny B. Goode” by the band Chuck Berry, with a full song, break down and analysis. This covers some of the background and history of the band/artist along with a detailed breakdown of all musical elements from this track. Musical Elements covering: Tonality Tempo Meter/Time Signature Instrumentation Structure Dynamics/Texture Rhythmic Elements Song Theme Genre/Style The material in these resources would easily cover 1 to 2 lessons. The presentation covers the major musical elements from the song, and can be used after students have completed the Listening Skill worksheet or at the same time, working through section by section. The presentation also comes with embedded YouTube musical examples to support and engage learning and even references to other artists that are similar in style, or rhythm or tempo. This proving the learner with a wider range of listening and musical tastes. There are also 3 sequenced music arrangement examples for the song that focuses on certain elements, these allowing the learner to carefully hear certain elements from the music. Moreover, the resource comes with a Listening Skills worksheet for learners to listen to the song and work through, and answer worksheet for teacher reference and also a Help and Guidance sheet. In this package: PRESENTATION – Listening Skills-Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode (.pdf High quality) WORKSHEET – Class Task – Listening Skills Questions(.pdf) ANSWERS – Class Task – Listening Skills Answers (.pdf) GUIDANCE - Class Task-Help and Guidance listening Skills (.pdf) These AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 1 – Tempo(.MP3) AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 2 – Time-Signature- (.MP3) AUDIO– Sequenced Audio Example 3 – Drums SOLO (.MP3) INFOGRAPHIC– Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode– Song Dynamics and texture (.pdf)
Nu-Metal-2000s Music-FULL LESSON
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This lesson and supporting resources provide a detailed account of the Nu-Metal genre that started in the late 1990s and grew massively in popularity throughout the 2000s. It covers the major social and musical elements of the music genre, along with important artists that influenced the style. It also comes with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself, this keeping learners engaged throughout. Moreover, there is also additional listening tasks and a student research/investigation into the style of music. The presentation covers the instruments employed, tone and techniques used within the style. Moreover, with YouTube embedded links to aid learning. It covers social norms, social and lyrical themes, fashion, producer Rick Rubin and some of the major artists and bands. Again, all with examples to support throughout. This resource also comes with 3 classroom task worksheets that can be completed alongside the lesson/presentation and integrated music links to listen through and use with the classroom exercises. The presentation finally comes in video form to aid learning and can also be used as a revision tool to help students, this is .mp4 format. In this package: PRESENTATION – Nu-Metal Music 2000s (.pdf High quality) PRESENTATION – Nu-Metal Music 2000s (.pdf compressed quality) PRESENTATION – Nu-Metal Music 2000s (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) VIDEO – Revision video of the presentation to aid learning and help with student learning. GOOGLE SLIDESℱ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) ========================= WORKSHEET – Class Task linked with Presentation-Nu-Metal 2000s-STYLED WORKSHEET – Class Task linked with Presentation-Nu-Metal 2000s-NO STYLE ANSWERS – Class Task linked with Presentation-Nu-Metal 2000s ========================= WORKSHEET – Task 1: Research-Nu-Metal-STYLED WORKSHEET – Task 1: Research-Nu-Metal-NO STYLE ========================= WORKSHEET – TASK 2: Listening Exercise-Case Study (RAtM)-STYLED WORKSHEET – TASK 2: Listening Exercise-Case Study (RAtM)- NO STYLE ANSWERS – TASK 2: Listening Exercise-Case Study (RAtM) WARNING – Before you buy this resource PLEASE READ! Nu-metal is a very aggressive and angry genre, quite often with swearing throughout many popular Nu-Metal songs. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. I have tried to ensure that music examples are suitable for the classroom, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. Thank you for understanding!
History of Sound in Film-FULL LESSONS-with Distance Learning
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This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account for the full history of sound within Film and the Film Industry. This massive lesson covers the full history from early experiments with both sound and image all the way through to modern day surround sound systems. The material in this resource would easily cover 4 to 5 lessons over roughly 5 or 6 weeks and would be excellent for Music technology, Film Studies and Media lessons. The presentation/lecture covers the development of sound technology and how it developed along side the Film Industry throughout the Golden Era to contemporary Cinema. The presentation has 50 detailed slides, these with embedded video links and examples to YouTube, this providing an excellent addition to the resource.
Music and Sound Design in Films - LESSON BUNDLE-with Distance Learning
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Music and Sound Design in Films - LESSON BUNDLE-with Distance Learning

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These lectures and supporting classroom resources form a full library of material covering how Music and Sound are used within films and television. This covers the full comprehensive history of the development of sound in film from 1890 all the way to modern surround sound cinemas. Moreover, the resources coves the use of Music and Sound in films, the different forms that this takes and the full development of Foley and Sound FXs. There is a massive range of interactive lessons and presentations that would be excellent for Film Studies, Multimedia classes and Film/Audio Production. The resources within this bundle would easily cover a full term’s worth of work and could be used for GCSE, NCFE, A-Level and BTEC level 1, 2 and 3 course framework. In this package: Lectures (6 full lessons/presentations, each linking together, providing a full scheme of work for teaching) These also come with Powerpoint and Google Slide versions to Save and Share within your own Google Drive. WORKSHEETS – All the lessons and presentations come with worksheets (with teacher answers) that link with the lesson and aid learning throughout. HOMEWORK – again many of the lessons also come with additional learning research and homework tasks, also with answers sheets to support. REVISION + INFOGRAPHIC - There are also additional worksheets to aid student learning and allow for revising. AUDIO EXAMPLES– some of the presentations and lessons also have connected audio examples that support the lesson. Video (each presentation also comes in video form, used for student revision)
Rock Music Genres – FULL LIBRARY
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Rock Music Genres – FULL LIBRARY

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This engaging, massive bundle offers a treasure trove of lessons and materials, designed to immerse students in the fascinating world of Rock Music Genres and their rich history. From the raw energy of classic Rock ‘n’ Roll to the rebellious spirit of Punk, Grunge, Britpop and the intricate melodies of Progressive Rock, this resource explores the diverse genres that have shaped the history of Rock music. Delve into the roots, evolution, and iconic artists of each genre, and inspire your students with interactive activities, informative presentations, and thought-provoking discussions. Nearly all the resources come with printable worksheets and Powerpoint presentations, these also with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great for sharing ideas and write directly using Smartboards. Furthermore, printable Answer Sheets, thus saving you time with marking. Finally, most come with Google Slides versions, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole. Immerse your class in the world of rock, foster a deeper appreciation for its cultural impact, and inspire a lifelong love for music. With engaging lessons, interactive materials, and thought-provoking discussions, ‘Rock Music Genres’ is a must-have for music educators, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate rock enthusiast. Bring the magic of rock music into your classroom and watch your students’ enthusiasm and knowledge soar to new heights. Inside, you’ll find a treasure trove of engaging lesson plans, meticulously curated content, and interactive activities that are designed to make the study of music history both informative and enjoyable. Whether you’re an educator looking to enrich your curriculum or a music enthusiast eager to dive deep into the world of melodies, this resource has you covered.
Super Mario Music-Distance Learning
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Super Mario Music-Distance Learning

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This lesson and supporting classroom exercise provide an extremely detailed account of how music was written, composed and developed for the first Super Mario Bros. game. The lesson has learners not just listen to the music and sound design, but also analyse the game mechanics of this classic platformer and others within this genre. How is music used through the whole Super Mario franchise and how did composer Koji Kondo write and develop his ideas for the original game. The lesson also looks, in detail, at the original 5 songs composed for the first game, and with a great listening skills task for learners to complete (including teacher answer sheets). This lesson links very closely to ‘History of Video Game and Music’, ‘Sound Design in Video Games’, ‘Video Game Genres and their Music’, ‘Zelda Games Music and Sound Design’ and ‘Minecraft Music’. You can also purchase this resource, along with the others in the massive Video Game Bundle! The presentation is more than 50 slides, each with an eye-catching design for better student engagement and also linked to classroom tasks that feed in and work along with the presentation. Moreover, throughout the presentation, there are really useful embedded YouTube examples, with links to the videos to support and aid learning. The presentation come in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions, along with a video version that can be used for revision and student home study. Moreover, all elements of the resources have been developed in Google Slides. This can be used for remote learning and easily allow for digital submission of the learning tasks included. The resource also comes with 3 classroom tasks/worksheets with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself. There is also a great “Tiermaker” exercise, where learners can listen and judge which Mario music they believe is best. This comes as a 'cut & stick" printable exercise, an online Google Slides version and also as a link to the Tiermarker site. Allowing for completion and to download as an image to save for future reference.
Song Analysis-Listening Skills-BUNDLE
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Song Analysis-Listening Skills-BUNDLE

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This great Bundle provides would provide a detailed and comprehensive set of Song Analysis lectures and presentations that could be used for any Listening Skills, Composition or Arranging class. The aim of these resources is to enable learners to develop their listening skills, with a focus on sonic and musical components. They allow learners to break-down and understand some of the most popular and iconic songs in Pop/Rock. Moreover, these listening skills lessons would work excellently alongside the History of Modern Music massive resource bundle, this detailing the history of modern music. Each lesson covers some of the background and history of the band/artist along with a detailed breakdown of all musical elements from this track. These musical elements covering: Tonality Tempo Meter/Time Signature Instrumentation Structure Dynamics/Texture Rhythmic Elements Song Theme Genre/Style The material in these resources would easily cover 6 to 7 lessons. The presentations cover the major musical elements from the song and can be used after students have completed the Listening Skill Worksheet or at the same time, working through section by section. The presentation also comes with embedded YouTube musical examples to support and engage learning and even references to other artists that are similar in style, or rhythm or tempo. This proving the learner with a wider range of listening and musical tastes. There are also 3 sequenced music arrangement examples for the song that focuses on certain elements, these allowing the learner to carefully hear certain elements from the music. Moreover, the resource comes with a Listening Skills worksheet for learners to listen to the song and work through, and answer worksheet for teacher reference and also a Help and Guidance sheet. Each lesson comes with: PRESENTATION – Listening Skills – (.pdf HD quality) WORKSHEET – Class Task – Listening Skills Questions(.pdf) ANSWERS – Class Task – Listening Skills Answers (.pdf) GUIDANCE - Class Task-Help and Guidance listening Skills (.pdf)
Video Game Music: Overworld Theme - Super Mario Bros
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Video Game Music: Overworld Theme - Super Mario Bros

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Studying Music in Video Games is a fantastic way to engage learners, help develop their auditory perception, enhance cultural literacy, foster creativity, and better understand career opportunities in the growing field of video game sound design and composition. This worksheet covers the amazing music in Super Mario Bros., “Overworld Theme". Furthermore, worksheets provide an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in video games, explore the wider role of sound in games, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of game music development. These video game music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing gaming industry.