The Romantic period, which lasted for most of the 19th century and left a strong legacy in the 20th and beyond, was a time of great change in all art forms. In this resource, which follows on from...
Simon Rushby Teaching Materials
This prescribed work should be studied and contextualised within a number of other works in this Area of Study. Studying other symphonies by Haydn, as well as some by Mozart and Beethoven, will be...
Hanh Doan Teaching Materials
This is a practical guide for teaching beginner brass. There are books available that explain the physics and physiology of brass playing, but it’s usually helpful to explain complex principles in...
Edward Maxwell Teaching Materials
In this resource we will look at the context and musical language of three songs from Graceland, which have been prescribed by AQA for study for the GCSE exam taken in 2022 and beyond as part of Area...
Simon Rushby Teaching Materials
Over two resources James Manwaring is investigating cloud-based digital audio workstations: this month the focus is BandLab. BandLab is a free online digital audio workstation (or DAW) that allows...
James Manwaring Teaching Materials
The third movement of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A, K622 is a study piece for AQA’s GCSE Area of Study 1. The study of this piece will allow students to study not only the Classical style but also...
James Manwaring Teaching Materials
For some students, instrumental jazz can seem like black coffee compared to the milkshake of pop. It still has a reputation of being hard to access and appreciate, particularly post-swing. This...
Jonathan James Teaching Materials
This resource will take you through the process of teaching improvisation and composition within a class setting, working with students with different abilities and little improvisatory experience....
Richard Barnard Teaching Materials
This is the second in a series of resources to help students develop their understanding and experience of music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods, and from the 20th and 21st centuries....
Simon Rushby Teaching Materials
This will act as a summary introduction to the subject area, to whet the appetite and start placing the main styles in their contexts, with suggested listening and a playlist. Following the examples,...
Jonathan James Teaching Materials
In part 2 of this two-part resource, I will look at further development of reading skills and musicianship, learning pieces with understanding, and amassing a bank of repertoire, rather than just...
Edward Maxwell Teaching Materials
During the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns in the UK, I have led several interactive online composition projects. This resource shares practical advice gained from this experience, examining the...
Richard Barnard Teaching Materials