Radar assessment grids which have been tried and tested for key stage 3 music lessons. Each radar links to a set scheme of work (which can be found within the resources for HMBEnglishresources1984). The statements are linked to a 1-9 grade and the original ideas have also been added so you can adapt any of the statements to suit your schemes of learning. The radars can be used in conjunction with the follow schemes of work. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/classical-music-ks3-scheme-of-work-11455998 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/key-stage-3-film-music-scheme-of-work-11459117 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pop-music-stand-by-me-differentiated-scheme-of-work-and-instrumental-parts-11425325 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-music-pop-music-composition-11743886 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/world-music-scheme-of-work-11743958 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/blues-music-scheme-of-work-11743949 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/key-stage-3-film-music-scheme-of-work-and-resources-performing-composing-arranging-and-listening-11459123

A scheme of learning with differentiated success criteria for each lesson and ideas for differentiated homework. 2 possible homeworks are also attached. This is based on Eduqas GCSE chamber music.

A 10 week scheme of work that takes students on a journey through western classical music. Starting with Handel through to Stravinsky and John Adams. Differentiated success criteria for each set of lessons is also available. Push you thinking tasks are on this worksheet.

An 11 lesson scheme of work (can be extended to 12 by extending the Wagner lessons). All resources are detailed along with ideas of how to differentiate.

The instrumental parts and tab for all 4 lines of the minuet (with and without note names so they can be used for all abilities). A Scheme of learning is attached that it could be used with.

30 quick fire questions for Bach section B 30 quick fire questions for Africa (verse 2 and chorus 2) Easy to use for homework and last minute revision for the exam.

The instrumental parts and tab for all 4 lines of the trio (with and without note names so they can be used for all abilities). A Scheme of learning is attached that it could be used with.

Resources based on music for ensemble (classical chamber music). Students must define terminology associated with chamber music and then categorise this onto a summary sheet (answers on the pp). There is also an emphasis on the difference between baroque/classical/romantic music and what students could spot in a score reading question. There are also a listening question with answers with you tube links on the pp. Differentiated tasks are including for all stages of the lesson.

A music test based on classical music to test student’s understanding of musical language and identifying key features. Answers and links to the pieces are provided.

A series of 2 lessons which use the elements from Bernstein’s Mambo as a stimulus for a performance and composition task (original music also provided). All instrumental parts and composition tasks are differentiated. PowerPoints for the lessons are available with differentiated and push your thinking tasks.

A listening test full of classical music to be used as a end of topic assessment for KS3. Musical language is used throughout.

A music glossary for classical and romantic music techniques with 3 levels of differentiation. A music glossary for twentieth century music technique with 3 levels of differentiation. Suitable for cover work or as homework to revise for a listening test.

A worksheet detailing all terminology and definitions for students to revise from for the area of study ‘Rhythm and Metre’. A powerpoint is also available which explains all terms with musical terminology and musical examples.

Differentiated worksheets which summarise the main composition development methods and cover texture, melody, rhythm and harmony.

A pack of A* style listening questions based on popular music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C and A grade style questions for the same excerpts.

A worksheet detailing all terminology and definitions for students to revise from for the area of study ‘Harmony and Tonality’. A powerpoint is also available which explains all terms with musical terminology and musical examples.

4 step by step guides to introduce blues composition to students using Sibelius. All hint sheets have 3 levels of differentiation for each task and also include push your thinking tasks for musicians.

A 10 week scheme of work which includes performance of film motifs, arrangements of well known film themes and a composition project.

A pack of A style listening questions based on classical music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C and A* grade style questions for the same excerpts.

A pack of C-D style listening questions based on classical music for the AQA GCSE examination. Answers and a powerpoint are also available. This is also available as part of a bundle with B-C, A and A* grade style questions for the same excerpts.