KS3 Music Additional Teaching Resources

Listening resource suitable for the early stages of learning about the symphony orchestra, featuring key language, orchestral families, standard orchestral layouts, role of the conductor, roles of the ensemble performer, deployment of forces in context. Could be used as a whole lesson, integrated into existing teaching materials, as a follow-up homework, in 'do now' tasks, or before a trip to hear a live orchestra for the first time.

Following on from 'Tutti', this resource focuses on the string section, exploring playing techniques, articulation and string section layouts within the orchestra. Could be used as a stand-alone lesson, integrated into existing teaching materials, as a follow-up homework, or in 'do now' tasks. Also handy for GCSE revision of instrument timbres, playing techniques and articulation.

Following on from 'Tutti', this resource explores individual timbres including the use of mutes, playing techniques, and the varying roles brass instruments play in an orchestra. Could be used as a stand-alone lesson, integrated into existing teaching materials, as a follow-up homework, or in 'do now' tasks. Also handy for GCSE revision of instrument timbres, playing techniques and articulation.

Following on from 'Tutti', this resource focuses on the woodwind section, exploring playing techniques and articulation, practising the recognition of reedless, single and double reed timbres. Could be used as a stand-alone lesson, integrated into existing teaching materials, as a follow-up homework, or in 'do now' tasks. Also handy for GCSE revision of instrument timbres, playing techniques and articulation.

Following on from 'Tutti', this resource focuses on tuned and untuned percussion, exploring individual timbres, playing techniques and examples of how percussion is used in large scale orchestral works. Could be used as a stand-alone lesson, integrated into existing teaching materials, as a follow-up homework, or in 'do now' tasks. Also handy for GCSE revision of instrument timbres, playing techniques and articulation.

Six week integrated scheme that focuses on compositional devices found in works by Vaughan Williams, culminating in the creation of an original composition. Lessons are shaped around analytical listening followed by hands-on explorations of a particular device through improvisation, composing and arranging. Each lesson has a connecting homework task, providing opportunities for wider listening and research.