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Key Stage 4
For the benefit of our non-UK visitors, Key Stage 4 refers to pupils between the ages of 14 and 16 - ie those in Years 10 -11 (often referred to as Upper Secondary school pupils). In the UK, Key Stage 4 pupils begin two-year GCSE courses in Year 10.
Wheras many or our titles are suitable for Key Stage 3 pupils, we have outlined here certain publications which would be especially suited to Key Stage 4 pupils.
Listening
Listen Out! - a listening course which follows on from Listen In! Useful for preparing pupils for the GCSE music Listening paper.
Listening OK! - contains a LISTENING GUIDE with 20 chapters - useful for teaching the history of music and styles of music to GCSE students.
Homework
Music Masters Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Each volume is a collection of self-contained worksheets based on varied aspects of music. Many worksheets are based on topics which are very useful for teachers of GCSE courses. Examples: Bach and Handel (Volume 1); Jazz! (volume 2) History of Music (volume 3); The recording studio (volume 1); A-Z of recording (volume 2)... And many more.
Keyboards
Keyboard Skill! 1st and 2nd Course In every GCSE class there are going to be pupils of a variety of standards. Keyboard Skill! Is a graded progressive course featuring keyboard pieces ideal for GCSE students to choose from. The sheets are photocopiable, too - pupils may take the pieces home to practise.
Composing
Compose Yourself! Opus 1 Composing is a major part of GCSE coursework. This course features four complete “composing lessons” on CD with many recorded examples and explanations. Ideal for teaching composing techniques to GCSE students.
Theory in the Classroom
We Love Theory Levels 1, 2 and 3 A knowledge of theory is essential for many parts of the GCSE music course. By the time your pupils have worked through Level 3, they will have an extensive knowledge of chords, key signatures, intervals etc etc which will be a great help in their GCSE preparation.
Exam Material
Music Revision Dictionary and The Music Fact Book are two useful aids for GCSE music revision.
