Online Teaching Materials
Downloadable resources for music teachers
Teaching materials are an integral part of a music teacher's practice. Every month Music Teacher publishes downloadable materials for KS3, 4 and 5, offering complete units of work, GCSE and A Level set-work guidance, and practical ideas across all levels for both classroom and peripatetic teachers. All materials are written by experienced teachers and examiners and provide indispensable content for your teaching.
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SubscribeDeveloping wider listening: opera, part two
KS 4 KS 5
In part one of this resource, we looked at examples of the earliest surviving operas, including works by Monteverdi, Purcell and Handel. In part two, we’ll look at how opera – like so many other...
Getting and keeping boys singing
KS 3 KS 4 KS 5
The absence of boys in choirs is a perennial problem. This resource will share insights from boys and men who have had a variety of experiences singing as children and teens, and suggest practical...
Practice: part three – learning a new piece
VMT
In this third and final part of this resource, we’ll examine the nitty-gritty of learning a new piece. The piece is a hypothetical one, and we’ll imagine the various technical and musical challenges...
Quick wins in KS3 composition
KS 3
Nurturing confidence in composition is absolutely crucial. In this resource, we’ll look at different scenarios for KS3 groups with a range of composing experience. We’ll outline short ‘quick-win’...
Developing wider listening: opera, part one
KS 4 KS 5
In this multi-part series, we’ll chart the development of Western opera as we know it, from its early incarnations in the Renaissance, through its unparalleled growth in the late Baroque and Classical...
Boosting sightreading for bowed strings with alternative notations
VMT
Many young string players find reading staff notation difficult. This can become demotivating and hinder progress. Alternative notations not only provide an interesting insight into other musical...
Practice: part two – boosting productivity
VMT
In the first of this three-part resource, we looked at the need to be realistic about how much practice we can expect from our students. This second resource is dedicated to our conscientious students...
Working with parents, friends and your community
KS 3 KS 4 KS 5
A successful music department relies on the community around it – students, staff, parents, friends and the broader local community. Without all these elements, it’s hard to sustain a programme that...
Practice: part one – developing realistic expectations
VMT
In this first of a three-part survey of practice, we’ll look at how we can develop realistic expectations and adapt our approach according to the individual, rather than expecting students to apply...
OCR/AQA/Edexcel: solo artists of the 21st century
KS 4 KS 5
There are several GCSE and A Level specifications that include pop music from the 1990s to the present day. This resource will look at the music of three extremely well-known solo artists of the 21st...