OCR GCSE Music Study Guide - Softcover

Rudland, Graeme; Galley, Reece; Marshall, Margaret

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906178771 ISBN 13: 9781906178772

Publisher: Rhinegold Education, 2009

Synopsis

This guide has been specifically written for the new OCR GCSE specification (for first teaching in 2009 and first exam in 2011). It will help you to succeed in all areas of your music GCSE. It includes practical help and advice on composing, performing, listening and appraising, and there is a whole chapter on the Creative Task unit. Detailed information is given on all four Areas of Study: My Music, Shared Music, Dance Music and Descriptive Music. These sections examine a number of works, including those suggested by the OCR specification, and explain all of the key features and vocabulary that you need to know. A comprehensive glossary and index help you to get the best out of this guide. The guide has been written in a clear and approachable style by OCR examiners with many years experience of teaching GCSE music. It is an invaluable resource that will help you to achieve better grades in your GCSE music course.

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About the Author

Graeme Rudland has been a senior examiner for OCR GCSE music since 1988 and has been chief examiner since 2003. Following 15 years teaching music in secondary schools, he has worked in advisory services since 1991. Graeme led the team of writers for the new OCR GCSE music specification. He is also currently an area leader for the Trinity Guildhall and the Open University key stage 2 programme, and a lead regional subject adviser for the new key stage 3 music curriculum. Reece Galley is an advanced skills teacher in music technology at the Friary High School, an arts and sports college in Lichfield, Staffordshire. He is a regional support advisor for the new key stage 3 national curriculum in music. He has been an assistant principal moderator for OCR GCSE music and an examiner for Edexcel A-level music technology. He regularly runs INSET courses for OCR GCSE music where the development of materials for use in the classroom has been welcomed by colleagues. He also supports teachers across the Midlands in their use of music technology in the classroom through one to one consultations and training courses. Margaret Marshall is a head of music and leader of expressive arts at a school in Nottingham. She is an experienced script marker for OCR GCSE music and has served on various committees for many years. Margaret has recently been involved with the development of the new OCR GCSE music specification and has subsequently contributed to Rhinegold publications and led courses for Keynote.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rhinegold Education
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906178771
• ISBN 13: 9781906178772
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 160