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RHINEGOLD EDUCATION MUSIC CATALOGUE2014/2015

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Welcome to the 2014/2015 catalogue from Rhinegold Education

Page 3 NEW! From Rhinegold Education

Page 4 KS2 and KS3

Page 5 World Music

Pages 6-8 General Music

Page 9 EDEXCEL GCSE Music

Page 10 AQA GCSE Music

Page 11 OCR GCSE Music

Page 12 GCSE Workbooks

Page 13 Rock Your GCSE Music

Page 14 GCSE Performance Pieces

Page 15 EDEXCEL A level Music

Page 16 AQA A level Music

Page 17 OCR A level Music

Page 18 A level Workbooks

Pages 19-20 Music Technology

1 Drama

Page 22 General Reference

Page 23 In Focus Guides

Contents

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KS2 and KS3


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Music Cover LessonsAuthor: Helen Tierney

Never lose valuable lesson time when circumstances conspire against you!

Minimum preparation, maximum learning: this pack supports music departments faced with providing emergency absence cover, often by non-specialist teachers, Music Cover Lessons provides ten valuable learning experiences focused on the need for stylistic awareness, understanding of key terms, and appreciation of musical traditions.

Flexibility: designed for the non-specialist – the mixed-ability activities can be delivered easily, regardless of the teacher’s musical ability or equipment available, and with a minimum of preparation.

Multi-purpose – the lessons are designed for KS3 and 4 in school, or as homework, revision or bridging activities.

Relevant and purposeful – the activities are focused on providing a valuable learning experience.

Complete with a CD-ROM offering further fl exibility, the lessons cover a range of styles from Baroque and British folk to African music.

Music Cover Lessons£39.95CODE RHG435ISBN: 9781780386065

You can teach Primary Music Author: Patrick Gazard

You can teach Primary Music is a must-have resource for all who deliver music in the primary classroom. Full of practical advice, and presented in a simple manner that requires no previous musical experience, You can teach Primary Music will transform your teaching!

You can teach Primary Music£9.95CODE RHG417ISBN: 9781907447044

Listening Tests For KS3 Book 1£19.95CODE RHG520ISBN: 9781904226796

Listening Tests For KS3 Book 2£22.95CODE RHG521ISBN: 9781906178222

Listening Tests For KS3 Books 1 & 2Authors: Jim Harrison & Kate Laurence

Covering a wide variety of genres and built around the National Curriculum, Listening Tests For KS3 supports your students’ work in the classroom and can also help those planning to go on to study GCSE Music by introducing listening practice. Split over two books, the resources include:

fi ve sections – western classical music, jazz and blues, music for stage and screen, world music, popular music – that contain numerous tests that will engage your students whatever their musical interests

all the audio samples you need plus photocopiable worksheets for the whole class so you can save time and focus on delivering effective musical learning.

“ …armed with this brilliantly compiled resource, any educator will be able confi dently to deliver a musical learning experience that’s enjoyable, productive and relevant. Between the book and its accompanying CD-ROM, everything you need is provided; both in terms of quantity and quality, this resource offers excellent value.”Helen Mulley, Editor, Teach Secondary, April 2013




World Music

The Teacher’s Guide To World MusicAuthors: Richard Knight & Conor Doherty

A must-have resource for anyone teaching world music in the classroom.

Full of practical advice and ideas and presented in a straightforward manner, this book will help you encourage your students to develop a deeper understanding of world music. It includes:

advice on how to fi nd the best resources and instruments, how to create successful lessons and cross-curricular projects, and how to engage your whole school through world music

a variety of short projects, from West African drumming and samba to gamelan and calypso, that presents succinct background and contextual information, a variety of composing, performing and listening ideas, and a selection of useful resources.

The Teacher’s Guide To World Music£12.95CODE RHG416ISBN: 9781907447150

Teach & Play: African Drums, Samba, Balinese Gamelan, Steel PansAuthor: Mike Simpson

Inspire your students to make some noise with world music!

This exciting series of blended print and DVD resources provides all the materials you need to teach successfully African drumming, samba, Balinese gamelan or steel pans to any class at any level.

Whether using authentic instruments or simply the ones you have available, this series opens up a whole new world of music that your students will fi nd exciting and engaging.

Each book in the series includes:

fi ve or six fun and varied pieces to learn, with differentiated parts and a selection of cross-curricular extension activities that can be tailored to suit the needs of different levels of learner and so engage all your students

background information about the music, instruments and culture that contextualises the music and makes it easier for students to understand and enjoy

advice on how to teach the music aurally to a whole-class ensemble and adapt your existing classroom resources to recreate an authentic sound, helping you to deliver the content without investing in expensive new instruments

a DVD that contains over 50 clips of the author and a student ensemble demonstrating the techniques, patterns and pieces in the book.

All of the material has been tested by our expert author from world music specialists Inspire-works, who deliver workshops to around 40,000 students each year.

“ A fabulous book .”Amazon review, November 2012

“ The Teach & Play [books] are each covered in a style I found extremely enjoyable to explore. Overall, this is a well-structured series that is invaluable for the beginner or novice.”Dan Jones, Music Teacher Magazine, September 2012

African Drums£29.95 CODE RHG412 ISBN: 9781780382685

Samba£29.95 CODE RHG413 ISBN: 9781780382692

Steel Pans£29.95 CODE RHG414 ISBN: 9781780382708

Balinese Gamelan£29.95 CODE RHG415 ISBN: 9781780382715


General Music



Sight Reading Success Piano Grades 1–5Authors: Malcolm Riley & Paul Terry

Help your students tackle their piano sight reading exams with confi dence!

Containing expert advice and a series of practice tests, Sight Reading Success will help your students prepare for their piano sight reading examinations with confi dence.

Written by experienced examiners and teachers, the series accurately refl ects the style of the revised ABRSM tests so your students will develop a familiarity with what is required in the examinations.

Each book is accompanied by a CD providing guidance through each test and demonstrating how it should sound, helping students understand the level of ability they need to reach.

The books are ideal for independent use by students of all ages and cover grades 1–5.

How To Create A Successful Music EnsembleAuthor: Patrick Gazard

The defi nitive practical guide to setting up a choral or instrumental ensemble and running it effectively.

Aimed at experienced solo musicians, this new book illustrates how to harness individual skills to build an exciting and creative group dynamic.

Both a step-by-step ‘how to’ book and a comprehensive reference resource, How To Create A Successful Music Ensemble features the insights of experienced musical directors and covers topics like practicalities, publicity and conducting techniques.

Every aspect of performing together is covered, from choosing repertoire and arranging the music to devising innovative rehearsal techniques, all building towards a successful fi nal performance.

The book comes packed full of illuminating real-life case studies throughout that highlight best practice approaches.

Two original arrangements for you to download and use with your group are available on the book’s companion website. Access the website with a code printed inside the book.

How To Create A Successful Music Ensemble£9.95CODE RHG403ISBN: 9781780382463

Piano Grade 1£4.50CODE RHG525ISBN: 9781780381183





“ This book really hit the spot for me, informing and advising on the diffi cult job of forming and running a musical group.”Matt Picken, Brass Band Conductor, Berkshire

Each chapter takes a step-by-step approach, with case studies that offer real-life examples




General Music

Introduction To Opera Author: Paul Terry

An accessible, engaging introduction to opera for both students and the general reader.

This book endeavours to open up the art form to new audiences to broaden their musical knowledge. It includes:

a brief guide to the history and development of opera, including an in-depth look at key works that are relevant to some exam syllabuses

an overview of the lifecycle of an opera, from commissioning and writing right through to the performance

behind-the-scenes information on how an opera is put together and staged, with insights into set design, costumes, lighting and technical effects

a guide to what to expect when you go to the opera, so students can look forward to visits with excitement and confi dence.

Introduction To Opera£9.95CODE RHG405ISBN: 9781780382470

Careers In MusicEditor: Sara Peacock

Encourage your students to consider a career in music with this useful guide.

Musicians often seek jobs in performing or teaching, but there is a wealth of other vocational opportunities in the music industry. This new book:

explores the varied roles and routes to a career in music, with insights into how different skills and personalities suit different types of role

features real-life case studies from high-profi le people across a range of music industries, providing advice on fi nding the right openings and progression in any chosen fi eld.

Careers In Music£9.95CODE RHG402ISBN: 9781780382456

Digital Media In The Music ClassroomAuthor: James Cross

Spice up your lessons with this easy-to-use guide to digital media.

Digital media are an increasingly important part of music education and offer an exciting way to engage students. This book features:

a wide variety of practical and creative ideas and activities that you can dip in and out of to spice up your music lessons, including tips for using mobile phones and tablets, interactive whiteboards, video cameras and other recording devices and websites such as YouTube and NUMU

advice on issues such as e-safety, student behaviour and developing a digital media school policy.

Digital Media In The Music Classroom£9.95CODE RHG404ISBN: 9781780382500

“ An excellent easy-to-read overview of the reality, rather than the fantasy, of paid jobs in music.”Amazon review, February 2013


General Music


Understanding Popular MusicAuthor: David Ventura

Fire your passion for pop!This book tells the story of popular music through a study of the key themes of style, performers and instruments. These themes are woven into an integrated account of the history of pop, rock, soul, electronic and dance forms from 1950 right up to the present day, with practical examples from the hit songs of each decade.

This book is an accessible and invaluable reference resource for students and teachers of any course that includes popular music, and will aid understanding of the numerous elements that characterise popular music styles.

Understanding Popular Music£14.95CODE RHG401ISBN: 9781780382494

“ This is the best overview of popular music styles that I have seen. I wish I could feed it to my A level Music Tech students intravenously... as an introduction to popular music styles from 1950 onwards, it should go to the top of your list.”

Jane Werry, Music Teacher Magazine, May 2012

Photos, text boxes and graphics break down the content into easy-to-understand sections

Analysis of hit songs helps explain points of theory more clearly




EDEXCEL GCSE Music


EDEXCEL GCSE Exam PackBuy the Study Guide (RHG383), Listening Tests (RHG363) and Revision Guide (RHG327) for £35 and save £4.85 PACK CODE RHG924

EDEXCEL GCSE Music Study Guide3rd EditionAuthor: Paul Terry

Written in a clear and approachable style by an experienced examiner and teacher, this guide includes:

practical help and advice on composing, performing, listening and appraising, plus detailed information on all of the set works

composing suggestions and further listening ideas practice questions and advice on writing the extended answers a comprehensive glossary to help your students understand key musical terms.

EDEXCEL GCSE Music Study Guide 3rd Edition£15.95CODE RHG383ISBN: 9781906178789

EDEXCEL GCSE Music Listening Tests & Teacher’s Guide2nd EditionAuthor: Paul Terry

Written by an experienced teacher and examiner, these tests will help to prepare your students fully for Unit 3 of the GCSE course. The book includes:

three complete practice papers covering all of the set works, offering preparation that will help your students to approach the exams with confi dence

general questions, including dictation exercises, to improve listening skills helpful hints and advice that give your students extra support to help them achieve a better grade.

The Teacher’s Guide includes answers to all the test questions, plus a full track listing for the extracts.

The audio for this product is found on the CDs for the GCSE Edexcel Anthology of Music, and therefore no additional CD recording is needed for these tests.

EDEXCEL GCSE Music Revision GuideAuthor: Alan Charlton

This compact Revision Guide presents all of the key information that students need to know for their written exam and is presented in a concise, approachable and friendly style that helps students achieve their best.

The guide contains:

the most important facts about each set work so students can easily target the key areas to revise

revision tips to help prepare for the exam with confi dence, plus test-yourself questions for students to check their understanding of the subject

a reminder of how to write about the elements of music a comprehensive glossary to ensure key terms are understood.

EDEXCEL GCSE Music Revision Guide£7.95CODE RHG327ISBN: 9781907447099

EDEXCEL GCSE Music Listening Tests 2nd Edition£15.95CODE RHG363ISBN: 9781906178949

EDEXCEL Listening Tests Teacher’s Guide 2nd Edition£7.95CODE RHG364ISBN: 9781907447020


AQA GCSE Music


AQA GCSE Music Study Guide2nd EditionAuthor: Richard Knight

Written by a senior examiner with many years’ experience of teaching GCSE Music, this book will guide your students expertly through the whole of their AQA course. It includes:

an in-depth exploration of the three Strands through the fi ve Areas of Study helpful advice and guidance on performing, composing, listening and appraising practical exercises, examiner’s top tips and listening suggestions.

AQA GCSE Music Study Guide 2nd Edition£15.95CODE RHG158ISBN: 9781906178796

AQA GCSE Music Listening Tests & Teacher’s Guide2nd EditionAuthors: Philip Taylor & Andrew S. Coxon

These practice tests will help your students to prepare thoroughly for the listening element of the AQA GCSE exam.

The Student’s Book includes listening questions to test knowledge of the three Strands of music, and analysis questions that cover the fi ve Areas of Study.

The tracks for these tests are available to download via iTunes through a specially prepared iMix.

The Teacher’s Guide includes answers to all of the questions, and a full track listing.

AQA GCSE Music Revision GuideAuthor: Alan Charlton

This compact Revision Guide presents all of the key information that students need to know for their written exam and is presented in a concise, approachable and friendly style that will help students achieve their best. The guide contains:

a revision section on the elements of music that covers all of the key terms listed in the specifi cation

revision tips to help prepare for the exam with confi dence with test-yourself questions for students to check their understanding of the subject

an overview of all of the topics in the three Strands of Learning listening examples that include key features to listen out for a comprehensive glossary to ensure key terms are understood.

AQA GCSE Music Revision Guide£7.95CODE RHG331ISBN: 9781907447167

AQA GCSE Music Listening Tests 2nd Edition£15.95 CODE RHG163 ISBN: 9781906178895

AQA Listening Tests Teacher’s Guide 2nd Edition£7.95 CODE RHG164 ISBN: 9781907447006

AQA GCSE Exam PackBuy the Study Guide (RHG158), Listening Tests (RHG163) and Revision Guide (RHG331) for £35 and save £4.85 PACK CODE RHG935




OCR GCSE MusicThe only resources written for the OCR GCSE Music specifi cation

OCR GCSE Exam PackBuy the Study Guide (RHG260), Listening Tests (RHG263) and Revision Guide (RHG332) for £35 and save £4.85 PACK CODE RHG946


OCR GCSE Music Study Guide2nd EditionAuthors: Graeme Rudland, Reece Galley & Margaret Marshall

Each section of this clear and comprehensive Study Guide provides detailed information, practical advice and regular questions that help students to progress through the course and develop a full understanding of the subject.

Aiming to ensure that students meet their examinations fully prepared, the guide contains:

advice and information relating to the four Areas of Study detailed sections exploring works suggested by the specifi cation, explaining their key features and the vocabulary needed to excel in the exam

practical advice about composing, performing, listening and appraising with a chapter on composing for the Creative Task

a comprehensive glossary that helps students understand technical musical terms.

OCR GCSE Music Study Guide2nd Edition£15.95CODE RHG260ISBN: 9781906178772

OCR GCSE Music Listening Tests & Teacher’s Guide2nd EditionAuthor: Ian Burton

These practice tests will help your students to prepare thoroughly for the listening element of the OCR GCSE exam.

The Students’ Book contains listening questions that cover all the relevant areas of study.

The tracks for these tests are available to download via iTunes through a specially prepared iMix.

The Teacher’s Guide includes answers to all of the questions and a full track listing for your reference.

OCR GCSE Music Revision GuideAuthor: Alan Charlton

This Revision Guide presents all of the key information that students need to know for their GCSE written exam. Alan Charlton is an experienced teacher and examiner and, writing in a concise, approachable and friendly style, will help your students achieve their very best. This guide contains:

a revision section on the elements of music that covers all of the key terms listed in the specifi cation, plus an overview of all of the topics in Areas of Study 2, 3 and 4

revision tips to help prepare for the exam with confi dence, with test-yourself questions for students to check their understanding of the subject

listening examples that include key features to listen out for a comprehensive glossary to ensure key terms are understood.

OCR GCSE Music Revision Guide£7.95CODE RHG332ISBN: 9781907447204

OCR GCSE Music Listening Tests 2nd Edition£15.95CODE RHG263ISBN: 9781906178925

OCR Listening Tests Teacher’s Guide 2nd Edition£7.95CODE RHG264ISBN: 9781907447013


GCSE Workbooks


Rhinegold Education GCSE Workbooks are perfect for anyone studying GCSE Music, whatever their examination board. They build the core skills needed by every musician, and enable students to approach all musical tasks, whether creative or analytical, with confi dence.

GCSE Music Literacy WorkbookAuthors: Rebecca Berkley & Gavin Richards

Starting with the fundamentals of pitch and rhythm, this Workbook takes the reader through basic music literacy such as key signatures, scales, chords and modulation.

This resource is perfect for all levels of student, whether those quickly needing to strengthen understanding in music theory, or those more confi dent students wanting to ensure the basics are fi rmly in place.

GCSE Music Literacy Workbook£15.95CODE RHG424ISBN: 9781906178598

GCSE Music Composition WorkbookAuthor: Alan Charlton

Build all the necessary skills and confi dence to write a successful composition at GCSE by looking closely at forms, styles and genres.

The Workbook:

covers areas of composition such as verse and chorus, minimalism, programme music and more

contains exercises which gradually build in diffi culty, to allow students to develop the knowledge and musicianship needed to produce a successful composition.

GCSE Music Composition Workbook£15.95CODE RHG418ISBN: 9781906178307




Rock Your GCSE Music


Suitable for BTEC Music!This series can also be used to support BTEC Music levels 2 and 3. It offers the fl exibility to be used by solo musicians as well as ensembles, and the material can form the basis for further research project work.

“ These books are ready made for the BTEC units ... wherever there is a requirement to perform music, this set of books will give you the ammunition to get your students busy and produce high quality results after practice.”Matt Allen, Head of Performing Arts, Chessington Community College, London

“ A very impressive – and much needed – series!”Liz Olner, Kingswood School, Corby

Rock Your GCSE MusicSeries Editor: Andrew S. CoxonConsultants: Rockschool

Taking a unique approach to GCSE Music through the medium of great rock and popRock Your GCSE Music provides eight complete half-term projects which support theory, performance, composition and listening. The series addresses all of the required GCSE skills, is suitable for all exam boards and features a range of contemporary and classic tracks that will really engage your students.

Student Handbook Offers accessible analysis of the musical elements and techniques, with expert performance notes for rock-band players that will help them achieve their potential in performance.

Provides fascinating background to the artists and songs to engage your students, with relevance and context to their GCSE studies.

Rock Your GCSE Music Student Handbook£9.95CODE RHG530ISBN: 9781780385815

Teacher’s Book Six lesson plans for each song project have been designed to help you teach the elements of music and build up to group performances, with composition and listening activities that support the delivery of GCSE skills.

Exemplar score excerpts from the book are available as PDFs/audio fi les on the Ensemble Pieces CD-ROM for use with your class.

Rock Your GCSE Music Teacher’s Book£39.95CODE RHG532ISBN: 9781780385839

Ensemble Pieces Arranged specially to be of an appropriate level for GCSE Ensemble Performance for the rock instrument parts.

The main band scores are provided in the book for your reference, with individual parts on the two accompanying CD-ROMs for you to print as required, including optional TAB for guitarists and additional parts for extra instrumentation.

High quality ‘sound-alike’ backing tracks with minus-one options are also provided to support your group’s performance.

Examiner advice helps you and your students prepare their performances for the GCSE requirements.

Rock Your GCSE Music Ensemble Pieces£29.95CODE RHG531ISBN: 9781780385822

Featuring contemporary and classic tracks from BOB MARLEYTHE BEATLES

ELVIS PRESLEYCOLDPLAY

ADELEPAUL McCARTNEY & WINGSKAISER CHIEFS

BILL WITHERS

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:Series Editor Andrew S. Coxon is a senior GCSE examiner and experienced author, and has produced Rock Your GCSE Music in collaboration with the experts at Europe’s top rock examination board, Rockschool. Between them they have extensive classroom and instrumental teaching as well as examination experience, and share a passion for popular music.


GCSE Performance Pieces


GCSE Performance PiecesSeries editor: Andrew S. Coxon

Exciting contemporary repertoire levelled specifi cally for GCSE performanceAccompanied by expert commentary to help your students prepare, this series will enable GCSE performers to achieve their potential with material they really want to play.

Covering a range of popular instruments, the series has been compiled by experienced instrumental teachers and for the rock instruments by examiners from Europe’s top rock exam board, Rockschool, and all have been approved by our series editor, a senior GCSE examiner.

Suitable for all exam boards, each book contains ten songs and covers a range of diffi culty appropriate for GCSE level.

Each book is accompanied by a CD of professional backing tracks, and the songs have been carefully chosen to provide students with the best opportunity to show off their instrument and skills, with a broad range of artists and styles ranging from current chart toppers like Take That, Coldplay, Cee-Lo Green and Adele to the classic greats like the Beatles, Bon Jovi, Oasis and Led Zeppelin.

NEW! Piano accompaniments are available for the Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone books from www.sheetmusicdirect.com/instore

Covering a range of popular instruments, the series has been compiled

Featuring: TAKE THATCOLDPLAY

CEE-LO GREEN ADELE

THE BEATLESBON JOVI

OASISAND MORE!

GCSE Performance PiecesPiano£12.95CODE RHG533ISBN: 9781780386355

Voice£12.95CODE RHG534ISBN: 9781780386362

Alto Sax£12.95CODE RHG535ISBN: 9781780386379

Clarinet£12.95CODE RHG536ISBN: 9781780386386

Flute£12.95CODE RHG537ISBN: 9781780386393

Guitar£12.95CODE RHG538ISBN: 9781780386409

Bass Guitar£12.95CODE RHG539ISBN: 9781780386416

Drums£12.95CODE RHG540ISBN: 9781780386423




EDEXCEL A level Music


EDEXCEL A level Study GuidesAuthors: Paul Terry & David Bowman

These Study Guides can be used throughout the Edexcel AS and A2 Music courses as an invaluable supplement to schoolwork. They include:

detailed information on all of the set works, written in a clear and approachable style

plenty of questions to check students’ understanding along the way, including practice exam questions, plus helpful guidance on performing, composing, listening and essay writing.

EDEXCEL A level Listening TestsAuthors: Hugh Benham & Alistair Wightman

These practice tests will help your students to prepare thoroughly for the listening element of the AS and A2 exams. The Edexcel New Anthology of Music CDs contain the music on which the AS tests are based. The A2 tests are accompanied by a CD which provides all the music extracts required. Together, these books include:

listening tests and practice questions for all three sections of the written paper, as well as complete practice papers, laid out as in the exam

model answers to all of the questions over 20 dictation exercises for practice in aural awareness expert advice on how to devise your own tests.

EDEXCEL A level Revision GuidesAuthor: Alistair Wightman

These Revision Guides will help your students to fully prepare for the AS and A2 exams, and give them the edge for a better grade.

Written in a clear and concise manner by an experienced examiner and teacher, these guides feature:

the key facts on each set work example essay questions and answers with helpful hints and advice on how to improve written answers in the exam

an explanation of key terminology and a comprehensive glossary.

AS Music Study Guide 3rd Edition – for exams from 2014 to 2015£19.95CODE RHG333ISBN: 9781783050307

A2 Music Study Guide 5th Edition – for exams 2015 to 2017£21.95CODE RHG350ISBN: 9781783055814

AS Music Listening Tests 4th Edition – for exams 2014 to 2015£19.95CODE RHG334ISBN: 9781783050314

A2 Music Listening Tests 4th Edition – for exams 2015 to 2017£21.95CODE RHG352ISBN: 9781783055838

A2 Music Listening Tests CD 4th Edition£25.00CODE RHG353ISBN: 9781783055845

AS Music Revision Guide 3rd Edition – for exams from 2014 to 2015£10.95CODE RHG335ISBN: 9781783050321

A2 Music Revision Guide 3rd Edition – for exams from 2015 to 2017 £10.95CODE RHG351ISBN: 9781783055821

NEW A2 EDITION FOR2015 – 2017 EXAMS




AQA A level Music


AQA A level Study GuidesAuthor: Richard Knight

These books are an invaluable supplement to students’ schoolwork during their AQA AS and A2 courses and include:

clear, helpful introductions to the Areas of Study, with explorations into specifi c works followed by detailed, step-by-step analysis of the set works

annotated musical examples to aid explanations of the concepts encountered in the music, and invaluable guidance on performing and composing

plenty of questions to check students’ understanding along the way, including practice exam questions

an explanation of the key terminology that students are expected to know.

AQA A level Music Listening TestsAuthor: Philip Taylor

Written by an AQA examiner and experienced music teacher, this book contains practice questions that will test students’ knowledge and listening skills for the listening element in AQA AS Music Unit 1: Infl uences On Music, and A2 Music Unit 4: Music In Context. The book can be used for coursework or revision, and:

contains advice that helps students understand what the examiners are looking for so they can tackle the exam questions with confi dence

includes questions encompassing a large variety of musical styles and listening skills, with model answers so that students can check their work and learn from their mistakes.

A CD containing all the tracks is also available.

AQA A level Music Revision GuidesAuthor: Richard Knight

These Revision Guides will help your students to achieve their full potential in the AQA AS and A2 Music exams. Written in a clear and concise style by an experienced examiner and teacher, the books help students to understand what the examiners are looking for, and offer students plenty of opportunities to practise and test their knowledge. The books feature:

the key facts on each set work example essay questions and answers with helpful hints and advice on how to improve written answers in the exam

key terminology explained and a comprehensive glossary.

AS Music Study Guide 5th Edition – for exams from 2015 onwards£19.95CODE RHG108ISBN: 9781783055791

A2 Music Study Guide 4th Edition – for exams 2012 onwards£21.95CODE RHG102ISBN: 9781780384924

AS/A2 Music Listening Tests 2nd Edition – for exams 2009 onwards£21.95CODE RHG154ISBN: 9781906178406

AS/A2 Music Listening Tests CD 2nd Edition£25.00CODE RHG156ISBN: 9781906178413

AS Music Revision Guide – for exams from 2015 onwards£7.95CODE RHG109ISBN: 9781783055807

A2 Music Revision Guide – for exams from 2013 onwards£7.95CODE RHG107ISBN: 9781780384931


NEW AS EDITION FOR EXAMS 2015 ONWARDS

NEW AS EDITION FOR EXAMS 2015 ONWARDS



OCR A level MusicThe only resources written for the OCR A level specifi cation


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RHINEGOLD EDUCATION ALSO PUBLISHES:

� GCSE, AS and A2 Music Study Guides, Listening Tests and Revision Guides, for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards

� Edexcel AS/A2 Music Technology Study Guide, Listening Tests and Revision Guides

� Music Harmony, Literacy and Composition Workbooks � Understanding Popular Music � Careers in Music � Music Focus Guides � Dictionary of Music in Sound

This book contains practice listening tests that will help you to prepare fully for Sections A and B of the Introduction to Historical Study in Music exam paper. It has been carefully written by two experienced examiners and teachers to match the requirements of the OCR AS Music specification. You can use this book for coursework or for revision and preparation in the final weeks before your exam.

It includes:

� A detailed introduction that takes you through the types of questions and knowledge expected in the exam

� Six tests each on Instrumental Repertoire 1700–1830 and Popular Instrumental Music 1900–Present Day

� Six tests on the prescribed orchestral scores for June 2014–June 2015

� Six tests each on the jazz set works for June 2014 and June 2015–June 2016

� Model answers to all of the tests

� A comprehensive glossary

� A scores booklet containing printed extracts of all of the music covered in the book.

A CD of the 50 music extracts used in the book is available separately: OCR AS Music Listening Tests (4th edition) CD, ISBN 978-1-78305-225-7, RHG245.

www.rhinegoldeducation.co.uk

Huw Ellis-Williams &Veronica Jamset

RHG244

AS MusicListening Tests

4th Edition

OCROCR

“ Very valuable… for schools following the OCR specifi cation.”Ben England, Head of Music, and AST for Music in South Gloucestershire

OCR A level Study GuidesAS Authors: Veronica Jamset, Susan Wynne Roberts, Jane Werry & Huw Ellis-WilliamsA2 Authors: Huw Ellis-Williams & Gavin Richards

These books are an invaluable supplement to students’ schoolwork during their AS and A2 course. The AS and A2 books include:

information on each of the historical topics written in a clear and approachable style, so students get comprehensive coverage of the subject

analysis of the set works, alongside suggestions for further listening and study, plus guidance on performing, composing and listening

helpfully annotated music examples to aid explanation of concepts with a comprehensive glossary for the key terminology

plenty of questions that help students check their understanding as they progress through the course.

OCR A level Music Listening TestsAS Authors: Veronica Jamset & Huw Ellis-WilliamsA2 Author: Veronica Jamset

These practice tests:

will help your students to prepare thoroughly for the listening element of the AS and A2 exams and include plenty of advice and helpful hints, practice questions and model answers

can be used for coursework or revision and preparation before the exam.

Both the AS and A2 books are accompanied by CDs which provide all the music extracts required for the tests.

OCR A level Revision GuidesAS Authors: Huw Ellis-Williams, Richard Knight & Jane WerryA2 Author: Sally Ellerington

These Revision Guides will help your students to achieve their full potential in the OCR AS and A2 Music exams. Written in a clear and concise style by experienced examiners and teachers, they include:

the key facts on each set work for AS level with terminology explained information on the six topics for A2 level example essay questions and answers, with helpful hints and advice on how to improve written answers in the exam.

AS Music Study Guide 5th Edition – for exams 2014 to 2015£19.95CODE RHG208ISBN: 9781783052226

A2 Music Study Guide 3rd Edition – for exams 2010 onwards£21.95CODE RHG203ISBN: 9781906178758

AS Music Revision Guide 2nd Edition – for exams from 2014 to 2015 £7.95CODE RHG209ISBN: 9781783052233

A2 Music Revision Guide – for exams from 2010 onwards£7.95CODE RHG207ISBN: 9781780382449

AS MusicListening Tests 4th Edition – for exams 2014 to 2015£19.95CODE RHG244ISBN: 9781783052240

AS Music Listening Tests CD 4th Edition £25.00CODE RHG245ISBN: 9781783052257

A2 Music Listening Tests 2nd Edition – for exams from 2010 onwards£21.95CODE RHG241ISBN: 9781780380681

A2 Music Listening Tests CD 2nd Edition£25.00CODE RHG243ISBN: 9781780381244


A level WorkbooksPerfect learning materials for everyone studying A level music – whatever their examination board


A level Music Harmony WorkbooksAuthor: Hugh Benham

Providing an in-depth study of the harmony requirements for Edexcel AS Music, plus longer examples of four-part writing for AQA and OCR AS Music, the AS Workbook offers a fi rm foundation for all students embarking on a study of harmony.

The A2 Workbook builds on the AS Music Harmony Workbook and is designed for the A2 Music specifi cations examined from 2010 onwards. It explores more advanced techniques and is written to provide a fi rm foundation for all students embarking on a study of harmony.

AS Music Composition WorkbookAuthors: Alan Charlton with Robert Steadman

The AS Music Composition Workbook guides students through the process of creating musical ideas and working with some of the most common musical forms. It is ideal for developing composition skills and raising the standard of work, and builds on the earlier GCSE Music Composition Workbook.

AS Music Composition Workbook£19.95CODE RHG419ISBN: 9781906178314

AS Music Literacy WorkbookAuthors: Rebecca Berkley with Paul Terry

The AS Music Literacy Workbook is a sequel to the GCSE Music Literacy Workbook and builds on the fundamentals of reading music that were introduced in that title. Offering a new approach to mastering music theory and notation, this book helps students further develop their skills in an essential aspect of musicianship. This book is also perfect for candidates preparing for higher grade exams in music theory, BTEC National and Scottish Higher Grade Music.

AS Music Literacy Workbook£19.95CODE RHG425ISBN: 9781906178468

Writing About Music WorkbookAuthor: Alistair Wightman

Designed to help develop skills in expressing opinions, this Workbook guides students through using correctly applied terminology and clear, comprehensible English. It addresses how to describe features of a musical work, as well as how to make comparisons and contrasts between specifi ed pieces.

Writing About Music Workbook£21.95CODE RHG429ISBN: 9781906178383

AS Music Harmony Workbook£19.95CODE RHG427ISBN: 9781906178345

A2 Music Harmony Workbook£21.95CODE RHG428ISBN: 9781906178390




Music Technology


Music Technology From ScratchAuthor: Mortimer Rhind-Tutt

The complete beginner’s guide to recording, mixing, and mastering music.

An indispensable resource for anyone studying or interested in music technology and for those wishing to create their own professional-quality recordings, Music Technology From Scratch explains a range of questions including:

How does sound work? How do I record a range of instruments? How do I record, mix and master a track? How do I use MIDI for sequencing and arranging?

Exploring both the theory and the practice of music technology, the book gives the reader clear information on how equipment works and how to get the best results from it.

Music Technology From Scratch£15.95CODE RHG318ISBN: 9781906178864

EDEXCEL AS/A2 Music Technology Study Guide2nd Edition – relevant for 2014 and 2015 Author: Jonny Martin

This Study Guide will tell your students what to expect in the exam, what they need to know, and how to present their answers. It also illustrates how to transcribe, arrange and sequence a song – whether recreating the original or making your own version.

It includes:

how to use sequencing software to create MIDI fi les and integrate live recordings a guide to popular music styles since 1910, including blues, rock’n’roll, punk and dance

information about production techniques, MIDI, processing, and using effects a guide to recording equipment and how to create and mix a professional recording guides to composing music for fi lm and television, electro-acoustic music, and popular songs.

Edexcel AS/A2 Music Technology Study Guide2nd Edition£21.95CODE RHG316ISBN: 9781906178482

“ I highly recommend this book. If you are a little technophobic, this is a great, user-friendly guide to all aspects of music technology. For music teachers, it is a fantastic resource that covers everything right up to and including A level Music Technology – I’ve used it for AS/A2, GCSE and BTEC students very effectively. For students of any age, this book will act as both a reference / learning resource and a mini library of technology. Not all colleges or schools will be able to introduce you to the wide range of equipment and processes covered in this book, so make sure you cover all the bases and buy Music Technology From Scratch.”Matt Allen Head of Music, Chessington Community College, Kingston


Music Technology


EDEXCEL A level Music Technology Listening TestsAS/A2 Music Technology Listening Tests 2nd Edition – relevant for 2014 and 2015Authors: Alec Boulton & Alan CharltonA2 Music Technology Listening Tests CD 2nd EditionAuthors: Alec Boulton & Alan Charlton

This book contains a series of questions that will prepare your students fully for Unit 2 (Listening & Analysing) and Unit 4 (Analysing & Producing) of the AS and A2 Music Technology courses. It has been carefully written by an experienced teacher and examiner to match the requirements of the Edexcel A level Music Technology specifi cation. It includes:

practice questions on music, recording techniques, production, and style practical tests for editing music, including audio material to work with a comprehensive glossary that explains all of the terms you need to know model answers to all questions. The CD contains all the tracks relating to the A2 tests. The AS tracks are available to purchase on iTunes, via a specially prepared playlist.

EDEXCEL A level Music Technology Revision GuidesAS Music Technology Revision GuideAuthors: Jonny Martin & Chris Duffi llA2 Music Technology Revision GuideAuthor: David Ventura

These concise guides are essential in helping students to revise and prepare for their AS and A2 exams. Written by experienced teachers and examiners, they provide a breakdown of the exam requirements alongside clear explanations of the technology and stylistic features students will be expected to identify during the exam. There is advice on how to tackle the questions and what sort of answers will be required, suggestions for listening, revision tips, test-yourself questions, and a glossary of technical terms and their defi nitions.

Each book features sections on:

how to identify the sounds of music technology how to identify the ‘style fi ngerprints’ of pop genres and artists advice on how to write extended responses top ten revision tips test-yourself questions.

Tracks are recommended throughout the AS guide to accompany various activities or for broader listening opportunities.

Edexcel AS/A2 Music Technology Listening Tests 2nd Edition£21.95CODE RHG317ISBN: 9781906178901

Edexcel A2 Music Technology Listening Tests CD 2nd Edition£9.95CODE RHG319ISBN: 9781906178918

Edexcel AS Music Technology Revision Guide£10.95CODE RHG329ISBN: 9781907447136

Edexcel A2 Music Technology Revision Guide£10.95CODE RHG330ISBN: 9781780380698


Music Technology Exam Pack Buy the Study Guide (RHG316), Listening Tests (RHG317) and AS and A2 Revision Guides (RHG329 and

RHG330) for £60 and save £5.80 PACK CODE RHG957



Drama


Drama SchemesAuthor: Mark Wheeller

This book provides schemes of work for each year of key stages 3–4, all of which have been conceived and developed through Mark Wheeller’s own teaching experiences. Mark also refl ects on teaching pedagogy and the use of drama across the curriculum, having taught secondary drama for 30 years.

Drama Schemes£16.95CODE RHG523ISBN: 9781907447174

EDEXCEL GCSE Drama Study GuideFor exams from 2010 onwardsAuthors: Kelly McManus & Andrew Pullen

This full-colour guide will support your students throughout all elements of the GCSE course. It includes detailed information on each of the units, invaluable advice on how to structure written work, and lots of practical ideas for performance.

EDEXCEL GCSE Drama Study Guide£15.95CODE RHG372ISBN: 9781906178802

EDEXCEL AS Drama Study GuideFor exams from 2009 onwardsAuthors: Max Harvey & Nigel Williams

This guide will support your students throughout their AS course. It includes thorough information and advice on units 1 and 2, a concise history of theatre and information about key practitioners, and plenty of exercises and questions to test your students’ knowledge.

EDEXCEL AS Drama Study Guide£19.95CODE RHG377ISBN: 9781906178376

EDEXCEL A2 Drama Study Guide2nd Edition – for exams from 2010 onwardsAuthors: Max Harvey & Andrew Psirides

This guide provides detailed help on each unit in the A2 exam. It includes thorough information and advice on units 3 and 4, a comprehensive analysis of all the set texts, and annotated theatre reviews to inform your students’ writing.

EDEXCEL A2 Drama Study Guide 2nd Edition£21.95CODE RHG378ISBN: 9781906178819

AQA AS Drama Study GuideFor exams from 2009 onwardsAuthors: Robert Lowe & Philip Rush

This guide supports both practical and written elements of the AS exam, with detailed information on each unit. It includes a reference chapter covering important terms and concepts, an explanation of common staging forms, and a comprehensive section on key practitioners.

AQA AS Drama Study Guide£19.95CODE RHG177ISBN: 9781906178369

AQA A2 Drama Study Guide 2nd Edition – for exams from 2010 onwardsAuthor: Philip Rush

This guide explains the precise requirements of each unit of the A2 course. It includes detailed examinations of all the set works, an explanation of how to achieve the best grade possible for unit 4, and a reference chapter covering important terms and concepts.

AQA A2 Drama Study Guide 2nd Edition£21.95CODE RHG172ISBN: 9781906178826


General Reference


Dictionary Of Music In SoundAuthor: David Bowman

The music dictionary you can actually listen to…This unique and multi-dimensional resource explains 2,300 musical terms through three different methods:

Written defi nitions Music notation Audio extracts

From acciaccatura and fragmentation, to ostinato and trommelbass – each one is linked to a scored and audio example.

DictionaryMusical terms are defi ned, covering western music from the dark ages to the 20th century. The defi nitions are backed up by an extensive reference section, including eight chapters on the elements of music:

Rhythm, metre and tempo Tonality, modality and atonality Melody, fi guration and ornamentation Counterpoint Harmony Timbre and texture The structure of music Style, genre and historical context

Music notationEach musical term in the Dictionary is linked to specially prepared sheet music. For ease of use, precise timings are given so that readers can identify the exact points at which particular compositional details can be heard.

Audio extractsEach scored example can be heard on audio CD. There are 274 recorded extracts in total, completing this unique resource.

Dictionary Of Music In Sound£49.95CODE RHG500 ISBN: 9780946890873

“ The Rhinegold Dictionary Of Music In Sound is beautifully put together, clear, unstuffy and thorough. The placing of musical terminology in its historical context is particularly welcome. First rate.”Howard Goodall, Composer and broadcaster




In Focus Guides


In Focus GuidesIn Focus guides are compact introductions to various areas of music and the arts. These illustrated books in full colour are both easily readable and approachable, and provide insights into key historical concepts, works, and the defi ning features of a style. A handy starting point for study or an interesting read for those wanting to know more, pick up a guide and enjoy! Suitable for GCSE to degree level, adult-learning and recreational reading.

Film Music In Focus 2nd EditionAuthor: David Ventura

£9.95CODE RHG913ISBN: 9781907447082

Musicals In Focus 2nd EditionAuthor: Paul Terry

£9.95CODE RHG911ISBN: 9781906178871

Baroque Music In Focus2nd EditionAuthor: Hugh Benham

£9.95CODE RHG918ISBN: 9781906178888

Modernism In FocusAuthor: Lucien Jenkins

£9.95CODE RHG901ISBN: 9781906178161

Romanticism In FocusAuthor: Lucien Jenkins

£9.95CODE RHG902ISBN: 9781906178147

“ Comprehensive but succinct, informative but entertaining, this book is full of ‘nuggets’ for teachers or students of music or drama.”Susan Elkin, Education and Training Editor, The Stage


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