Introduction Areas of Study: the language of music Strands: music in context - The Western Classical Tradition, Popular Music of the 20th and 21st centuries, World Music Units: the GCSE exam: Unit 1: Listening to and appraising music Unit 2: Composing and appraising music Unit 3: Performing music Unit 4: Composing music Glossary Index
Richard Knight read music at St John's College, Oxford, and has been director of music at two leading independent schools. He now combines teaching with work as a principal examiner at A level and is on the panel of examiners for the ABRSM. Richard is one of the authors of Elements: The Rhinegold Guide to Key Stage 3 Music and a frequent contributor to Classroom Music. He also presents conferences for students and teachers. As a composer, he has a large catalogue of works to his name, including the oratorio The Crown of Life, a classroom musical The King of Ireland's Son, and various orchestral and chamber works. Richard has a particular interest in all things South American and is also an inland waterways enthusiast.
"This book will help to support the practical work carried out in the classroom and at home, giving the pupils a sound base from which to feed their creative and artistic instincts within the confines of the subject." - Peter R Kay, Principal Lecturer (Teacher Training), University of Sunderland
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