GCSE AQA Set Work Analysis: Little Shop of Horrors
With its small cast, uncomplicated set and unforgettable songs, the horror comedy rock musical Little Shop of Horrors is an architype of 1980s musical theatre. Through student-friendly analysis of the ‘Prologue’, ‘Mushnik and Son’ and ‘Feed Me’, students will discover the intriguing features of the songs of Menkin and Ashman.
Supportive, confidence-building resources guide your students through their chosen Set Works. Encourage them to discover the analysis for themselves while developing listening and appraising skills for the exam.
1. Learn
- Need-to-know context and pre-listening ‘Do It Yourself!’ tasks build a firm foundation for learning
- Student-friendly analysis organised by musical element for structured learning – fully supported by annotated score extracts!
- Keywords and musical terms fully explained in context
2. Consolidate
- Regular consolidation tasks encourage engagement and build confidence to apply theory independently
- Extension activities to challenge Gifted and Talented leaners
- Revision poster consolidates key points
- Comprehensive glossary
3. Put into Practice
- Five sets of exam questions, containing three 2-mark questions and one 8-mark question – perfect practice for the real thing!
- Top tips for exam success
- Full answers and mark schemes for easy peer, self- and teacher assessment
Integrate into your class teaching, or set for independent learning – it’s up to you!
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The writing is clear, informative and authoritative throughout from an author who clearly knows the analytical detail of the 3 pieces... Information for students on each musical element is accurate and clear... Excellent analysis... The author demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the specification.
Keywords
- GCSE Music
- GCSE 9-1 AQA Music (8271)
- GCSE Set Work Analysis
- GCSE Music Set Work Analysis
- 2022 Set Works
- Listening – unfamiliar music
- AQA Study Piece
- Little Shop of Horrors
- Prologue/Little Shop of Horrors (overture)
- Mushnik and Son
- Feed Me
- Area of study 2: Popular music
- GCSE Music Set Work Analysis First Teaching 2020
- GCSE AQA Music Set Work Analysis