GCSE Edexcel Set Work Analysis: Afro Celt Sound System

Student-friendly analysis resources to ensure your class are completely confident with their GCSE set works, and ready to excel in the exam. Build listening skills and encourage evaluation and reflection with a mix of guided analysis and independent tasks.

A range of accurate descriptions...

...many good examples...

...interesting information for the students

L Williams, Music Teacher & Expert Reviewer

Each pack sets the scene with essential context before working through the set work bar by bar. Students are fully supported with detailed notes, annotated score extracts and key term definitions – then encouraged to reinforce and apply their knowledge with regular consolidation questions and activities.

Following the analysis, a wealth of exam preparation:

  • Concise revision summary structured by musical element to aid recall of key points
  • Musical dictation exercises using extracts from the piece, for vital transcription training
  • Section A and Section B exam-style questions with mark schemes – perfect practice for the listening paper

Totally flexible – integrate into your class teaching or use for independent learning.


GCSE Edexcel Set Work Analysis AoS4: Afro Celt Sound System ‘Release’ Afro Celt Sound System: ‘Release’ from the album Volume 2: Release

The haunting music of ‘Release’ is an example of fusion music at its finest. Ensure your students get to grips with the band’s innovative instrumentation and style with clear commentary and activities. Plus: awealth of practice exam questions provide essential listening practice for all elements of the piece.

What do teachers say about this resource? (6881)

The quality of writing is very good with a range of accurate descriptions, many good examples and interesting information for the students. Exam questions are varied... Section B questions are very useful.

L Williams, Music Teacher & Expert Reviewer