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GCSE AQA Set Work Analysis: Copland: Rodeo

Steer your students through set work study, inspiring them to discover, understand and interact with the music. Our comprehensive resources model and develop essential analysis, evaluation and critical appraisal skills – a fantastic foundation for the exam!

The written quality is excellent... engaging, interesting and easy to understand

E Samson, Music Teacher & Expert Reviewer
  1. Guided bar-by-bar analysis works through the piece in manageable sections. Support learning with regular annotated score extracts and musical concepts defined in context.
  2. Integrated consolidation tasks encourage engagement, and build confidence to apply theory independently. Answers included!
  3. Revision tools strengthen knowledge and understanding, including a one-page revision summary structured by musical element, and a comprehensive glossary.
  4. 15 practice exam questions for Section B, with detailed mark schemes – perfect preparation for the listening paper.

Matches the specification exactly...

...Constant links to the AQA information...

...one can feel secure that the author is an expert ...all information is covered that could be asked for in an exam

M Thiselton, Music Teacher & Peer Reviewer

Ideal for integrating into your class teaching or for independent learning!


GCSE AQA Study Piece Analysis AoS4: Copland’s Rodeo Aaron Copland: ‘Saturday Night Waltz’ and ‘Hoe-Down’ from the ballet Rodeo

Get to know Copland’s charming and imaginative piece, with its combination of traditional folk tunes and modern classical techniques. This student-friendly resource includes sample essays to help your class hit top grades in the 8-mark questions.

What do teachers say about this resource? (7094)

First class... An excellent guide. Will be beneficial to all on the course. Matches the specification exactly. Not only is this a fabulous resource in itself, but it can be used to familiarise students with terms in a lively and informative manner. Constant links to the AQA information [mean] one can feel secure that the author is an expert, and that all information is covered that could be asked for in an exam. All of this is displayed with clarity and an informative and friendly manner.

M Thiselton, Music Teacher & Peer Reviewer

The written quality is excellent – it is very engaging and interesting, and easy to understand. Covers all elements of the piece succinctly, and in a clear layout for students studying this for the first time or as a revision aid. Plenty of detail, but also the potential for simpler tasks for teachers to be able to differentiate well.

E Samson, Music Teacher & Expert Reviewer