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A Level OCR Set Work Analysis: Beethoven's 'Eroica' (exams in 2018)

Get prepared for the 2018 OCR AS and A Level Music set works for areas of study 1 and 2. With our analysis resources, your class will become set-work experts – and ready to show it by writing top exam answers.

Four steps to exam success:

  • Set the music in context with relevant historical and cultural information.
  • Follow on with in-depth analysis, combining comprehensive commentary with annotated score extracts.
    • Regular tasks consolidate learning at every stage.
  • Prepare for comparison questions with targeted comparison tasks using different recordings.
  • Practise exam technique with original exam-style questions to try and sample answers with commentaries.

The quality of writing is excellent

L Williams, Teacher & Expert Reviewer

Plus!

  • Helpful revision summary concisely covers all musical elements.
  • Comprehensive glossary defines all the essential terminology specific to the area of study.


A Level Set Work Analysis AoS 1: Beethoven ‘Eroica’ Symphony
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 55, ‘Eroica’, 1st movement

Explore this innovative work in the transition from the Classical to the Romantic period with a wealth of contextual notes and detailed analysis. Prepare for the exam with insightful revision tips and essential practice exam-style questions.

What do teachers say about this resource? (8138)

The analysis of the piece is thorough, relevant and detailed. It is presented in a clear way and contains a range of examples of how each element is used... The quality of writing is excellent and contains appropriate vocabulary and terminology to facilitate outstanding progress... Information boxes with key words, terms and vocabulary are beneficial to students... Questions and activities are brilliant and enable students to consolidate their learning and reflect deeper on the analysis... Comparison questions on the different recordings are an excellent idea.

L Williams, Teacher & Expert Reviewer