AS and A Level OCR Set Work Analysis – Areas of Study 1 and 2 (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.

Plus!

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


AS Set Work Analysis AoS 1: Haydn ‘Military’ Symphony

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Haydn: Symphony No. 100 in G, ‘Military’, 1st movement

Get students familiar with the spirited 1st movement of Haydn’s ‘Military’ symphony. Accessible contextual information and student-friendly commentary will prepare students to do battle with Section B of the exam!

A Level Set Work Analysis AoS 1: Beethoven ‘Eroica’ Symphony

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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.

A Level Set Work Analysis AoS 2: Ella Fitzgerald

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Ella Fitzgerald: The Cole Porter songbook Bk 1 – (i) Anything goes, (ii) Too darn hot, (iii) Let’s do it, (iv) Every time we say goodbye

Break down these hit tracks from the Queen of Jazz with clear, comprehensive analysis and original transcriptions. Clear definitions throughout ensure your students are familiar with all key jazz terminology.