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    The focus of the GCSE section is the Edexcel syllabus as that is the one that I am required to teach and to give lectures on. Many of the resources may also be appropriate for other exam boards.

    Any resources that are of general interest to all GCSE music teachers can be found here.


Popular Music Timeline

A pictorial showing the evolution of the various styles of popular music, also including musical theatre and jazz, from 1950 to 2006.

If you download the Excel file you can fill in 2007 & 2008 if you wish, or ask your pupils to do it!

Timeline 1950s

Timeline 1960s

Timeline 1970s

Timeline 1980s

Timeline 1990s

Timeline 2000s

Click on a thumbnail to see the pictures

Alternatively the time line can be downloaded as a PDF file or an Excel file.

Popular Music Timeline - PDF

Popular Music Timeline - Excel


Booklet for Composition & Performance CD

    If you have Microsoft Publisher the file below will give you a booklet for your Composition and Performance CDs that can be freely edited. Change the colours to those of your school, add your school logo and a suitable photo. The text area will easily be enough for the usual quantity of sampled candidates.

CD Booklet - MS Publisher File


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