| :: Music :: |
| :: GCSE :: |
 GCSE EDEXCEL Music
We have a small but select collection of curriculum related books,
scores and music CDs, the latter mainly classical and ‘world’.
They are grouped together in TR Nonfiction at 780. These are available
to PCC MUSIC Card holders only. |
| :: Genres :: |
Genres
Very useful Sold on Song section - see Jazz |
Genres of Music
Various links - but the genre section is well worth a look |
Jazz - a film by Ken Burns
An indispensible site explaining everything that you need to know about Jazz. Includes a great interactive page that helps you create your own jazz sounds and a selection of classroom resources for teachers. |
| :: History of Music :: |
Classical Composers
Scroll down to see links to biographies - from the Lesson tutor site |
Glossary of Musical Terms
Database of classical musical terms - useful for KS 4 revision and homework. |
History-102
A comprehensive guide |
History
of Music
Overviews of the six main periods in music history - Middle Ages,
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th century - including
details of musical style, context and history. For KS3 and
above. |
Symphony Orchestra
Charts the development of the symphony orchestra from its beginnings
to the present. Students will find the links to the history of orchestral
instruments particularly useful. |
| :: Lyrics & Songwriting :: |
Lyrics Web-Ring
Various lyrics & music sites |
Songwriting
A guide to all aspects of songwriting |
| :: Students & Teachers :: |
Music
at School
An indespenible site for secondary school pupils and teachers, who will benefit
from a broad selection of relevant online lessons, lesson plans, resorces
and internet links. |
Musicland
The (self-styled) UK's online community for music education. Sign
up for free and access resources for GCSE and A level music students.
The email newsletter contains a whole host of resources. |
Music
Notes
An interactive site covering all aspects! |
Revision
Bitesize revision
|
| :: Theory :: |
Music Notation
From the Lesson tutor site |
Theory
Helpful website giving instruction on music theory |
| :: PCC MUSIC CARD :: |
| College students who have opted for GCSE Music and
younger students recommended by their College Muisc teacher may apply
for one of these cards. Parental letters and Membership Forms detailing
the following conditions of use may be obtained from the Music Department
but must be returned to the College Library. |
 The
card is valid in PCC Library only and may only be used to borrow
items from the Music Collection. |
| The
card allows the holder to borrow 1 item at a time. |
| Items
will be issued for 1 week, except over a school holiday period. |
| No
'unseen renewals' will be allowed. Items must be returned to the
library but may be re-issued
for another week. |
| The
normal College fine rates will apply to overdue items. |
| Any
lost or damaged items must be paid for within 28 days of the invoice
date. |
| No
items may be borrowed if there are overdue items or outstanding monies
on the account. |
| These
cards are in addition to the normal College Library Card. |
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