Key Stage 3 Musical Activities and Resources

These activities and resources are for teachers working with pupils in Key Stage 3.

Additional activities for pupils receiving small group/individual instrumental or vocal tuition can be found on our Resources for Pupils pages.

Tequila Improvisation

Tequila Improvisation

Use the worksheet, music and Mr Dolling's video tutorial to develop improvisation skills

Download Worksheet

Download Sheet Music

E Minor Improvisation

E Minor Improvisation

A creative way to explore E minor with video tutorial, worksheet and backing track

Download Worksheet

Download Backing Track

Abba Quiz

A fun quiz for pupils (and teachers!)

Classical Composers Quiz

A quiz about classical composers (answers provided!)

Notation Revision

Pupils can practise and revise notation using the worksheet. Answers provided on the separate PDF.

Worksheet

Pack Your Way to Tipperary

Sheet music for school singing including piano accompaniment. 

BBC Bitesize

Educational resources organised by Key Stage.  Lessons have been created with teachers and other educational experts and feature a mix of videos, animations, practice activities, quizzes and games.

BBC Ten Pieces

Educational resources organised by Key Stage.  Lessons have been created with teachers and other educational experts and feature a mix of videos, animations, practice activities, quizzes and games.

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Free Online Concerts

600 concerts available to watch online for free from a world class orchestra

Classics for Kids

A website featuring interactive educational games, worksheets and information for use by children, parents/carers and teachers

Musical Futures Top Ten Resources

Resources recommended for teachers to use for planning home lessons for students.

MusicTheory.net

Free online music theory educational lesson presentations

Sing Up! - Song of the Week

A huge range of backing tracks, sheet music, worksheets and lyrics for classroom singing.  The 'Song of the Week' resources are available for free.