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Explore the stories and secrets hidden in these classical pieces of music.
For each piece you will find free teaching resources, exciting short films, lesson plans, arrangements and more.
Resources are suitable for KS3, and Third and Fourth Level in Scotland.
Look out for our shooting stars to guide you to our Trailblazers resources!
KS3: Delia Derbyshire 鈥 Doctor Who Theme (original theme by Ron Grainer)
Secondary classroom resources for Ten Pieces Trailblazer Delia Debyshire who launched a whole new world of music.
KS3: George Gershwin 鈥 Rhapsody in Blue (excerpt)
Secondary classroom resources for Ten Pieces Trailblazer George Gershwin who composed music full of the energy and playfulness of New York City in the 1920s.
KS3: Steve Reich 鈥 Music for 18 Musicians (excerpt)
Secondary classroom resources for Ten Pieces Trailblazer Steve Reich who helped to invent a whole new form of music: minimalism.
KS3: Ravi Shankar 鈥 Symphony 鈥 finale (excerpt)
Secondary classroom resources for Ten Pieces Trailblazer Ravi Shankar who shared his passion for the sound and traditions of Hindustani classical music with the whole world.
KS3: Hans Zimmer 鈥 Earth
Secondary classroom resources for Ten Pieces Trailblazer Hans Zimmer, who has created unique and powerful soundtracks that have influenced a whole generation of musicians.