2.  Henry Purcell lived during the Baroque Era between 10 September 1659 – 21 November 1695.  He is one of the most famous English composers.  His music contains influences from both Italian and French backgrounds but has a predominantly English style.

3.  Purcell is thought to have started composing from the age of nine however the dates of many of his works are unknown.  His father died in 1664 which put him in his Uncle’s care who was said to have taken good care of him.  Purcell sang in a choir until his voice broke in 1673, when he became assistant to the organ-builder in the Chapel.

4. Rejoice in the Lord always Click on Purcell to listen Trumpet Tune (although has been controversially discredited to another composer) Rondeau

5.  Purcell was completely devoted to music in the second half of his life.  In 1682, he was appointed organist of the Chapel Royal which is where many of his famous works were written such as I was glad and my heart is inditing and Come Ye Sons of Art.  In the final six years of his life, he wrote music for 42 plays.  He died aged just 36 and the cause of death is unclear however it is largely speculated that he had Tuberculosis.

6.  Woodwind instruments are a family of musical instruments that consist of Flutes and reed instruments.  Woodwind instruments can be Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass.  They are an important sections in both Orchestras and Bands.

7. The Flute is the most common woodwind instrument The Oboe is a double- reeded instrument with a unique sound.

8. The Clarinet is a single-reeded instrument that is transposed differently to the Flute and Oboe. The Saxophone is a single- reeded instrument that is also transposed differently.

9.  In this extract, a Wind Quintet play highlights from Harry Potter.  The five instruments are:  Oboe  Flute  Clarinet  Bassoon  French Horn  A Brass Instrument (Wind but not Woodwind)

10.  Strophic Form is a type of music structure known simply as Verse-Chorus.  More technically it means when all verses/choruses are sung to the same music.  This means strophic form is often repetitive, especially in the accompaniment.

11.  Many Folks songs in the early 20 th century were written in Strophic form. Erie Canal by The Corndodgers

12.  Sonata da chiesa is a type of composition for instruments from the Baroque Era, usually containing four movements.  Movements varied in tempo in the order of slow-fast-slow-fast where different melodic ideas were expressed in each movement.  They were often used in religious ceremonies and as concert pieces.

13. A. Corelli – Sonata da chiesa Op.3 – No.2 in D major

14.  Trio Sonata is a musical structure that was common in the Baroque Era.  A Trio Sonata was written for two solo melodic instruments and basso continuo making three parts.  The basso continuo usually required two musicians so performances often featured four musicians.  Violins were usually the melodic instruments chosen.

15. Handel – Trio Sonata No.6 in G minor Op.2