• Focused and accessible content that is student-friendly and engaging
• Learning activities are inclusive and cater to mixed-ability groups and varied learning styles
• Content is well-paced in a structured sequence with student activities to support student learning every step of the way
• The performance material is designed in an approachable manner for students who have not yet learned to play an instrument
• Performance supports are provided for Recorder, Singing, Ukulele and Guitar with play-along practice tracks and accompaniment tracks suitable for use in the Practical Exam
• Promotes and supports Irish music – featuring an enormous number of music tracks and videos that promote Irish artists and all those in the Irish music industry
• Includes Exam Paper questions and exam advice
• Includes videos to support visual learners and engage pupil
• Divided into two appropriate parts: Section A and Section B

Section A content introduces students to the material they need to engage with in Year 1 and 2 of Junior Cycle

• The focus is placed on developing musical literacy, listening and appraising skills, and compositional technique
• CBA1 is completed in this section of the book
• All learning is supported by check-in questions, word play/keyword quizzes, creative tasks, homework activities and self and peer-assessments in the Student Activity Book

Section B content is designed for Year 3, to revisit material covered in Section A whilst building on the learning experiences students have engaged with there

• The content moves student learning towards the more demanding parts of the specification
• Students will engage explicitly with the 36 Learning Outcomes as they prepare for summative assessment
• Exam tips and revision supports are included in each chapter
• Tasks in the Student Activity Book are designed to prepare students for exam questions and encourage students to revise and refine their exam skills
• CBA2 is completed in this section of the book