Curriculum – Music

In Music, our carefully planned, progressive curriculum enables the children to develop their knowledge of music across a variety of different genres. Through the study of a wide range of traditional and non-traditional musical styles, the children will investigate the background to these pieces of music. This encourages them to become thoughtful, respectful citizens, familiar with cultures and ideas which are not necessary their own, giving them a rich cultural capital. There will be a range of opportunities for staff to access CPD and advice to equip them with the knowledge and confidence they need to deliver this dynamic curriculum.

By having opportunities to perform and listen to these different types of music, they will learn to evaluate and critique the performances of themselves and others. They will formulate and articulate their own views confidently, as well as listening to and respecting the views of others. While listening and appraising music, children will learn new vocabulary and use this confidently, which they can take with them into their secondary education and beyond.

During EYFS and Key Stage One, children are provided with plenty of opportunities to make music and different sounds using tuned and untuned instruments. Armed with knowledge and opportunities from these solid foundations earlier in the school, in Key Stage Two, all children will have the opportunity to learn a new musical instrument, potentially giving them access to a lifelong hobby. Children who express a love and talent for these instruments are given opportunities for extra tuition in brass and keyboard lessons. Classroom environments are supportive and provide a platform upon which the children can experiment, perform and improve, developing resilience in line with the school mantra of ‘Be The Best You Can Be’.

Through our supportive and inclusive school ethos, children can build on their self-esteem while singing and performing in front of their classmates, school and the local community. Through the school choir, Christmas and seasonal performance and community events, all children will be provided with a wide range of memorable, confidence-building experiences that they will remember in many years to come.