Year 6
End of Year Expectations
Pupils musical journey should have been enriched by the continued development of knowledge and understanding of the stories, origins, traditions, history and social context of the music they are listening to, singing and playing.
They will have had listened and discussed, with their extended knowledge of musical vocabulary, recorded performances which have been complemented by opportunities to experience live music making in and out of school. These have include performances by other school ensembles or year groups and some provided by other Music Education Hub partners, which may include local or national ensembles.
At the end of Year 6, pupils should be able to identify pieces of music and their characteristics.
All of our pupils, throughout their education at our school will have been guided and nurtured to be ready for Keystage 3 entering high school. We hope that they leave us with confidence and with the tools to become well rounded, educated, creative young people ready to extend themselves further in the wider world. It has been a privilege to be part of that journey.
Singing: Sing a broad range of songs, including those that involve syncopated rhythms, as part of a choir, with a sense of ensemble and performance. This should include observing rhythm, phrasing, accurate pitching and appropriate style. Continue to sing three- and four-part rounds in order to develop greater listening skills, balance between parts and vocal independence.
Perform a range of songs as a choir in school assemblies, school performance opportunities and to a wider audience.
Listening: The teaching and learning of music is enriched by developing pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the stories, origins, traditions, history and social context of the music they are listening to, singing and playing.
Listening to recorded performances should be complemented by opportunities to experience live music making in and out of school. These could include performances by other school ensembles or year groups, or provided by other Music Education Hubs partners, which may include local or national ensembles.
Pupils should listen to music which is age-appropriate and that should not limit the imagination or creativity.
Composing: Create music with multiple sections that include repetition and contrast.
Extend improvised melodies beyond 8 beats over a fixed groove, creating a satisfying melodic shape.
Compose using music software/apps to create and record, discussing how musical contrasts are achieved.
Performing: The end of Year 6 transition project provides a way to bring together all aspects of what the pupils have learnt throughout their time in primary education.
This is extended to Drama and Stage Production, culminating in an End of Year Show where there is an opportunity to work behind the scenes in stage management, costumes, props & scenary, lighting & sound or being out front as the star of the show!