Music

Music Curriculum Statement

Intent


We value Music as an important part of a pupil’s broad and balanced curriculum and teach it through the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Children have the opportunity to play, perform and enjoy music both in class and to an audience.

The children take part in assemblies and key stage performances which provides them with the opportunity to showcase their music skills to an audience.


Music lessons allow children to develop their skills and learn to appreciate a wide range of music and composers. We believe that a high quality music program can encourage children to express how different styles of music make them feel and help them to discover their musical preferences. We use the National Curriculum for Music aims to ensure that all pupils feel confident in their ability to sing expressively, play instruments and perform.

Implementation


The teaching and implementation of Music is based on the National Curriculum and linked to our inquiries to ensure a well-structured approach to this creative subject. 

Pupils use talk to promote discussion around different styles of music and we give children opportunities to ask their own questions. 


Within the EYFS setting, rhyme and rhythm are utilised throughout the learning of phonics and children learn a wide range of songs and rhymes and develop skills for performing together. Children participate in a range of performances during their school ‘career’. These include nativities and carol concerts.  Pupils also take part in Harvest assemblies and singing assemblies. 


Parents are invited and welcomed to watch all of these performances whether at school or outside of school. Pupils also have the opportunity to participate in additional 1:1 music teaching and are given the opportunity to learn a musical instrument with peripatetic teachers. 


Children have opportunities to work both independently and as part of a group to explore different instruments through units of inquiry. Teachers make the best use of instruments at school to enthuse pupils and provide opportunity to hone skills. Teachers use Foundation Assessment sheets to track progress in music.

Impact

Children are able to enjoy music in as many ways as they choose – either as listener, creator or performer. Music is planned to build on and embed current skills. Children’s progress and attainment is monitored in the form of close observation during class discussions, activities and performances.

Resources

Resources are kept in the music cupboard and returned there when not in use. The resource cupboard is to be kept tidy so that resources are accessible. Music leader to keep up to date about new curriculum developments and relay them to staff when needed.

Learning outside the classroom

HMPA Curriculum Map