‘Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. A high quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement'

(National Curriculum)

We endeavour for every child to develop an appreciation and enjoyment of music and performance.  Through our music curriculum and provision, we seek to stimulate musicality and creativity, providing experiences that will empower our children to express themselves freely, artistically and confidently.

Through our music curriculum, children develop a range of performance skills whilst working independently and with others. Lessons in music promote careful observation, supporting children to develop an appreciation of the world around us, uniting us in a universal language through the craft and creativity of music.

We therefore hope for every child to experience the full joy of music, including their participation in musical workshops and the opportunity to sing and to play and learn unique musical instruments.  We strive to extend the joy of music to our local community through live performance– providing the opportunity for every child to shine musically.

Life in all its Fullness - through Music

We believe that a fully rounded music education enriches children's lives and learning, providing opportunities for them to communicate, connect and creatively express themselves as individuals and as part of a global family of music.
 
Research shows that music:

• Relieves stress and helps us to focus
• Builds confidence and a sense of self-expression
• Improves well-being, mental health and happiness
• Inspires us to be creative and create future goals

As stated in the national curriculum for music, we aim for all our children to:

• perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians  
• learn to sing and to use their voices, to create and compose music on their own and with others, have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, use technology appropriately and have the opportunity to progress to the next level of musical excellence 
• Understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated, including through the inter-related dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notations.

We strive to embed our values in all areas of school life,

promoting them as a guide for flourishing in life and learning.

As musicians, we:

• Kindness – We show respect for others by offering compliments on performances and treating instruments and equipment with care.
• Honesty – We provide positive and constructive feedback that helps others develop their musical skills and confidence.
• Curiosity – We explore and experiment with a variety of musical styles, genres and sounds, developing a wider appreciation of music.
• Perseverance – We demonstrate resilience when learning new skills, practising regularly and continuing to improve when challenges arise.
• Celebration – We celebrate performances, effort and progress, recognising those who try their best and encouraging others to succeed.

As they progress through their learning journey, guided by the age related expectations explicit in Hampshire Music Service's Pathways to Musical Independence, children learn and practice the dimensions of music. Musical themes are often seasonal, linked to the wider project theme or musically discrete to maximise musical development.

Music is taught every week and all children have the opportunity to create, listen to and perform music.  Each learning journey ends with a performance piece, enabling every child to share their musical outcomes with a live audience.  In Year 4, all children will learn to play the recorder, giving every child the opportunity to learn and play a musical instrument.

Subject Lead: Miss Wilkinson

All schools should have a music development plan, as set out in the national plan for music education.  Please click on the document below for a copy of our current music development plan.