Music
‘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
Children at Park and Parkwall Federation engage with music is part of our everyday practise whether it be music of the term, singing, music lessons or extra-curricular activities. A variety of musical experiences builds the confidence of all children and encourages them to explore new skills and talents.
Whilst promoting and encouraging a love of music, our teaching also develops children’s musical oracy. Children are taught to reflect on music, describing how music can represent feelings, emotions and cultures. Technical vocabulary such as pulse, pitch and rhythm are explicitly taught and children are challenged to use these terms in their reflections.
Within the federation, musical skills are taught progressively, beginning in EYFS where children are taught to use instruments effectively. The music curriculum develops on this as children continue through the school, developing their confidence with using instruments, musical terminology and their ability to reflect on music. Both schools follow the Charanga scheme of music, which equips children with a wide range of musical skills.
Aims by the end of KS2
EYFS:
- Children will experiment with their voices and instruments and begin to build up a repertoire of songs that they can join in with.
- To begin to develop an awareness of rhythm and demonstrate this.
KS1:
- Children will use their voices creatively and expressively.
- Begin to play a variety of tuned and un-tuned instruments.
- Explore and experiment with the different dimensions of music.
- Listen and understand a variety of high-quality music.
KS2
- Perform as an ensemble or as a soloist using their voices and different instruments.
- Improvise and compose music for different purposes.
- Improve aural memory.
- Begin to use and understand musical notation.
- Develop an understanding of the history of music and the influences that historic figures and cultures have.
We have a close working relationship with South Gloucestershire Music Hub who provide many instrument and singing opportunities throughout the year.
How we deliver Music
We use the Charanga scheme of work supplemented with musical opportunities for the children throughout the year.
Charanga units
Progression in Music
Download: Music Progression Document
Download: Examples of children’s work