Music

AIMS:

The national curriculum for music aims to ensure that all pupils:

• 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 interrelated dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notations

We have chosen to teach music using the Kapow scheme of work which provides a rich, spiral curriculum enjoyed by our children. This is complimented by our commitment to our school instrument - the voice.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering singing, playing instruments (tuned and untuned), improvising, composing, listening, and responding to music.

Holistic Approach: The scheme integrates various strands of music education, creating engaging and enriching learning experiences.

Cross-Curricular Links: It makes connections with other subjects, enhancing understanding and making music more accessible.

Focus on Skills: Children develop practical musical skills and grow their confidence as performers, composers, and listeners.

International Perspective: It introduces children to music from various cultures and historical periods, fostering cultural appreciation.

Transferable Skills: The program helps develop teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills, benefiting children beyond music lessons.

Support for Teachers: The scheme provides comprehensive resources and teaching strategies, making it effective even for schools without specialist music teachers.

Aligns with National Standards: It meets the requirements of the UK National Curriculum and the Department for Education's Model Music Curriculum.

Music Long-Term Plan

Strong Foundations: The bedrock of the national curriculum is our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which has carefully prepared children for the learning journey ahead. Within a nurturing and play-based EYFS environment, children have learned basic and transferable skills; absorbed relevant knowledge and grown in maturity, as well as developing a thirst for learning. Please click the link or see below, for the details of your child's learning at this important stage and how it has prepared them for the learning journey ahead.

Our Curriculum:

Hatton Hill Music Summary: Please click the link or see below our Music Summary which highlights and celebrates our commitment to a quality music curriculum. and promotes our school's music offer to parents and prospective parents.