Music

'Foundations for...Musicians'

It is our aim to provide an enriching, creative, and experiential music education. Through inquiry, all children are encouraged to create, play, and perform music, helping them develop the skills they need to appreciate a wide variety of musical forms. We aim for every child to have found their means of musical expression that they can continue for life, whether that be through singing or playing a favored instrument. We are incredibly proud to have achieved the Music Mark and Silver Artsmark, which recognize our commitment to high-quality music and arts education.

To achieve this, we provide a rich curriculum for all learners that teaches essential skills: how to play, perform, improvise, and compose music; how to listen to sounds and understand musical notation; and how to develop an understanding of the history of music.

Furthermore, through the use of a peripatetic teacher, children explore their passion with many instruments. We pride ourselves on being able to give every child the opportunity to play an instrument throughout their time at school, whether it be class, group, or individual lessons. The instruments available help children build on foundations. For instance, we have recorders available for Year 3 to help them progress on to wind instruments later on. Ukuleles are taught to Year 5 and are a great choice before moving on to the guitar. For those who dream of playing in a band, we also offer a Rock Steady Club, where children can learn to perform as part of a group, building confidence and teamwork in an exciting and supportive environment.

Lastly, we provide experiences such as carol concerts, where children can explore their passion for singing, supported by the local community audience. Through resilience, dedication, and working together collectively, we have attended the Young Voices event annually, where children can experience being part of a far larger choir community. These events give children’s musical education a genuine purpose and provide memorable experiences.

Opportunities to perform outside of school, within our local environment, ensure our children understand its significance and place within the wider world, fostering a lifelong love for music and inspiring them to continue their musical journey beyond primary school.