Intent
We believe music is for everyone. Our curriculum helps children experience the joy of music through listening, singing, playing, performing, and creating across a wide range of styles, traditions, and historical periods. Music develops creativity, confidence, and teamwork, while giving children a lifelong appreciation of the arts.
Implementation
Music is taught throughout each key stage, following the National Curriculum programme of study. In most classes, this is through a weekly lesson, although some learning may be delivered in blocks for special projects and events. Our curriculum revisits and builds skills each year, ensuring progression for all children, including those who learn instruments outside school.
Children learn key musical vocabulary in a clear and structured way, giving them the tools to discuss and evaluate music. They explore a variety of instruments, including untuned and tuned percussion, recorders, and djembe drums. Basic musical notation is introduced, alongside opportunities to compose and perform their own work. Musical appreciation focuses on developing a critical understanding of genres from different times and places.
We enrich music learning through live performances from visiting professionals, trips to concerts and theatres, and participation in musical events. Extra-curricular opportunities include Choir, ukulele and Music Club, and every child takes part in our traditional Christmas musical production. Private lessons are available through Herts Music Service.
Staff are confident in delivering the curriculum and are supported by our specialist subject leader.
Impact
By the time they leave our school, children can sing confidently, keep a steady beat, play instruments, and talk about music using key vocabulary. They understand music from different times and cultures and can express their opinions constructively. Most importantly, they leave with a love of music that lasts a lifetime.
Skills Progression in Music
Music Development Plan
