Music

Music

Intent

We offer Music lessons to ensure pupils are taught the skills required to meet the aims of the national curriculum.  The intent is to ensure all pupils develop a love of music and grow in self-confidence.

Pupils can listen and critically engage with music by a range of composers, perform and compose music of their own.

Pupils will become confident to sing, to create and compose music on their own and with others, as well as have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument.

Pupils will also develop their knowledge across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians.

Pupils will develop their interest and curiosity about music through a series of lessons offering skills and knowledge progression.  The progression grid will support class teachers to ensure progression of skills and knowledge.

Music lessons will offer the chance for pupils to develop creativity to further enhance their personal, social & emotional development.

Implementation

Class Teachers use Charanga Music planning and resources to teach music throughout the academic year.

The Charanga Music School Scheme provides lessons which encourage the development of musical skills as the learning progresses through listening and appraising, differing musical activities (including creating and exploring) and performing.

Resources are ordered by the Arts Lead in consultation with the LT.

Tameside Music Service provides curriculum enrichment through specialist music tuition when requested by teachers.

Impact

Music has a high profile in school and is enjoyed by pupils and staff.  Pupil and teacher voice have been sought by the Arts Lead to ensure offer continues to provide support and challenge.

Teachers assess children using I can statements based on national curriculum objectives as well as skills-based progress statements and record if children are below, at, or working above national expected level.

Teachers have high expectations and pupil’s performances in class, during assemblies and in key stage productions evidence this.