The subject leader for Music in school is Mrs Dickinson.
 

Curriculum Overview

Key Learning

 

Music Development Plan

The Intent of our Music Curriculum

At The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, we aim to foster a love of music and a desire to be part of music creation. Through both the music curriculum and a wide range of musical experiences, we are committed to ensuring children understand the value and importance of music in our world and are able to use their musical knowledge and skills to involve themselves in music in a range of contexts.

Through teaching and learning in music, we aim to ensure that all pupils:

  • grow musically at their own level and pace;
  • develop awareness and appreciation of organised sound patterns;
  • develop instrumental and vocal skills;
  • develop a sensitive, analytical and critical response to music;
  • develop awareness and understanding of musical traditions, styles and cultures from other times and places;
  • foster enjoyment of all aspects of music.

 The Implementation of our Music Curriculum

Curriculum Music

We teach the National Curriculum for Music using our bespoke scheme of work which includes materials from Charanga, Sing-Up, BBC Ten Pieces and a range of other music sources. The school music curriculum is informed by the Model Music Curriculum (March 2021). We believe that music is for all, including our children with SEND. Lessons and resources are adapted so that all can achieve to a high personal standard.

Music is introduced in the Early Years as part of the daily activities both within and beyond the curriculum. There are lots of opportunities for singing and making music using a wide range of songs, rhymes, instruments and environmental objects. Children are introduced to the glockenspiel in Key Stage 1 and this is further developed throughout Key Stage 2, where children learn to follow musical notation to play simple melodies. Children in Years 5 and 6 receive whole class instrument teaching on the ukulele by a specialist teacher from the Lancashire Music Service.

Singing

Singing is highly valued in our school life. Children learn to sing planned songs through the music curriculum and they learn to sing hymns and religious songs to support the prayer life of our school. Every week, we sing together as a whole school and we share our love of singing with our Parish during religious celebrations.

Performance

There are regular opportunities for children to perform to a range of audiences. These include the choir singing in a local nursing home, our EYFS and Key Stage 1 children performing songs in their Nativity play, Years 2 and 4 performing songs with other schools in the Ashton Hall, ukulele performances, class performances to parents and our end of Year 6 musical play.

 The Impact of our Music Curriculum

There is a love of music throughout our school. Music performances are regular events in the school year especially when we come together as a whole community. Children sing spontaneously and there is a willingness and excitement about performance. Children feel free to create and innovate when they compose and they carefully evaluate the work of others. Children understand genres and musical traditions and are familiar with music that forms our shared cultural capital.

The sheer joy of music making can feed the soul of the school community, enriching each student while strengthening the shared bonds of support and trust which makes a great school.
(Model Music Curriculum March 2021)