Music at St Augustine's aims to develop a child's musicianship so that they may grow into confident, creative performers who can listen critically. In music lessons, pupils are encouraged to perform, compose and engage with a wide range of musical styles of genres. We are really lucky to have the amazing Mr Wright, from Calderdale Music, who teaches music throughout the school. We follow the Calderdale Music curriculum which is based around the Model Music Curriculum. You can see information about what is taught below.
Across all key stages, the national music curriculum is designed to help children develop in the following areas:
This is achieved by developing skills of listening, performance, review and evaluation by spending time engaged in critical and varied listening activities.
All children should learn to use their voices to sing as part of an ensemble. They should also be able to create and compose music alone and with others. The national curriculum for music also states that schools should ensure all children have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and progress to the next level of musical excellence.
In order to achieve this, children need an understanding of the elements which music is made up of, the basics of musical notation and how these are used to create expression in music.
Music lessons in school should engage pupils' creativity, inspire them to pursue a love of music, and wish to improve their musicianship, as well as help them to make practical progress in a way which makes them feel that they have achieved something.
Why do we teach music?
Aside from being a key creative subject, there are lots of benefits to teaching music in primary schools - and at every stage in life.
Music is a hugely enjoyable subject, which helps children who might otherwise struggle to stay engaged in school. It also positively impacts your mood, and children who study music can enjoy increased self-esteem. It's a way of learning about history as well as different cultures and traditions around the world in a practical and enjoyable way.
As well as benefitting children on an emotional level, music also helps with:
So, there are plenty of reasons to get into the groove!
What do children learn at each Key Stage?
At KS1, children should be taught to:
As part of the KS2 music curriculum, children should be taught to:
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Music CCIL lower LTP.pdf | |||
Music CCIL upper LTP.pdf | |||
Music EYFS overview.pdf |