Music
Intent:
Through the teaching of Music we want children to develop an appreciation of and for music by listening and appraising a range of different styles, genres, historical periods, traditions, composers and musicians. Through these pieces of music we will ensure children gain and develop a progressive understanding of the interrelated dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics, timbre, texture and structure). With this knowledge base, children will have opportunity to create music using their voices, tuned and un-tuned instruments, gradually developing the skills of composition and an understanding of musical notes and formal notation.
Implementation:
Mrs. O'Connor is our Music Co-ordinator.
At St. Mary's, Music is taught through "Expressive Arts and Design" within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum in Acorn and Chestnut (Nursery and Reception):
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
We teach the Music National Curriculum in Birch to Oak (Years 1 to 4):
Music Programmes of Study Key Stages 1 and 2
From the EYFS to Year 4, we use the Charanga Scheme to teach our Music curriculum.
The following table shows which Music topics are taught throughout the school:
Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
Early Years (Acorn Nursery and Chestnut Reception) |
Exploring and experimenting with Musical resources in the setting.
Me! |
My Stories
Everyone! |
Our World
Big Bear Funk |
Birch (Year 1) |
Hey You!
Rhythm in the Way We Walk/The Banana Rap |
In the Groove
Round and Round |
Your Imagination
Reflect, Rewind and Replay |
Hazel (Year 2) |
Hands, Feet, Heart
Ho Ho Ho |
I Wanna Play In a Band
Zootime |
Friendship Song
Reflect, Rewind and Replay |
Rowan (Year 3) |
Let Your Spirit Fly
Glockenspiel Stage 1 |
Three Little Birds
The Dragon Song |
Bringing Us Together
Reflect, Rewind and Replay |
Oak (Year 4) |
Mamma Mia
Glockenspiel Stage 2 |
Stop!
Lean on Me |
Blackbird
Reflect, Rewind and Replay |
Impact:
All children are assessed in Music by their teachers, on a termly basis. Mrs. O'Connor then analyses the attainment and progress of the whole school in this area. This information informs future teaching and learning in Music.