Music

Intent

All children, regardless of their age or ability will have access to a broad and varied music curriculum.  Music is a practical subject which means that learning should be experienced by listening, evaluating, composing and playing a range of music styles and musical instruments.  It focuses on developing children's imagination and creativity, building up pupils' knowledge, skills and understanding.  It is a unique way of communicating that can inspire and motivate children.  It gives an opportunity for personal expression and can play in important part in the personal development of an individual.  Children have the opportunity to become part of an ensemble and to learn to sing and play a range of instruments. At Great Sankey Primary School, we want children to develop positive attitudes towards their Music Curriculum and to go on and enjoy the benefits that Music can bring in to our lives.

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Useful websites

Ten Pieces Story Time – Treasure - CBeebies - BBC

KS1 Music - BBC Bitesize

KS2 Music - BBC Bitesize

Implementation

At GSP, we follow the Charanga scheme of work in KS1 which follows the National Curriculum's programme of study for music which allows for progression of skills and knowledge using an interactive program. KS2 have their music lessons delivered by Medley Music, where sessions are delivered by a specialist music teacher each week. Music lessons and activities are delivered on a regular basis either by the class teacher or a music specialist.  Children are given the opportunity to listen to a range of different musical styles and appraise what they have heard.  Children also get the opportunity to develop the interrelated skills of composing, performing and appreciating music and to enjoy a wide variety of musical styles. Lessons provide the ability to play tuned and un-tuned instruments with control to identify a range of musical skills, recognise how individuals combine together to make sounds and improves children's knowledge of musical notation and how to compose music. We also have a wonderful school choir of which we are very proud of: all pupils have the chance to join the choir from Year 3 upwards. This provides the children with vast opportunites to perform to audiences as well as equpping them with an array of musical skills in singing. The school also provides weekly singing practice sessions to the whole school on top of their regular music lessons. There is also a music/singing club for KS1/EYFS in the Spring or Summer term.

Impact

Music is a subject which is able to be accessed by all and as a consequence, children become more confident learners in music as they have the skills to appraise and appreciate a broader range of musical styles and influences. It is expected that music will also develop an understanding of culture and history, both in relation to students individually, as well as ethnicities from across the world. Formative assessment of music is ongoing to inform teachers with their planning, lesson activities and differentiation. The quality of music teaching and learning is monitored using a variety of strategies such as lesson observations and pupil voice. At Great Sankey Primary, we also value the working relationship we have with Music Partners such as the Accent Music Hub and are proud to be one of their 'Music Ambassador Schools'.

Music Programme used in scool

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