Our music leader is Mrs Twells. 

Our Big Idea

Music is a universal language that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and brings people together. Our big idea is that every child is a musician. Through performing, composing and listening, pupils explore musical identify, celebrate diverse cultures, and experience how music builds community and shared understanding.  We want pupils to leave primary school with a love of music and the skills to enjoy it throughout their lives.  

Our Approach

We teach music through practical, engaging lessons where children sing, play, listen, and compose. Learning is hands‑on and inclusive, ensuring every child can participate and succeed. We use Kapow to resource our curriculum where pupils study four units a year.  Our year 5 pupils also learn to play an instrument through high quality whole class music tuition led by two qualified music teachers.  Our approach includes:

• Weekly music lessons taught by class teachers or specialist staff

• A strong focus on singing and vocal confidence

• Opportunities to play tuned and untuned instruments

• Listening to a wide range of musical genres, cultures, and historical periods

• Creative composition activities that encourage imagination and teamwork

• Regular performances that build pride and confidence

Music is also woven into wider school life through assemblies, celebrations, and cross‑curricular links.  

Curriculum Overview

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced so that musical skills develop progressively from Early Years to Year 6. Children learn to:

• Keep a steady beat and recognise rhythmic patterns

• Sing with control, expression, and accuracy

• Explore pitch, tempo, dynamics, timbre, and structure

• Play instruments 

• Read simple musical notation

• Create and perform their own compositions

• Listen critically and talk about music using appropriate vocabulary

Each year group revisits key skills while exploring new challenges, ensuring steady and secure progression.

Learning at Home

We encourage families to enjoy music together at home. This might include:

• Singing favourite songs or learning new ones

• Listening to a variety of music and talking about what you hear

• Clapping or tapping simple rhythms

• Exploring free music‑making apps or online resources

• Practising instruments if your child is learning one

• Attending concerts, shows, or community music events