Implementation of the Music Curriculum

Through singing songs and performing children learn about the structure and organisation of music and are taught to listen and appreciate different genres. Children learn how music can represent different feelings, emotions and stories. We use and teach musical vocabulary such as volume, pitch, beat and rhythm and encourage children to discuss music using these terms. Musical teaching and learning is not linear and our curriculum allows children to develop new music skills and concepts whilst revisiting and embedding established musical skills and concepts. Our progression of skills document ensures that the curriculum is covered and the skills, knowledge and vocabulary taught are progressive from year to year. Performance is an important part of our musical teaching and learning and all pupils participate in a key stage performance. Pupils also take part in Harvest assemblies, singing assemblies and pupils from Reception to Year 6 perform at our annual carol concerts. Pupils who are confident are encouraged to perform in solo performances in our concerts and also regularly at our singing assemblies. Music teaching at Warren Mea...