Sketchley Hill Primary School
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Music

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Music
Delivery of our Music curriculum is done so through the Leicestershire Music Primary Scheme of Work.
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​Intent
We will equip our pupils with the knowledge and skills in music that they need for further learning and in adult life.
  • Children will develop skills and knowledge in music
  • Pupils have the knowledge, skills and vocabulary necessary for secondary school transition
Foster and develop a hunger and curiosity for life-long learning, enjoyment and enthusiasm in music.
  • Children are enthusiastic about learning in music lessons
  • Children develop and enjoyment of music both inside and outside of school
  • Children have a curiosity about music; they ask questions and want to know more
  • Children are equipped with a strong basis of knowledge that they can apply to their music
We want to develop the personal character and attributes of our young people so that they are confident, healthy citizens of the future. 
  • Children will develop social skills through the shared experience of making music by providing opportunities to take part in practical activities that encourage and cultivate an enjoyment of different genres of music.
  • For children to be able to express their thoughts and feelings by developing their creativity and imagination.
Enrich pupils’ lives through a variety of experiences so that they can make informed choices for their own future interests.
  • For children to be motivated to enjoy and have the confidence to succeed in music.
  • Every pupil will have enjoyed a planned programme of musical experiences.
  • Pupils can express their own pleasures and tastes music and also have an appreciation of alternative genres and the opinions of others.
A curriculum that is relevant and meaningful to young people that are growing up in Burbage today
  • We want pupils to be actively engaged in the community.  They will have the opportunity to perform to in school performance and also opportunities to represent the school in musical activities will be provided.
  • Through opportunities to engage with the community, pupils have pride and a sense of identity being from Burbage.
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Implementation
The music curriculum ensures children sing, listen, play, perform and evaluate. This is embedded in the classroom activities as well as the weekly singing assemblies, various concerts and performances and the learning of instruments. Through the Leicestershire Music Primary Scheme of Work, teachers are able to produce inclusive lessons for all children to access the musical curriculum in a fun and engaging way, further promoting a love of learning. Teachers deliver music following the programme, designed specifically for the teaching of music in primary schools.

Lessons are planned in sequences to provide children with the opportunities to review, remember, deepen and apply their understanding. The elements of music are taught in classroom lessons so that children are able to use some of the language of music to dissect it, and understand how it is made, played, appreciated and analysed. In the classroom children learn how to play the recorder and a variety of percussion instruments. Playing various instruments enables children to use a range of methods to create notes, as well as how to read basic music notation. They also learn how to compose, focusing on different dimensions of music, which in turn feeds their understanding when listening, playing, or analysing music. Composing or performing using body percussion and vocal sounds is also part of the curriculum, which develops the understanding of musical elements without the added complexity of an instrument.

Impact
Music enables children to develop an understanding of culture and history, both in relation to children individually, as well as ethnicities from across the world. Children are able to enjoy music in as many ways as they choose – either as listener, creator or performer. Children have the opportunity to discuss and share their own thoughts, opinions and ideas, acknowledging and respecting that these may vary and that this is positive. They can dissect music and comprehend its parts. At Sketchley Hill Primary School children are provided with opportunities beyond the National Curriculum to further and support their understanding. These include having visitors with a musical talent, visiting concerts and school productions. External interests and talents are also encouraged and showcased in class and assembly, ensuring that everyone is challenged regardless of previous musical experience. Children have an understanding of how to further develop skills less known to them, should they ever develop an interest in their lives.
The children will cover the following areas of music with each year group progressing their musical skills.
Pulse
Voice
Rhythm
Pitch
Music Technology
20th Century Music
Sketchley Hill Primary School | Sketchley Road, Burbage, Leicestershire | LE10 2DY | Tel: 01455 238640 
Email: ​[email protected] | Headteacher - Mr. Lee | Business Manager - Mrs. Thrussell | SEND Co-ordinator - Mrs. Moore
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Head Teacher welcome
    • Vision Statement
    • Character Muscles
    • School Organisation
    • The School Day
    • Governing Team
    • Vacancies
    • Finance
    • Contact Us
  • Key Information
    • Term Dates
    • School Development Plan
    • 2023-24 Achievement
    • 2022-23 Achievement
    • 2021-22 Achievement
    • Admissions
    • Policies
    • Ofsted
    • Mental Health & Wellbeing
    • SEND
    • Pupil Premium Report
    • Pupil Premium information
    • PE DFE Funding Report
    • Calendar
    • Teacher Training
  • Safeguarding
    • Safeguarding
    • E-Safety
    • Anti-Bullying
  • Lunch menus
  • Parents/Community
    • School Community
    • School Uniform
    • Our School
    • Newsletters
  • The Grand Plan
    • Autumn Term
    • Spring Term
    • Summer Term
  • Curiosity Curriculum