Our approach to teaching music
The study of music is part of the curriculum for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 pupils. We use a very comprehensive scheme from Kapow Primary (used in over 2,200 schools nationally). The scheme of work enables pupils to meet the end of Key Stage Attainment targets outlined in the National Curriculum. We cover the following skills using the Kapow teaching framework and associated resources:
- The history of music
- Inter-related dimensions of music: pulse, pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure, appropriate musical notation
Our intention for all pupils:
At the Rosary School, we intend that children should master Music to such an extent that they can go on to have careers within music and make use of music effectively in their everyday lives.
Through our entire curriculum, of which Music is an important part, we intend to:
- raise the children’s self-esteem and confidence
- provide a range of first-hand experiences
- encourage engagement with the local community
- provide a clear progression in skills and knowledge
- be inclusive, so that all pupils can achieve their full potential
- foster Christian virtues and develop the social skills and awareness needed to be effective citizens
Our children will be taught Music in a way that ensures progression of skills, and follows a sequence to build on previous learning.
Our children will gain experience and skills of a wide range of dimensions of music in a way that will enhance their learning opportunities, enabling them to use music in a wide variety of contexts, ensuring they make progress.
At the Rosary School, we have an excellent school choir run by Mrs Spring. They meet to rehearse every week after school to prepare for a variety of performances. We are lucky to have fantastic links with the Church of the Immaculate Conception, where the children regularly perform for special Masses and church events.
We also have a weekly recorder club for Key Stage 1 pupils run by Mrs Phillips.
One-to-one music lessons for piano, guitar, ukulele and drums are available in school provided by peripatetic teachers.
Each year, Year 4 receive whole class instrumental teaching for a 10 week block. This academic year, they will be learning the clarinet.