Music
Music
Here at St Mary’s, we strive to achieve music excellence for all children through a curriculum which creates authentic opportunities that excite, engage and inspire all learners. Our children are provided with opportunities to listen to, analyse and create music whilst building upon musical skills year by year. Our Music curriculum is delivered by specialist teachers who inspire and enthuse children about music.
We use singing as a platform to praise in assemblies, collective worships and masses. Children are encouraged to perform in groups and as individuals through song to help build confidence. In addition to this, our year 3 and 4 children are taught choral singing by the Leeds Diocese and peripatetic piano lessons are offered to Key Stage Two children.
National Curriculum and Development Matters for Music:
Intent:
At St Mary’s we believe music should be a joyful and accessible part of every child’s education. Our goal is to ensure all teachers feel confident to deliver high-quality music lessons, and that all pupils feel inspired, involved and appreciative of music in all its forms.
Our high-quality Music education at St Mary’s aims to make music an inspiring, interactive learning experience. Our teaching focusses on developing children’s ability in all the musical strands. We aim to provide opportunity for all our learners to perform and work creatively.
Implementation:
Music Implementation Plan December 2023 update
Policy: St Mary’s Music Policy 25-26
Long Term Plan:
Music LTP 25-26
Impact:
Weekly Junior Jam Sessions
Young Voices 2024
Our Choir had a wonderful time at Young Voices 2024 in January. All of the children worked so hard, alongside our Choir leader, to prepare for this special concert in Sheffield. Well done, Choir!
Artforms – Singalong A Christmas
Our SEND children enjoyed a morning of music, dance and singing at Pudsey Civic Hall, finishing with a visit from Santa himself – what a wonderful experience for all.
