Music | Embsay CE Primary School

MUSIC

Key Person Responsible - Georgina Hodgson

Intent

Through the teaching of Music at Embsay C of E School, we want our all of our children:

to develop their musical creativity through practical and exploratory opportunities
to develop as performers, composers, improvisers, singers and song makers and listeners
to develop their knowledge of Music, including:
an increasing understanding of the history of music
learning about the different styles, genres and traditions in

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the works of the great Composers and Musicians
to have the opportunity to learn to play a Musical Instrument (through the Wider Opportunities Scheme in Years 5 and 6)
to develop a love of Music, becoming musicians and performers who are able to share and present their skills to each other, the school community and parents / carers

Key Points Teaching:

The Music Long Term Plan is to be used as a basis for Planning. This is a balanced curriculum which is sequenced appropriately and enables the staff to build upon, and develop, the children’s knowledge and skills. We use Sing Up scheme of learning to support our Music teaching
Music will be taught on a regular basis throughout school
Children will have the opportunity in Years 5 and 6 to learn a Brass Instrument (through the Wider Opportunities Scheme)
Children in each Year Group have the opportunity to perform in front of their peers, the wider school community and parents / carers in a Concert, (eg, Nativity, Christmas Carol and Christingle Services, Year 3 and 4 Concert, Year 5 and 6 Production)

Key Points Assessment: