Music

INTENT

At Pensby Primary, we believe that music is a unique way of communication which can inspire and motivate all children as a vehicle for personal expression. We offer an ambitious course of study where music is music plays an important role in the personal development of each child. Music celebrates culture and society and our curriculum enables our children to better understand the world in which they live. Through making music, children learn to work cooperatively with others and develop leadership skills, creative thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and presentation and performance skills. Music at Pensby Primary School is focused on celebration with a range of live performances both in school and in our wider community, allowing children to further enhance their cultural capital and community ethos. 

IMPLEMENTATION 

At Pensby Primary School we follow the National Curriculum and the MMC developed by ABRSM. We foster an understanding and enjoyment of music through interactive and engaging lessons that celebrate the cultures and traditions of a wide range of genre, including classical music.

Listening skills and the vocabulary required to express an appreciation of music are taught so that children can learn to express their preferences for particular musical genre but always with respect and tolerance for other styles.

All children in Key Stage Two learn to play a musical instrument and read basic music. The knowledge and skills required to sing, perform and create music are taught, as well as the ability to record and notate music, each enabling the children to take part in a variety of musical performances, both independently and collaboratively and for different audiences. The skills and knowledge in music is delivered by a specialist teacher and shared on our online learning platform, Seesaw.  

IMPACT

Pensby Primary’s music provision allows all children to develop the confidence and passion for music. Children leave our school with the skills in analysing, reading, performing, composing and creating music as a result of a curriculum that inspires children to develop a lifelong love of music and an increased confidence in their own ability.

Children develop and maintain positive attitudes towards other cultures, religions and societies, deepening and celebrating their understanding of modern Britain. Links to other subjects are strong and meaningful resulting in overlearning and a deep understanding of historical periods, themes and genre.