Music

Units of music are planned to ensure clear progression for all children and that children are exposed to key ideas and musical knowledge. 

In line with the National Curriculum, we believe that music; ‘should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement.’

At Henwick, we provide pupils with a broad music education, which includes performing, composing, listening, reviewing and evaluating music. We recognise that music is something that develops the whole child by providing a practical, co-operative and enjoyable experience, which every pupil can access at some level and develop a life-long appreciation of the subject.

Pupils develop understanding and knowledge of music through experiencing a wide range of musical styles from different times and cultures and they have the opportunity to enjoy music that they create themselves. Further to this, all children are introduced to a diverse range of genres and styles through our ‘Musician of the Month,’ scheme which aims to expose them to a different musical artist each calendar month.

Every pupil has the opportunity to experience using and creating music with a range of different instruments including the glockenspiel and the recorder. We also offer paid musical tuition in the guitar and piano.

Singing is a part of every pupil’s school life through all the key stages with songs being used across the curriculum as a creative and fun way to increase enjoyment and achievement in other subject areas. Children also have the opportunity to sing to a wider audience several times a year, most notably during our Xmas performance at a local church and our end of year leavers production. Moreover, some children will have the opportunity to participate in singing extravaganzas within the local area.

MFL >