Music

Music Progression

Curriculum Statement Music

Music

We provide the children with experiences to develop music skills to express and communicate ideas, thoughts, enjoyment and feelings through active involvement in listening, composing and performing. 

We aim:

- To foster children’s understanding and enjoyment of music through an active involvement in listening, composing and performing.

- To develop skills, attitudes and attributes that can support learning in other subject areas and that are needed for life and work such as listening, creativity, intuition, aesthetic sensitivity, perseverance, self-esteem and awareness of others.

- To encourage every child to develop musical skills through which they can express and communicate ideas, thoughts, enjoyment and feelings.

- To encourage children to reflect on various types of music developing their ability to make judgements of musical quality and extending their own personal interests in music.

- To develop their understanding and appreciation of other cultures, traditions and places through the exploration of various styles of music from around the world.