Music
Music purpose of study
Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. A highquality music education 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. As pupils progress, they should develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination to the best in the musical canon.
Source: National Curriculum, 2014
Music Long Term Plan
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | Me! | My Stories | Everyone! | Our World | Big Bear Funk | Reflect, Rewind and Replay |
| Year 1 | My Musical Heartbeat | Dance, Sing and Play! | Exploring Sounds | Learn to Listen | Having Fun with Improvisation | Let's Perform Together |
| Year 2 | Pulse, Rhythm and Pitch | Playing in an Orchestra | Inventing a Musical Story | Recognising Different Sounds | Exploring Improvisation | Our Big Concert |
| Year 3 | Writing Music Down | Keyboard | Composing Using Your Imagination | More Musical Styles | Enjoying Improvisation | Opening Night |
| Year 4 | Musical Structures | Exploring Feelings When You Play | WCET Flute | Compose With Friends | Expression and Improvisation | The Show Must Go On! |
| Year 5 | Melody and Harmony in Music | Sing and Play in Different Styles | Composing and Chords | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Enjoying Musical Styles | Boomwhackers |
| Year 6 | Music and Technology | Ukulele | Creative Composition | Musical Styles Connect Us | Improvising with Confidence | You've Got a Friend |
Music development Plan
Music Intent
Here at Preston Primary School, Music education is very highly valued and is seen as fundamental to a child's development. We aim to create an engaging curriculum which is child-centred, cross-curricular and inclusive, allowing your child to unlock their creative potential by developing their musical identity through a variety of resources and access to a wide range of extra curricular opportunities.
Over their time at Preston Primary School, children will work with our passionate teachers, listening to a wide range of vocal and instrumental music from all over the world in order to cultivate a genuine love and appreciation for music that will last a lifetime.
