Here, you will find details about the National Curriculum for music and how we integrate music into our learning journeys at Anston Hillcrest Primary School.
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Our Goals
At Anston Hillcrest, through our Learning Means the World Curriculum, we aim to nurture each child's musical abilities, knowledge, creativity, and appreciation for music. Our structured curriculum is designed to provide children with the skills and understanding needed to make informed musical choices, critically evaluate their own performances and those of others, and work with growing independence. We offer opportunities for children to develop their talents in all aspects of music including composition, singing and appreciation.
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Why?
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Enhancing children’s musical skills, creativity, and appreciation for music through a structured curriculum not only enriches their educational experience but also equips them with essential qualities needed for success in school and beyond. Developing a sense of individuality is vital, and our music curriculum is designed to support and nurture this personal development.
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Our Music Development Plan
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Our music development plan showcases our music offer, our successes and wider experiences.
Please read this to find out more.
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Our Music Curriculum
Music at Anston Hillcrest is taught through thematic units, skills development tasks and projects where children can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned. The satellite view outlines the curriculum progression throughout school.
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Children in KS2 have the opportunity to learn an instrument as part of our links with Rotherham Music Service.
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How is Music taught?
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Music is taught through a combination of subject knowledge and composing, performing, listening and appraising skills. Learning takes place inside and outside the classroom.
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Who do we learn about in Music?
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We learn about a range of famous composers from history, such as JS Bach, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Rimsky-Korsakov. We also learn about more contemporary composers such as Andrew Lloyd-Webber.
Adaptations
Our music curriculum for disadvantaged children, including those with SEND is adapted using accessible instruments like hand drums, shakers, and chime bars, which are easy to grip and play. Sensory activities, such as feeling vibrations from instruments or exploring different sound textures, engage children. Visual aids, simplified notation, and call-and-response techniques support participation, ensuring every child can experience the joy of music-making.
Pupil Voice
'I enjoy music because it has a nice beat and we get to learn different songs.'
'Instruments are fun.'
'I really liked our pirate songs'
'I love playing the guitar because it is like learning a different language and it is fun.'
Music Showcase
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