Intent
Our vision is to enable all children and young people to confidently participate in singing, playing, creating and performing music. We want all children to have the opportunity learn to sing, play an instrument and create music together, and to view music as a positive force in their lives. At Naburn, we encourage music as a vehicle for self-expression, creativity and communication, embracing music as part of personal development.
Implementation
At Naburn, our music curriculum follows Sing Up scheme of work which provides a solid foundation to deliver a creative and engaging programme of high quality classroom activity. A broad and diverse range of repertoire, approaches and musical traditions is covered. Sing Up supports a fully integrated approach to musical development, connecting the interrelated strands of singing, playing, improvising, composing, listening and appraising.
Impact
Children experience – and develop an appreciation for – a breadth of musical styles, genres and traditions from across the world. They have confidence in the value of their own response and a respect for responses different to their own.
Planning
How our values shine through in Music
Aspiration: Children recognise that musical skill is based upon regular practice and the resilience to keep going, with the reward being a new skill and ability. They develop the courage and confidence to participate in singing, playing and performing music and are open to trying something new and discovering new skills.
Respect: Children learn to respect one another through teamwork, taking responsibility for their part and trusting the rest of the group to do their best. They build a climate of trust and acceptance in music sessions so that everyone can be sure of a welcoming and accepting atmosphere for their efforts and responses.
Community: The pieces of music that our children hear and the songs they sing teach and reinforce compassion, respect and love for one another. Music reflects culture and society, and so the teaching and learning of music enables children to better understand the world they live in. It has an undeniable positive impact on emotional, physical and mental well-being.