Music
Music has a power of forming the character and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young.’ (Aristotle)
A full and comprehensive musical curriculum is highly beneficial to all pupils. The school music curriculum will provide all pupils with opportunities for singing and playing simple melodic instruments, tuned and un-tuned percussion; exploring sounds; and active and passive listening. Music can make a powerful contribution to the education and development of children, having benefits which range from those that are largely academic to the growth of social skills and contribution to overall development. Music is a unique form of communication that can change the way pupils feel, think and act, developing their self-esteem, and maximising their progress in education and not just in music. Music outside of the classroom, such as assemblies and clubs, are an essential part of a vibrant and effective musical life of a school.
At St Pancras we use the Charanga Music scheme and also have singing sessions in Key Stage groups. Charanga Musical School Units of Work enable children to understand musical concepts through a repetition-based approach to learning. Learning about the same musical concept through different musical activities enables a more secure, deeper learning and mastery of musical skills.
How the Scheme is structured
Each Unit of Work comprises of strands of musical learning which correspond with the national curriculum for music:
Listening and Appraising
Musical Activities
Warm-up Games
Optional Flexible Games
Singing
Playing instruments
Improvisation
Composition
Performing
Curriculum overview of Music at St Pancras
|
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
Rainbows EYFS |
Me! |
My Stories |
Everyone |
Our World |
Big Bear Funk |
Reflect, rewind and replay |
Year 1 |
Hey You! |
Rhythm in the Way we Walk and Banana Rap |
In the Groove |
Round and Round |
Your Imagination |
Reflect, rewind and replay |
Year 2
|
Hands, Feet, Heart |
Ho, ho, ho |
I wanna play in a band |
Zootime |
Friendship Song |
Reflect, rewind and replay |
Year 3
|
Let your Spirit Fly |
Glockenspiel Stage 1 |
Three Little Birds |
The Dragon Song |
Bringing us Together |
Reflect, rewind and replay |
Year 4
|
Mamma Mia |
Glockenspiel Stage 2 |
Stop! |
Lean On Me |
Blackbird |
Reflect, rewind and replay |
Year 5
|
Livin’ On A Prayer |
Classroom Jazz 1 |
Make You Feel My Love |
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
Dancing In the Street |
Reflect, rewind and replay |
Year 6
|
Happy |
Classroom Jazz 2 |
A New Year Carol |
You’ve Got a Friend |
Music and Me |
Reflect, rewind and replay |
See https://charanga.com/site/musical-school/ for more information on our Music curriculum.