Intent
- Pupils gain enjoyment from music
- Pupils have the opportunity: to learn a musical instrument; to perform music with others; to sing
- Pupils listen to and appreciate a range of music; develop a musical vocabulary; understand the inter-related musical dimensions of pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and musical notations
- Pupils create and compose music of their own
- Pupils understand the use of technology to create/ perform music
Cultural Capital
In addition to curriculum lesson time there are:
Opportunities to sing:
- KS2 Choir – Young Voices, The Big Sing
- Music Concerts
- Rock Steady
- KS1 and KS2 shows
- French Club
Opportunities to learn an instrument:
- Year 3 – descant recorder
- Year 4 – violin
- Year 5 – brass
- Year 6 Brass Group
- Advanced Recorder Group
- Individual lessons e.g. guitar, piano, flute etc.
- Rock Steady – electric guitar, keyboard, drums
Opportunities to perform:
- Musical assemblies
- Rock Steady Concerts
- End of term assemblies
- Young Voices
- The Big Sing
- Instrumental groups at the start of Collective Worship
- KS1 and KS2 shows
- Christmas Fair
- Concerts with Worcester Male Voice Choir
Opportunities to listen to music:
- Collective Worship
- Musical performances in school
If you would like any further information about our Music Curriculum at Whittington, please do not hesitate to contact the School.
Music Curriculum Lead – Mrs Alison Williams
Head of Curriculum – Mrs Kelly Leeming