Music
At Beechwood Primary School, we believe in an integrated, practical, exploratory and child-led approach to musical learning.
Intent
Love Music Trust Units of Work have been adapted to allow pupils 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. Musical teaching and learning is not neat or linear. The strands of musical learning, presented within the lessons and resources, are part of the learning spiral. Over time, children can both develop new musical skills and concepts, and re-visit established musical skills and concepts.
Implementation
Music is taught through discreet lessons and themed days. Where possible, children are taken out into the community to learn through experiences and by asking questions. Workshops, musical events and visiting musicians enhance the work with the children.
Our curriculum is closely linked to the National Curriculum 2014 and our school RESPECT values are woven throughout all of our learning.
Why do we learn music at school?
- To allow creativity.
- To express our emotions
- To understand past cultures and periods in history
- To communicate without speaking
- To have fun
- To support our mental health and wellbeing – reduces stress
Music crosses all divides: it can be enjoyed and appreciated by people from different social, cultural and political backgrounds.
Which jobs will learning music help with?
- Sound engineer
- Music producer
- Music teacher
- Composer
- Conductor
- Music therapist
- Film score producer