Music is taught every term from Reception through to Year 6. All lessons are delivered by an in-
house Music Specialist.
In Reception and KS1 pupils receive a weekly lesson of 20 minutes.
Pupils in Year 3 to Year 6 receive a weekly lesson of 25 minutes.
The school uses the Charanga Model Music Curriculum Scheme which both ensures coverage of the
National Curriculum and the recommendations of the DfE Model Music Curriculum report.
Pupils are taught a variety of skills, to play a range of tuned and untuned percussion instruments,
use their voices musically whilst developing vocal techniques.
Throughout the individual’s musical journey, pupils learn about music from different cultures and
key musical figures in these genres, including looking at different models of composition, from
improvisation through formal forms of written notation.
Pupils in all year groups have access to the half termly Resonate Concerts Programme.
Pupils in KS2 have the opportunity to take part in Samba Club.
Pupils in Y4, Y5 & Y6 have the opportunity to take part in Bishop Eton Amazing Productions and to
perform in musical theatre productions.
Pupils in Year 4 take part in the national Young Voices programme.
Pupils in KS1 are taken to a live orchestral concert to develop their understanding and appreciation
of live music. When and where possible, professional musicians are brought into school to broaden
and deepen the pupil’s musical experience.
Post COVID, the school is in the process of redeveloping its extra-curricular provision. We plan to
relaunch our Choir in Autumn 2.
