Music

INFORMED   INDEPENDENT INVESTED   INDIVIDUAL

Music at Ilketshall  

INFORMED

Using the scheme Charanga, we listen to and learn about many genres and styles of music.  We read about the artist, the history of the genre and we listen to other music in the same style. By the end of each unit, children should have a good appreciation for each style of music.  

Through Charanga, we also teach children how to read simple musical notation and they use glockenspiels to practise playing along to the featured track from each unit.  They learn about musical expressions and dynamics and how these effect and enhance their performance.

INDEPENDENT

We encourage pupils to have an opinion on all the music we listen to – there is no right and wrong.  We love it when pupils tell us what they think and we encourage them to make connections to other pieces of music that they may have heard and to think critically when comparing pieces.  There are always opportunities in music lessons for pupils to speak independently about the music we listen to and they are often opportunities to perform independently or ensemble, if children would like to.

INVESTED

Children learn how music fits into the world around them and this helps them to be invested in their world.  Music often reflects an era or a moment in time, which helps pupils learn more about world history.  Musicians often speak about important issues which also encourages pupils to feel invested in their world.

INDIVIDUAL

We encourage individuality in composition and performance and we love pupils to give their individual opinions in Music.  Performance – in music lessons, with Rock Steady, in singing assemblies and school productions - builds confidence and raises self-esteem, helping pupils grow into well-rounded, confident, enthusiastic young people.