KS2 enjoying their weekly flute lesson
Why we teach Music at Longford Church of England Primary School
Music is a universal language. One of the most creative subjects, music engages and inspires children, helps increase their self-confidence and sense of achievement. Not only that, developing a love of music can support brain development in a range of ways: improving memory and focus, increases co-ordination, encourages self-expression, builds self-esteem and strengthens language skills.
At Longford, we make music an enjoyable learning experience. We encourage children to participate in a variety of musical experiences. Music connects us all and we recognise it is a performing art tool which inspires creativity, a means of self-expression and steers children on their musical journeys as well as giving them opportunities to connect with others.
- It is a universal language that allows us to connect across the world, encouraging diversity and multicultural understanding. Giving children an understanding of creative developments over time.
- We encourage children to adopt a life-long love and enjoyment by exposing them to a wealth of musical experiences and igniting a passion for music.
- Music affects emotions and is beneficial to our well-being. It forms our identity, promotes a sense of community and belonging. It enhances self-esteem and self-discipline, nurturing transferable skills.
Key Learning
| Appreciation | Appraisal | Composition | Performing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify in music, cultural or historical influences and have opinions about these in the context of the world. Appreciate different tastes in music and value the opinions of others. | Analyse music to identify techniques, musical elements and instrumentation to enable children to become a discerning listener. | Use and apply knowledge of a wide range of techniques to confidently create pieces of music, express themselves and communicate with others. | With courage, perform to an audience to enable confident and collaborative working. Celebrate success at all levels. Perform with others, building resilience and teamwork. |