Music

Music expresses that which cannot be put into words.

- Victor Hugo

Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education [Yo-Yo Ma].

Our intent is to foster in our pupils a deep appreciation for music while developing essential skills that enhance creativity and self-expression. We aim to provide all children with a rich and diverse musical experience that supports their emotional and social development. By encouraging active participation in listening, performing, composing, and evaluating music, we ensure that each child gains a solid foundation in musical skill and understanding. Our curriculum is designed to be inclusive and engaging, catering to varied interests and abilities, ultimately giving each child the opportunity to discover who they are as a musician.

At Knop Law Primary School, we follow the National Curriculum for Music, and our bespoke curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to progressively develop a range of musical skills and knowledge. Our school's music curriculum is designed to nurture young musicians through a holistic approach that emphasises seven key skills: listening, evaluating, using musical knowledge, playing, performing, composing and transcribing, and singing.

Through our curriculum, we provide children with the opportunity to:

Gain an understanding of musical elements, styles/genres, and the contexts in which they exist.
Build and use a key musical vocabulary relating to the musical elements
Develop and share reasoned opinions about music they have composed, performed or listened to.
Demonstrate originality and creativity in their compositions.
Express themselves through music.
Grow in confidence through musical performance opportunities.
Cultivate embedded practical instrumental skills through an in-depth instrumental study each year (from years 2 – 6):
- o Year 2: glockenspiel
- o Year 3: djembe
- o Year 4: recorder
- o Year 5: ukulele
- o Year 6: musical technology & steel pan
Foster a passion for music and a curiosity to explore different genres, artists, and instruments.