Music

Music is a powerful, unique form of communication that can change the way pupils feel, think and act. It enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development. As an integral part of culture, past and present, it helps pupils understand themselves and relate to others, forging important links between the home, school and the wider world. The teaching of music develops pupils' ability to listen and appreciate a wide variety of music and to make judgments about musical quality. It encourages active involvement in different forms of amateur music making, both individual and communal, thereby developing a sense of group identity and togetherness. It also increases self-discipline and creativity, aesthetic awareness, sensitivity and fulfillment.

Pupils receive a broad and balanced curriculum in which sufficient time is provided to teach music and to provide for progression in knowledge, skills and understanding.

Teaching of singing focuses on developing the children's ability to sing in tune and with other people. Through singing songs, children learn about the structure and organisation of music.

Each unit of work for music is designed to develop skills and understanding through involvement in the interrelated activities of performing, composing, appraising and listening. We have visiting performers who enrich the pupil's experience of music.

We teach music to all children, whatever their ability. Teachers provide learning opportunities matched to the needs of children with learning difficulties.

We have several peripatetic music teachers and the junior children have the opportunity to play brass, string and woodwind musical instruments.

There is also a successful choir run by Mrs. Loretto and Mrs. Kendrick, which at the moment is for the junior children only. Last year the choir took part in a music share concert at Lichfield cathedral, a Rotary concert and junior youth rock band concert at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre. The choir has plans for similar events in the future. We also have links with the local community and are planning to sing at St Giles Hospice this coming Christmas.