Music at St Michael’s provides children with the opportunity to be creative and expressive with music and instruments, as well as learning skills in how to play and compose. There is also a focus on core knowledge needed to understand music (e.g. terminology or how to read notes). Music also involves appreciation and evaluation of their own and others’ work. Our vision is to give children strong foundations in music playing, enjoyment and appreciation by having a wide range of opportunities to try different instruments and develop an interest and confidence in music.

To complement the curriculum, children have the opportunity to represent the school through groups, such as the school choir. We aim to develop the children’s confidence and performance skills as part of this. A variety of additional music lessons are also available across KS1 and KS2 where children can learn a chosen instrument through our partnership with Berkshire Music Trust. Our Year 4 children spend a term learning the Ukulele and we also have our annual Spring concert where children who have been taking individual lessons are able to perform to their parents and the rest of the school. We have also gone into partnership with RockSteady who come in weekly to provide music lessons within a band context, children have the potential to leave our school in Year 6 with a Grade 2 Trinity Music College certificate in their chosen instrument with RockSteady.

Scheme of Work: Kapow - Music

Music - Programmes of Study for KS1 and KS2