Music

Intent

At Broadway we intend to make music an enjoyable, exciting and enriching learning opportunity. Our curriculum aims to develop an appreciation of music and inspire a new generation of musicians. Early within the Reception Year, children will learn to make music and sounds using their voices, their bodies and instruments through an experimental approach. Children will continue to explore music through a variety of experiences within Key Stage One, using a range of musical instruments and their bodies. The aim is to build children’s confidence to express themselves through all aspects of music and to have a positive attitude by ‘having a go’. Our curriculum structures learning around the key threads of singing, listening, composing and musicianship and performing. Children will be exposed to a variety of genres, learn to develop their descriptive language skills, and learn to take pride in their opinions and achievements.

Implementation

At Broadway, the music curriculum is based upon the DfE Model Music Curriculum which goes beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum. In addition to the regular lessons children experience daily assemblies that include many singing opportunities. Throughout the school year, children will have the opportunity to experience visiting musical theatre groups, from both professional and amateur groups. Our music curriculum provides children with a range of opportunities to explore tuned and untuned instruments; experimenting with composing, making and recording music. Throughout EYFS and Year 1 there are many opportunities for exploration of music and movement to music through the Continuous Provision approach. Allowing children to lead their own learning within the music curriculum. Whilst in Key Stage 1 children will be given the opportunity to join the extra-curricular Broadway Choir, further developing the skills needed to be confident and competent in creating music and sound using their voices.

Impact

Children demonstrate a love of music through the engagement of performances, extracurricular activities and opportunities in and beyond the school environment. There is a positive profile of music across the school, recognised by the pupil and parental engagement throughout the school year. Children demonstrate a love of music and a willingness to develop their listening and concentration skills through the music curriculum. Children are developing their confidence in giving their opinions about music and begin to give reasons for these. Children across the school will continue to develop their musical ability, now and in the future.