Music
“Music has a power of forming the character and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young” Aristotle (Greek Philosopher)
At Priors Hall, we believe that all children should have the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument and to develop their understanding of a wide range of musical genres from different cultures and points in history. We teach music using the Kapow scheme three times a year, as well as teach singing through whole class performances, and offer music lessons provided by NMPAT for those children wishing to learn an instrument throughout their journey at Priors Hall. In Year 6, all children have the opportunity to learn a brass instrument.
Curriculum overview
We use Kapow to deliver music from Reception to Year 6. The curriculum focuses on musical dynamics as well as different musical genres from different cultures and historical periods.
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | Celebration music | Music and movement | Big band |
| Year 1 | Pulse and rhythm | Musical vocabulary | Pitch and tempo |
| Year 2 | African call and response song | Orchestral instruments | On this island: British songs and sounds |
| Year 3 | Ballads | Developing singing techniques | Jazz |
| Year 4 | Body and tuned percussion | Changes in pitch, tempo and dynamic | Samba and carnival sounds and instruments |
| Year 5 | Composition notation | Blues | Looping and remixing |
| Year 6 | Dynamics, pitch and tempo | Theme and variation | Baroque |
Progression across the curriculum
Throughout our music curriculum, we build on children's musicianship and their knowledge of different genres of music. To see our curriculum's progression of skills and knowledge, please click the following link:
Useful Links
Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust - https://www.nmpat.co.uk/
Simply Piano App – https://www.joytunes.com/simply-piano
Ten Pieces - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces
Royal Albert Hall - https://www.royalalberthall.com/about-the-hall/engagement/content-for-families-during-lockdown
Myleene Class YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQh2wgJ5tOrixYBn6jFXsXQ
Our school has been invited by the music Music Service to become a Music Mark School. They have recognised the value we place on music and we have been added to the growing network of Music Mark Schools supported across the UK as a Music
Subject Association. Please click below to view the certificate.
Music Mark Schools Certificate
Our music co-ordinator is: Miss Dale. If you would like more information about our music curriculum, please contact Miss Dale on info@priorshallschool.co.uk