Music Curriculum Statement

Intent

​At Kingsmoor we believe that music should be an enjoyable experience for pupils and teachers. We ensure our pupils participate in a range of musical experiences, building their confidence at the same time. They develop their understanding of rhythm and pitch and learn how music is structured, as well as learning technical vocabulary for these elements. Our pupils experience listening to music from different cultures and eras.
As our pupils’ confidence builds, they enjoy the performance aspect of music. Throughout their Kingsmoor journey, pupils are provided with opportunities to perform in front of an audience.  This could be as part of the school choir or as part of the class/Key stage in an end of term production. Our enrichment activities also provide our pupils with opportunities to appreciate music and recognise the benefits it can have to our overall health and wellbeing. 

As a musician we will demonstrate:

• ​A rapidly widening repertoire which they use to create original, imaginative, fluent and distinctive composing and performance work. 
• A musical understanding underpinned by high levels of aural perception, internalisation and knowledge of music, including high or rapidly developing levels of technical expertise. 
• Very good awareness and appreciation of different musical traditions and genres.
• An excellent understanding of how musical provenance - the historical, social and cultural origins of music - contributes to the diversity of musical styles.
• The ability to give precise written and verbal explanations, using musical terminology effectively, accurately and appropriately.
• A passion for and commitment to a diverse range of musical activities.