Music

Intent

Our intent is to provide every child with a rich and inclusive music education that nurtures creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of music, while reflecting the values of our Catholic faith. We aim to:

Ensure all pupils experience music as a gift from God, fostering joy, reverence, and spiritual growth.
Develop musical knowledge and skills through singing, playing instruments, composing, and listening, with a strong emphasis on liturgical music as part of worship and prayer.
Promote an understanding of music as a universal language that connects cultures and communities, while deepening pupils’ appreciation of sacred music traditions.
Support pupils’ personal and spiritual development, encouraging participation in school Masses, liturgies, and celebrations.

Implementation

We implement our vision through a structured, progressive curriculum enriched by Catholic traditions and liturgical practice:

Weekly music lessons for all pupils, aligned with the National Curriculum and enhanced by opportunities to learn hymns, psalms, and contemporary worship songs.
A spiral curriculum revisiting key musical concepts—rhythm, pitch, dynamics, notation—while integrating liturgical repertoire appropriate for the Church year.
Practical experiences: pupils sing in assemblies, Masses, and liturgies, and learn to accompany worship using percussion and tuned instruments.
Exposure to a wide range of musical genres, including sacred music from different cultures, classical works, and modern Catholic worship music.
Performance opportunities: school concerts, parish events, and community celebrations that strengthen links between home, school, and parish.
Enrichment activities: choir, instrumental tuition, and collaboration with local music hubs and diocesan initiatives.
Use of technology for composition and recording, alongside traditional notation.
Commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring adaptations for SEND pupils and equitable access for all.

Our Music Mark recognition demonstrates our dedication to high standards and advocacy for music education, ensuring music remains central to our Catholic school ethos.

Impact

The impact of our music curriculum is evident in pupils’ musical, spiritual, and personal growth:

Pupils develop secure musical knowledge and skills, including listening, performing, and composing.
They gain confidence in leading and participating in worship, understanding the role of music in liturgy and prayer.
Assessment shows strong progress across year groups, with pupils meeting or exceeding age-related expectations.
Music enhances pupils’ sense of belonging and faith, fostering reverence and joy in school and parish celebrations.
Pupils leave primary school with a positive attitude towards music and worship, equipped for further study and lifelong participation.
Our school community benefits from a vibrant musical culture, where liturgical celebrations and performances unite faith and creativity.