"Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!" Psalm 100:1-2
Music Vision Statement
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Plato
The curriculum at Our Lady of Lourdes is engaging, ambitious and inspires our pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians. They have opportunities to learn about music in all its forms; to listen and appreciate music, to compose and perform and to understand the specialist aspects of it – its language, its patterns and its notation. Our curriculum develops students’ awareness and understanding of music from a variety of styles, periods and cultures. We encourage active involvement in creating and developing musical ideas whilst nurturing a sense of group identity and togetherness. We view music as a universal language that allows our children to develop creativity, resilience, confidence and to foster a sense of achievement.
Music Intent Statement
The national curriculum for music aims to ensure that all pupils:
- perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians
- learn to sing and to use their voices, to create and compose music on their own and with others, have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, use technology appropriately and have the opportunity to progress to the next level of musical excellence
- understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated, including through the inter-related dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notations.
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Implementation of the Music Curriculum
By the time that our children leave Our Lady of Lourdes, we aim to ensure that they:
- perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians
- learn to sing and to use their voices, to create and compose music on their own and with others, have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, use technology appropriately and have the opportunity to progress to the next level of musical excellence
- understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated, including through the inter-related dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notations.
Music – Impact Statement
At Our Lady of lourdes, our Music curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love of music and provide pupils with opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and self-expression. Through a carefully sequenced and engaging curriculum, children develop their skills in performing, composing, listening and appraising while gaining an appreciation of a wide range of musical styles, traditions and cultures.
The impact of our Music curriculum is evident in pupils’ growing musical knowledge, skills and enthusiasm. Children develop confidence as performers, learn to work collaboratively, and gain an understanding of how music can communicate emotions, ideas and experiences. Through active participation in musical experiences, pupils develop their creativity, resilience and appreciation of the role of music in the wider world.
Through their learning in Music, pupils:
- Develop confidence in singing, performing and sharing musical ideas.
- Build a secure understanding of key musical concepts, vocabulary and notation.
- Listen to and appraise a wide range of music from different genres, cultures and historical periods.
- Develop the skills to compose and improvise using their voices and a variety of instruments.
- Perform with increasing accuracy, control, expression and confidence.
- Recognise and understand the inter-related dimensions of music, including pitch, tempo, dynamics, rhythm and timbre.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully as part of an ensemble or group performance.
- Develop creativity, concentration, perseverance and self-expression.
- Gain an appreciation of the cultural, historical and social significance of music.
- Foster a lifelong enjoyment and appreciation of music.
We evaluate the impact of our Music curriculum through:
- Ongoing teacher assessment and feedback.
- Observation of pupils’ performance, composition and listening skills, recorded using our online platform.
- Pupil discussions demonstrating understanding of musical concepts and vocabulary.
- Assessment of progression in musical knowledge and practical skills.
- Subject leader monitoring, including lesson visits, pupil voice and work scrutiny.
- Participation in performances, concerts, assemblies and wider musical opportunities.
- Pupils’ engagement, confidence and enthusiasm for music-making.
As pupils move through our school, they become increasingly confident, skilled and reflective musicians. They leave primary school with a strong foundation in musical knowledge and performance skills, an appreciation of a diverse range of musical traditions, and the confidence to continue engaging with music in secondary education and throughout their lives.