INTENT

We believe that music is a powerful form of expression that allows every child to Enjoy, Include and Achieve. Through our music curriculum, we aim to inspire a love of music, build confidence in performance and encourage children to see themselves as musicians.

Our curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to sing, play instruments, compose and listen to a wide range of music from different cultures, styles and historical periods. Children develop their understanding of the elements of music, including pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo and texture, and use these to create and respond to music.

We aim for all pupils to:

• Enjoy making and responding to music.
• Include everyone by ensuring all children can participate and succeed in music-making.
• Achieve by developing musical knowledge, skills and confidence as performers, composers and listeners.

IMPLEMENTATION

Music is taught through a carefully sequenced curriculum based on the Oak Academy Music Curriculum, ensuring clear progression in knowledge, skills and vocabulary from Reception to Year 4.

Pupils are taught to:

• Sing with increasing control, expression and awareness of pitch and rhythm.
• Play tuned and untuned instruments with accuracy and confidence.
• Compose and improvise music using their own ideas and musical structures.
• Listen to and appraise a wide range of musical styles and traditions.

Children learn through practical, hands-on experiences, with regular opportunities to perform, rehearse and refine their work. Musical activities are inclusive and accessible, allowing all pupils to participate fully, regardless of prior experience.

We work in partnership with Berkshire Maestros, who provide specialist teaching in Key Stage 2. We also draw upon external expertise to support and enhance our singing programme, ensuring high-quality vocal development.

Music is enriched through our co-curricular offer, where we actively seek opportunities for pupils to perform both within school and in the wider local community. These experiences help children develop confidence, teamwork and a sense of pride in sharing their musical achievements with others.

Where possible, music is linked to other areas of the curriculum and wider school experiences, providing meaningful opportunities for performance and celebration.

IMPACT

By the end of Year 4, pupils have developed the skills and confidence to participate in music confidently as performers, composers and listeners. They can sing and play instruments with control, create simple compositions and talk about music using appropriate vocabulary.

Pupils leave The Queen Anne with an appreciation of music, a sense of achievement in their musical abilities and the confidence to continue their musical journey.