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Welcome to Music

Why do we learn music?
Our approach
Reception
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6

Why do we learn music?

Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. A high-quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement (The National Curriculum). At Brunel we believe in providing a music curriculum that allows our pupils to experience, learn and excel at this art form; where children have opportunities to perform, compose and develop a critical and thoughtful appreciation of the worldwide range of musical styles both from the past and in the present.

Our approach

Following the Ark Music Programme, all our children across the school engage with the vocal curriculum that is lead by qualified and experienced singing coaches. In Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, children also have Djembe and Ukulele lessons taught by specialist artists. Our music curriculum is further enhanced by enrichment activities, such as choirs, instrumental ensembles and special musical events that are held throughout the year.

Reception

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Physical Responses to Musical Elements Focus on PULSE & RHYTHM Physical Responses to Musical Elements Focus on PULSE & RHYTHM
Spring 1 Spring 2
Physical Responses to Musical Elements Focus on PITCH Physical Responses to Musical Elements Focus on PITCH
Summer 1 Summer 2
Physical Responses to Musical Elements Focus on combining TEMPO, PITCH & RHYTHM Physical Responses to Musical Elements Focus on combining TEMPO, PITCH & RHYTHM

All Reception subjects Next Reception Subject - Art

Year 1

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Establishing Musicianship Skills Establishing Musicianship Skills
Spring 1 Spring 2
Exploring Musicianship: Rhythm Exploring Musicianship: Pitch
Summer 1 Summer 2
Let’s Get Creative: Creating your own music Showtime! Rehearsing and Performing

All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - Art

Year 2

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Establishing Musicianship Skills Establishing Musicianship Skills
Spring 1 Spring 2
Exploring Musicianship: Rhythm Exploring Musicianship: Pitch
Summer 1 Summer 2
Let’s Get Creative: Creating your own music Showtime! Rehearsing and Performing

All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - Art

Year 3

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Establishing Musicianship Skills Establishing Musicianship Skills
Spring 1 Spring 2
Exploring Musicianship: Rhythm Exploring Musicianship: Pitch
Summer 1 Summer 2
Let’s Get Creative: Creating your own music Showtime! Rehearsing and Performing

All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - Art

Year 4

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Establishing Strong Musical Roots Establishing Strong Musical Roots
Spring 1 Spring 2
Developing Musical Roots: Rhythm Developing Musical Roots: Pitch
Summer 1 Summer 2
Getting Creative Rehearsing and Performing

All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - Art

Year 5

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Understanding Structure, Harmony & Improvisation Understanding Structure, Harmony & Improvisation
Spring 1 Spring 2
Body Percussion: Rhythm As An Ensemble. Body Percussion: Rhythms as an Ensemble
Summer 1 Summer 2
Creative Project: Composition Creative Project: Structuring, Performing & Recording

All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - Art

Year 6

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Understanding Structure, Harmony & Improvisation Understanding Structure, Harmony & Improvisation
Spring 1 Spring 2
Identifying Musical Features: Rock n’ Roll Performing Call & Response Identifying Musical Features: Soul Music Performing Stylistically
Summer 1 Summer 2
Creative Project: Composition Creative Project: Structuring, Performing & Recording

All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - Art

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