We aim to encourage pupils at Woodfield Primary School in the development of ​ their musical skills as their learning progresses through listening and appraising, ​creating and exploring, and performing. Also to develop a love and ​appreciation of music and its role across cultures and beliefs.

Why do we teach Music?

How do we teach Music?

It is important that children gain a firm understanding of what music is through listening, ​singing, playing, evaluating, analysing, and composing across a wide variety of ​historical periods, styles, traditions, and musical genres.

Also ensuring children ​understand the value and importance of music in the wider community, and are​ able to use their musical skills, knowledge, and experiences to involve ​themselves in music, in a variety of different contexts.​ 

Music is taught by following the Charanga format:

Listen and Appraise,

Musical Activities(including warm up games, singing, improvisation and composition), Perform and Share.​ 

Y1 – 3 follow the Model Music Curriculum Charanga Scheme and Y4 – 6 follow the original Charanga Scheme

Music

Core Curriculum Offer

• Weekly music lessons following Charanga 

• Y2 – recorder 

• Y3 – ukulele 

• KS2 – Rainbow Connections Choir 

• LYFTA – Virtual trips around the world to explore diverse cultures and meet different people. It sparks inspiration, opens minds and expands horizons. 

• Key vocabulary for the subject is mapped out across the key stages to ensure progression.

• Pre teaching of vocabulary supports understanding of topics.