Bampton C.E.Primary School
Music
Aims
We meet 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 interrelated dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notations
At Bampton CE Primary School we set out a scheme of units of work for each year group from Kapow Music Curriculum to provide progression and a breadth of experience to meet the National Curriculum requirements.
Please see below: Long Term Plan of Music (condensed version)
A range of extra curricular music lessons are offered through The Music For Schools Foundation and The Oxfordshire Music Service. We also seek to provide a range of experiences which promote an enjoyment in music and the performing arts, such as a visit from the local Folk Group. A long term plan
At Bampton CE Primary School we value the opportunities that taking part in performances bring such as:
- Developing self esteem and confidence
- Developing public speaking skills
- Opportunities to develop drama skills
- Opportunities to be creative (including creating props, programmes etc)
- Opportunities to do something outside your comfort zone
- Being part of a team and working cooperatively
Children experience performing in a variety of ways:
- EYFS children learn new songs and sing as part of an annual Christmas event
- Year 1 children perform an annual nativity play
- Year 2 children take part in the annual Burford Partnership KS1 Music Festival
- Year 6 children perform a play at the end of the Summer Term
- Year 5 pupils lead our Easter Eucharist service in church
- Children are given opportunities to perform musical pieces in celebration assemblies throughout the year
- Performing class assemblies
SINGING
Singing and music is promoted across the school through other subjects and as a fun activity which can benefit our mental well-being.
Singing is an important part of our daily Collective Worship.
Music is used as part of Mindfulness sessions and to create a calm atmosphere in class or at the beginning and end of Collective Worship.
Popular music and songs or songs linked to themes, such as Comic Relief, feature in our school.
Singing songs or listening to music to promote engagement in other activities such as tidying away (or during Covid washing hands) is a popular strategy used particularly with our younger children.
