Music at Bradfield CE Primary

At Bradfield C.E. Primary School, the purpose of music is to enable the children to develop an appreciation and curiosity of music through listening to a variety of music from different historical periods, styles, traditions, and musical genres, developing their understanding of the wider world and its diverse nature. We develop their skills offering opportunities to sing, perform and compose in line with the expectations laid down in the National Curriculum. The integral nature of music enables learners to develop life skills such as self-confidence, teamwork and self-reflection. Furthermore, we aim to enable children to feel and express their emotions through their experiences. Music, being part of the creative arts, supports the development of children’s mental wellbeing and the making of human connections with others. 

At Bradfield, we use the Kapow Primary scheme. Each term’s topics have been devised by experts, in line with the aims of the National Curriculum. It is progressive and has a structure that encompasses the key knowledge and skill requirements of the National Curriculum.

Units of work cover the main strands of listening and appraising, composing and performing. The curriculum offers a diverse range of music from different genres, times, places, and cultures.  

Music is embedded through other opportunities the school offers. This includes: the school choir which takes part in the county music festival and a Young Voices concert each year ; whole school singing performances such as at the Christmas service, Mother’s Day tea and key stage productions.

Pupils can also receive privately funded lessons that are supported in school through Berkshire Maestros. Disadvantaged children are encouraged to participate in individual or group lessons funded in part by the school. In assemblies, children are introduced to musicians of note, and are taught how to sing in a weekly whole school session. 

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