Music
Why you teach it - your purpose of study
At Langold Dyscarr Community School we foster in every child the opportunity to be a composer and a performer, with a secure knowledge of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians
IMPLEMENTATION
How you teach it - your delivery of the above
- CPD for staff
- Broad access to different musical instruments
- Skills and knowledge taught at appropriate levels
- Learn to sing and play a musical instrument with musical understanding and control
- Have opportunities to develop their musical skills further, inspiring them to engage in musical activity throughout their lives
- Feel the communal bonding experience of playing and singing with others, being part of something greater than themselves – E.g. Christmas light singing, musicals in performances etc.
IMPACT
So what - your evaluations of the above
Impact (So What?)
- Developing children’s confidence in their skills and knowledge of the music curriculum (different types of instruments, music and musicians)
- Participate and perform in an ensemble outside school, such as ‘Tales in the Garden Shed’, and develop skills to gain life skills such as; team work, confidence, focus, problem solving and commitment.
- Develop a deep understanding and love of music from a wide range of cultures and traditions that will grow throughout their lives from participating in Harvest, Christmas, Chinese New Year and other celebrations.
MUSIC Langold Dyscarr Community School | ||||||
Autumn 1: Music is a Peacebuilder and Friendmaker | ||||||
EYFS | Year 1
| Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| How can we make friends when we sing together?
Introducing Beat | How Does Music Help Us to Make Friends?
Exploring Simple Patterns
| How Does Music Bring Us Closer Together?
Developing Notation Skills | How Does Music Bring Us Together?
Interesting Time Signatures | How Does Music Bring Us Together
Getting Started with Music Tech | How Does Music Bring Us Together?
Developing Melodic Phrases |
Autumn 2: Music is a Storyteller and Time Traveller | ||||||
EYFS | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| How Does Music Tell Stories About the Past?
Adding Rhythm and Pitch | How Does Music Teach Us About the Past?
Focus on Dynamics and Tempo
| What Stories Does Music Tell Us About the Past?
Enjoying Improvisation | How Does Music Connect Us with Our Past?
Combining Elements to Make Music | How Does Music Connect Us with Our Past?
Emotions and Musical Styles | How Does Music Connect Us with Our Past?
Understanding Structure and Form |
Spring 1 : Music is a Changemaker | ||||||
EYFS | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| How Does Music Make the World a Better Place?
Introducing Tempo and Dynamics | How Does Music Make the World a Better Place?
Exploring Tempo through Music | How Does Music Make the World a Better Place?
Composing Using Your Imagination | How Does Music Improve Our World?
Developing Pulse and Groove through Improvisation | How Does Music Improve Our World?
Exploring Key and Time Signatures | How Does Music Improve Our World?
Gaining confidence through Performance |
Spring 2 : Music is a Builder of Community and Guardian of Cultural Identity | ||||||
EYFS | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| How Does Music Help Us to Understand Our Neighbours
Combining Pulse, Rhythm and Pitch
| How Does Music Teach Us About Our Neighbourhood?
Inventing a Musical Story | How Does Music Help Us Get to Know Our Community?
Sharing Musical Experiences | How Does Music Teach Us About Our Community?
Creating Simple Melodies together | How Does Music Teach Us About Our Community?
Introducing Chords | How Does Music Teach Us About Our Community?
Exploring Notation Further |
Summer 1 : Music is a Friend, Guide and Support | ||||||
EYFS | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| What Songs Can We Sing to Help Us Through the Day?
Having fun with Improvisation | How Does Music Make Us Happy
Music that makes you Dance
| How Does Music Make a Difference to Us Every Day?
Learning more about Musical Styles | How Does Music Shape Our Way of Life?
Connecting Notes and Feelings | How Does Music Shape Our Way of Life
Words, Meaning and Expression | How Does Music Shape Our Way of Life?
Using Chords and Structure |
Summer 2 : Music is a Nature Lover and Guardian of the Earth | ||||||
EYFS | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| How Does Music Teach Us About Looking After Our Planet?
Explore Sound and Create a Story | How Does Music Teach Us About Looking After Our Planet?
Exploring Improvisation | How Does Music Connect Us with Our Planet?
Recognising Different Sounds | How Does Music Connect Us with the Environment?
Purpose, Identity and Expression in Music
| 5 How Does Music Connect Us with the Environment?
Identifying Important Musical Elements | How Does Music Connect Us with the Environment?
Respecting Each Other through Composition |
