Hill View Junior Academy
Our Music Curriculum
At Hill View Junior Academy, we aim for children to GROW, allowing children to have the experiences of Gratitude, Resilience, Opportunity and Wonder. We have this in the forefront of our minds when planning and delivering music at Hill View. Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. As pupils progress, they should develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination to the best in the musical canon. (The National Curriculum)
Music teaching at Hill View Junior Academy aims to follow the specifications of the National Curriculum, providing a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum and ensuring the progressive development of musical concepts, knowledge and skills. At Hill View we believe that music plays an integral role in helping children to feel part of a community, therefore we provide opportunities for all children to create, play, perform and enjoy music both in class and to an audience. Through assemblies and key stage performances, children showcase their talent and their understanding of performing with awareness of others. Lessons enable children to develop their skills, appreciate a wide variety of music and begin to appraise a range of musical genres.
The aims of our Music curriculum are to develop pupils who:
· Enjoy and have an appreciation for music.
· Listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, cultures, styles and traditions.
· Can sing and use their voices to create different effects.
· Create and compose music, both on their own and with others.
· Use a range of musical language.
· Make judgements and express personal preferences about the quality and style of music.
· Take part in performances with an awareness of audience.
“Music ‘brings us together, helping us reflect upon who we are, where we have come from, and what lies ahead.’ The arts and music transcend ‘languages, cultures, and borders’ … and helps ‘exchange ideas and styles and share in the artistic vibrancy born from diverse experiences and traditions.”
– Former USA President, Barack Obama
Music teaching at Hill View delivers the requirements of the National Curriculum through a combination of the Charanga scheme of work. And the Kapow scheme of work. HLTAs follow the suggested scheme of work, although adaptations can be made using the ‘freestyle’ element of the package to substitute units deemed to be more appropriate for thematic learning in other curriculum areas. Music lessons are broken down into half-termly units and an emphasis is placed on musical vocabulary, allowing children to talk about pieces of music using the correct terminology.
Our progression model also follows the same learning sequence to ensure all interrelated elements of music are covered and implemented.
Music is an integral part of children’s learning journey. Rhyme and rhythm are utilised throughout the learning of phonics, as well as other subjects across the curriculum. Children learn a wide range of songs and rhymes and develop skills for performing together. Singing and music making opportunities are used frequently to embed learning, develop musical awareness and to demonstrate how music can be used to express feelings.
Performance is at the heart of musical teaching and learning at Hill View Junior Academy and pupils participate in a range of performances during their school ‘career’. These include Christmas Productions, After School Club performance opportunities and a Leavers’ performance (Year 6). Pupils also take part in Harvest assemblies and weekly singing assemblies. Pupils who are confident are encouraged to perform in solo performances. Parents are invited and welcomed to watch most of these performances whether at school or outside of school.
Alongside our curriculum provision for music, pupils also can participate in additional 1:1 music teaching by being offered the opportunity to learn a musical instrument with peripatetic teachers. We also offer the Rocksteady programme, which children can attend and form their own school rock bands, learning instruments as well as teamwork while performing music.
At Hill View, we also recognise that some staff have musical abilities that can be utilised to supplement our musical curriculum. Pupils will have the opportunity to attend a performing arts club outside of school hours, ran by a member of staff. This allows children to perform in a full-scale production, as well as opportunities for other children to experience live music and performances. Pupils also can join the school choir during a lunchtime. The school choir is open to Upper KS2 children on a weekly basis, with the average number of pupils being in the range of 40-50. Pupils in the school choir focus on singing in unison, developing harmony, solo performances and having fun! The school choir are also looking to have the opportunity to perform in school performances, carol concerts and at a range of events both in school and at other venues.
Hill View Junior Academy
Our Music Curriculum
At Hill View Junior Academy, we aim for children to GROW, allowing children to have the experiences of Gratitude, Resilience, Opportunity and Wonder. We have this in the forefront of our minds when planning and delivering music at Hill View. Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. As pupils progress, they should develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination to the best in the musical canon. (The National Curriculum)
Music teaching at Hill View Junior Academy aims to follow the specifications of the National Curriculum, providing a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum and ensuring the progressive development of musical concepts, knowledge and skills. At Hill View we believe that music plays an integral role in helping children to feel part of a community, therefore we provide opportunities for all children to create, play, perform and enjoy music both in class and to an audience. Through assemblies and key stage performances, children showcase their talent and their understanding of performing with awareness of others. Lessons enable children to develop their skills, appreciate a wide variety of music and begin to appraise a range of musical genres.
The aims of our Music curriculum are to develop pupils who:
· Enjoy and have an appreciation for music.
· Listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, cultures, styles and traditions.
· Can sing and use their voices to create different effects.
· Create and compose music, both on their own and with others.
· Use a range of musical language.
· Make judgements and express personal preferences about the quality and style of music.
· Take part in performances with an awareness of audience.
“Music ‘brings us together, helping us reflect upon who we are, where we have come from, and what lies ahead.’ The arts and music transcend ‘languages, cultures, and borders’ … and helps ‘exchange ideas and styles and share in the artistic vibrancy born from diverse experiences and traditions.”
– Former USA President, Barack Obama
Music teaching at Hill View delivers the requirements of the National Curriculum through a combination of the Charanga scheme of work. And the Kapow scheme of work. HLTAs follow the suggested scheme of work, although adaptations can be made using the ‘freestyle’ element of the package to substitute units deemed to be more appropriate for thematic learning in other curriculum areas. Music lessons are broken down into half-termly units and an emphasis is placed on musical vocabulary, allowing children to talk about pieces of music using the correct terminology.
Our progression model also follows the same learning sequence to ensure all interrelated elements of music are covered and implemented.
Music is an integral part of children’s learning journey. Rhyme and rhythm are utilised throughout the learning of phonics, as well as other subjects across the curriculum. Children learn a wide range of songs and rhymes and develop skills for performing together. Singing and music making opportunities are used frequently to embed learning, develop musical awareness and to demonstrate how music can be used to express feelings.
Performance is at the heart of musical teaching and learning at Hill View Junior Academy and pupils participate in a range of performances during their school ‘career’. These include Christmas Productions, After School Club performance opportunities and a Leavers’ performance (Year 6). Pupils also take part in Harvest assemblies and weekly singing assemblies. Pupils who are confident are encouraged to perform in solo performances. Parents are invited and welcomed to watch most of these performances whether at school or outside of school.
Alongside our curriculum provision for music, pupils also can participate in additional 1:1 music teaching by being offered the opportunity to learn a musical instrument with peripatetic teachers. We also offer the Rocksteady programme, which children can attend and form their own school rock bands, learning instruments as well as teamwork while performing music.
At Hill View, we also recognise that some staff have musical abilities that can be utilised to supplement our musical curriculum. Pupils will have the opportunity to attend a performing arts club outside of school hours, ran by a member of staff. This allows children to perform in a full-scale production, as well as opportunities for other children to experience live music and performances. Pupils also can join the school choir during a lunchtime. The school choir is open to Upper KS2 children on a weekly basis, with the average number of pupils being in the range of 40-50. Pupils in the school choir focus on singing in unison, developing harmony, solo performances and having fun! The school choir are also looking to have the opportunity to perform in school performances, carol concerts and at a range of events both in school and at other venues.
Hill View Junior Academy
Our Music Curriculum
At Hill View Junior Academy, we aim for children to GROW, allowing children to have the experiences of Gratitude, Resilience, Opportunity and Wonder. We have this in the forefront of our minds when planning and delivering music at Hill View. Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. As pupils progress, they should develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination to the best in the musical canon. (The National Curriculum)
Music teaching at Hill View Junior Academy aims to follow the specifications of the National Curriculum, providing a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum and ensuring the progressive development of musical concepts, knowledge and skills. At Hill View we believe that music plays an integral role in helping children to feel part of a community, therefore we provide opportunities for all children to create, play, perform and enjoy music both in class and to an audience. Through assemblies and key stage performances, children showcase their talent and their understanding of performing with awareness of others. Lessons enable children to develop their skills, appreciate a wide variety of music and begin to appraise a range of musical genres.
The aims of our Music curriculum are to develop pupils who:
· Enjoy and have an appreciation for music.
· Listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, cultures, styles and traditions.
· Can sing and use their voices to create different effects.
· Create and compose music, both on their own and with others.
· Use a range of musical language.
· Make judgements and express personal preferences about the quality and style of music.
· Take part in performances with an awareness of audience.
“Music ‘brings us together, helping us reflect upon who we are, where we have come from, and what lies ahead.’ The arts and music transcend ‘languages, cultures, and borders’ … and helps ‘exchange ideas and styles and share in the artistic vibrancy born from diverse experiences and traditions.”
– Former USA President, Barack Obama
Music teaching at Hill View delivers the requirements of the National Curriculum through a combination of the Charanga scheme of work. And the Kapow scheme of work. HLTAs follow the suggested scheme of work, although adaptations can be made using the ‘freestyle’ element of the package to substitute units deemed to be more appropriate for thematic learning in other curriculum areas. Music lessons are broken down into half-termly units and an emphasis is placed on musical vocabulary, allowing children to talk about pieces of music using the correct terminology.
Our progression model also follows the same learning sequence to ensure all interrelated elements of music are covered and implemented.
Music is an integral part of children’s learning journey. Rhyme and rhythm are utilised throughout the learning of phonics, as well as other subjects across the curriculum. Children learn a wide range of songs and rhymes and develop skills for performing together. Singing and music making opportunities are used frequently to embed learning, develop musical awareness and to demonstrate how music can be used to express feelings.
Performance is at the heart of musical teaching and learning at Hill View Junior Academy and pupils participate in a range of performances during their school ‘career’. These include Christmas Productions, After School Club performance opportunities and a Leavers’ performance (Year 6). Pupils also take part in Harvest assemblies and weekly singing assemblies. Pupils who are confident are encouraged to perform in solo performances. Parents are invited and welcomed to watch most of these performances whether at school or outside of school.
Alongside our curriculum provision for music, pupils also can participate in additional 1:1 music teaching by being offered the opportunity to learn a musical instrument with peripatetic teachers. We also offer the Rocksteady programme, which children can attend and form their own school rock bands, learning instruments as well as teamwork while performing music.
At Hill View, we also recognise that some staff have musical abilities that can be utilised to supplement our musical curriculum. Pupils will have the opportunity to attend a performing arts club outside of school hours, ran by a member of staff. This allows children to perform in a full-scale production, as well as opportunities for other children to experience live music and performances. Pupils also can join the school choir during a lunchtime. The school choir is open to Upper KS2 children on a weekly basis, with the average number of pupils being in the range of 40-50. Pupils in the school choir focus on singing in unison, developing harmony, solo performances and having fun! The school choir are also looking to have the opportunity to perform in school performances, carol concerts and at a range of events both in school and at other venues.