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Music

The exciting things I will learn in Music at St Joseph’s are:

Intent

At our small Catholic school, music is an essential part of our broad and balanced curriculum, enriching the spiritual, emotional, and cultural lives of our children. Rooted in our Catholic ethos, we view music as a gift from God—a universal language that brings joy, connects communities, and enhances worship. Our intent is to ensure all children experience a high-quality, progressive music education that develops their musical skills, creativity, confidence, and appreciation for a wide range of musical styles, traditions, and cultures.

We aim for pupils to:

• Develop an enjoyment and love of music through active participation.

• Build strong foundations in musical skills such as listening, performing, composing, and appraising.

• Use music as a form of expression, prayer, and reflection, deepening their spiritual understanding.

• Experience music from different cultures and eras to build cultural capital and global awareness.

We follow the Hullabaloo scheme of work for our music lessons from EYFS to Year 6.

The exciting things that take place in Music are:

Exciting weekly lessons using Hullabaloo.

Samba Bamba Workshop exploring Samba Batacuda. 

Young Voices 'Big Sing' event. 

Why do I need to know this? 

Implementation

• Whole School Scheme:
  We use the Hullabaloo Music scheme from EYFS to Year 6. This comprehensive, progressive program ensures full coverage of the National Curriculum for music while also being accessible, engaging, and inclusive for all pupils.

• Progression and Skill Development:
  Lessons are carefully sequenced to build musical knowledge and skills year-on-year. Children learn to use their voices expressively, play tuned and untuned instruments, understand musical notation, and explore composition and improvisation.

• Cross-Curricular and Faith Links:
  Music is regularly linked to themes in RE and other subjects. Singing is central to our worship life, and pupils participate in liturgical celebrations, Masses, and performances that enhance their faith and understanding of Catholic traditions.

• Performance Opportunities:
  Children perform regularly—within the classroom, at assemblies, in school productions, and at community events. These opportunities develop confidence, teamwork, and pride in achievement.

• Inclusive and Varied Repertoire:
  Children are introduced to a diverse range of music from different times, cultures, and genres. This includes traditional and contemporary Christian music, classical works, world music, and popular styles.

• Enrichment:
  Where possible, we provide extracurricular music opportunities such as choir, instrumental tuition, and visits from musicians to enhance pupils’ musical experience.

Impact

• Pupils develop a secure understanding of musical concepts and terminology and can confidently apply these in listening, performing, and composing tasks.

• Children express enjoyment and enthusiasm for music, participating fully and creatively in lessons and performances.

• Through regular singing and music-making in collective worship, pupils grow in spiritual depth and feel more connected to the liturgical life of the school.

• Children show respect and appreciation for different musical styles and cultural traditions, supporting their personal development and cultural awareness.

• Music contributes significantly to pupils' self-esteem, emotional expression, and overall well-being.

• By the end of Key Stage 2, pupils are well-prepared for further musical learning in secondary school, having experienced a rich and fulfilling musical journey from EYFS onwards.

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