Music
Hello, my name is Mrs Williams, I am the Music Coordinator and one of the Year 2 teachers at Bleak Hill Primary School. I am passionate about music and wish to motivate and inspire others to share in this love of music. I play a musical instrument as one of my hobbies as I find that this a wonderful way to relax and appreciate various pieces of music. Learning to play an instrument is a great skill, it encourages creativity, allows you to explore different sounds and rhythms whilst playing your favourite songs and it can also allow you to compose your own pieces of music so that you can perform to others for them to enjoy. Music can play a key role in everything that we do, it can influence how we feel, improve self-esteem and is of great importance for our own personal development. At Bleak Hill, it is our aim to help all of our pupils to have a greater appreciation of the world around them and to help them understand different cultures and societies through the help of music.
Please take a look at out vision, intent, implementation & impact. You will also find documents relating to our curriculum below.
Vision | At Bleak Hill, we wish for all children to gain a great appreciation for a range of musical genres from different points in time and different places in the world. Children will be able to explore the use of musical instruments and will gain an appreciation of how different instruments can change music. |
Intent | Bleak Hill Primary School understands that music can inspire and motivate children and play an important role in their personal development. Music can also help children develop a greater appreciation of the world we live in, by understanding different cultures and societies through music. |
Implementation | Bleak Hill Primary Schooldelivers a broad and balanced music curriculum using ‘Charanga’ and music specialists, in line with national requirements, : 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 use their voices. Create and compose music on their own and alongside their peers. Have the opportunities to learn a musical instrument, use technology properly and to progress to the next level of musical excellence. Understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated, including through the inter-related dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notations. |
Impact | Children are formatively assessed within the lesson to inform the planning, delivery and organisation of the next lesson, in terms of further opportunities to practise a new skill or to challenge competent learners. Final assessment judgements are made by the teacher/music specialist based on the child’s singing/performing, listening & appraising. |
Rock Kidz Day - Tuesday 3rd June 2025
This week, we began our final half-term with a visit from Rock Kidz on tour. All the children took part in a day of dressing up as rockstars and taking part in some fun and energetic workshops before attending their very own rock concert.
The children sang along to 'Nobody Like Me' in order to promote self-esteem and diversity.
To listen to more of Rock Kidz music, click on the link below to take you to their YouTube channel.
Monday and Friday Mornings at Bleak Hill - Mini Mozart Music
Bob Marley's 80th Birthday - Young Voices Worldwide Singalong
We did it!!!
Our choir was at the Co-op Arena in Manchester and back at school the rest of our pupils
took part in the worldwide singalong to celebrate Bob Marley's 80th birthday!
Follow the link to watch the event - scroll along to 26 minutes for the start of the show. Bob Marley's 80th Birthday
Bob Marley - YouTube - Click the link to find out about the life of Bob Marley and listen to some of his music.
Young Voices Concert 2025
During the Autumn and Spring terms, our Year 5 and Year 6 choir met every Tuesday in the school hall, in order to prepare for a performance of a life-time at the Co-Op Live Arena on Thursday 6th February. What a fun-filled day and evening it was! The children spent the afternoon rehearsing with a live band, professional singers, dancers and their very own conductor. Then later that evening, the doors opened to welcome friends and family from afar, where they put on a spectacular performance. Special guests on the evening included street dancers Urban Strides with Andy Instone and MC Grammar!
The children of Bleak Hill sang their hearts out and danced all night! Their behaviour was impeccable throughout and everyone had an amazing time!
Young Voices 2025 - YouTube - Click on the link to find this year's playlist.
Young Voices Uk Music Pack 2025 - Album by The Young Voices Choir | Spotify
Click on the links below which will take you straight to the official Young Voices website and will provide you with a wealth of information about their concerts:
Young Voices - The largest School Choir in the WorldYoung Voices - For Parents
mc grammar songs young voices - Search Videos (bing.com)
18.12.24 - Rock Steady Concert
Today we held our second Rock Steady concert of the term, our five fabulous rock bands performed to an audience of KS2 pupils and parents. Joe from Rock Steady led The Rocking Rhinos, The Rocking Lions, The Kitty Katz, The School of Rock and The Mammals as they performed their songs with confidence and enthusiasm. Not only did the children play their instruments and sing but they also introduced each of their performances to the audience. It was evident to see how the children's confidence has grown since their last performance. What an amazing time was had by all!
Rock Steady sessions are held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons each week.
For further information on our Rock Steady workshops you can click the following link to take you to their website.
Information for Parents | Rocksteady Music School
17.12.24 - Annual Talent Show
Today we put on our annual performance of the Bleak Hill Talent Show, this spectacular show allows our pupils to showcase their amazing talents! We were treated to singing, instrumental performances, jokes, gymnasitcs and much, much, more! Well done to all our acts who took part today.
12.12.24 - Year 5 and 6 Choir
Our Year 5 and 6 Choir had a very busy diary over the Christmas period, directed by Mrs Burrows they attended Eccleston Court, Ruskin Lodge, Henbury Court and Willowbrook Hospice. They performed their festive repertoire to the residents, to spread joy and happiness for the fesitive period. We wish everyone a very merry Christmas!
09.12.24 - Rock Steady Concert
Today we put on our first Rock Steady concert of the academic year. Joe and all the bands put on an amazing performance for our audience, which included all of our KS1 pupils and many visiting parents and carers.Congratulations to all the musicians involved, you performed with confidence! What a great way to celebrate your hard work and effort during the last few months. The audience loved it!
For further information on our Rock Steady workshops you can click the following link to take you to their website.
Information for Parents | Rocksteady Music School
05.12.24 - Altru Panto - The Emperor's New Clothes
We always love a visit from Altru Drama, and on this occasion it was to put on a live performance of The Emperor's New Clothes. The children were captivated and loved being part of the audience as they joined in with the singing, cheering and booing!
05.12.24 - Eccleston Tree Lighting Ceremony
02.12.24 - Bleak Hill Tree Lighting
Follow the link below to discover what is on offer from the St Helens Schools Music Service.
https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/music
Documents and Policies