Music
Hello, my name is Mrs Williams. I am the Music Coordinator and a Year 4 teacher at Bleak Hill Primary School. I am passionate about music and aim to inspire our pupils to develop their own enjoyment, confidence and appreciation of music.
Music is an important part of life at Bleak Hill. We want every child to experience the joy of making music through singing, playing instruments, listening, performing, improvising and composing. Through our music curriculum, pupils develop their musical knowledge and skills progressively, while also being encouraged to be creative and express themselves.
As a musician myself, I know how rewarding learning to play an instrument can be. Playing music develops creativity, perseverance and confidence, as well as enabling us to explore different sounds, rhythms and styles of music.
We also recognise the important role music plays in broadening pupils' cultural experiences. By listening to and exploring music from different periods, traditions, cultures and communities, we encourage children to appreciate the rich and diverse world of music around them.
At Bleak Hill, our aim is for every child to leave primary school with positive musical experiences, a growing musical vocabulary and the confidence to participate in and enjoy music.
Music Vision
Vision | At Bleak Hill, we want every child to develop an enjoyment and appreciation of music. Pupils experience a broad range of musical styles, genres, traditions, composers and performers from different periods and cultures. Through listening, singing, playing, creating and performing, we aim to inspire a lifelong enjoyment of music. |
Intent | We recognise the important role music can play in children's personal, social and creative development. Our curriculum enables all pupils to develop their musical knowledge, skills, confidence and vocabulary through listening, singing, playing, improvising, composing and performing. Through exploring music from different cultures and traditions, pupils also develop their cultural awareness and a greater appreciation of the wider world. |
Implementation | Music is taught through a carefully sequenced curriculum, supported by Charanga, high-quality resources and specialist musical provision where appropriate. Children develop their skills progressively through singing, playing instruments, listening, improvising, composing and performing. Our whole-school Music Appreciation introduces pupils to a carefully selected range of composers, musicians, genres and musical traditions. Alongside curriculum lessons, instrumental experiences, singing and performance opportunities contribute to the wider musical life of our school. |
Impact | Assessment takes place throughout music lessons through observation, questioning, discussion and pupils' practical musical responses. This enables teachers to identify where further practice or challenge is needed. As pupils progress through Bleak Hill, they develop their musical knowledge, vocabulary and practical skills. We aim for children to leave primary school as confident and enthusiastic young musicians, with positive musical experiences and an appreciation of music that they can carry with them into the future. |
Our Music Partners and Opportunities
We work with a range of music organisations to enrich our curriculum and provide pupils with opportunities to develop their musical skills and experience music beyond the classroom.
Sound! Music Hub / St Helens Music Service
Supporting our curriculum through specialist teaching, instrumental projects, training and wider musical opportunities.
Charanga Musical School
Supporting the teaching and learning of our progressive music curriculum across school.
Rocksteady Music School
Providing pupils with the opportunity to learn and perform together as part of a band.
Young Voices
Giving our choir the exciting opportunity to perform as part of a large-scale concert alongside thousands of other young singers.
Mini Mozart
Providing opportunities for pupils to develop their keyboard and piano-playing skills.
Documents and Policies