Intent

Music is a fundamental human experience which crosses cultural divides. It plays a vital role developing spirituality, creativity, and communication skills. It also enables students to participate in shared social experiences, which build cultural capital.

Our aim, at Hagbourne Primary School, is to give students a rich musical experience, promoting a love of music and a deep understanding of it. We want students to leave us with the ability to enjoy, understand and participate in music if they would like to do so.

The only assumption that we can make at Hagbourne Primary School is that a student in our class may go on to study music further at secondary school or choose to perform in groups within their local community. Therefore, the learning that takes place must inspire and prepare them to continue their music learning when they leave us.

Music is a language and is the core of Music lessons throughout Ridgeway Education Trust. The Music curriculum is built upon acquiring a deep knowledge of musical language and applying it as practical music-making, analysing and evaluating. In Music, skill is the application of knowledge and is improved through effective practice. From Reception through Key Stages 1 and 2, children will learn to talk musically, demonstrate their knowledge of music through practical tasks in the form of performing and assess the quality and effectiveness of music from a range of contexts. 

The Key Stages each build on the musical knowledge and skill acquired from the previous key stage, developing a strong foundation for all children. At each key stage, children will have the opportunity to explore instrumental knowledge and skills to readdress inequality; children who do not have access to instrumental lessons due to financial constraints will have the opportunity to learn the basics of instrumental skills.