Intent

At Grafton Primary School, we aim to inspire a life-long love of music by providing every child with opportunities to listen to, perform, compose and appreciate music from a wide range of genres, cultures and historical periods. We believe that music is a universal language that fosters creativity, confidence and emotional expression.  Music is linked where possible to topics being studied, whilst maintaining a focus on each musical elements and ensuring a progression in knowledge and skills.

Children at Grafton learn to play different instruments including the ocarina, glockenspiels and the trumpet. 

We use the Charanga scheme of work to inform our music teaching.

REAL Curriculum Links

Our REAL Music curriculum is: 

R: relevant, research-based, reflective

Our Music curriculum develops:

• pupils’ understanding and appreciation of a diverse range of musicians, composers and songwriters from different cultures, genres and periods in history
• musicianship skills through carefully sequenced, research-informed teaching that builds progressively across the school 
• pupils’ ability to reflect on and improve their performance, developing confidence and precision in playing instruments and singing
• high-quality learning experiences led by practitioners who model best practice in music education.

E: Engaging, Enquiry-Led

Our Music curriculum:

• provides opportunities for pupils to actively engage with music through listening, composing, performing and evaluating
• exposes children to a range of musical styles and traditions, developing their listening skills and musical understanding
• ensures that pupils’ musical knowledge and technical skills build progressively throughout their time at Grafton, fostering curiosity and creative exploration.

A: Aspirational, Achievement for All

Our Music curriculum develops:

• confidence to explore and extend new musical ideas and techniques through creative performance and composition
• opportunities to listen to and respond to the work of musicians, composers and songwriters, and to perform their own music for an audience
• understanding of the role of a musician and inspiration to view music as a possible career path
• inclusive opportunities for all pupils to develop their musical abilities, perform with pride, and evaluate their progress and achievements.

L: For a Life-long Love of Learning

Our Music curriculum:

• nurtures a love of music as a joyful, creative and expressive part of life
• helps pupils understand that music can be a fulfilling hobby, a means of well-being, or a professional pursuit
• encourages appreciation of music as a universal language that connects people, cultures and experiences across the world.