Music

Intent

At St Norbert’s, we believe music should be an enjoyable experience for pupils and teachers. Children participate in a range of musical experiences, building up their confidence at the same time. They develop their understanding of rhythm and pitch and learn how music is structured, as well as learning technical vocabulary for these elements. As children’s confidence builds, they enjoy the performance aspect of music. Children at St Norbert’s experience listening to music from different cultures and eras and have listening opportunities in other areas of the curriculum.

Implementation

From September 2023, Music is taught by a subject specialist from the Our Lady of Lourdes CMAT Music service.

Music is highly valued at St. Norbert’s – all children in KS2 will learn to play an instrument and have the opportunity to sing throughout their journey through our school.

Whole Class Music Tuition starts in Y3 led by the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Academy Trust Music Service. All children will learn to play a range of percussion and tuned instruments such as Ukulele, Trombone, Recorder, Keyboard.

Music is taught as a discrete subject but also links to other subjects across the curriculum. Areas of learning, such as times tables in maths, vocabulary in languages and movement in dance can all incorporate different elements of music. RE and art particularly  lend themselves to responding creatively to a piece they hear. Collective Worship, Liturgies, Services and Masses allows the children opportunities to develop their singing skills and gain an understanding of how ensembles work. Performances such as Christmas Nativity, Carol Concert, Easter Play and Year 6 Leavers Play demonstrate that music is important to the life of the school. Extracurricular activities, such peripatetic music lessons, also provide children with experience of making music. When they arise, we take opportunities to develop links with outside agencies and experts to enrich provision such as the Lincolnshire Music Service.

Impact

The impact of teaching music will be seen across the school with an increase in the profile of music. Whole-school and parental engagement will be improved through performances, extracurricular activities and opportunities for wider learning. Participation in music develops wellbeing, promotes listening and develops concentration. We want to ensure that music is loved by teachers and pupils across school, encouraging them to want to continue building on this wealth of musical ability, now and in the future.

Appreciation and Knowledge of Composers

Individual class music learning that is adapted to suit the topics, requirements and expectations detailed in the National Curriculum. In addition to this, we endeavour to foster a wide appreciation and knowledge of composers, genres, influential artists and eras of music. By using a whole school approach, children of all ages will be exposed to a wide range of music, beyond their everyday experience.

Appreciation and Knowledge of Composers

Individual class music learning that is adapted to suit the topics, requirements and expectations detailed in the National Curriculum. In addition to this, we endeavour to foster a wide appreciation and knowledge of composers, genres, influential artists and eras of music. By using a whole school approach, children of all ages will be exposed to a wide range of music, beyond their everyday experience.

Composer, Musician & Genre Studies

for use in class, Praise and Worship, Music appreciation and discussion opportunities

Medieval

Renaissance

Baroque

Classical

Romantic

20th Century

Current

500-1400

1400–1600

1600–1750

1730-1820

1780-1910

1900-2000

2000-present

2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24
Advent 1

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) English

Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) English

Antonio Vivaldi

(1678-1741)

Italian

Claudio

Monteverdi

(1567-1643)

Italian

Black musicians:

(Black History Month)

Black musicians:

(Black History Month)

Advent 2

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Austrian

George Frideric

Handel

(1685-1759)

German

Niccolò Paganini

(1782–1840)

Italian

Johann Pachelbel

(1653-1706) German

Lent 1

Beethoven

(1770-1827) German

Frederic Chopin

(1810-1849) Polish

Mozart

(1756-1791) Austrian

Fanny

Mendelssohn

(1805-1847) German

Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Austrian

Lent 2

Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) French

Clara Schumann

(1819-1896) German

Amy Beach

(1867-1944) American

Tchaikovsky

(1840-1893) Russian

Gustav Holst

(1874-1934) English

Pentecost 1

Benjamin Britten

(1913-1976) English

John Williams

(b. 1932) British

Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996) American

Sergei Prokofiev

(1891-1953) Russian

Cécile Chaminade

(1857-1944) French

Pentecost 2

World Music Day

21/6

World Music Day 21/6

World Music Day

21/6

World Music Day

21/6

World Music Day

21/6

Taylor Swift

(b.1989)

American

Anna Clyne (b. 1980) British

Judd Greenstein

(b.1979)

American

Eric Whitacre

(b. 1970) American

Anne Dudley (b.1956)

English

Wider Opportunities- Peripatetic Music Tuition

The school actively engages with JMP Music and offers guitar, ukulele, keyboard, piano and singing lessons for children throughout Key Stage 1 and 2. Those who play instruments are encouraged to utilise their skills in school by playing in worships or music showcases.