Music at Dawpool
At Dawpool CE, we believe that music has the power to bring people together, inspire creativity and give every child a voice. Guided by our Christian vision and the Parable of the Talents, our Music curriculum encourages children to discover their God-given gifts, develop their musical abilities and experience the joy of creating and sharing music with others. We are committed to providing every child, including those with SEND, with opportunities to learn an instrument, explore different musical styles and perform to an audience. Through performances, shows and worship, we celebrate children's achievements, nurture their confidence and help them recognise the value of their individual contributions. We want every child to feel that their talents matter, that their voice deserves to be heard and that music can be a powerful way to express themselves, celebrate others and strengthen our school community.
Our curriculum is underpinned by four golden threads: listening, appraising, composing and performing. Children explore a rich variety of music, developing an appreciation of different genres, cultures and traditions while learning to recognise musical features and express their own opinions. Through singing, playing instruments and composing their own pieces, they develop technical skills, creativity and the confidence to experiment, collaborate and perform. We encourage children to reflect on their progress, celebrate the achievements of others and understand how music can communicate emotions, tell stories and unite people across generations and cultures. Rooted in our Christian values, we want our children to be inspired by the joy of music, committed to developing their talents and confident in using their gifts to bring joy to others, contribute to collective worship and make a positive difference to the lives of those around them.
Golden Threads:
Implementation:
Music is taught through the Charanga Scheme of Work which provides a progressive sequence of lessons for children to build on prior learning and skills. Children are all given the opportunity to learn to play an instrument through private lessons and their musical gifts are celebrated through worship, assemblies and performances throughout the year. All children are offered the opportunity to play the ukulele in Year four.