Music at Cowley Hill

Intent:

• Establish music as a fundamental human right and lifelong joy
• Develop practical musical skills, understanding, and knowledge
• Create well-rounded musicians through varied experiences
• Make singing central to musical education

Implementation: Through comprehensive musical development:

• Regular singing opportunities for all children
• Large-scale performance participation
• Progressive instrument learning including:
  • Percussion
  • Recorder
  • Violin
  • Ukulele
• Musical vocabulary development through Key Word Chant
• Progressive musical literacy from EYFS to Year 6:
  • Picture notation in EYFS
  • Conventional rhythm and pitch notation in KS2
• Integration of music technology for composition and sound manipulation

Impact: Measured through:

• Confident public performances
• Clear skill progression from EYFS to Year 6
• Achievement of National Curriculum requirements
• Development of musical literacy
• Ability to evaluate and discuss music using appropriate vocabulary
• Competency with various musical instruments
• Capacity to use music technology effectively

The curriculum emphasises practical musical experience and performance while ensuring systematic development of musical skills and knowledge throughout primary education.

Music Vocabulary