Music at Delabole School

At Delabole School, we believe that music is a powerful form of expression that brings people together, inspires creativity and enriches children's lives. Through our music curriculum, pupils develop confidence, musical understanding and a lifelong appreciation of music from a wide range of cultures, traditions and genres.

We want every child to experience the joy of music, whether through singing, performing, composing, listening or learning to play an instrument. Music provides opportunities for children to express themselves creatively, work collaboratively with others and develop important skills such as resilience, concentration and self-confidence.

Our curriculum is delivered through the Charanga Music Scheme, which provides a progressive sequence of learning from EYFS to Year 6. Through this approach, children develop their knowledge and understanding of musical elements including pulse, rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics and notation, whilst building their practical performance and composition skills.

Throughout their time at Delabole School, pupils are encouraged to become confident musicians, thoughtful listeners and enthusiastic performers who recognise the important role music plays within their lives and communities.

Aims

Through our music curriculum, we aim for all pupils to:

• Develop a love and appreciation of music from a wide range of genres, cultures and traditions.
• Sing confidently and expressively both individually and as part of a group.
• Develop the skills required to perform, compose and improvise music.
• Listen critically and respond thoughtfully to a variety of musical styles.
• Understand the key elements of music, including pulse, rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure.
• Use musical vocabulary accurately when discussing and evaluating music.
• Develop confidence, resilience and creativity through musical performance and composition.
• Experience playing a range of musical instruments.
• Appreciate the importance of music as part of their own lives and the wider world.

How We Teach Music

Music is taught through the Charanga Music Scheme, which provides a carefully sequenced curriculum that develops children's musical knowledge and skills progressively throughout the school.

Children learn through a combination of listening, singing, performing, composing and improvising. Lessons encourage active participation and provide opportunities for pupils to develop both practical musicianship and musical understanding.

In the Early Years Foundation Stage, music forms part of children's learning within Expressive Arts and Design. Through singing, movement, rhythm, listening and creative play, children begin to develop their musical awareness and confidence.

Instrumental Opportunities

We are proud to work in partnership with the Cornwall Music Service Trust (CMST) to provide pupils with a range of high-quality musical experiences.

Through whole-class music projects, children have opportunities to learn and perform on instruments such as brass and percussion, allowing every child to experience music-making firsthand and develop their performance skills.

Pupils are also able to access individual and small-group instrumental tuition through visiting peripatetic music teachers. These opportunities enable children to further develop their musical talents and foster a lifelong enjoyment of music.

Through classroom music, performances, assemblies, concerts and instrumental opportunities, we aim to ensure that every child experiences the enjoyment, creativity and sense of achievement that music can bring.