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Welcome to Music

Music Curriculum
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Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
  • Music Curriculum (541.75 KB)

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Ukelele

Year 1

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

Voice: Pupils explore musicianship through participation in a range of musical games and activities. They develop an understanding of singing as a group and learn to listen carefully, repeating musical phrases.

Voice: Pupils explore how they can use their voice expressively, while establishing a sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. They explore and learn different melodies and tempos and rehearse their listening skills to perform as part of an ensemble, in small groups and solo.

Spring 1 Spring 2

Voice: Pupils explore how they can use their voice expressively, while establishing a sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. They explore and learn different melodies and tempos, learning to perform these as part of a group.

Voice: Pupils explore how they can use their voice expressively, while establishing a sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. They explore and learn different melodies and tempos, learning to perform these as part of a group.

Summer 1 Summer 2

Voice: Pupils explore how they can use their voice expressively, while establishing a sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. They explore and learn different melodies and tempos, learning to perform these as part of a group.

Voice: Pupils explore how they can use their voice expressively, while establishing a sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. They explore and learn different melodies and tempos, learning to perform these as part of a group.

All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - Art

Year 2

Autumn 1 Autumn 2
Voice: Pupils participate in a range of musical games and activities to develop their sense of rhythm, pulse and ability to pitch accurately. They practise and recall a bank of songs and rhymes, developing their musical memory and internal hearing. Voice: Pupils explore how they can use their voice expressively, while establishing a sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. They explore and learn different melodies and tempos and rehearse their listening skills to perform as part of an ensemble, in small groups and solo.
Spring 1 Spring 2

Voice: Pupils explore how they can use their voice expressively, while establishing a sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. They explore and learn different melodies and tempos and learn how to perform these within a group.

Voice: Pupils explore how they can use their voice expressively, while establishing a sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. They explore and learn different melodies and tempos and learn how to perform these within a group.

Summer 1 Summer 2

Voice: Pupils explore how they can use their voice expressively, while establishing a sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. They explore and learn different melodies and tempos, learning to perform these as part of a group.

Voice: Pupils explore how they can use their voice expressively, while establishing a sense of pulse, rhythm and pitch. They explore and learn different melodies and tempos, learning to perform these as part of a group.

All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - Art

Year 3

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

Voice & Samba: Pupils are introduced to samba instruments and a different type of sound. They perform vocally with a strong sense of pulse and increasing accuracy in pitch, maintaining their part within rounds.

Samba: Pupils learn to play a variety of percussive instruments, paying attention to tempo, pulse and beat to play in solo and as part of an ensemble. They listen carefully to their peers.

Spring 1 Spring 2

Samba: Pupils learn to play a variety of percussive instruments, paying attention to tempo, pulse and beat to play in solo and as part of an ensemble. They listen carefully to their peers and respond to visual clues.

Samba: Pupils learn to play a variety of percussive instruments, paying attention to tempo, pulse and beat to play in solo and as part of an ensemble. They listen carefully to their peers and respond to visual clues.

Summer 1 Summer 2

Samba: Pupils learn to play a variety of percussive instruments, paying attention to tempo, pulse and beat to play in solo and as part of an ensemble. They listen carefully to their peers and respond to visual clues.

Samba: Pupils learn to play a variety of percussive instruments, paying attention to tempo, pulse and beat to play in solo and as part of an ensemble. They listen carefully to their peers and respond to visual.

All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - Art

Year 4

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

Voice & Samba: Pupils develop a deeper understanding of musical elements of pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, texture, structure and tonality by participating in a repertoire of songs and instrumentals.

Samba: Pupils learn to play a variety of percussive instruments, paying attention to tempo, pulse and beat to play in solo and as part of an ensemble. They listen carefully to their peers, maintaining a good sense of time.

Spring 1 Spring 2

Samba: Pupils learn to play a variety of percussive instruments, paying attention to tempo, pulse and beat to play in solo and as part of an ensemble. They listen carefully to their peers and respond to visual clues.

Samba: Pupils learn to play a variety of percussive instruments, paying attention to tempo, pulse and beat to play in solo and as part of an ensemble. They listen carefully to their peers and respond to visual clues.

Summer 1 Summer 2

Samba: Pupils learn to play a variety of percussive instruments, paying attention to tempo, pulse and beat to play in solo and as part of an ensemble. They listen carefully to their peers and respond to visual clues.

Samba: Pupils learn to play a variety of percussive instruments, paying attention to tempo, pulse and beat to play in solo and as part of an ensemble. They listen carefully to their peers and respond to visual clues.

All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - Art

Year 5

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

Voice & Ukelele: Pupils are introduced to the ukelele. They develop a deeper understanding of musical elements of pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, texture, structure and tonality through songs and instrumentals.

Ukelele: Pupils learn to play notes and chords with increasing accuracy as part of an ensemble. They pay attention to rhythm and tempo, and explore how
to maintain consistency alongside their peers.

Spring 1 Spring 2

Ukelele: Pupils learn to play notes and chords with increasing accuracy as part of an ensemble. They pay attention to rhythm and tempo, and explore how
to maintain consistency alongside their peers.

Ukelele: Pupils learn to play notes and chords with increasing accuracy as part of an ensemble. They pay attention to rhythm and tempo, and explore how
to maintain consistency alongside their peers.

Summer 1 Summer 2

Ukelele: Pupils learn to play notes and chords with increasing accuracy as part of an ensemble. They pay attention to rhythm and tempo, and explore how
to maintain consistency alongside their peers.

Ukelele: Pupils learn to play notes and chords with increasing accuracy as part of an ensemble. They pay attention to rhythm, tempo and melody, exploring how to maintain consistency alongside their peers.

All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - Art

Year 6

Autumn 1 Autumn 2

Voice & Ukelele: Pupils continue to master the ukelele. They develop a deeper understanding of musical elements of pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, texture, structure and tonality through songs and instrumentals.

Ukelele: Pupils learn to play notes and chords with increasing accuracy as part of an ensemble. They pay attention to rhythm and tempo, and explore how
to maintain consistency alongside their peers.

Spring 1 Spring 2

Ukelele: Pupils learn to play notes and chords with increasing accuracy as part of an ensemble. They pay attention to rhythm and tempo, and explore how
to maintain consistency alongside their peers.

Ukelele: Pupils learn to play notes and chords with increasing accuracy as part of an ensemble. They pay attention to rhythm and tempo, and explore how
to maintain consistency alongside their peers.

Summer 1 Summer 2

Ukelele: Pupils learn to play notes and chords with increasing accuracy as part of an ensemble. They pay attention to rhythm and tempo, and explore how to maintain consistency alongside their peers

Ukelele: Pupils learn to play notes and chords with increasing accuracy as part of an ensemble. They pay attention to rhythm, tempo and melody, exploring how to maintain consistency alongside their peers.

All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - Art

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