Music

Children are given opportunities to develop their understanding and enjoyment of music through performing and composing, listening to and appraising music.  Through the teaching of music we aim to introduce the children to a wide variety of music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions.  We encourage their active involvement in music making whether that be in class, group opportunities across the school or externally.

Children also enjoy the opportunity to sing and the school productions and Shining Star Assemblies in EYFS/Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 each year, these provide a lovely opportunity for performance to an audience. Children also watch a live performance each year in the form of a pantomime in Oxford and enjoy working with visiting musicians and singers.

'Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. A high quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement. As pupils progress, they should develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination to the best in the musical canon.'

National Curriculum Music (2021)

Robins

Early Learning Goals in the EYFS statutory framework and the Development Matters age ranges for Three and Four-Year-Olds and Reception are followed.

Woodpeckers

Woodpecker class enjoy learning the ocarina and handbells.

Kingfishers

Kingfisher class learn to play the recorder.

Owls

Owl class enjoy learning to play the cornet  - we have a active village band and children are able to join the training band to further enhance their skills on the cornet.

We also run a choir at school - please contact the school for details and current timings as they can change.

“With music, one’s whole future life is brightened. This is such a treasure in life that it helps us over many troubles and difficulties. Music is nourishment, a comforting elixir. Music multiplies all that is beautiful and of value in life.”  – Zoltan Kodaly