Music
Our music curriculum is based on a modelled music curriculum, designed to inspire creativity, confidence and enjoyment.
At St Nicholas Primary School, music brings our community together through:
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whole-school singing
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ensemble playing
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creative exploration
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listening to and performing alongside others
The joy of making music enriches every child and strengthens the shared sense of belonging within our school. We especially enjoy our weekly singing assemblies every Wednesday, which give children the opportunity to explore different musical genres and discover the styles of music they love.
What Children Learn in Music
Children are given regular opportunities to:
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listen to a wide range of musical genres
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explore and play different instruments
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perform individually and as part of a group
Our music curriculum follows a clear sequence of learning:
Listening & Appraising
Singing
Playing Instruments
Improvising
Composing
Performing
This progression allows children to develop musical skills gradually while building confidence and enjoyment.
Performance Opportunities
Children regularly perform what they have been learning during:
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end-of-half-term celebration assemblies
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whole-school singing events
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class and group performances
These opportunities help children to develop confidence, teamwork and pride in their achievements.
Useful Music Links
All of the following are appropriate for UK primary school pupils and support music learning at home.
BBC Bitesize – Music
Videos, listening activities and interactive games covering musical elements and styles.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zkdqn39
Charanga
A leading primary music platform used by many UK schools to support singing, playing and composing. https://charanga.com/
Oak National Academy
High-quality, teacher-led music lessons designed for primary children. https://www.thenational.academy/
Sing Up
Songs, resources and videos to encourage singing at home and in school. https://www.singup.org/
BBC Teach
Music clips, rhythm activities and listening resources for classroom and home learning. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach
Classic FM – Kids Section
Child-friendly introductions to classical music and composers. https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/kids/
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