Intent 

Our focus at Mount Wise Community Primary School is to allow pupils the opportunities to develop new musical skills, knowledge and creativity through a clear progression of concepts, collaborative singing and playing of instruments. Opportunities and enrichment will be provided for our children through learning specific instruments and collaborative, purposeful performances. 

Implementation

Charanga is used to support non-specialist teachers to implement specific music units within the curriculum eg glockenspiel.  Teachers are supported by the music subject leader to develop the skills and knowledge to deliver lessons.  The music subject leader leads singing practices and choir. 

Teachers use the planned year group objectives and suggested content from the LAT music curriculum map (adapted from the New Music Model Curriculum), supported by year group progressions for listening, singing, musicianship and performing, composition and notation. Practical music sessions are then delivered, with specific units supported by the interactive teaching programme, Charanga.  Creative and collaborative playing & performance opportunities are integral to the intent and implementation of the music curriculum.
 

Impact

We will know this strategy is being effective when pupils can recall their regular musical experiences, talk about their learning using technical musical vocabulary and demonstrate their skills through performances which demonstrate the application of a combination of the musical elements.