Impact of Music

Impact

At Charanga, their philosophy is in line with ours in that music education is based on the principle that it should be fun and engaging for all concerned, and that every child is a born musician. We believe that every child should be given the opportunity to be a musician and we will support, guide and nurture them through this process and share their success with parents and families.

Music enables children to develop an understanding of culture and history, both in relation to children individually, as well as ethnicities from across the world. Children are able to enjoy music in as many ways as they choose – either as listener, creator or performer. They can dissect music and comprehend its parts. As pupils progress, they will develop a growing musical vocabulary that allows them to critically engage with music. Teaching and learning of music is a reflective process for the children as they are given the opportunities to assess themselves and their peers. The children also celebrate their success and skills with their peers and wider audiences. We assess through teacher assessment, pictures and video evidence which captures each child’s progress throughout the year.

At Esh Winning Primary School, children are provided with opportunities beyond the National Curriculum to further and support their understanding. Understanding that all children have different experiences of music but ensuring that they are given the cultural capital in music. This includes having visitors with a musical talent, visiting concerts and school productions. External interests and talents are also encouraged and showcased in class and assembly, ensuring that everyone is challenged regardless of previous musical experience. Children have an understanding of how to further develop skills less known to them, should they ever develop an interest in their lives.