Music

“Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education." Yo-Yo Ma

Why do we teach Music?

To provide an extensive, diverse, and progressive music curriculum for all children within school both during school hours and after . This is delivered through good music teaching and leadership. This includes a programme of performances in school and out of school, making Herne View a leading light in music education within the local community. Our vision is to maximise cultural capital for all our children, their overall wellbeing and confidence, while creating a supportive community of music making.

How do we teach Music?

Key components:

· Classroom teaching using Charanga and Singup resources (including the use of music technology)

· Whole class instrument tuition

· Individual instrument tuition

· Visiting music teachers

· Choir – Thursday afterschool club

· School rock band – Wednesday lunchtime club

· Links with external music organisations

· Pupil Premium/SEND student engagement

· Whole school singing assemblies

· Performance opportunities

· Experiencing performances by outside providers

· Musical engagement with feeder secondary schools

· Succession planning and CPD

· Developing links with the community, (eg the church, care homes).

Whole class instrument tuition provided by Somerset Music:

· Year 3 Samba tuition in the first term

· Year 4 Ukulele tuition in the second term

· Year 5 Guitar lessons in the third term

The choice of tuition for each year group considers the natural progression from learning rhythm first using non tuned instruments through to learning tuned instruments and the introduction of formal music notation.

These lessons are led by Somerset music tutor Mathew Male with class teachers giving support during each session.

Individual Music tuition Provided by ‘Somerset Music Academy’:

One to one tuition lessons for guitar, drums, piano, vocals and ukulele. These lessons are open to all students in key stages 1 and 2. Please enquire through the school office if you are interested.