Intent:
At St Joseph and St Teresa’s we have chosen to deliver the Kapow Music scheme of work in order to meet the aims of the EYFS framework and the national curriculum. The intent is to ensure that Music lessons are an enjoyable experience for pupils and teaching staff. The intent of the Kapow Primary music scheme is first and foremost to help children to feel that they are musical and to develop a life-long love of music. The focus is on developing skills, knowledge and understanding so that children need to become confident performers, composers, and listeners. The Kapow curriculum introduces children to music from all around the world and across generations, teaching children to respect and appreciate the music of all traditions and communities
Implementation:
Music is taught as a discrete lesson following units from the Kapow scheme of work for each year group but opportunities exist across the curriculum to listen and respond to a range of music. The spiral curriculum allows for revisiting and consolidating skills. The lesson plans and resources help children build on prior knowledge alongside introducing new skills and challenge. Lesson plans include guidance on differentiation to allow all children to access the music lessons. Across all key stages, children have a range of opportunities to experience live musical performances and to take part in musical performances. Performances, such as Christmas plays and nativities and year 6 show, class assemblies and masses, demonstrate that music is important to the life of the school. Extracurricular activities, such as musical activities provided by Wells Cathedral School and peripatetic music lessons, also provide children with experience of making music. Subject specific guidance is provided for teaching staff to allow non-music specialists to teach with confidence.
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Carnival of Animals - Thursday 17th October 2024
On Thursday afternoon, Rosa Parks had the good fortune to attend a "Carnival of Animals" at Cedars Hall. A variety of musical and artistic orchestral compositions featuring animal themes were played to the children. From the kangaroo to the majestic elephant, these musical selections were complemented by amazing talent and dancing abilities. Rosa Parks Class was incredibly respectful of the performers and sat well the entire time. We are eager for the next visit!
Spring Term 2023: Music with Y4 & Y5 with Wells Cathedral School
On Wednesday 1st March, we had the pleasure of having a few students from the Cathedral school join us for a music session. The session began with a wonderful song introduction, and then the kids received a quick education on musical elements. The children were then given the opportunity to stand up and sing. Dividing into two groups, they both sang verses from "Uptown Funk," joined by the students from the Cathedral School.
The children then had a chance to write their own song. The group got together in advance to write some lyrics using a specific pattern. A melodic line was developed with the group leaders' expert assistance, and a "school song" based on the school's values was formed.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the session and came out with a some of the songs stuck in their heads!
Thank you!