Music
"Where words fail, music speaks"
Hans Christian Andersen
Vision and Rationale
At Mendip Green, we want every child to experience the joy of music. Through a wide range of musical activities, we help children build confidence and discover music as a powerful way to express themselves. From listening and appreciating different styles, to creating, composing, singing, and performing, we make music an exciting part of school life. We also value music for its positive impact on well-being. Our aim is simple: to nurture a love of music that stays with children for life.Music is so much more than notes and rhythms—it’s a window into history, culture, and creativity. Our curriculum helps children understand how music has evolved over time and across the world, and why it matters to different communities. They learn to see music both as a subject to study and as something that shapes how we feel and connect with others. By the time they leave us, children will have the skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm to keep exploring music long into the future.
Our Music Curriculum
Early Years Foundation Stage – Expressive Arts and Design
The educational programme for expressive arts and design set out in the EYFS Framework is delivered in our reception classes in line with the Extend Reception Curriculum.
Key Stage 1 and 2 – Music
We follow the national curriculum.
We use the Sing Up Music scheme of work for an active musical approach to lessons, connecting singing and playing, composing and improvising, listening and appraising. This scheme is fully aligned with the national curriculum whilst complimenting effective learning strategies through progressively sequenced teaching. Sing Up Music supports the model music curriculum.
Overview
Music Development Plan
