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Our Vision for Music at St Thomas

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At St Thomas, we believe Music enriches children's lives and supports their personal development.

Through Music, children develop performance skills, creativity, confidence and an understanding of how music can communicate emotions, ideas and culture.

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Our Aim

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At St Thomas, we believe Music enriches children's lives and supports their personal development.

Through Music, children develop performance skills, creativity, confidence and an understanding of how music can communicate emotions, ideas and culture.

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How Music is Taught​

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Music is taught across all year groups and builds progressively so children develop their musical knowledge and skills as they move through school.

We use the Oak Academy Music Curriculum to provide a carefully sequenced programme of learning that develops children's understanding of musical concepts and performance skills.

Children experience a range of activities, including:

• Singing and vocal performance

• Listening and appraising music

• Playing instruments

• Composing and creating music

• Developing rhythm, pulse and pitch

Across school:

EYFS: Exploring sounds, songs, rhythm and music through play and practical experiences.

KS1: Developing confidence in singing, performing and exploring different musical elements.

KS2: Building musical knowledge, composition skills and performance techniques through a wide range of musical styles and experiences.

Inclusive for all

We believe every child can succeed in Music.

• Learning is adapted so all children can access the curriculum.

• Children are encouraged to participate, perform and express themselves creatively.

• High expectations are maintained for all learners.

Celebrating Music

We enjoy sharing children's musical learning across the school through:

• Performances and celebrations

• Singing and collective worship

• Classroom music-making and composition

• Whole-school events and productions

Children are encouraged to develop confidence, creativity and pride in their musical achievements.

By the time children leave St Thomas, they:

• Sing and perform with confidence

• Listen to and appreciate a range of musical styles

• Create and compose simple pieces of music

• Understand key musical vocabulary and concepts

• Enjoy music and recognise its importance in everyday life

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Get Involved

We encourage families to support Music at home through listening to different styles of music, singing together and attending musical performances and events.