'Music gives a soul to the universe, Wings to the mind, Flight to the imagination and life to everything'- Plato

The aims and objectives of English are in line with the National Curriculum and enables children to:  

*perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians

*learn to sing and to use their voices, to create and compose music on their own and with others, have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, use technology appropriately and have the opportunity to progress to the next level of musical excellence

*understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated, including through the inter-related dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notations.

Intent

Our vision at Heartwood places music at the heart of the curriculum as it enhances wellbeing, creativity and brings people and communities together. As a specialised music teacher, Mr Rideout has the opportunity to inspire and teach the children to listen to and perform a wide range of music. This takes in a plethora of musical styles originating from many different regions and cultures of the entire world. Singing is part of our everyday curriculum through not only music lessons but also the ethos of daily worship and Songs of Praise we take part in as a Church Of England school. Over the course of their learning journey our children will take in a wide range of live performances at Heartwood. ‘music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity.

Implementation

We primarily follow the Norfolk Music Hub Charanga curriculum but will also often use a wider range of resources and teaching tools to further enhance and augment the pupil’s learning experiences in music. This may be through a visit from an African drummer or the opportunity to take part in and plan their very own school music festival. Instrument based learning includes ukulele, glockenspiel, boomwhackers and keyboard (using technology).

Impact

A high-quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement. As pupils progress, they should develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination to the best in the musical canon.

Enrichment in 23/24 and 24/25 

African Drumming Workshop

Christmas Carols at Swaffham Market Place

School Music Festival ‘Heartfest’

Norwich Playhouse- plays

Whole school pantomime

Heartwoodfest