At Ryders Green, we strive to give every child, every opportunity, at their one chance in primary school.

Intent

At Ryders Green Primary School, our aim is to make music an enjoyable and enriching experience for all children. We intend to provide opportunities for every pupil to engage in a wide range of musical experiences, helping them to develop confidence, creativity and a lifelong appreciation of music. Through music, children explore rhythm, structure, listening skills, descriptive language, and technical vocabulary, enabling them to understand and express different emotions and narratives.

Implementation

Music is taught across the school with support from musical experts from SIPs, offering free instrumental lessons to all children. The curriculum includes singing, playing instruments, listening to and appreciating a variety of musical genres, and learning to read basic musical notation. Children develop their technical vocabulary, including terms such as dynamics, pitch, rhythm and timbre, and are encouraged to apply these confidently.

The school also provides enrichment opportunities, including a Brass Band that performs at special assemblies and an annual Music Showcase in the Summer Term to celebrate pupils’ musical achievements. Music is embedded across other areas of the curriculum, including cross-curricular topics and assemblies, to reinforce learning and enjoyment.

Impact

The impact of our Music curriculum is that children leave Ryders Green with confidence in performing, listening, and creating music. They can articulate their learning using musical vocabulary, understand musical structure and rhythm, and appreciate a range of musical styles. Pupils enjoy participating in performances and showcases, demonstrating creativity, teamwork and pride in their achievements. Music at Ryders Green fosters a lifelong appreciation of the subject and inspires children to continue exploring musical opportunities.