Music

Music at our school is taught in line with the requirements of the National Curriculum and is an important part of our broad and balanced curriculum. Through music, pupils are given opportunities to develop creativity, confidence and a lifelong appreciation of music in its many forms.

Our music curriculum is carefully planned to ensure pupils develop skills and knowledge in performing, listening, composing and understanding music. Children explore a wide range of musical styles, traditions and genres, while learning about key musical elements such as rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure. These skills are revisited and built upon progressively as pupils move through the school.

Music lessons are practical and engaging, giving pupils regular opportunities to sing, play tuned and untuned instruments and work collaboratively with others. Pupils are encouraged to listen attentively to music, express opinions using appropriate vocabulary and reflect on their own work and the work of others. Through composing and improvising, children learn to experiment with musical ideas and communicate creatively through sound.

Our music curriculum supports our school vision of ‘Preparing for life’s big adventure’. Music helps pupils develop self expression, teamwork and resilience, as well as the confidence to perform and share their achievements with others. By encouraging creativity, discipline and enjoyment, music plays a valuable role in supporting pupils’ personal development and preparing them for future opportunities both in school and beyond.

Music in the Wider Curriculum

At Dodworth St. Johns, we pride ourselves on the extra-curricular opportunities that we offer our children in Music. These include:

• School Choir – run by Mrs Barber
• Weekly Guitar lessons in Year 3 and 4, provided through the Barnsley Music Service
• Rocksteady in-school rock and pop band lessons
• Instrumental lessons provided through the Barnsley Music Service / Barnsley Music Hub
• Brass Club – an after-school club organised by Mrs Barber.

Did you know?

If your child qualifies for scheme of aid and receives free school meals, they’re also entitled to a group music lesson at a third of the normal price. They can also hire an instrument for free. Please ask in school for more details.