Music
The importance of Music is embedded throughout Rossmore school and is a visible and valued subject that fosters enthusiasm and passion in our learners. We want music lessons to be exciting, engaging and meaningful to the children, inspiring them to express themselves using a variety of genres, skills, instruments and movements. We look to instill a love and appreciation for the joy that music can bring both to the performer and to audiences and encourage the children to share their musical talents in regular performances both in school and in the local community.
Music is planned in-line with the statements laid out in the model music curriculum. Music is planned with cross-curricular links where possible and embedded strategically within our Knowledge organisers to add relevance and context to the children’s learning. The language of Music is explored via active listening, performing and composing activities in ways that cater for the needs of all learners, increasing confidence and allowing children to express themselves as individuals.
All children have the opportunity to learn different instruments. We have a partnership with a local music school who come to teach guitar, drums, piano and ukulele weekly to individual pupils, as well as Rocksteady who teach electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard and vocals to children in a rock band setting. We offer whole class tuition over 10 consecutive weeks in which Key Stage 2 children can learn Ukulele, Brass (trumpet, cornet, baritone horn, trombone and euphonium) or Violins. We also regularly welcome visitors from AmaSing who lead drum, dance and singing workshops.
