Music
At Stockton Wood Primary School, we know that music has many benefits for the well being of the children that we teach. We believe that a singing school is a successful school. At our school we believe that children should be provided with as many opportunities as possible to listen to, appreciate and perform music. We are lucky to have a music specialist Mr Wheatcroft who provides extra-curricular music lessons to a number of year groups and delivers whole class lessons.
Below is an overview of what the children cover in each Key Stage.
Click on the link below to see our whole school music curriculum.
In Key Stage 1 the children will learn to use their voices to sing expressively through learning songs and chants linked to their topic. They will begin to develop an awareness of the different interrelated dimensions of music through listening to a range of live and recorded music, and exploring and playing tuned and untuned instruments, which will include contributing to group and class compositions. They will also have the opportunity to listen to and appraise a range of different genres.
In Key Stage 2 the children will develop their knowledge and understanding of the different interrelated dimensions of music through composing and performing music linked to their topic, in addition to exploring music from other countries, cultures and that of great composers. In Key Stage 2 children have the opportunity to take part in additional music lessons with our specialist Mr Wheatcroft.
Progression in music will be assessed through listening to musical responses and making regular video and audio recordings of their learning.
Music Chatter
Budding composers year 5
5H have been using charanga’s YuStudio to compose a piece of music based on their Hound of the Baskerville’s Cliffhanger Narrative.
KEYBOARD LESSONS
This week in music, we have been learning how to play the Harry Potter theme song on the keyboards.
Year 6 Music
We compared two contrasting musical interpretations of Spring. Now we are creating our own musical soundscape of Spring with a climate change theme.
Music
We are getting better and better at playing our Glockenspiels. This week we had to move from a B to a C note and back.
Yolanda King
This week Reception are exploring the African American author Yolanda King. Today we have read her book Curlilocks and the Sleepy Giant.
We are exploring; African instruments in our investigation area, friendships by making friendship bracelets, feelings and emotions by making a feeling monster for the Sleepy Giant and African animals in our construction area. We are also discussing how we are the same and different to each other and how we can treat everyone kindly.
Year 6 Music Re-imagined
Today we listened to and watched Vivaldi”s “The Four Seasons” and compared it with a “Regenerate: Seasons for change” piece of music.
Using YuStudio as the platform, we will create our very own “Spring soundscape” which we hope will capture elements of climate change and the effects of global warming.
Year 2 Music
Here we are enjoying playing the A and B keys on our Glockenspiels. We are getting better at bouncing off the keys.
Year 2 – Music
2P continued their musical progress with a fantastic lesson using glockenspiels last week!
Creating Vibrations
This week in science, we learned that sound is made through vibrations. The children used different instruments to explore and demonstrate how vibrations create sound.
Music – identifying instruments
We listened to the sounds each instrument made, and then closed our eyes and used our ears to identify them. We then had to identify a rhythm, which links to our learning in maths about patterns.
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Choir
On Friday, our choir visited Liverpool John Lennon Airport. We raised £217.91 which will go towards improving our outdoor play!
Year One – Musical Monday
Today we joined the ‘Musical Monday Resonate Concert’ and joined in with festive songs. We discussed the various instruments being played throughout the session including; keyboard, guitar and flute.
Musical Monday
Year 3 enjoyed their musical Monday with Zoe Wren who is a folk singer/songwriter. We listened to Zoe play many different instruments such as the keyboard, guitar, mandolin, flute and kazoo! We also enjoyed singing to a few Christmas songs!
Music – identifying instruments
In music, we explored the sounds of lots of different instruments. Then, we had to use our listening skills to identify which instrument we could hear.
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Music
We listened to different pieces of music, talking about how they made us feel, and whether they were fast or slow pieces of music. We moved our bodies in response to the music.
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Researching Arctic Mammals
Year 4 are preparing to write an information report on Arctic mammals. Today, we used different articles to gather facts about polar bears.
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Silent Night
We are getting into the festive spirit in our music lessons 🎄🎅🏻 Year 4 have started learning how to play Silent Night on the keyboards.
Musical Monday in Y2
2P enjoyed a fantastic afternoon listening to Jali Bakary Konteh and learning about his instrument, the 21 stringed Kora!
Xmas Performance
A massive well done to all the children that auditioned for the school play, even if you didn’t get a part this time you should be so proud of yourselves! 5H have been practising their songs for the Christmas play, it’s been lovely to hear some fantastic voices.
Music
Today reception had fun watching a musician show them their instruments and play them. We sung along and clapped to the different beats!
Year One – Music
Great concert this afternoon for ‘Musical Monday’ via zoom. Lots of clapping, swaying keeping to the beat by Year One.
Musical Monday
Year 3 enjoyed their musical Monday with Jali Bakary Konteh. They learnt a lot about his instrument and his culture.
Music
This week in Music, Reception explored following a beat. Using a range of different instruments they listened carefully and repeated the beat.
Music
This week in Music, 3M played along with the song we have been learning using the notes G, A and B. Afterwards, they composed their own piece using the same notes. Finally, we performed our pieces to each other.
Writing music
5H have been writing music for their instrumentals on manuscript paper this week. We recapped their knowledge on note names and rhythms.
Budding Composers
In 5H we went to the computing room this afternoon, exploring software to compose music. The children are beginning to develop their musical knowledge and notation skills.
Music – Charanga style!
Here is a little taster of our wonderful creations using digital technology to produce music!
Music
3M had a great time playing the glockenspiel during music today. We played the notes G and A alongside the song that we have been learning this half term.
Music in 5H
Today we started to develop our improvising skills in music, ready to use notation and compose next week.
Hip Hop in Year 6!
So far we have added some drum and bass to our musical marvels. We can’t wait to share our final tracks!
Music – Producing Hip Hop!
This term we are creating our own Hip hop beats.
Day one was great fun. Year 6 are a talented bunch!
Music
This week we were introduced to some Jazz music! We enjoyed listening to different voices and instruments while also finding the beat!
Music Week !
This week we have had lots of fun with our musical instruments. We learnt all about following the beat.
Rock Steady – Summer Performance 🎶
Yesterday, our children who have been going to ‘Rock Steady’ lessons performed their summer concert. It was an amazing, the children have made great progress this term.
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Music – Keyboards
This week in Music, Year 3 practised scales, played the C chord and performed the tune ‘Ode to Joy’.
Music performances
3McK enjoyed preforming everything they have learnt on the keyboard this half term.
Music Week
This week reception are exploring music. Today we have explored lots of different instruments, learning their names and playing them ourselves. We have also followed and repeated a beat!
We have also watched a music zoom with different musicians who showed us how they play different instruments!
Musical Monday
Lovely interactive performance this afternoon listening to Alex and Archie playing the violin and accordion.
Y2 music
Year 2 had a lovely time at the Philharmonic Hall… they sang, danced and watched the artist paint to the music!
More talent in 5M!
One of our talented musicians treated us to a few tunes on her guitar this afternoon 👏🤩
Year 2 Music
Year 2 learnt the song ‘sunshine’ before improvising with our instruments. Here we are warming up for our music lesson.
Music and Beatboxing
Reception had an amazing time on the Music zoom. We learnt all about beatboxing and tried some ourselves!
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Keyboard Performances
3M enjoyed performing in their Music lesson last week. They all showcased our school values by showing respect while listening to each performance and encouraging each other to succeed.
Music Performances
On Wednesday, Year 3 got the opportunity to preform what they have learnt so far on the Keyboards!
Year 4 Music
Today we listened to ‘You can see it through’, the children couldn’t stop dancing to the electronic dance music. We then played along on the glockenspiels.
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Musical Mondays
Year 3 loved listening to Chroma Harp Duo yesterday. They had the opportunity to ask questions while enjoying some wonderful music from the harps!
Year 2 Music
This week in music we learnt a new song ‘I wanna play in a band.’ we played our glockenspiels along with the song. We are getting better and better at this.
Glockenspiels
4D enjoyed performing A Train is A-Coming on the glockenspiels today.
Year 3 Keyboard Lessons
We have enjoyed playing different notes in Keyboard lessons. We have also been practising playing at the same time.
Gospel Music
4D really enjoyed exploring the gospel song ‘ Train is A-Coming’ in today’s music lesson.
Keyboard Practice
Year 3 were excited to be back learning the keyboards with Mr Wheetcroft. Today we started to learn two new songs, ‘Havana Breeze’ and ‘The Dancing Master’. We have now learnt the notes B, C, D, E, F, G and A.
Music Performance
Year 3 throughly enjoyed music this week with Mr Wheetcroft. Everyone got the opportunity to perform their favourite piece of music from the half term. Well done everyone!
Year 2 Music
This week we learnt how to play the glockenspiels for the ‘Music Man’ song and performed the song for the final time.
Music- Keyboards
Year 3 have really enjoyed their keyboard lessons with Mr. Wheatcroft this half term.
Year 2 Music
This week 2D and 2S combined together to learn yet song: The Music Man. We loved adding actions to the music and moving to the beat.
Musical Monday
Year 3 really enjoyed their musical Monday where they got to watch Ali’s Huws play her harp. She also taught us a lot about the harp as well!
Year 2 Music
This week in music we learnt a new song and played the Glockenspiel’s to the music. Eventually we will be able to play along to the song as others sing it.
Keyboards
3McK are very excited to start learning the keyboard with Mr Wheetcroft. On Friday we started by learning the notes E, F and G.
3M Music
3M enjoyed their first keyboard session this week. They played the notes E, G and F.
Music
Year 3 enjoyed interacting with Resonate’s Music performance with Borges and Machado. They took us on a musical trip to Brazilian Culture.
6MR enjoying some live music
Today we enjoyed a concert from Resonate music, some great Latin vibes.
Y2 music
We enjoyed our musical Monday listening to Brazilian music in the Resonate concert!
Musical talent in 5M!
This afternoon, we were able to read and play music to go with the song that we learnt last week.
Year 2 Music
2S love their weekly music session. Here we are warming up our faces and our voices ready to learn our new song ‘Music is in me.’ This songs requires a choral response which was tricky to learn.
Music
Year 1 enjoyed using the glockenspiels to find a beat. I think we have some future musicians!
Year 3 Music
🎶Today 3McK had Music with Mr Wheatcroft. We continued practicing our recorders and learned the notes B A G 🎶
