Music
Developing musicians at our school
At English Martyrs’, We use a comprehensive library of KS1 music resources and KS2 music resources, songs, topics, instrument courses and creative apps to help make music lessons engaging for all of our pupils. We work alongside Derbyshire Music Hub to support our Music Development Plan.
In Foundation Stage, children listen to many different genres of music, describing how this music makes them feel. They begin to sing as well as exploring a range of music through play, including using a range of percussion instruments.
In Year 3 and 4, our children access a weekly session with The Nottingham Schools Singing Project. It is aimed at enhancing musical education in Catholic schools in the Diocese. National Schools Singing Programme
The programme seeks to teach the music curriculum in schools with a faith-based focus, using sacred music as one of the primary tools in teaching music. It provides schools with the opportunity to have the music curriculum covered by experienced and trained professionals who also run regional choirs which enable children to have access to further musical education.
In Year 5 and 6 , children have the opportunity to join our choir and part of the experience offered is attending the Young Voices event every year Young Voices – The Largest Children’s Choir in the World
All our children have the opportunity to perform musical theatre throughout the year. EYFS, Year 1 and 2 in a Nativity performance, Year 3 and 4 in an easter performance and Year 5 and 6 in an end of year musical. The Jungle Book, Madagascar and Moana have been some of the past performances. This is a experience that allows our pupils to show off their skills and grow in confidence throughout their time with us.
