The intention of the music scheme at Dersingham Primary is to engage and nurture a love and appreciation of music at the same time as developing musicianship skills and a firm understanding of the core elements of music.

Utilising different concepts and disciplinaries, we aim to drive a love and passion for music and implement real life experiences for the children to enjoy.

We focus on developing the knowledge, skills and understanding that children need in order to become assured musicians. 

Our curriculum embeds other subject areas and ties in personal and social (relationship) development. 

We aim to expose our students to many different genres of music and those explore cultures to fosters a respect and appreciation of cultures around the world.

Our learning goals are set out through the Model Music Curriculum, and we achieve this with the lesson plan and resource support of Charanga Musical Schools. The MMC sets a clear structure for each lesson based on four key musical skills, and within these we learn about all musical elements required in the National Curriculum and MMC. 

In each lesson, each student should listen and appraise music, sing, compose and perform. In addition, different musicianship skills should be explored. For example, each lesson has a musical focus, such as pitch, and this would be explored through listening, singing, composing and performing.

At Dersingham Primary, pupils enjoy music and are enthusiastic in developing their musicianship skills. During lessons children are encouraged to use musical terminology that allows them to critically engage with music.

The music lessons that are offered at Dersingham are inclusive and allow children to express themselves musically at school and beyond. The music lessons also allow children to develop essential skills such as self-esteem, collaboration, and self-reflection.

Throughout a child’s journey at Dersingham, pupils have opportunities to perform to each other, and to parents and the community. This ensures they understand the significance and place of music within the wider world.