Music
At Eldon Primary School, we recognise that music has the power to inspire, motivate, and nurture creativity in every child. It plays a vital role in pupils’ personal development, helping them to express themselves, build confidence, and develop an appreciation of the diverse world in which we live. Through exploring music from different cultures, eras, and traditions, children gain a deeper understanding of society and the shared human experience.
Our broad and balanced music curriculum, aligned with the National Curriculum, enables pupils to:
Perform, listen to, review, and evaluate music from a wide range of historical periods, genres, styles, and traditions, including the works of renowned composers and musicians.
Learn to sing confidently and use their voices expressively.
Create, compose, and improvise music independently and collaboratively.
Have opportunities to learn a musical instrument, use technology effectively, and progress to higher levels of musical skill and understanding.
Explore how music is created, produced, and communicated through the interrelated dimensions of pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure, and notation.
At Eldon, we aim for children to develop a secure understanding of what music is through listening, singing, playing, evaluating, analysing, and composing across a variety of musical styles and traditions. We encourage curiosity, open-mindedness, and respect for all forms of music, fostering an awareness of how music can enrich both individual lives and the wider community. Our goal is for every child to appreciate the value and importance of music and to use their knowledge, skills, and experiences to engage with it in meaningful ways. For related guidance, see Design and Technology.