Music
Our Vision for Music at Etwall Primary School
Our vision for Music at Etwall Primary School is to inspire every child to develop a love of music and an appreciation of its power to bring people together. We strive to equip children with the knowledge, skills and confidence to perform, create and respond to music, enabling them to express themselves and experience the joy of music-making.
🔍 CuriousWe encourage children to explore a wide range of musical styles, genres and traditions, sparking creativity, enjoyment and a lifelong interest in music.
⭐ AmbitiousWe support children to develop their musical knowledge and performance skills, building confidence and resilience as they perform, compose and listen to music.
🤝 CaringWe create opportunities for children to collaborate, respect the contributions of others and celebrate music from different cultures and communities around the world.
Long-Term Plan
📖 In Key Stage 2, we use knowledge organisers in music to help children confidently recall key knowledge and vocabulary.
Progression Map
Music Progression Map.pdf
Music Development Plan
Etwall_Primary_School_music_development_plan_2025-2026.pdf
Etwall Primary School_music_development_plan 2024-2025.docx
Cultutal Capital
🌍 There are many opportunities for the children to gain cultural capital in Music at Etwall Primary School, for example :
- Recording a CD
- Key Stage 1 Nativity
- Early Years Foundation Stage Christmas production
- LKS2 Christmas Carol Service
- Year 6 Musical theatre performance
- Year 5 African drumming workshops and performance
- Junior Band
- Choir
- Young Voices
- Peripatetic instrumental lessons
Books linked to Music
Check out these fiction and non-fiction books that help children to explore music. This is a great way to get your children interested in music whilst helping them to build a love for reading.
📧 Get in Touch
If you would like to find out more about the Music curriculum at Etwall Primary School, please email enquiries@etwall.derbyshire.sch.uk.