The importance of music

Music is a powerful, unique form of communication that can change the way pupils feel, think and act.

It brings together intellect and feeling and enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development.

As an integral part of culture, past and present, it helps pupils understand themselves and relate to others, forging important links between the home, school and the wider world.

The teaching of music develops pupils' ability to listen and appreciate a wide variety of music and to make judgements about musical quality.

It encourages active involvement in different forms of amateur music making, both individual and communal, developing a sense of group identity and togetherness.

It also increases self-discipline and creativity, aesthetic sensitivity and fulfilment.

Link to National Curriculum Music - Key Stage 1

Link to National Curriculum Music - Key Stage 2

Programmes of Study

The Pop Project covers the following National Curriculum requirements :

Key Stage 1

- pupils listen carefully and respond physically to a wide range of music.

- they explore and enjoy how sounds and silence can create different moods and effects.

- pupils should be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding of music through a range of live and recorded music from different times and cultures.


Key Stage 2

- pupils explore their thoughts and feelings through responding physically, intellectually and emotionally to a variety of music from different times and cultures.

- pupils should be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding of music through a range of live and recorded music from different times and cultures  for example, from the British Isles, from classical, folk and popular genres, by wellknown composers and performers


Key Stage 3

- pupils actively explore specific genres, styles and traditions from different times and cultures with increasing ability to discriminate, think critically and make connections between different areas of knowledge.

- pupils should be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding of music through a range of live and recorded music from different times and cultures including music from the British Isles, the 'Western classical' tradition, folk, jazz and popular genres, and by wellknown composers and performers.