Music

Welcome to our Music Page

Subject Leader: Miss Lilley

I have played musical instruments since I was 5 years old and always remember playing flute in my primary school orchestra. I have a BA(Hons) in Music, play flute and sing, and try to include music in everything I do! - Miss Lilley

Our Music Curriculum

At Penwortham Primary School, our Music curriculum encourages pupil’s appreciation and exploration of musical styles through engaging and diverse musical experiences. It enables children to increase self-confidence, resilience, creativity and sense of achievement through understanding, composition, improvisation and performance.

At Penwortham Primary School we aim to enable our pupils to achieve excellence in Music as follows:

Aspire: Encourage Aspirational change: Provide students with opportunities for exploration, performance and composition to encourage them to reach their full potential as musicians. Opportunities for students to further develop their musical talents and interests through ex-rea-curricular activities and music lessons. Exposure to a range of composers and genres, children can aspire to unlock their potential as a future musician.

Belong: Foster Belonging and Cultural Awareness: To expose students to a wide range of music from various genres, cultures, and time periods, developing an appreciation for global musical traditions and diverse artistic expressions. Take part in class and whole school assemblies and performances, developing self-confidence and collaboration.

Care: Create Caring and Emotional Awareness: Participate in group performances, listen to different musical styles and engage with peers in creative activities to understand the importance of working together, respecting other perspectives and showing care for each other’s contributions. Gain a deeper understanding of how music connects is to emotions, stories and history and it’s benefits of emotional well-being.

Discover: Discover and Develop Musical Skills: Ensure that every child succeeds in a range of skills and techniques through listening, understanding, composing, improvising and performing. Provide opportunities to explore and master a range of instruments, guiding them towards proficiency through practice, dedication and performance.

Excellence: Integrate Excellence Across Subjects: Provide students with the tools, resources and guidance to continuously develop their musical abilities to ta high standard. Cultivate a mindset of confidence and resilience, allowing students to build the courage to take risks, overcome obstacles and celebrate their successes.