Intent
At Richmond Methodist School, we intend to make music an enjoyable learning experience 'for all'. We endeavour to ensure children gain understanding of what music is, through listening, singing, playing, evaluating, analysing and composing across a range of historical periods, styles, traditions and musical genres. We want to foster the children’s curiosity for music, as well as gaining understanding of the inter-related dimensions of music through engaging lessons.
Our intent is to develop reflective, expressive, inquisitive musicians who have the opportunity to develop respect and tolerance for each other as well as different cultures and for the subject itself. At RMS, we strive to 'do all the good we can' by sharing our music with the local and wider community which also provides the children with the opportunity to prepare, rehearse and perform to others, increasing their self-confidence, creativity and developing a sense of achievement.
Implementation
Within the lessons, children work with respect for each other and help to foster positive character traits. Through their musical learning, the children develop resilience and confidence by working in a range of contexts, such as working individually and in groups. The children are encouraged to offer support and celebrate achievements they all make, offering wide opportunities for all, regardless of their experience, ability or skill.
Children are taught to use their voices expressively and creatively and play musical instruments with increasing accuracy. Our children will learn through listening to music, experimenting, improvising, manipulating and composing sounds to express themselves.
Impact
'All' of our children will have learnt to appreciate that music is a universal language 'for all'. It embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. Our high-quality music education will have engaged and inspired our children to 'do all the good they can', develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement.
As our children progress, they should develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination.