Music
At Heath Hayes, music education is a dynamic and integral part of our adventure-based learning approach. In KS1, children begin their musical journey by learning the glockenspiel, laying the foundation for their future musical studies. In KS2, they progress to learning the recorder through a structured scheme, while deepening their understanding of musical notation.
Our curriculum builds musical vocabulary from EYFS through to Year 6, with key terms linked to their broader learning adventures and referred to regularly. Along the way, children are introduced to a rich variety of musical genres and artists, developing listening skills and an appreciation for music from diverse cultures and styles.
Regular singing assemblies offer joyful opportunities to learn new songs and refine vocal techniques, and our well-established school choir helps children further nurture their musical talents. Additionally, students are encouraged to explore instrumental lessons, with opportunities to learn guitar and cornet, supporting their development as confident, well-rounded musicians.
KS1
Big Band Boogie
The power to perform will capture children’s eye with this Music themed adventure. Learners will explore: listening attentively to a variety of musical sounds; express their voices; play tuned and untuned instruments and experiment with the dimensions of music. This adventure centred around the wider arts will allow for children to explore artists and recreate pieces of artwork following the musical theme.
LKS2
The Big Bang
Following the long-story Christian creation story, children will draw comparisons with scientists ‘big bang theory’. The opportunity to raise questions which cause learners to wonder and investigate will be plentiful within this adventure. Being predominantly based around the religious story of creation, children will be able to represent their learning through description and music.
UKS2
Code it! Rock Band
Using the power of coding this adventure will come alive as children will endeavour to create their own rock band using Scratch. Get ready to beat the drum and play the triangle in an all singing all dancing performance.