Music At Haresfield School

Vision Statement: To inspire a lifelong love of music by providing a broad and inclusive musical education, ensuring every child experiences, creates, and shares music while developing their skills and confidence.

 

Objectives

 

  1. Experience a Broad Musical Culture in School
    • Provide high-quality curricular activities that introduce students to diverse musical genres, traditions, and practices from around the world.
    • Develop a progressive curriculum that incorporates active listening, performing, composing, and appraising.
    • Ensure opportunities for pupils to progress into appropriate qualifications or further stages of musical development.
  2. Access the Expertise, Instruments, Technology, and Facilities Needed to Learn, Create, and Share Music
    • Equip the school with a variety of instruments, including percussion, string, wind, and electronic instruments.
    • Provide professional development for teachers to enhance their confidence and expertise in delivering music education.
    • Integrate technology into music lessons through software, apps, and tools that support composition, recording, and sharing music.
  3. Engage with a Range of Enrichment Opportunities
    • Offer extracurricular activities such as choir, band, or instrumental clubs to encourage active participation.
    • Organise regular performances and concerts where students can showcase their talents to the school community and beyond.
    • Facilitate workshops, guest performances, and collaborations with local musicians, orchestras, and cultural organizations.
    • Provide opportunities for students to attend live music events to inspire and broaden their appreciation of music.