Music
The ACE curriculum through Music
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato
At Cavendish Close Junior Academy, music plays a vital role in developing confident, creative and expressive learners. We believe that music has the power to inspire, unite communities and enrich children’s emotional, social and academic development. Our music curriculum is designed to nurture a lifelong love of music while giving pupils the skills, knowledge and confidence to become successful musicians.
Music is taught as a practical and inclusive subject that allows pupils to sing, listen, compose and perform across a wide range of musical styles, cultures and historical periods. Children learn how music is created, performed and appreciated, developing a secure understanding of the inter‑related musical dimensions such as pulse, rhythm, pitch, tempo and dynamics. They listen carefully, respond thoughtfully and use accurate musical vocabulary to talk about what they hear and perform.
All pupils participate in regular music lessons, where they are encouraged to express themselves creatively, work collaboratively and build resilience through rehearsal and performance. Year 4 pupils benefit from a full year of specialist brass tuition, giving every child the opportunity to learn an instrument, read notation and perform as part of an ensemble. Year 6 pupils take part in a year‑long choral programme, developing vocal technique and ensemble performance skills while working towards a public performance.
Music learning is enriched through weekly singing assemblies, where pupils sing in unison and rounds, consolidate key musical terminology and learn about musicians, composers and different musical traditions from around the world. Children also have regular opportunities to perform to an audience, whether through class performances, concerts, instrumental showcases or whole‑school events, helping them to build confidence, pride and a sense of achievement.
At Cavendish Close Junior Academy, we aim to promote the enjoyment of music by:
- providing regular opportunities for performance and self‑expression
- teaching musical skills progressively to build confidence and technical understanding
- ensuring all pupils have access to high‑quality musical experiences
- encouraging collaboration with peers and professional musicians
- exposing pupils to music from a wide range of cultures, traditions and time periods
- supporting creative composition and imaginative exploration of sound
- helping pupils understand and use musical notation
- developing strong singing technique across different genres
Through these experiences, pupils at Cavendish Close Junior Academy are empowered to aspire, collaborate and experience music in meaningful ways, enabling them to leave school as confident, knowledgeable and enthusiastic musicians.
Through all of these, our children are able to become ACE musicians.
