Music

In Sycamore Academy, we believe that the opportunity to engage in musical experiences is crucial for the development of the whole child. Our aspiration is that every child adopts a lifelong love of music.

We aim to provide children with a wealth of musical experiences such as playing instruments, singing, creating and performing their own music. As children engage with these activities they will develop confidence, communication skills, thinking skills and creativity.

Through all of these musical experiences, we aim to introduce music from different cultures to reflect our diverse community and promote to the children that music is an enjoyable subject and in the words of Hans Werner Henze:

“There is no such thing as an unmusical person.”

Our Aims:

Overall, our aims are not just about teaching the technical skills of music, but are also to enrich the overall development of the child socially, emotionally and

• To develop a range of musical skills such as singing, playing simple instruments, composing and understanding notation.
• To provide opportunities for children to explore their creativity through composition, improvisation, and performance, allowing them to express themselves through music.
• To use music to help children to develop emotional awareness, build confidence, and enhance teamwork through group music activities, such as singing in a choir or playing in a large group.
• To expose children to a variety of musical genres, traditions, and cultures, helping them appreciate the diversity of music around the world and understand its cultural significance.
• To develop children’s listening abilities, attention, memory, and concentration through musical activities that promote focus and critical thinking, such as recognising different instruments or identifying patterns in music.