Music

At Kestrel Mead Primary Academy, the music learning journey is in line with the Leicestershire Music Scheme. We follow the scheme to cover the six main units of learning: pitch, pulse, rhythm, voice, 20th century music, and music technology, structure and form.

These units are revisited and developed throughout a pupil’s journey at Kestrel Mead. Each year group focuses on three of these units across the academic year, with one unit taught each term. Music is delivered by all teaching adults across the school, ensuring that every child has regular opportunities to develop their musical knowledge, skills and understanding.

The curriculum encourages children to develop an appreciation of a wide range of musical styles and genres whilst fostering creativity, confidence and a lifelong enjoyment of music. Learning is recorded and assessed through Seesaw, where children capture their musical compositions and performances before reflecting on and evaluating their work alongside their peers and teachers.

In addition to curriculum music lessons, pupils have the opportunity to take part in guitar lessons, further developing their instrumental skills and performance confidence.

We also offer a range of musical enrichment opportunities, including participation in the Young Voices Choir and Year 2 and Year 6 end-of-year performances. These experiences provide children with valuable opportunities to perform, collaborate and develop a deeper appreciation of music beyond the classroom.

Overview of Music at Kestrel Mead