Music

At Stowlawn, we are passionate about offering our children a rich and broad music curriculum with a wide range of opportunities. The progression through our curriculum ensures that children are able to build on their prior knowledge, refine skills and learn new ones, to become talented musicians. Our Music curriculum ensures that our core values at Stowlawn are incorporated and embedded into lessons. Children will take part in weekly music lessons in class, exploring key music skills and developing their musical vocabulary.

Research shows that music can improve a child’s wellbeing and stimulates the body’s natural feel good chemicals. It can help energise our mood and provide an outlet for us to take control of our feelings, something we take seriously at Stowlawn. It is hoped that children will develop as love for music in many ways, either as a listener, creator or performer. They will be able to dissect music and comprehend its parts. They will develop an understanding on how to develop skills less known to them, should they ever develop a deeper interest in their lives.

Throughout their time at Stowlawn children will have the opportunity to learn 2 key instruments:

EYFS and Year 2 – Children will explore percussion and develop their musical skills when playing the glockenspiels.
Year 3 and Year 4 – Children will learn to play the recorder and become competent musicians with this instrument.
Year 5 and Year 6 – Children will have the opportunity to go back to both the recorder and glockenspiel to further embed the skill.

In Year 4, our children will also have the opportunity to further embed their musical knowledge as we offer extra music lessons where children will learn the skills required to play djembe (South African drums). Our hope in providing such a broad range of instruments is that our children find a musical skill that they love and want to continue to explore.

Music Learning Progression

Music Vocabulary Progression

Music Curriculum Map

Music Knowledge Organisers

Music Development Plan

Helpful Links for Parents and Children at home

Great for making your own music!

Composition through beatboxing!

Dance For All!

At Stowlawn, we are committed to ensuring that every child has access to high-quality dance experiences, regardless of prior experience or ability. Through our valued partnership with Linden Dance Company, all pupils benefit from expert teaching that develops physical skills, creativity, confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. Dance forms an important part of our wider enrichment curriculum, promoting health and wellbeing while encouraging resilience, discipline, and a love of the performing arts.

We believe in providing opportunities for every child to achieve and excel. For pupils who demonstrate a particular passion and commitment to dance, there is the opportunity to audition for the Stowlawn Dance Collective, competitive team. Successful dancers receive additional training and performance opportunities, enabling them to further develop their talent and represent the school at competitions and community events, and strive for excellence in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Our partnership with Linden Dance Company reflects our commitment to providing an ambitious, inclusive curriculum that enables every child to flourish while offering clear pathways for those who wish to develop their talents further.