Music
Statement of Intent
Statement of IntentAt Parkdale, our Music Curriculum aims to provide engaging opportunities for children to develop of love for music and become confident and creative musicians. Through Music, our children can explore their creativity, increase their self-confidence and also develop a sense of achievement when they have produced their very own music!
Young Voices Concert 2026
Last Friday, our choir travelled to Sheffield arena to join in a huge choir and sing with over 5000 children.We’ve been learning the songs since September every Thursday after school and we are so proud of how our choir have shown their dedication by learning 15 songs...
Performing Arts Classes
If your child is interested in the performing arts - musical theatre and drama to film and TV making, then they may be interested in some Saturday morning classes taking place at Bluecoat Trent Academy. Further details can be found on the attached flyer.
Burton Joyce Community Brass Christmas Concert
If you are looking for a festive musical treat, Mr Tam, our talented brass teacher, has sent us the attached information about a Brass Christmas Concert at Burton Joyce Village Hall that he is part of. Please see details attached! 🎺🎄🎶
Music Gallery
As the year progresses, more images of Music will appear here.
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Year 1 Outdoor Percussion
Y5 Albert Hall
A trip out to the Albert Hall! The Y5 children were exceptional on their trip and did Parkdale proud. A brilliant experience to see a live orchestra, whilst learning about our solar system.
Virtual Choir: Proud
During Remote Learning, as part of a whole school project linked to the value ‘PROUD’, we organised a virtual choir!
It was important for us to continue to enjoy singing and find an opportunity to come together and celebrate our efforts and achievements during a challenging time.
We hope you enjoy watching and singing along to this video!
Music Theatre Sessions
Festive Celebration
Our second virtual choir was created in response to such a positive experience of our first virtual choir. The song ‘Sky Full of Stars’ was chosen in connection with our ‘Natural World’ whole school themed project. We hope you enjoy singing along and watching our outcome created! We are so proud of children’s engagement and participation!
Virtual Choir: Sky Full Of Stars
Our second virtual choir was created in response to such a positive experience of our first virtual choir. The song ‘Sky Full of Stars’ was chosen in connection with our ‘Natural World’ whole school themed project. We hope you enjoy singing along and watching our outcome created! We are so proud of children’s engagement and participation!
Music Documents & Resources
Curriculum Information
Subject On A Page
Music Development Plan
Medium Term Planning - Charanga Scheme of Learning
Music Vocabulary Progression
Subject Review
Musicians
At Parkdale, we enjoy listening to and celebrating a diverse range of musicians across the world, whilst exploring genres of music from different periods of time. As part of our Identity topic across the school, some year groups develop a greater awareness of musicians through activities such as ‘Musicians of the Week’!
Useful Links
Music to explore
Carmen's World Orchestra
A game to introduce children to instruments from around the world.
Classics for Kids
A website designed to introduce children to classical music.
Bring the Noise
An online game suitable for EYFS and KS1 children.
Making Instruments at Home
Ideas for making instruments at home.
Teaching music activities to SEND pupils
A series of short films demonstrating different techniques for teaching music activities to SEND pupils.