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!
Parkdale’s Postcard Project
As part of our celebration of ‘European Day of Languages’ all the year groups have travelled all around the world to explore a country of their choice. This exciting trip has allowed children to experience different cultures by learning about local...
Celebrating Musical Achievements
This week, pupils and staff in Key Stage 2 were treated to a fantastic piano performance by one of our very own Year 6 pupils during Values Champion Assembly. At Parkdale, we aim to provide lots of opportunities for children to showcase their musical talents and...
KS2 Choir Club
Choir Club for Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 starts Thursday 21st September. Please see attached letter and complete the form to sign up! Choir Club Letter Autumn 2023
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.
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Singing – Young Voices
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Singing – Young Voices
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Virtual Choir
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Music Production- Garage Band
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Singing Assembly
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Music Production – Garage Band
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Music production- Garage Band
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 Review
Medium Term Planning
Subject On A Page
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.