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!
DCP Drums Workshops
This week, children from years 1 to 6 took part in drumming workshops with Alex from DCP Drums. DCP Drums have been teaching weekly drumming lessons at Parkdale for several years now and we have seen many children growing in confidence from taking part. If you are...
Free Trumpet and Baritone Lessons for Year 5 and 6
We were thrilled to have received so much interest in our additional brass lessons. Due to the huge response, we have closed the application form as the classes are now full. You will receive a message via Arbor if your child received a place and all other children...
Young Voices Choir Club
See the attached letter for parents and carers of Year 4, 5 and 6 children who are enthusiastic about singing and attending Young Voices. Please see the attached information to register your child’s interest.The form will be open from 4pm today, Monday 8th September....
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.