Music

At New Monument, we believe music should be joyful, creative and inclusive, giving every pupil the opportunity to listen, perform, compose and express themselves through sound.

Musical learning begins in Early Years, where pupils explore songs, movement, rhythm, sounds and instruments. As they progress through the school, they develop increasingly sophisticated knowledge and skills in listening, singing and performing, rhythm, improvisation and composition, and musical notation. Pupils learn to use musical vocabulary confidently and understand elements including pitch, tempo, dynamics, rhythm, texture and melody. 

Our curriculum introduces pupils to a rich and diverse range of musical styles and traditions, including jazz, blues, rock and roll, samba, traditional Indian music, music from South and West Africa, musical theatre and orchestral music. This helps pupils appreciate music from different cultures, traditions and periods while developing their own musical tastes and opinions. 

Performance is an important part of music at New Monument. Pupils learn to sing and play together, listen to one another and perform with increasing confidence, accuracy and expression. They are also encouraged to experiment, improvise and compose, developing the confidence to create and share their own musical ideas. 

Above all, we want pupils to experience the enjoyment and sense of belonging that making music together can bring, while developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to see themselves as musicians.

View our school music development plan