Music

​At St James, our music curriculum is delivered by specialist teachers as well as class

teachers we give our children the very best. Through a broad, balanced, supportive and

purposeful curriculum linked with National Curriculum objectives, we strive to ensure that all

our pupils are able to succeed and find their unique talents and strengths. We aim for all

pupils to experience and enjoy Music in discrete lessons and as part of a rich curriculum.

Music skills are developed through a practical approach and applied in performing and

composing. Children are encouraged to develop their listening skills and the ability to appraise

a variety of musical styles and forms.

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At St James, we value music as a powerful and unique form of self-expression and communication. We are musicians! We aim to provide every child with high-quality musical experiences which engage and inspire them. We provide opportunities for all children to create, play, perform and enjoy music and to appreciate a variety of music styles. We aim for every child to leave school with a range of musical skills, knowledge, and an understanding and love of music which they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. The Early Years framework is the foundation for the development of Music skills and provides the building blocks for all future learning.