"I find it really adventurous when we try different instrument out that I’ve never thought to play, like the African drums!"

Jessica, Year 5

Music is a universal language and one of the highest forms of creative expression. At Codnor Primary School, music education inspires and engages pupils, nurturing a lifelong love of music while developing their confidence, creativity and sense of achievement.

Music at Codnor reflects our ethos of a purposeful journey for the whole child. Through carefully planned lessons and rich experiences, pupils develop both musical knowledge and transferable life skills that support success in school and beyond. Our curriculum ensures that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, is given the opportunity to succeed and shine.

We are proud of our well-funded and extensive music enrichment programme, which removes barriers to participation and provides pupils with the opportunity to learn a wide range of musical instruments. These experiences support creativity, resilience and self-confidence—qualities we value highly at Codnor. Music also plays a key role in helping children feel part of a community, encouraging collaboration, teamwork and shared achievement.

Our Music curriculum reflects both our local context and our place in the wider world. Pupils explore music from Great Britain and from a variety of cultures and traditions, developing an appreciation of diversity and the important role music plays in societies across the globe. Through listening, performing and composing, children become knowledge-rich and develop a deeper understanding of how music connects people and communities.

At Codnor, we value the development of the whole child. Our pupils are not only learners, but also creators, performers, composers, listeners and collaborators. Through high-quality Music teaching and enrichment opportunities, we nurture both the musicians of the future and those who develop a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

Music at Codnor ignites curiosity and encourages pupils to think, act and perform like those working in the creative industries. All children are given opportunities to create, play, perform and enjoy music, to develop their skills, and to begin making informed judgements about musical quality—supporting their growth as confident, expressive and well-rounded individuals.

 
Aims:

• A rapidly widening repertoire which they use to create original, imaginative, fluent and distinctive composing and performance work. 
• A musical understanding underpinned by high levels of aural perception, internalisation and knowledge of music, including high or rapidly developing levels of technical expertise. 
• Very good awareness and appreciation of different musical traditions and genres.
• An excellent understanding of how musical provenance - the historical, social and cultural origins of music - contributes to the diversity of musical styles.
• The ability to give precise written and verbal explanations, using musical terminology effectively, accurately and appropriately.
• A passion for and commitment to a diverse range of musical activities.

Through sequences of lessons, pupils' musical knowledge, understanding and skills are built, reinforced, and transferred into other contexts, allowing children to deepen their understanding and remember what they learn.

Our pupils leave Codnor Primary School with the skills and knowledge to be a musician, and they value the transference of these skills into their every day life, in education and beyond.

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