Music

Curriculum Intent - What are we trying to achieve?

At Cherry Tree, children gain a firm understanding of what music is through: listening and appraising;
singing; performing as a solo or ensemble; and composing across a wide variety of historical periods,
styles, traditions, and musical genres. We are committed to developing a curiosity for the subject, as
well as an understanding and acceptance of the validity and importance of all types of music, and an
unbiased respect for the role that music may play in any person’s life.

We believe all children should have the opportunity to become musicians and we aim to teach all children an instrument. 

Pupils in EYFS and KS1 will learn to play untuned and tuned percussion instruments.  Children in Year 4 are all taught to play a brass instrument and children in Year 6 are given the opportunity to learn to play the ukulele. 

Additionally, children have the opportunity to learn an instrument and play as part of a band through the Rocksteady program.

There is also a choir open to children in KS2, with pupils being given the opportunity to perform at the Young Voices event.

• Music Development Plan download_for_offline
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• Music LTP 2025-2026 NEW download_for_offline
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• Sparkyard Curriculum Overview and Progression download_for_offline
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