“Music is the universal language of mankind.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Why Music Matters

At Inglehurst Junior School, we believe music is a powerful way to communicate. It helps us express feelings and ideas, connect with others, and understand different cultures. Through music, children learn about teamwork, creativity, and confidence.​

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Our Music Curriculum

Music is an exciting and much-loved subject in our school. Our curriculum follows a spiral approach, meaning children build on what they have learned each year.

They develop skills in:

• Performing – singing and playing instruments

• Listening – exploring a wide range of music

• Composing – creating their own music

• The history of music – learning about musicians and styles from the past and present

 

Children also explore the elements of music: pulse, pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure, and notation.

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Musical Oppurtunities

We are proud to offer many ways for pupils to enjoy and take part in music, both in and out of class.
Some of our current opportunities include:

• Whole-class Glockenspiel lessons in Year 3

• Whole-class Djembe lessons in Year 6

• Instrument lessons in clarinet, piano, violin, and ukulele

• Singing in assemblies, classes, and performances

• Our award-winning school choir, which performs at local events

• Rocksteady rock band, led by an external music team

• School productions throughout the year

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Our Awards and Achievements

We are delighted to have received the Music Mark Award and the Gold Quality Mark from the Leicestershire Music Service. These awards celebrate our commitment to providing high-quality music education and giving every child the chance to experience the joy of music.

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What Our Pupils Say

Our pupils tell us they love music!

• “My best thing about music is singing and learning new songs.”

• “I love being in a rock band and playing the drums.”

• “Choir is great fun. I loved singing with a real orchestra.”

• “Music lessons make me happy. I like playing instruments with my friends.”

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Find Out More

For more information, please contact Mr Sherrard or Miss Woodall, our Music Subject Leads.