Music Curriculum Vision, Aims and Overview
At Harefield School, our music curriculum aims to…
Key Aims of Music at Harefield School:
Foster Musical Creativity and Expression
- Enable students to develop their creativity and express emotions through performance, composition, and improvisation.
- Encourage originality and personal voice across various styles, genres, and traditions.
Build Technical and Theoretical Skills
- Equip students with a strong foundation in music theory and practical performance techniques, progressively developing these skills across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
- Ensure students gain confidence in using instruments such as keyboards, orchestral instruments, classroom percussion, and their voice, as well as incorporating music technology for composing and mixing.
Explore Cultural and Historical Contexts
- Provide opportunities to study a wide range of musical traditions and styles, from Classical, Blues and World Music to contemporary genres such as Rap, Reggae, Pop and Dance.
- Encourage appreciation of how music reflects time, place, and culture, promoting cultural diversity and understanding.
Enhance Collaboration and Ensemble Skills
- Develop students’ ability to work effectively as part of an ensemble, emphasising listening, teamwork, and balancing roles within a group performance.
Incorporate Modern Relevance and Technology
- Prepare students for modern music-making by integrating music technology for composition, remixing, production, and performance, whilst engaging with core standard notation.
- Connect classroom learning with real-world applications, such as music in advertising, film, digital platforms and recording techniques.
Inspire Lifelong Engagement with Music
- Instil a love for music that extends beyond the classroom, encouraging active participation in school productions, concerts, and community events.
- Cultivate resilience and confidence through public performances and creative challenges.