KS1 & KS2 music curriculum

Building on their vocal performance skills, in this unit pupils are encouraged to consider the intention of the lyricist in order to convey meaning. Pupils utilise prior learning of varying dynamics and vocal timbre for effect as well as deepening their learning of what makes an effective vocal ensemble. We build pupils' understanding of texture and structure and develop their proficiency for part singing. Pupils continue to reflect on our question of why we sing, considering the purpose of song in this context and previous units in which we have explored the meaning of song.

1. Civil rights songs and the power of repetition
2. Sharing emotion through song
3. Sharing important issues through music and song
4. The importance and power of songs from the past
5. The differences of rap and beat poetry
6. Singing for the change we want to see in the world