Music
All children at Bonner receive a high quality music education which engages and inspires them to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians. Music increases their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement and provides an opportunity to develop their skills in cooperation, communication, perseverance and patience.
EYFS / Key Stage 1
In the early years, children learn to use their voices expressively and play tuned and untuned instruments musically. They listen to and respond to a range of music and experiment with sounds, notation and techniques. As children progress through KS1, they build upon their musical skills and develop their techniques in drumming and percussion instruments. Children take part in performances which incorporate singing, dancing and playing instruments.
Key Stage 2
Children learn to play the keyboards and electronic drum kits and explore different aspects of musical theory in greater depth. They learn how to improvise, compose and perform in a range of musical genres such as The Blues, Reggae, Rock and Pop.
Children learn how to play in bands, working together to produce fantastic performances which demonstrate their talents.
At the end of KS2, children take part in a musical production, such as Bugsy Malone, Matilda, School of Rock and Wizard of Oz.
Additional Music Teaching
We have specialist guitar and woodwind teachers as well as weekly choir practices and opportunities to join bands.
Curriculum overview
Year 1
Autumn term - Lets all play our drum!
y1 autumn 1 let s all play our drum .pdf
Autumn term 2 - Musical sounds
y1 autumn 2 musical sounds.pdf
Spring term - I've got rhythm!
y1 spring i ve got rhythm .pdf
Summer term - Feel the beat
Year 2
Autumn term - Countries of Africa
y2 autumn 1 countries of africa.pdf
Autumn term 2 - Musical storytelling
y2 autumn 2 musical storytelling.pdf
Spring term - Melody makers
Summer term - Getting to know your keyboard
y2 summer getting to know your keyboard.pdf
Year 3
Autumn term - Samba Reggae
Autumn term 2 - Keyboard skills
y3 autumn 2 keyboard skills.pdf
Spring term - The Blues
Summer term - Connect it
Year 4
Autumn term - Music from the movies
y4 autumn 1 music from the movies.pdf
Autumn term 2 - Chords
Spring term - Reggae
Summer term - Juba dance
Year 5
Autumn term - Elements of music
y5 autumn 1 elements of music.pdf
Autumn term 2 - Indian Music - Raga, Tala and Drone
y5 autumn 2 indian music raga tala and drone.pdf
Spring term - Pop music
Summer term - Theme and variation
y5 summer theme and variations.pdf
Year 6
Autumn term - Hooks and riffs
y6 autumn 1 hooks and riffs.pdf
Autumn term 2 - Minimalism
Spring term - Rock music
Summer term - Keyboard medley
