Music at Birchfield Primary School
“I like Musician of the Week because we get to hear music we might not have heard before.” - Y2 pupil
“I love all the songs that we get to hear. It’s too hard to choose a favourite.” - Y1 pupil
“I like listening to the different songs, I wish we could do it more.” - Y4 pupil
At Birchfield Primary School we recognise that high-quality music education can increase self-confidence and develop creativity. Pupils explore curriculum weeks (e.g. Carnival week) and special productions throughout the year during which the pupils learn to project their voices, sing and use a range of musical instruments. All our pupils also have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument with the support of our peripatetic music teachers.
All pupils across the whole school have the opportunity to listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions - including the works of the great composers and musicians via "Musician of the Week". Every week the whole school focusses on a key musician or composer from a variety of genres, cultures, historical periods etc. and discusses the different musical elements and techniques. For more modern pieces of music the pupils also have the opportunity to discuss the symbolism, social or political messages entwined within lyrics or music videos or the activism of the musicians/composers themselves. Within each "Musician of the Week" there may also be cross-curricular or writing links that the teachers can explore with the pupils throughout the week too. Continue scrolling to see this week's "Musician of the Week."