Music

Music at Sir Francis Hill

Intent

At Sir Francis Hill we believe that Music should be available to all. We want music to be part of our life now and in the future as a source of inspiration, well being and individuality. We have an emphasis on celebrating individual talent and want all children to have the opportunity to enjoy, learn and grow through music.

Implement

At Sir Francis Hill we have a broad and balanced curriculum, which aims to engage pupils on all levels and interests. We have opportunities for instrument tuition, music participation and reading on an individual basis as well as group, whole class, year group and whole school. We listen and respond regularly in school in an incidental way so that we encourage music as a fully integrated part of our school life.

Impact

We hope that children are able to grow individually with questioning, independent minds through the experience of music in school so that the love of this subject is with them and helps them to  develop  as confident and optimistic individuals.

Extra-Curricular Activities

At Sir Francis Hill, we offer the following:

Over 30% of Key Stage Two are taking part in the world's largest school choir, performing at Young Voices in Sheffield. From Bob Marley and David Bowie, to Hairspray and new original songs, Young Voices gives children the opportunity to dance and sing in front of an audience of 5000 people!

This provides the opportunity for the children to form their very own rock band! Electric guitar, drums, keys and singing, the children name their own band before choosing an instrument, resulting in a final rock concert to which parents and carers are invited. 

Children also have the opportunity to join either Key Stage One or Key Stage Two choir. We perform regularly at local music festivals, care homes and churches with parents and carers having the opportunity to watch their children perform. We meet before school to start our day the musical way!