Music at Parklands

At Parklands our intention is first and foremost to help children feel that they are musical and to develop a life-long love of music and our teaching in music using the Kapow scheme is a wonderful way to achieve this! Our curriculum introduces children to music from all around the world and across generations, teaching children to respect and appreciate the music of all traditions and communities. It is our intent that we make music an enjoyable learning experience. We encourage children to participate in a variety of musical experiences both in and out of the classroom, through which we aim to build up the confidence of all children. 

World Music Day 

On June 19th the children all took part in World Music day! We were very fortunate to have Mrs Fulcher play the flute in assembly and Oscar who brought in a ukulele, an acoustic guitar and an electric guitar!

Each class learnt about a specific instrument or genre of Music. The children had the opportunity for music appreciation where they listened and danced to each others favourite songs. They also listened to the favourite songs of members of staff! Some children did observational drawings of different instruments or labelled the different parts of their chosen instrument. Children in Nursery made their own shakers and decorated them.

"This is the best day ever!" (M Year 1)

"We just listened to Vivaldi – Four Seasons!" (A Year 2)

"We watched someone on Britain’s Got Talent play the violin" (Year 2)

"The saxophone is a pitched instrument" (K Year 1)

"I loved Mrs Hayward's song choice - Lewis Capaldi!" (I Year 2)

"I drew a guitar!" (B Reception)