Music

At Aspin Park Academy, we believe that music is a unique way of communicating that can inspire and motivate children. As a vehicle for personal expression it can play an important part in the personal development of children. Music reflects the culture and society we live in and so the teaching and learning of music enables children to better understand the world they live in. We provide opportunities for all children to create, play, perform and enjoy music, to develop the skills to appreciate a wide variety of musical forms, and to begin to make judgements about the quality of music. 

We use the Elevate Music Knowledge and Skills Progression document and deliver this using our own tailored music scheme created using Charanga Musical School. Lessons are delivered by class teachers with support from the Music Subject Leader. Music forms an important part of our life as a school community and singing is a regular part of our school assemblies and classroom teaching across all areas of the curriculum. We also have a range of extra curricular groups including an orchestra, KS2 choir and recorder groups. These groups perform at various concerts and events, both in and out of school. Recent performances have included the Young Voices concert at Sheffield Arena and the Kids Aloud concert at the Royal Hall in Harrogate. See our Enrichment page for full details.

Children in KS2 have the opportunity to take instrumental or voice lessons through the North Yorkshire County Music Service. Instrumental teachers come into school to teach group or individual lessons during the school day. Full information and to register for lessons go to  www.northyorkshiremusichub.co.uk/instrumental-tuition/general-information-nycc-music-service/ 

 Our Music progression document outlines key aspects of Music teaching and learning at Aspin Park Academy, following the Elevate Music Curriculum.

Our Music Overview shows how we teach music term by term.

Our School Music Development Plan shows how we plan to development our Music provision further in the coming year and this is further explained in this powerpoint. 

Our Year 4 children have been learning the violin this year through North Yorkshire Music Hub. We are very proud of how well they have been doing.