At Bramingham Primary, we believe that music is far more than a subject; it is a powerful form of expression that helps us connect, communicate and celebrate together. Music is woven into the identity of our school and plays an important role in our shared experiences, from singing assemblies and celebrations to Sports Day, performances and whole-school events. Just as conversation allows us to share thoughts and feelings through words, music enables us to connect as a community.
We aim to foster a lifelong love of music by providing opportunities for all children to listen, sing, perform, compose and appraise a wide range of musical styles and traditions. Through engaging and practical experiences, pupils develop confidence, resilience and self-expression while gaining an appreciation of music from different cultures, times and places. We want every child to understand the power of music to bring people together, build communities and create a sense of belonging.
Through Charanga, pupils explore a wide range of musical styles, genres and traditions whilst developing their confidence as performers, composers and critical listeners. The scheme promotes a practical, inclusive approach to music-making, ensuring all children can participate, succeed and express themselves creatively. Opportunities for singing, instrumental performance, composition and musical discussion are embedded throughout the curriculum, helping pupils develop a secure understanding of pulse, rhythm, pitch and other key musical concepts.
Charanga's progressive structure allows children to build upon prior learning and develop increasing confidence, accuracy and creativity over time. By revisiting musical skills and concepts through a spiral curriculum, pupils strengthen their understanding and achieve a deeper level of musical proficiency and appreciation.
Music plays a vital role in life at Bramingham Primary School and we are committed to providing all children with a wide range of musical experiences, both within and beyond the classroom. From Reception to Year 6, pupils take part in engaging music lessons that develop their confidence, creativity and appreciation of different musical styles and traditions.
Music is also an important part of our wider school community. Through singing assemblies, celebration assemblies and collective times together as a school, children regularly experience the joy of performing and sharing music. We work closely with Luton Music Service to provide enriching whole-class instrumental tuition in Year 3, where children learn to play the recorder. Pupils also have the opportunity to receive individual or small-group instrumental lessons from specialist peripatetic teachers. Beyond the classroom, children can further develop their passion for music through our Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 choirs and by participating in local and national events, including Luton’s Singing Spectacular and Young Voices.
We believe that performance is an important part of musical development. Children regularly showcase their talents through assemblies, concerts, productions and school events, with every year group given opportunities to perform for wider audiences. These experiences help to build confidence, teamwork and a lifelong love of music.
