Music at St Margaret's is taught through the Kapow scheme of work.  This provides progression from Reception to Year 6 and exposes children to a range of different music genres as well as teaching them key skills and musical terminology.

From the beginning of Reception children are able to use percussion instruments in their music lessons.  As they move into Key Stage 2 they are given opportunities to play tuned musical instruments such as recorders and glockenspiels.

Soundmakers

Soundmakers is delivered by the Brighton and Hove Music and Arts (BHMA).  At St Margaret's we offer the project to children in Year 4 and they are given the opportunity to access a programme of whole-class instrumental learning.  

Delivered by music leaders from BHMA working in partnership with the class teacher, Soundmakers offers an engaging and enjoyable musical experience which enables children to learn together as band, developing musical concepts through the practical application of instrumental/vocal skills while working together towards a celebration performance.

School choir

All children in KS2 are given the oppurtunity to join a school choir. Across their time at St Margarets every child will be given the oppurtunity to make and perform music, showcasing their voices and other musical talents to a crowd and experience what it is like to have their time on stage.