Music
Music can change the world, because it can change people.
Bono
Subject Lead: Mrs S Bruguier
At Thomas Coram, teachers use a combination of the Get Set and Charanga Scheme to support our music teaching. Both schemes run alongside the National Curriculum with a revisiting each year of the many dimensions of music (pulse, voice, pitch, rhythm and mood). Every year, builds upon the building blocks of the previous year. Lessons will have a mixture of listening and appraising, musical movement activities, creating music, singing and performing.
Music is taught as a distinct subject and we are fortunate to have a good supply of musical instruments for percussion purposes. Music is celebrated in a weekly singing assembly led by Mrs Bruguier. Different genres of music are included often from around the world to increase the children's cultural experience. Pupils who are learning an instrument, are encouraged to perform at the end of the assembly to build on their musical confidence in a solo performance.
During the year, external performances will be given by visiting musicians. The school year culminates with a Thomas Coram showcase of talent when musical pupils give a performance to the younger pupils at Victoria School.
When I grow up...
Here are some of the jobs you could aspire to do in the future as a musician:
- RAF Musician
- Audio designer
- Casting Director
For more careers, visit Careers in Music | First Careers
