We believe that music is a powerful form of expression that develops creativity, confidence, teamwork and self-discipline. Through high-quality teaching and a wide range of performance opportunities, we aim to inspire a lifelong appreciation of music and enable every child to experience success as a musician.

Our Music Curriculum

We follow the Get Set 4 Music curriculum, which immerses children in a variety of musical styles, genres and topics. Through practical, engaging lessons, children develop their understanding of key musical concepts including pulse, rhythm, pitch, tempo, dynamics and notation.

Music is taught through singing, listening, composing and performing, helping children develop both musical knowledge and technical skills. Links are made to wider curriculum themes where appropriate, deepening children's understanding of music's role within different cultures, historical periods and communities.

Throughout their time at Cordwalles, children have opportunities to play and perform using a range of instruments, including glockenspiels, keyboards and recorders, developing their confidence as performers and composers.

Instrumental Lessons

We are proud to provide a range of opportunities for children to develop their instrumental skills.

• Weekly Rocksteady lessons enable children to learn and perform as part of a real band, choosing from instruments such as drums, guitar, keyboard, bass guitar and vocals.
• Weekly Surrey Arts peripatetic lessons provide specialist tuition in guitar and piano, allowing children to make sustained progress through expert teaching.

These opportunities help children develop musical skills, confidence, resilience and teamwork while fostering a love of music beyond the classroom.

Enrichment Opportunities

Music plays a vibrant role in school life, with children having access to a wide range of enriching experiences.

Rocksteady Bands

Children can perform as part of a Rocksteady band, learning new instruments, rehearsing together and performing to audiences in regular live concerts.

Young Voices

Children have the opportunity to take part in Young Voices at London's O2 Arena, joining thousands of pupils from across the country in one of the world's largest children's choir events.

Christmas Concert

Our annual Christmas Concert provides children with the opportunity to showcase their musical talents and share their learning with parents and the wider school community.

Summer Production

Each year, pupils take part in a large-scale summer production, combining music, singing, acting and performance skills in an exciting theatrical experience.

The Impact of Music

By the time children leave Cordwalles, they will have developed:

• Confidence in performing and composing music.
• An understanding of key musical concepts and vocabulary.
• Experience of playing a range of instruments.
• The ability to listen, evaluate and respond thoughtfully to music.
• Skills in collaboration, perseverance and creativity.
• An appreciation of music from different times, places and cultures.

Our aim is for every child to leave Cordwalles with memorable musical experiences, a sense of achievement and a lasting enjoyment of music.