Music

Music at St John's

Music lies at the heart of life at St. John’s. It enriches our broad and balanced curriculum, fulfilling the expectations of the National Curriculum while inspiring children to go beyond what is simply required.

Our music teaching is creative, collaborative and celebratory. We want every pupil to make more music, think more musically and, as a result, become more musical. Through regular opportunities to perform, compose, listen and evaluate, children develop their skills through singing, playing instruments, live performance and thoughtful appreciation of music. Together, these experiences create a vibrant and memorable music curriculum.

Beyond classroom teaching, we actively encourage our children to participate in a wide range of musical opportunities across school life and within the local community. These experiences allow pupils to contribute fully to the cultural life of St. John’s. You can find out more about these opportunities below and in our Music Development Plan.

Our Music Curriculum

Our children develop their musicianship skills through Charanga Music - a scheme created by music specialists that fully meets the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum for England. Its spiral approach enables pupils to revisit and build on their knowledge and skills over time, supporting deeper understanding, growing confidence and the development of true musical mastery.

Please click on the document link below to see what is covered in each class in Music across the academic year.

Extra-curricular Music Opportunities

We are proud to offer pupils the chance to extend their musical learning through small-group guitar tuition and individual drum lessons, delivered in partnership with Blackpool Music Services. Specialist teachers visit weekly, with sessions taking place in our dedicated music practice space.

In the Early Years Foundation Stage, all children take part in Tiddly-Om-Pom-Poms (TOPPS) - engaging weekly sessions led by specialist teachers from Blackpool Music Services that introduce our youngest learners to rhythm, singing and musical play.

Wider Opportunities

Children in Year 3 benefit from instrumental tuition through Blackpool Music Services’ Wider Opportunities programme. This fully-funded, year-long initiative provides weekly whole-class lessons led by a specialist music teacher, giving every child the chance to learn a musical instrument as part of their curriculum experience. This year, our Year 3 pupils are developing their skills and confidence by learning to play the ukulele together.

Music Development Plan

Please click on the document link below to read our school music development plan.