Music

Link to Larks at Cathedral outreach Carol Service 3rd December 2021 Larks members from Wye and Rudhall classes who were lucky enough to join other primary schools and Cathedral school choirs at Hereford Cathedral on 3rd December to record the outreach Christmas carol service. The children sang a selection of carols as well as the ‘Angel’s Carol’ and the stirring ‘Hallelujah chorus’. They also performed our ‘solo’ song we have been working on this term: ‘Tell Me a Story Shining Star’. They did brilliantly. Many thanks to Mr Evans for accompanying on the piano and leading as I was sadly unable to attend. Thanks to each and everyone of the children who were complimented on their fantastic behaviour and singing as well as to the children who were also unable to attend on the day. Huge congratulations to Elijah and Sylvie for reading so well and to Sylvie for accompanying our solo song on the flute.

Music Learning at Gorsley Goffs

We pride ourselves on being a musical school where music is an everyday part of life at Gorsley; from singing in the classroom to singing in assemblies to singing clubs.

We have a thriving key stage 2 choir (junior choir of the year at Hereford Arts Festival 2018, winners of Radio Sunshine Christmas song competition 2019) who perform at the end of each term and other occasions throughout the year and have strong links with the local community. We run an afterschool 'Young Voices' club each year, culminating in the exciting concert at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. Singing is an integral part of our year group performances throughout the year.

Over a quarter of the whole school learn an instrument with visiting peripatetic teachers, we currently offer flute, clarinet, saxophone, drums, violin, guitar and piano. We offer an after school band club for those learning an instrument.In addition' Wider Opps' from our local music hub, Encore, deliver weekly class music lessons including a carousel of instruments (ukulele, samba drums and tin whistle) to year 3 children and instrumental class tuition to children in year 4 (so far brass and clarinet).

Music is taught in years 5 and 6 by our music co-ordinator and subject leader, covering musical elements usually through class topic related activities and study.

Wider Opps Ukelele

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and life to everything… Without music, life would be an error.” (Plato)

PHILOSOPHY:

Music is an essential part of a balanced education as it is a unique way of communicating that can inspire and motivate all children. It is a powerful vehicle for personal expression and can also play an important part in helping children to feel part of a community, promoting co-operation, a sense of group identity and togetherness. We provide opportunities for all children to create, play, perform, listen to, evaluate and enjoy music, including their own, and to develop the skills to critically appreciate a wide variety of musical forms from a wealth of different cultures, both past and present.

Key Music Documents