Music

Music is the study and performance of sound.

Our Music subject lead is Mrs Spiby-Wilson.

Mrs Spiby-Wilson says:

"Who doesn't love music?! Music is all around, all of the time: on TV, on the radio, in the shops, at Christmas, at festivals, at concerts... the list could go on and on. Music is a real passion of mine as I believe it gives us an outlet for our emotions, and can change a mood in an instant. I have personally been to a variety of different music concerts and festivals and have even tried to learn a number of instruments such as guitar, violin, piano and the recorder! Music can also help us improve in maths and reading without us even noticing and can build up our tolerance and patience across all other aspects of our learning. Music really is a super power and can be harnessed by anyone! 

I'll sign off with a simple quote by Beethoven,

"Music can change the world."

Our Music Roadmap:

See our 'Knowledge Organiser' page to look at individual topics key knowledge.

What is currently happening in Music

Key Stage 2 Choirs

We are delighted to announce that this year we launched two new KS2 choirs; a Boys Choir and a Girls Choir. Under the expert direction of Mr and Mrs Mellor from the renowned Rainbow Connection, our young singers have been rehearsing with great enthusiasm and dedication. We have also now completed auditions for the choir for the next academic year as our Year 6 pupils will be leaving us.

We are thrilled to share that both choirs performed at The Dome on 8^th December, showcasing their hard work and talent on a truly exciting stage. We were so excited to celebrate this wonderful musical milestone with them. They have also completed an end of year performance in school to showcase their talents and inspire the younger pupils

Trust Choir and Ensemble

We are proud to share that our school is part of the Rose Learning Trust Choir and Ensemble, bringing together talented pupils from all schools within the trust. These groups rehearse once a month, offering our young musicians a unique opportunity to collaborate, refine their skills, and experience music-making on a larger scale.

In recent years our Trust Choir has achieved remarkable success in reginal competitions and was even awarded the prestigious opportunity to perform at the Royal Albert Hall – a truly unforgettable milestone for our pupils

Both the Trust Choir and Trust Ensemble have showcased their talents at various performances throughout the year such as Don Valley Music Festival, Music for Youth Festival and a final end of year performance for parents which was held at The Yorkshire Wildlife Park. We look forward to celebrating their continued musical achievements with our school community next year.

Rocksteady

We are excited to announce that Rocksteady music sessions have now been running for a whole school year! Through this fantastic programme, children have had the opportunity to learn a musical instrument while becoming part of their very own band. Each group chose a unique band name, developed their musical skills, and worked together to rehearse and create their own sound.

The children worked towards their first live performance on 17th December, held their second performance on the 18th March and completed their third and final performance of the year on 1st July. All of these performances took place in school for parents to enjoy. This has been a wonderful chance for each band to showcase their progress, confidence and teamwork.

We can’t wait to see what these new bands produce next year as their skills progress and we continue to celebrate their achievements!

Ukulele

Our school continues to benefit from the wonderful support of Doncaster Music services, who provide high-quality ukulele teaching for our pupils. The exciting programme is offered to all children in Year 2, giving them an engaging introduction to instrumental music. The learning is the revisited and developed further in year 4, offering pupils a clear pathway for progression and the opportunity to build on their skills.

We have been fortunate to receive this service for many years and we consistently see how much our children thrive during these lessons. Their confidence, musical understanding and enjoyment of learning grow each year through this valuable experience.

We look forward to continuing this enriching partnership and celebrating the musical achievements of our pupils.

Music at Owston Park

At Owston Park music is taught weekly using the programme Charanga, a leading online music teaching platform, to help the children develop their musical skills. Charanga provides a structured, curriculum-aligned scheme with rich resources and interactive lessons that make learning engaging and effective

Through this programme, pupils learn to play the glockenspiel and the recorder as part of their instrument study. Charanga offers support for a multitude of instruments which means that each child progresses step by step, building confidence and technique.

At the end of each module, the children perform for one another-allowing them to share what they’ve learned, celebrate their progress and build performance skills in supportive environment.

Music Beyond the Classroom

At our school, music extends far beyond the classroom, providing children with a wide range of inspiring opportunities that enrich their musical journey and support the aspirations of the Model Music Curriculum. Pupils take part in exciting experiences such as Sing Out and Young Voices, perform songs in our annual Nativity productions, and spread festive cheer by singing Christmas carols for the local community at ASDA. Music is woven throughout school life with weekly singing assemblies, end-of-year productions, talent shows (Owstons Got Talent), and the use of songs and chants to support learning, including times tables. We also broaden children's cultural experiences through visits to the local pantomime to enjoy live theatre and performances, while visiting musicians, including African drummers, provide engaging workshops that introduce pupils to a diverse range of musical traditions. These memorable experiences nurture confidence, creativity, teamwork and a lifelong appreciation of music, ensuring every child has the opportunity to perform, listen, create and flourish as a musician

Music Monday

Each week every class participates in Music Monday. This gives our children opportunities to listen to a different genre of Music each week from across different time periods. The children are able to listen, analyse, reflect and discuss the pieces of music developing their understanding and musical vocabulary. Here are some of the genres we will cover across the year:

Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Rock, Rock n Roll, Musicals, Film Scores, Bollywood, Various Decades, Country, Pop, Heavy Metal, SKA, Disney, R&B and many more.....

Developing Musical Talent Beyond School

If your child is insterested in music and wishes to do more music outside of school there are many centres and clubs that can help you.

Doncaster Music Hub provides a regularly updated list of available bands, music teachers, centres and hubs that would be more than happy to help your children progress in the areas they find most engaging.

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