Music
Meet our Music co-ordinator, Mrs Hammond.
Music is a unique way of communicating that can inspire and motivate children. It is a vehicle for personal expression, and it can play an important part in the personal development of people. Music reflects the culture and society we live in, and so the teaching and learning of music enables children to better understand the world they live in. It also plays an important part in helping children to feel part of a community. We provide opportunities for all children to create, play, perform and enjoy music, to develop the skills, to appreciate a wide variety of musical forms, and to begin to make judgements about the quality of music.
In celebration and recognition of the value that we place on music in our school, and for the work delivered as a partner in the Greater Essex Music Hub, we were presented with the Music Mark of Recognition for Dedication & Improvement in September 2025. Well done Team Alresford!
Extra-Curriculum Music Opportunities at Alresford
We currently have two music specialist companies that provide additional teaching of music at our school: Greater Essex Music Service and Rocksteady. To apply for your child to have additional music tuition in Autumn Term 2026, please see the information and follow the links below.
1. Greater Essex Music Services
They are offering individual music lessons for all year groups in partnership with Essex Music Service. Music lessons will take place during the school day next term provided by specialist music tutors. Existing students do not need to re-register. You can choose from the following instruments: piano, recorder, acoustic guitar, violin, and—new this year—drumming.
How do I apply?
- To add your child to the waiting list, please register for next half term.
- When a lesson slot becomes available, Essex Music Service will send an invoice to you. Payment is required before lessons can begin.
- Please register on this link: https://ukessex.speedadmin.dk/registration?signupSchoolID=666#/courselist/25
- Instruments can be hired if your child requires one; please register for Instrument Hire here.
How much do lessons cost?
- There will be 30 lessons throughout the academic year (10 lessons a term)
- 10 x 15-minute lessons per term = £103.50 per term
Can I get financial help in paying for lessons?
- Families with a household income under £24,000 can apply for a 50% discount.
- Looked after Children, Adopted Children and those who have had contact with Social Care can receive
10 x free 15 minutes lessons per term. Please register for Financial assistance here.
- Rock Steady
They offer small group lessons including keyboard, electric guitar, bass, vocals and drums. Your child will take part in a concert at the end of each term showcasing what they have learnt. They will also be completing a musical qualification as part of their tuition. Spaces are still available for Y4-6 in the KS2 bands. Book your child’s place using the QR code here or follow their website.
Alresford Primary School Music Development Plan
Our aims in the teaching of music are to:
- perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians
- learn to sing and use their voices
- have the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument
- to use technology appropriately
- to create and compose music on their own and with others
- understand and explore how music is created
Music has been themed into different units across the year. The objectives from the curriculum map are included in each unit as appropriate.
Charanga Music Units: