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’re really pleased to let you know that from September 2025, we’ll be teaming up with three music specialist companies to provide additional teaching of music.
- Greater Essex Music Hub
They offer one to one lessons including piano, recorder, acoustic guitar or violin for all ages.
How do I apply for lessons?
- To add your child to the waiting list, please register through the link below
https://ukessex.speedadmin.dk/registration?signupSchoolID=666#/courselist/25
- 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 using the QR code here.
- Totally RAD Music School
Totally RAD is an exciting music school that comes into primary schools to teach instruments including drums and ukulele. Their lessons are designed to be enjoyable and accessible for all children – whether they’re complete beginners or already have a little experience.
Lessons will take place during the school day, and everything is organised by the Totally RAD team. They bring all their own instruments and make the sessions feel relaxed, fun and encouraging – helping children build confidence while learning something new.
RAD Music sign up: https://inschoolmusiclessons.co.uk/sign-me-up/
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: