Music Curriculum
Welcome to our Music page!
‘Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.' - Plato
Music at Addison is at the centre of the children’s education. Every child in the school is given various opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their musical talent whilst building important life skills such as confidence, resilience and courage. Children participate enthusiastically in making music and singing in special events at the school and in the local community. In addition to their weekly music lessons, children are also involved in musical projects run by some of the most prestigious organizations such as the Royal College of Music. We have also developed strong links with the local community and participated in musical events in collaboration with St Paul’s School and the Rhythm Studios. We aim for every child to leave Addison with an understanding and love of music, which they can carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Singing is a particular strength of the school and children have the opportunity to perform in weekly assemblies, concerts and the after-school choir. The 'Sing-Out' choir is open to all children in Phase 2 and offers them the opportunity to further develop their singing skills whilst gaining performing experience.
For more information on the rich music provision at Addison Primary School, please see the Music Development Plan below.
Music Development Plan
Music provision at Addison
Every child engages in quality music education from Nursery until the end of Phase 2 in Year 6. Music is taught by a specialist teacher and used to enhance teaching of the core curriculum in addition to being taught as a stand-alone subject. Addison is also truly committed in ensuring that children from all backgrounds have access to a rich musical education and learning a musical instrument in school. We are therefore providing extra small group instrumental lessons, led by Miss Gaitantzi, and support children that have shown a special talent in music. Groups currently offered are:
Year 2 - Glockenspiel
Year 3 - Recorders
Year 4 - Recorder
Year 5 – Ukulele
To further support our music teaching we have a visiting music teacher that teaches one-to-one and small group instrumental lessons to those children who wish to pursue music on a more formal level. Currently, we provide lessons on the following instruments:
Keyboard
Piano
Music Trips and Concerts
Year 5 visit to the Royal College of Music (RCM) - October 24
Year 5 had a fantastic start of their musical journey this year! As part of our rich wider opportunities programme, pupils visited the most prestigious music college in the country to watch a live performance of the college's acclaimed jazz band. At the beginning of the term, in music, pupils were introduced to the origins and features of jazz, so watching the music performed live by a jazz orchestra complemented their learning and developed their knowledge. Prior to the visit to the RCM, students from the college visited our school and offered an incredible and very informative workshop, where pupils learnt about the different sections of the orchestra and experienced and performed live jazz . It's been a wonderful experience and so much fun!
"This was the best day of my life! I've never been to such a nice theatre before and I loved the orchestra!" Y5 pupil
"Jazz is cool! I really like dancing to it"Y5 pupil
Year 4 performance at Kensington Town Hall - TBMH Christmas Festival - Dec 24
Year 4 had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Christmas singing festival, organised by the Tri-Borough Music Hub and perform at Kensington Town Hall, sharing the stage with 10 other local schools. Their singing was superb; a result of all the hard work they’ve put in and the courage they’ve shown on stage. Well done children, you have made us all very proud!
Ed Sheeran visit to the Rhythm Studios - May 24
On Wednesday 15th May 2024, during their visit to the Rhythm Studios, Year 5 pupils were treated to an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience with a visit from global superstar guest, Ed Sheeran. The pupils had the opportunity to share their music with Ed, who listened very attentively to their compositions and enjoyed a great performance by the band!! We are so proud of our children who rose to the occasion and impressed Ed with their musical talent and enthusiasm!
An unforgettable experience for all!
Ed Sheeran visit to the Rhythm Studios
Instrumental Groups Photo Gallery
Music Clubs 2024-25
Singing is an important part of the school and well embedded in its curriculum. To allow pupils to further develop their singing skills while being introduced to a wider repertoire, we offer all pupils from Yr1- 6 the opportunity to join an after-school choir led by Miss Gaitantzi. In the Autumn term, choir is every Wednesday after school, between 3:15-4:15pm.
Music Assemblies
On Friday mornings, the children participate in singing assemblies with their phase. We are encouraging children to demonstrate confidence and courage by both practicing already known songs and learning new songs. We make sure that there are a variety of genres e.g. rock, pop, dance and traditional so that children get to perform something that they enjoy. Below are some songs that children are currently singing in their phase.
Phase 1
Can you?
Addison School Song
Every colour under the sun
The best we can be
Let's dance
London Symphony Orchestra resources for KS1: LSO SONGS
Phase 2
► Year 4 performance at Kensington Town Hall - TBMH Christmas Festival (Autumn term)
Year 4 had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Christmas singing festival, organised by the Tri-Borough Music Hub and perform at Kensington Town Hall, sharing the stage with 10 other local schools. Their singing was superb; a result of all the hard work they’ve put in and the courage they’ve shown on stage. Well done children, you have made us all very proud!
Music learning at Addison
