The music curriculum at Norbreck Primary Academy is designed to foster a deep appreciation and understanding of music, enabling pupils to develop a lifelong passion for music and its cultural significance. Through our music provision, we aim to ensure that all pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum that covers a range of musical genres, styles, and traditions, while also nurturing creativity, confidence, and collaboration amongst our students.

Our intent is to provide all pupils with the opportunity to engage with high-quality musical experiences that inspire and challenge them, leading to a sense of enjoyment and achievement in their musical endeavours. By instilling a love for music from an early age, we aim to enrich the lives of our pupils, enhancing their cultural capital and contributing to their overall personal development.

Cultural Capital

• We enter music competitions such as Musician of the year and Pop Idol, both in school and within our local area.
• Year 4 have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument as part of the wider opportunities scheme. A music room for rehearsals and individual practice. The music room is equipped with instruments which are stored there.
• Norbreck children can participate in peripatetic lessons, in addition to the normal teaching of music. These include violin, piano/keyboard, clarinet, cornet, flute and recorder lessons.
• Children experience external pantomime performances.
• Year 4,5,6 Glee Club, who sing and dance live at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool.
• Tiddly-Om-Pom-Poms, a musical programme for EYFS, is written and delivered by specialist staff from Blackpool Music Service in our Reception classes.
• Key Stage singing practices each week.
• Nativity performances by Key Stage 1 each year to parents.
• We value that music contributes to other curriculum subjects and areas such as the humanities and R.E.
• Norbreck offers music for all.