Music
Intent and Implementation for Music at Manuden Primary School
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Key Stage One Music TOOLKIT |
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To Perform
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To Compose |
To Transcribe |
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M1. To take part in singing, accurately following the melody. |
M5.Create a sequence of long and short sounds.
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M11. Use symbols to represent a composition and use them to help with a performance. |
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M2. Follow instructions on how and when to sing or play an instrument. |
M6. Clap rhythms.
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To Describe Music
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M3. Make and control long and short sounds, using voice and instruments. |
M7.Create a mixture of different sounds (long and short, loud and quiet, high and low). |
M12.Identify the beat of a tune.
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M4. Imitate changes in pitch. |
M8.Choose sounds to create an effect.
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M13.Recognise changes in timbre, dynamics and pitch. |
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M9.Create short, musical patterns.
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M10.Create short, rhythmic phrases.
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Lower Key Stage Two Music TOOLKIT |
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To Perform
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To Compose |
To Transcribe |
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M14. Sing from memory with accurate pitch. |
M21. Compose and perform melodic songs. |
M28.Devise non-standard symbols to indicate when to play and rest. |
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M15. Sing in tune. |
M22. Use sound to create abstract effects. |
M29.Recognise the notes EGBDF and FACE on the musical stave. |
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M16.Maintain a simple part within a group. |
M23. Create repeated patterns with a range of instruments. |
M30.Recognise the symbols for a minim, crotchet and semibreve and say how many beats they represent. |
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M17.Pronounce words within a song clearly. |
M24. Create accompaniments for tunes. |
To Describe Music
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M18. Show control of voice. |
M25. Use drones as accompaniments.
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M31. Use the terms: duration, timbre, pitch, beat, tempo, texture and use of silence to describe music. |
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M19. Play notes on an instrument with care so that they are clear. |
M26. Chose order, combine and control sounds to create an effect. |
M32.Evaluate music using musical vocabulary to identify areas of likes and dislikes.
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M20.Perform with control and awareness of others. |
M27. Use digital technologies to compose pieces of music. |
M33.Understand layers of sounds and discuss their effect on mood and feelings. |
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Upper Key Stage Two Music TOOLKIT |
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To Perform
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To Compose |
To Transcribe |
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M34. Sing or play from memory with confidence. |
M40. Create songs with verses and a chorus. |
M47. Use the standard musical notation of crotchet, minim and semibreve to indicate how many beats to play. |
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M35. Perform solos or as part of an ensemble. |
M41. Create rhythmic patterns with an awareness of timbre and duration. |
M48. Read and create notes on the musical stave. |
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M36. Hold a part within a round. |
M42. Combine a variety of musical devices, including melody, rhythm and chords. |
M49. Understand the purpose of the treble and bass clefs and use them in transcribing compositions. |
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M50. Understand and use the sharp and flat symbols. |
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M37. Sing a harmony part confidently and accurately. |
M43. Thoughtfully select elements for a piece in order to gain a desired effect. |
M51. Use and understand simple time signatures.
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M38. Sustain a drone or melodic ostinato to accompany singing. |
M44. Use drones and melodic ostinato (based on the pentatonic scale.) |
To Describe Music |
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M39. Perform with controlled breathing (voice) and skilful playing (instrument). |
M45. Convey the relationship between the lyrics and the melody. |
M52. Choose from a wide range of musical vocabulary to accurately describe and appraise music including: pitch, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, lyrics and melody, sense of occasion, expressive, solo, rounds, harmonies, accompaniments, drones, cyclic patterns, combination of musical elements and cultural context. |
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M46. Use digital technologies to compose, edit and refine pieces of music. |
M53. Describe how lyric often reflect the cultural context of music and have some social meaning. |
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Music at Manuden
Young Voices 2022
See below for all the details of the Manuden School Choir's trip to perform at London's O2 Arena as part of the 2022 Young Voices Concert Series on 25th April.
Young Voices 2019
On Monday 4th February, the choir look part in the long-awaited Young Voices Concert at the O2 Arena in London. Officially the largest school choir concert in the world, the spectacular choral celebration involved over 8.000 singers, performing along with a host of professional solo singers, musicians and dancers all expertly led by renowned choral conductor David Lawrence.
During the exciting concert, the massed choir gave us rousing renditions of a number of choral medley’s including: Thank you for the Days, a medley of songs inspired by days of the week; Swing Thing, using well known swing tunes; An American Folk Odyssey, incorporating some well-known American folk songs and Moana Mashup, which was a firm favourite with the children. Popular with both children and adults was Coldplay’s Viva la Vida as well as a version of We are the World and Any Dream Will Do from the musical Joseph, complete with some amazing lighting effects. A surprise turn from 80s singer, Tony Hadley, got us all singing along to Gold and True which was a treat for those over a certain age!
The evening finished with a Greatest Showman medley involving all of the evening’s performers which had both parents and children dancing in the aisles. The energetic moves, choreographed by street dancers Urban Strides, along with the amazing lighting effects, ensured that the concert was a real spectacle.
The children performed brilliantly and made us and their families very proud. Not only did they sing and dance enthusiastically, but they represented Manuden superbly throughout the day and were a credit to us all. The concert provides an invaluable opportunity for our children to take part in a large-scale event with such talented performers and we hope that the children will remember their experience for years to come. Thanks to all those who came along to support us on the night and as always, a huge thank you to Miss Grant and Mrs Camp for all their hard work helping us on the day.
The Manuden School Choir are feeling exhilarated, if a little tired, after their amazing performance at the O2 last night as part of the Young Voices concert series. Thirty-one singers from Manuden and twenty-four from Chrishall joined forces with other primary and secondary school to perform as part of a massed choir of nearly 8,000 voices.
The concert included musical highlights such as the aptly named Singing Together, Name That Toon (a medley of favourite cartoon themes) and a rousing version of Toto’s Africa, complete with a dramatic storm, created by the choir. As the evening drew to a close, we sung the children’s own personal favourite, the Pop Medley, which included an arrangement of I’m Only Human, accompanied by some incredible lighting effects and Ed Sheeran’s popular, Castle on the Hill. The evening finished with a tribute to Stevie Wonder, which had both parents and children dancing in the aisles. The energetic moves, choreographed by street dancers Urban Strides, along with the amazing lighting effects, ensured that the concert was a real spectacle.
The children performed brilliantly and were a credit to us all in their enthusiasm and dedication as well as their exemplary behaviour throughout the day. A proud moment for everyone and some memories to share forever. Thanks to all those who came along to support us and as always, a huge thank you to our helpers, Miss Grant, Mrs Camp and Mr Hensall for all their hard work.
The Manuden School Choir
The Manuden School Choir rehearse every Wednesday after school and take part in a number a events each year, including performing at the O2 Arena in London as part of the Young Voices concert series. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Key Stage 2 children in the choir to perform with other singers as part of the annual Young Voices event, where the audience is treated to the mass choir singing some well-known tunes, expertly accompanied by some interesting dance moves. It really is a great evening for everyone and we are looking forward to performing in the 2019 event in February.
Percussion Club
In the summer term, in addition to our school choir, we run a lunchtime percussion club where we get to experiment with different types of percussion instruments and different styles of playing. This year, we experimented with different stomp instruments as well as creating our own samba band. The highlight was playing our samba composition at the summer music concert.
Our younger musicians at Manuden have also been very busy. They have been working hard on their Samba band performance for their Samba Parade. Barn Owl Class took part in a Samba workshop and have already given a sneak preview of their Samba Band at their Class Assembly. The full piece will be performed at their Samba Parade Experience Outcome. Be warned – it will be noisy!
Visiting Musicians
At Manuden we offer a range of instrumental lessons and regularly invite professional musicians in to work with our children. If you are interested in learning an instrument, please contact the school office, who will put you in contact with one of our visiting music teachers.
Composing using Technology
In Key Stage 2, we use O-Generator, a simple, engaging music software that enables pupils to compose and learn using popular and world music styles.
Young Voices 2018
The Manuden School Choir are feeling exhilarated, if a little tired, after their amazing performance at the O2 last night as part of the Young Voices concert series. Thirty-one singers from Manuden and twenty-four from Chrishall joined forces with other primary and secondary school to perform as part of a massed choir of nearly 8,000 voices.
The concert included musical highlights such as the aptly named Singing Together, Name That Toon (a medley of favourite cartoon themes) and a rousing version of Toto’s Africa, complete with a dramatic storm, created by the choir. As the evening drew to a close, we sung the children’s own personal favourite, the Pop Medley, which included an arrangement of I’m Only Human, accompanied by some incredible lighting effects and Ed Sheeran’s popular, Castle on the Hill. The evening finished with a tribute to Stevie Wonder, which had both parents and children dancing in the aisles. The energetic moves, choreographed by street dancers Urban Strides, along with the amazing lighting effects, ensured that the concert was a real spectacle.
The children performed brilliantly and were a credit to us all in their enthusiasm and dedication as well as their exemplary behaviour throughout the day. A proud moment for everyone and some memories to share forever. Thanks to all those who came along to support us and as always, a huge thank you to our helpers, Miss Grant, Mrs Camp and Mr Hensall for all their hard work.
Top London venue plays host to the Manuden Choir!
On Tuesday the Manuden School Choir joined forces with over 7,500 other singers to take part in the Young Voices Concert at the O2 Arena in London. The massed choir were conducted by renowned choral conductor David Lawrence, who guided us expertly through a wide variety of songs, delighting a packed O2 for over 2 hours.
The concert included musical highlights such as a medley of jazz classics, Five Guys Named Moe, a journey through England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales through some iconic folksongs and even a chance to polish off our air guitars in a medley of some of the most famous rock anthems. One of the most powerful moments of the concert came when we sang Stronger Together, made famous by TV’s Gareth Malone and his Military Wives’ choir. The sound of nearly 8,000 children singing this moving song was a real goose-bump momen. There was also a poignant rendition of You’re the Voice, which provided a visual spectacle too, as the massed choir signed while singing. As the evening drew to a close, we sung some of the children’s own personal favourites, Maliswe, a well known African song sung in three parts and the much awaited Pop Medley, which included an arrangement of Adele’s Hello which I’m sure brought a tear to many an eye. The evening ended with the massed choir and audience joining in with the soul classic, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, which really did raise the roof. The energetic moves, choreographed by street dancers Urban Strides, along with the amazing lighting effects, ensured that the concert was a real spectacle.
All day, the atmosphere in the O2 was electric and the excitement increased as the parents started to arrive and it was brilliant to know that so many parents were there supporting us. The children have commented on the wonderful time they had and the following day in school, despite having arrived back the night before at 11pm, the children were still buzzing. Something to tell the grandchildren in years to come!
Thank you to Miss Grant and Mrs Camp, who accompanied us on the day, joining in expertly with the singing and dancing and who helped make the experience so special and memorable for all the children.
