Music

At St Stephens, we believe that music is a chance for all children to shine. The universal language of music allows everyone to unite and participate to the best of their abilities. Regular music lessons, along with weekly singing assemblies, ensure that children are receiving the recommended 1 hour of music each week. In EYFS, music is part of everyday routines - singing and dancing, exploring rhythms, pulse, dynamics and rhymes. Music in the Early Years is fun and active! Throughout Key Stage 1 and 2, music lessons are carefully planned to ensure the progression of the key skills of singing, listening, performing, composing and musicianship. Music lessons are taught by the music lead, and singing assemblies are led by our singing teacher, but we also work closely with the music hub, Asone, who deliver whole class keyboard lessons to Lower Key Stage 2. Performance is an important part of our curriculum and children perform at formal concerts throughout the year, as well as regularly to their peers at school. Children from the choir have the opportunity to perform at the fantastic Songfest, along with other schools from Cornwall. We are fortunate enough to have peripatetic teachers, who offer guitar, keyboards and brass instrument lessons. We also offer several musical after school clubs (keyboards, steel drums and choir). Music at St Stephens is valued and celebrated and we are very proud of our musical school!