Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. A high-quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement. As pupils progress, they should develop a critical engagement with music, allowing them to compose, and to listen with discrimination to the best in the musical canon.

National Curriculum

During their time at Hopwood, children spend time learning an instrument within the music curriculum through Whole Class Instrumental Projects, funded by school. Currently, all pupils in Year 4 learn to play the violin, Year 5 learn to play the flute and Year 6 have had cornet lesson. These sessions involve reading basic notation, performing together as a group and performances for parents.

We have a wide range of music lessons, including keyboard, guitar, drums, woodwind, brass, strings and ukulele! We currently have 50% of our KS2 pupils learning to play a musical instrument - which is fantastic!

Enrichment

Enrichment opportunities include music performances. In February 2025 we attended Young Voices at the Co-op Arena in Manchester. Previously we have enjoyed playing African drums, learning African rhythms and songs.

We maximise opportunities to enrich music and fulfil our experience promise.