For the third year running, we have been awarded the Music Mark!  Music Mark Primary School 2024-25 :-) 

At St Philip’s CE Primary Academy, we recognise the huge impact that learning Music can have, both on the spiritual growth of our learners, as well on their creative, cultural and academic development. Through our engaging weekly Music curriculum lessons using the Kapow schemes of work, regular whole-school singing opportunities and whole class instrumental teaching, our learners are given many opportunities to develop a deep love of Music during their time with us.

Pupils are inspired to achieve their potential through this offer, and we look to enrich this further by providing learners with the opportunity to appreciate a wide range of high-quality music, both through external visits and visitors to school.  We are able to advise parents on where to access a wide range of extra-curricular sessions and specialist group and individual instrumental tuition. 

Within Nursery and Reception, our learners are given the opportunity to experiment with Music through singing nursery rhymes and playing of musical instruments within provision, in addition to more structured, small groups music sessions, also using Kapow.  As our children move on to KS1, they take part in weekly Music lessons. During these lessons, which are planned in accordance with the National Curriculum and Model Music Curriculum 2021, learners begin to understand some of the key inter-related dimensions of Music, such as pulse, tempo and rhythm, through singing and instrumental work. They are given the opportunity to use their voices expressively and creatively through singing songs from range of different genres of music. Learners are also supported in developing their ability to listen and appraise. Additionally, learners begin to experiment with texture and timbre through composition.

Enrichment opportunities come through our Key Stage 2 Choir, termly Music Concerts, Drumming Lessons, ensemble Ocarinas, Samba Drums and Recorders, our annual BDAT Carol Service at Bradford Cathedral and other visits and visitors.

We use the EEF (Educational Endowment Foundation) principles to ensure that our Music curriculum is adapted, making it inclusive for all learners:

MUSIC NEWS!

Our recent performances...

Macmillan Coffee Morning (St Philips Choir)

St Philips CE Primary Academy Summer music Concert (St Philips Choir, school band)

Lister and Sherrington Care Home (St Philip's Choir)

PROMS at St Georges Hall (Samba)

Bradford Cathedral Carol Concert  (St Philip's Choir)

Maths and Music Performance (Y2-Y6)

Spring & Summer Music Concerts (Y3-Y6)

Performing with the Halle: (Year 4) at St Georges Hall

BDAT Carol Concert @ Bradford Cathedral (St Philip's Choir)

Winter Music Concert (Whole School Including St Philip's Choir)

Care Home Christmas Carol Visits (St Philip's Choir)

TT Rockstars Musical Multiplication (Y1-Y6)

St Philip's Christingle (Whole School)

Upcoming events: (keep an eye out)

Spring Music Concert - Friday 11th April

THE PLUMBER DRUMMER VISITED!

St Philips absolutely loved their live performance of the plumber drummer. 

Current songs we have been practicing...

https://app.sparkyard.com/shared/song/1473/b1784f04-d230-4f6f-ac24-b5becd051332 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Msl2fl3h59I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjxugyZCfuw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJatiK0uTHA

MORE music?

St Philip's Choir

Every Friday lunchtime, Mrs Hargreaves provides music coaching to KS2 pupils who wish to be in choir. Pupils within choir develop their confidence, independence, singing technique and musical understanding. The St Philip's choir regularly visit their local care home to perform. Similarly, the Bradford Music Service provide ample opportunities for the choir to perform, such as a recent performance at Bradford Cathedral.

Drumming

NOW AVAILABLE!

Your child now has access to drumming lessons every Friday, every term, for 30 minute lessons. These lessons are provided by a professional teacher sourced from the Bradford music service.

Due to lack of demand for previous ukulele lessons, we are now providing drumming lessons.

Please speak to the office if you would like to sign your child up! WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

St. Philip's took part in a fantastic celebration of musical talent at St Georges Hall in Bradford. Our Year 5/Year 6 children played their samba drums as part of the BDAT Mini Proms.   They will never forget this wonderful experience!  

Please click on the link below to:

• Find out about music across the Bradford district

• Find out what events are taking place (some free of charge)

• Find out what music groups your child could take part in