Music

Across KS1 and KS2, Music is taught during rotations where the teacher delivering the lesson has a musical strength. EY class teachers will deliver Music to their own classes.

Children learn the characteristic skills of a musician; to Perform, Compose, Transcribe and Describe. Teachers use ‘Charanga’ and ‘SingUp’ to support their teaching; this allows for clear progression of skills. All children in KS1 and KS2 will learn to play a variety of tuned and untuned instruments such as; ukulele, xylophone, boomwhackers, bells, drums, maracas, tambourines and kazoos.

In addition, children have the opportunity to learn to play the violin, guitar, keyboard, piano, drums and the recorder, both in school and as part of extra-curricular activities. Choir engage in many regular community activities. They perform at Christmas in care homes and for our Trinity Service, they perform alongside local music groups such as the Hexham Amateur Stage Society and other musical events in the region. Sele First School also offers extracurricular accordion and recorder lessons.

Highlights of the year include the KS2 Christmas Carol concert and the Leavers’ Show. Both opportunities give children the experience of performance in larger community venues such as the Hexham Abbey and Queens Hall Arts Centre.

Music Progression Document

Music Curriculum Map

Music Policy 2021

Music Development Plan 2024

School Music Lessons

Music Partnership North is the main instrumental/vocal tuition provider across Northumberland, offering high-quality individual/group tuition on a range of instruments.

Lessons take place during the school day and are led by music teachers from the Music Service.

For more information and how to enquire and book, click below.

MPN Tuition Flyer

Mrs Shevlin

Piano, Keyboard & Recorder

Miss Ferrier

Accordion, Clog & Harp

Miss Hetherington

Violin

Mr Hunter

Guitar

SELE First Core Songs

Every child who joins us learns our core songs. These are the songs that we can just sing, without the need for electricity or words. We hope to learn new songs each year until we have a bank of favourites!

2024 Core Songs

The Rattlin' Bog
Spiritual Medley - Oh When the Saint, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, I'm Gonna Dance.

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2023 Core Songs

Bella Mama
My Song is a good song
I'm gonna shine
The Sele School Song