“What I have in my heart and soul must find a way out. That’s the reason for music.” Ludwig Van Beethoven.

What is Music?

Music is an arrangement of sounds to create an impact on your emotions.

Music at Cockton Hill Junior School:

Children are introduced to a wide range of musical activities that will develop their music skills and musical enjoyment. We encourage their ability to listen attentively to a varied range of songs, classical music and traditional melodies; children will appraise music, discussing their opinions using musical language and apply this knowledge when being introduced to a variety of instruments in their class environment. As children progress, they will learn to recognise musical notation, using this to create their own compositions, and develop an understanding of the origin of the music and the era in which it was created.

In Years 3 and 4, children are taught by subject specialist from Durham Music Service. They then progress through Years 5 and 6 with music teaching and learning adapted from the Charanga programme of teaching. 

Here you will find our Music curriculum overview as well as unit overviews. These show the key knowledge and skills for each unit as well as some questions you can ask your child at home. Enrichment opportunities show how our curriculum is further enhanced. All pupils enjoy a brass band performance annually, linked to Durham Brass Festival. They also engage in performances such as our Christmas carols and Year 6 leavers' performance.