A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 6: Dynamics, pitch and texture (Theme: Coast – Fingal’s Cave by Mendelssohn).
 

This unit supports pupils as they explore how classical music can depict natural scenes, focusing on Felix Mendelssohn's Fingal’s Cave. Pupils examine how composers use the inter-related dimensions of music—structure, texture, dynamics, timbre, pitch, tempo, and duration—to represent the sea's movement and atmosphere. They learn key vocabulary such as graphic score, ensemble, conductor, and composition, and engage in activities like improvisation and creating their own musical compositions to convey imagery. Through this exploration, pupils deepen their understanding of how music can evoke emotions and tell stories.
 

• Music scheme of work.
• Year 5 and Year 6 Music scheme of work.