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This unit offers a preview of our enhanced Key stage 2 Music curriculum for 2026–2027.
Please note: some audio recordings are currently in draft form and will be updated before September 2026.
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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Sing their part clearly and confidently, without getting distracted by others.
- Stay in time with others by listening carefully.
- Sing their part at the right time with a strong voice.
- Compose a four-beat rhythmic loop that includes a simple melody.
- Explain what a melodic loop is.
Suggested prior learning
Mountain melodies: Steps and leaps
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Singing in two parts
Lesson 2: Singing loops
Lesson 3: Composing loops
Lesson 4: From loops to songs
Lesson 5: Singing in rounds
Key skills
Listening and evaluating
- Confidently and
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Key knowledge
Listening and evaluating
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Key vocabulary
beat (Y2)
harmony
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Full equipment list for the subject
Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Tuned percussion instruments ×15
- Video recording devices
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – Music Y4: Singing in parts: Loops and layers
Aimed at pupils, one page providing key facts and definitions from the unit ‘Singing in parts’.
Vocabulary display – Music Y4: Singing in parts: Loops and layers
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Singing in parts: Loops and layers'.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language.
British values: Mutual respect.
Geography: Human and physical geography; Geographical skills and fieldwork.
