Year 5 Music scheme of work: Composition, Blues & more

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Music in nature: Chords and melodies

Drawing inspiration from the power of nature, pupils compose short melodies to reflect different moods of the sky.…

Composition notation (Theme: Ancient Egypt)

Based on the theme of Ancient Egypt, children learn to identify the pitch and rhythm of written notes…

Children are introduced to this famous genre of music and its history, and learn to identify the key…

Three-chord pop: Playing in a band

Learning about the features of pop music while singing and performing as a band. Pupils learn a bass…

South and West Africa

Children learn ‘Shosholoza’, a traditional South African song, play the accompanying chords using tuned percussion and learn to…

West African rhythms: Create, play and perform

Exploring the rhythms of West Africa, pupils experience the energy of traditional ensemble music. They learn how rhythmic…

Composition to represent the festival of colour (Theme: Holi festival)

Exploring the associations between music, sounds and colour; composing and performing their own musical composition to represent Holi,…

Music technology: Podcasts and jingles

Exploring the world of podcast production through music and audio technology, pupils use Kapow Music Maker, a bespoke…

Looping and remixing

In this engaging topic, children learn about how dance music is created, focusing particularly on the use of…

Stage and song: Storytelling through music

Exploring musical theatre and how music helps to tell stories through solos, duets and ensemble performances. Pupils explore…

Musical theatre

Children learn how singing, acting, and dancing combine to create an overall performance.

Samba sounds: Rhythm and groove

Discovering the energy and traditions of Brazilian samba and its role in Carnival celebrations. Pupils learn about samba…

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