At Holy Trinity, we value music as a fundamental part of the children’s primary school experience. From participating in whole school singing to individual instrumental lessons, festive productions to class music lessons, visiting performers to local musical performances, all children are provided with a wealth of musical opportunities during their time here
Our music vision is for all pupils to experience a variety of music genres – confidently listening to, and appraising pieces; and being inspired to create and perform their own compositions inspired by what they have heard.
We are proud to be able to offer our children the opportunity to learn a broad range of different instruments throughout their time at Holy Trinity. By the time our children leave us, they are confident to take their music learning forwards, be it continuing with individual music tuition, or simply having a love of music.
Music is taught from EYFS through to Year 6. We follow a scheme of work called 'Charanga' which ensures that the children cover the following elements each year:
Throughout the year, all the children have the opportunity to participate in musical performances including:
Throughout the year, the children experience a range of live music opportunities, including visits to local theatre performances and West End musicals; touring theatre companies visiting school; participating in events organised by the BWMAT and Diocese; performances by local secondary school music departments.
Extra-curricular Music and Performing Arts opportunities may also be provided in the form of Recorder club, Choir and Dancing, including country dancing, maypole dancing and an external dance club.
Instrumental tuition
Throughout their time at Holy Trinity, the children have the opportunity to learn the following instruments:
Individual lessons in brass and clarinet are offered from Year 4 upwards.
Year 4 Brass Performance to parents
At the end of the 11 weeks of Whole Class Ensemble Tuition of Brass, Year 4 performed a mini-concert to their parents and siblings.
Summer Fete
Clarinet players and choir performed at the Summer Fete.
Royal Marines Band Service Performance
We were thrilled to welcome musicians from the Royal Marines Band Service to perform a short concert to the whole school. We thoroughly enjoyed singing and dancing along and the performance was enjoyed by all pupils and staff!
Choir's Singing peformance for St. Margaret's Hospice Christmas Service
The choir was filmed, by St. Margaret's Hospice, singing 'Love Shone Down' for their online Christmas Service.
The Octagon Junior Choir Workshop
We had a lady from the Octagon complete a whole school workshop looking at warm ups, singing short songs and rounds.
Music Roadshow performed by Westfield Academy
Westfield Academy performed their ‘Music Roadshow’ to the whole school. They performed with a range of instruments and singing.
Choir performing at Beechwood Care Home
Choir, Brass and Clarinets performing in the King's Coronation Worship
Choir performing at the Fete
Year R
Year 4 - Whole Class Ensemble Tuition - Brass
Year 4 - Handchimes
Year 4 - Composing a Viking Battle piece of music
Year 4 perform the handchimes in worship
Year 5 Clarinet players performing to other classes