Music at Applecroft:

Welcome to the Music page of the Applecroft website. Music is a key feature of our school and we aim to provide many opportunities for our children to thrive in this area.

Our music curriculum, based on the CUSP curriculum, is ambitious and progressive, with a strong focus on vocabulary. It  builds on previous  learning, promoting a love of music and singing. It supports non-specialist teachers and is taught in a practical and enjoyable way, deliberately planned so that pupils revisit concepts, embedding knowledge over time. Children learn to  appreciate different music forms, genres and composers and participate in a wide range of opportunities. They learn to play instruments, to perform and develop musical skills. The curriculum is designed to be accessible to all so that every child makes good progress. We believe that all pupils can achieve in music and, through their learning, will develop creatively, culturally and spiritually. Lessons are based on listening and appraisal activities, games, singing, playing instruments, composing, improvisation, music technology and performing.

Music Curriculum Aims:

• To instil a love of music in every child and to develop their confidence in music-making and performing.
• To equip children with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to appreciate a range of music styles, enabling them to articulate their musical preferences.
• To provide musical opportunities for pupils to make good progress, whatever their level of competence.

Applecroft Centenary

The original building of Applecroft School is 100 years old! To celebrate this milestone, a centenary song has been written by the music lead, Juliet Keefe, and her son, Michael (aka Flourish).