Music Autumn and Spring 2023-2024

We saw the show and it was fantastic. The children were seamless. -KS1 and KS2 grandparent

Singing Assembly

They're really fun and I love them!&#160;

I've enjoyed singing Jingle Bell Rock the most!

Rest Centre Visits

We went to sing Christmas carols at Brighouse Rest Centre and Bridge House Care Home.

It's good to go to the care homes to make them smile at Christmas and know that they're not alone.

The people we visited were really nice and welcoming. I liked how they joined in with the singing.

I liked how happy the elderly people were as they listened to us.

The Snowman

I liked the bassoon because it was unusual, and I have never seen anything like it before.&#160;&#160;

I really liked the sound of the keyboard.

I thought it was amazing and the music helped me imagine what was happening.&#160; &#160;

I can't wait for them to come back again next year.&#160;

The music was more traditional than we usually sing so it was great to hear something different.

Recorder Club

I love playing the recorder and think I've made a lot of progress because I don't squeak anymore!

Some of us wanted to play 'Carol of the Bells' in our Christmas assembly.

I thought all the songs were really fun to sing and the actors did well to remember so many lines!

Absolutely amazing night. The kids must have had one of the best nights of their lives.

We took lots of photos but they are all blurry because we were too busy dancing and jumping!

Thank you so much to the most wonderful school for allowing our babies to have an experience like this. Definitely one for the memory book.

It was amazing. We could see you guys having a fab time from the floor.

I like guessing which teacher has chosen the songs.

My favourite so far is Miss Thomas, We Built This City.

Sometimes, we even listen to pupil suggestions - we have such a wide ranging taste in music.

There are so many different instruments in every song!

We have noticed that so far all of the classical composers have been from Europe! Will it stay like this?

Classical Music

On our way in to assembly, we listen to classical music with a focus on a different classical composer each week.

It's interesting to listen to the classical music because a lot of us have heard it and we get hear new things. I find it calming and it makes me feel nice.&#160;

Start of Christmas Assembly

I like that we all get together to sing and spend time together. We also get to make people smile at Christmas, who might not have much.

We really enjoyed doing this and weren't nervous at all because we practiced. We have been doing Hakuna Matata too!

Giving presents is a chance for us to be kinds and show the world that we look after others.

I loved it! It was my first one and it was nice to experience it.

Calderdale Music Trust at Christmas

Calderdale Music came to sing us a few carols. We were amazed at the sound and power they produced. It made us feel very Christmassy!

The lady in the pink jumper could sing so high! She was a super soprano.

To be able to sing like that, they must be superheroes!

We have continued listening to classical music. We have watched ice dancers skate to it, ballet being performed to it and listened to it performed on different instruments.

We learnt about dynamics with 'William Tell's Overture'. We danced along, doing small movements when it was quiet and big movements when it was loud.

It was really good to see other musicians playing on the stage.

I really loved it. It was amazing. Nandi Bushell was so good. I couldn't believe that a 13 year old could play like that.

It was amazing. I never thought it would be like that. The lights and the sound were incredible. I loved it.

They were very brave to stand up there when they are so little.&#160; - KS2 audience&#160;

It made me happy but nervous to stand up in front of the grown ups.

Teacher (and Pupil) Choice

Listening to music makes me feel happy and ready to learn.&#160;&#160;

I like listening as we leave assembly. It makes me want to dance.&#160;

When we leave assembly we listen to song choices of our teachers.&#160; Each week focusses on a different teacher.

We get to hear new songs that we can share with our grown ups at home.

Santa's On Strike (Y1 - Y6)

I thought it was good and funny. Elmer was my favourite and when Santa said, 'I'm on strike.' - EYFS audience

It was heart-warming to see all the children putting their all into it.

Children's Mental Health Week

Young Voices

Wowzers! Oh what a night we had at Young Voices, Sheffield Arena. It was definitely the first of many YV experiences. We will be back!

Year 3 and Year 4 teamed up to sing 'Sing' by Gary Barlow and the Commonwealth Choir. It's all about finding your voice and letting yourself be heard.

It was fun to sing with another class and to try singing in parts.&#160;&#160;

It was a fab experience to share with friends. Even if you're young, you can do anything!

Music Club

After seeing Class 7 play the boomwhackers in assembly, recorder club wanted to give them a try. They loved trying out some of their favourite tunes.

We learnt some more tunes on the recorder. It was fun to try out the samba drums too!

The boomwhackers were so much fun. We played as a team and it felt like we were also being active.

EYFS Nativity

I was nervous because there were lots of people watching - but I wasn't nervous when I saw my daddy and grandma.

I was really excited because my daddy was coming. I liked doing the singing and dancing.

When you first sit on stage it feels so scary but by the time you get to scene 3, you can just flow with it

The best production I've ever been in.&#160;&#160;

This was our last Christmas play and it was really fun to be part of it.

I thought the dancing of the younger children was great and it was nice to see them doing it in front of an audience.

That's probably the best children's production I've ever seen. - KS2 parent

Choir

After the Young Voices concert, we welcomed some new members to the choir, including some pupils who are new to the school. We can't wait to get started on our next project!

Key Stage 2 Choir

Year 6 and Class 7 Perform Happy!

We have been practicing lots of new songs for the Young Voices 2024. We are so excited to have our first arena experience!

I love learning new songs and different types of songs. My favourite is the Matilda Mash-Up.

Year 6 learnt the song Happy in music lessons and when Class 7 asked if they would provide the voices, while Class 7 signed it, they said, 'No problem!'

They were very brave to get up and sing in front of everyone.

I love singing, even the tricky songs. Today Is Gonna Be A Great Day is my favourite and the songs in other languages, like Arirang.

It was amazing and we loved doing it. It was nice to have Year 6 sing along with us. We would love to do it again.&#160;&#160;

I enjoyed listening to it because they were very good it.

I really like listening to the music coming in and out. It makes me want to dance.

I like listening to the teachers' choices to see if I know them.

Sometimes we get to hear some new music and we really enjoy it.

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