Music
Music is an integral part of children’s learning at Tenacres.
Each class has use of a fully equipped music room, with a selection of percussion, wind, string and keyboard instruments. Reception children also have their own instrument tables within the classroom environment. Mrs Longfils (music specialist) teaches and guides teaching of music across the school.
Within lessons, every child develops their musical skills through performance, composition and aural appreciation of music. The whole school join together for regular singing practice.
In Years 2, 3 and 4 opportunities are given for children to learn to play a musical instrument including guitar, drums and keyboard. Children in these year groups can also join the school choir.
Children playing a variety of musical instruments
Children are given opportunities to perform in a variety of settings: in the community, at local theatres, in-school assemblies, musical plays and concerts. Each year, all children hear at least one in person performance whether that be in school or at a concert venue such as Symphony Hall.
By the time children leave Tenacres, they have been exposed to a wide repertoire of live and recorded music, ranging from traditional to the present day.