Music

Music at Lakeside school aims to develop aesthetic sensitivity and creative ability in all pupils.

Music is studied for one lesson a week through years 7, 8 and 9 and provides for the progressive development of:

skills in movement, vocal skills, and in aural imagery, acquired through exploring and organising sounds
awareness and appreciation of organised sound patterns
sensitive, analytical and critical responses to music
the capacity to express ideas, thoughts and feelings through music
awareness and understanding of traditions, idioms and musical styles from a variety of different cultures, times and places
the opportunity to learn basic instrumental skills on ukulele, guitar and drum kit.

The aim of the Music Department at Lakeside School is to make music:-

Enjoyable:

To develop a sensitive response to sound in general and a life long enjoyment of music of all kinds, both as a listener and a participant
To think about musical ideas
To use music as a creative stimulus

Creative:

To develop pupils’ self-expression
To develop the capacity to understand and express ideas and feelings through the medium of sound

Social /Moral:

Because singing together creates bonds
To develop the ability to work constructively as a member of a group using skills of leadership, discussion, negotiation and the blending of different peoples’ ideas

Cultural:

To develop an awareness of musical heritage, traditions and developments in a variety of cultures and societies

Cross-Curricular:

To help language development and literacy
To develop a feel for patterns and numeracy
To provide a vehicle for learning certain subjects or to enhance other subjects e.g. language, history, art, drama etc.
Because music contributes to acts of worship

Aesthetic:

Because music helps pupils to understand the way their feelings work and to develop an insight into areas of experience, some of which cannot be verbalised easily

Lakeside School
an Outstanding SEMH School for Secondary aged boys