Music at Rivers: Intent

At Rivers, our intent is to nurture confident, creative, and skilled musicians. Our curriculum is designed to help students think, act, and speak like musicians, engaging critically with a wide range of musical styles, genres, and traditions. High-quality teaching supports the development of performing, composing, listening, and analytical skills, enabling all learners to express themselves musically and understand the context behind the music they study.

 

We foster a deep appreciation for global musical cultures, while promoting creativity, discipline, and collaboration. Our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive, and progressive, providing clear pathways from KS3 to KS4, and supporting students with aspirations in further education or the creative industries. Assessment is embedded to support progression, independence, and self-evaluation. Through ensemble work, individual practice, and live performance opportunities, students develop resilience, confidence, and cultural awareness.

 

The curriculum is underpinned by our CARE values:

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Community: Students explore music from a range of cultures and traditions, and are encouraged to take part in performances that contribute to both school life and the wider local community.

 

Ambition: Our curriculum challenges all learners to aim high, grow their musical knowledge and skillset, and consider future opportunities in music and the arts.

 

Resilience: Students build perseverance and independence through rehearsal, problem-solving, and critical reflection.

 

Respect: Students explore music from a wide range of cultures, time periods, and traditions. This fosters mutual respect, global awareness, and appreciation of difference. Respect is also nurtured through teamwork and constructive communication in practical work.

 

Excellence: We set high expectations and celebrate effort, improvement, and creativity, with regular opportunities for performance, peer feedback, and recognition.