Music

Musical education at Bird in Bush aspires to provide children the opportunity to learn, experience and perform using a wide range of musical instruments. We are part of the exceptional Southwark Schools Music offer to its schools and embrace the aims and aspirations of this provision for our children – see below 

We offer an ever expanding range of performance opportunities to enrich our pupils’ musical experience and to evoke a love for the performing arts. At the heart of our Music Education is teaching our pupils about a range of musical composers who will extend their understanding and appreciation of the rich musical culture that surrounds them in their daily lives – see the Bird in Bush School Musical Composers below

At Bird in Bush we teach music in accordance with the National Curriculum and incorporate technology in our lessons to enhance our pupils’ musical learning. Our pupils benefit from a dedicated music room and access to a wide range of instruction including ukulele, djembe, violins and voice. Our music staff are focused on providing children with enjoyable musical experiences, nurturing confidence, social awareness and self-esteem.

Aims:

To play in small groups, in whole classes or in any ensemble meaning our pupils feel part of an integrated team. Everyone has a role, large or small and this helps to build co-operation and mutual support. It promotes the importance of working harmoniously with others towards a common goal.

  • Music enables young people to express themselves like no other medium. It empowers them to shape their world through sound and allows them to exercise their imaginations. Encouraging creativity also teaches them to think outside the box when problem solving.

  • Music making is not only good for the brain but also the heart! Young people enjoy the pleasure of mastering a tune or a song. The prestige and stimulation of a first performance in front of an audience is an adrenalin rush that is never forgotten.

  • Music is inclusive irrespective of abilities. It can be of particular benefit to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities but also those who are marginalised, vulnerable and often hard to reach.