Music

Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. At St Wilfrid's all children participate in a variety of musical activities, developing musical knowledge and skills in an imaginative and enjoyable way. Our aim is for pupils to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and aesthetic sensitivity.

The National Curriculum for Music can be found here.

Leeds Diocesan Singing Programme

We are proud to be part of the Diocese of Leeds School Singing Programme. All children receive weekly singing sessions delivered by an expert Choral Director from the Diocese, focusing on positive engagement with singing and supporting the Catholic life of the school through sacred music. The sessions offer practical and incremental coverage of areas of the music curriculum - including notation - in a two-year curriculum framework developed by the Diocese, the National Schools Singing Programme and the National Youth Choir of Scotland. As a result of this, our pupils also have the opportunity to join one of the Diocese’s acclaimed after-school choirs, which offer an incredible opportunity to pursue a passion for singing and music. You can find online resources that support this work on the Schools Singing Programme’s YouTube channel www.schoolssingingprogramme.org.uk.

Our local Diocese choir is Ripon Catholic Junior Choir, who rehearse after school on Tuesdays - please contact office@dioceseofleedsmusic.org.uk for more information about joining.

North Yorkshire Whole Class Instrumental Tuition

All children in Year 4 to 6, take part in a weekly whole school instrumental lesson taught by Mrs Moulds, a specialist teacher from North Yorkshire Music Services. Instruments taught include key boards and strings.

Music Policy Click here

Organisation of Learning Click here