At Pleasant Street Primary school we strive to embed music as part as our school culture. Music has a unique way of communicating that can inspire and motivate children. It is a vehicle for personal expression and plays an important role in the personal development of children. We believe that music should be accessible for every pupil in our school. Making music provides opportunities for physical, intellectual, imaginative and spiritual development.
Successful participation in music develops pupils’ self-esteem, confidence, well-being and learning skills. It is an effective medium for self-expression and creativity. In our school, music is taught in line with the National Curriculum for KS1 and 2 with composing, performing and appraising at the core of the subject. Singing is central to our music curriculum. Singing from an early age is critical for the development of key skills necessary for gaining strong musicianship. We believe everybody can sing and we want to make this fun and accessible for all, creating a strong culture of singing in our school life.
In 2021 we became a Music Mark school after being nominated by Resonate Liverpool.
During our music classes, we have been learning all about the steady beats we use in music to keep time in counts of four and eight. Musicians have to be able to keep the beat while they are performing which is something we practiced today whilst singing a new song.
Khadiatou was the winner for our final contest winner for this year in Year 4. This year Mr Curry donated his lovely Ukulele to us which was so kind of him to help the children’s education. We pulled a name out of a hat with the raffle tickets that everyone had collected over the summer term. She is very happy to be able to use this Ukulele every day at home.
To promote Liverpool libraries summer reading challenge, the children took part in a music workshop where they were treated to opera singing and musical maths games!
we enjoyed singing The Grand Old Duke of York together ,clapping our hands every time we sang the word ‘up’ and stamping our feet when we sang the word ‘ down’. Moving in time with the rhythm and beat of the music and song.
🎵 Year 3 have been learning about the Beatles and discovering why they stopped touring. We explored how growing crowds of fans made it difficult to perform, and how the band chose to focus on recording music in the studio instead. We also learned about their films and how they became studio innovators, creating new sounds and recording techniques. 🎶
Today in music we did a practice run of our songs that we will be playing for our Ukulele concert. This was great to see how well we will play on the actual day!
Our class had an amazing time visiting the Beatles Museum! 🎵 We learned all about the Beatles’ journey and discovered how music is made. It was fun, interesting, and inspiring to see the instruments, exhibits, and stories behind the music. A fantastic day full of learning and enjoyment!🎸✨
The children have asked if they can sing one of their favourite songs called ‘Jenny Jenkins’ Mrs Grindley uses a wooden spoon puppet as a prop for the song. The children enjoy following the song and using rhyming words to match with the colour of puppets dress, and following the adults actions during the chorus of the song. Well done !
In Year 3 Music this term, we will be learning about The Beatles and exploring why they are one of the most influential bands in music history. We will listen to and appraise some of their most famous songs, learn about their journey to success and discover how they changed popular music.
The children will explore musical elements such as rhythm, melody and tempo, as well as developing their singing, listening and performance skills. We will also discuss the lasting impact The Beatles have had on music and culture around the world.
🎵🎸 We are excited to begin our musical journey with one of the world’s most famous bands!
During choose time, the Nursery children enjoyed exploring a range of Africaninstruments, discovering the different sounds and rhythms they could make. In music time, the children listened and moved to Africanbeats, using drums to copy rhythms and create their own music together. It was a lively and engaging experience that encouraged creativity, listening skills, and an appreciation of different cultures through music.
The children enjoyed an exciting session of capoeira, combining movement, music, and teamwork while building confidence and having fun. A big thank you to the parents who provided the session and helped make the session so enjoyable for everyone! We are looking forward to the after school club starting in Summer 2.
Today we listened to Irreplaceable by Beyoncé 🎶 We liked the beat and the singing because it was fun to listen to. We liked how the song was catchy and easy to sing along to. The song taught us about being confident and believing in yourself
We enjoyed listening to ‘Can’t stop the feeling’ by Justin Timberlake. Lots of us recognised this song from the film Trolls and enjoyed joining in with it.
During our music lesson this week the children enjoyed singing familiar nursery rhymes, thinking about the beat and rhythm of the songs. Then the children took turns to play the glockenspiels tapping the notes in time to the music.
Today we practiced our songs that we will preform in our Assembly at the end of the year. This helped us understand how much we need to practice and what songs we will be playing.
Today in our music lesson with Mrs Grindley, the children sang the wheels on the bus so confidently whilst Mrs Grindley played her guitar. What superstar singers!
Class 3 have been exploring Lean on Me by Bill Withers today 🎶
We shared our ideas about what the song means — friendship, helping each other, and being there when times are tough. Some really thoughtful reflections from our young musicians
We had great fun during our music lesson this week as we all joined in with The Hokey Cokey song. The children were able to sing and dance following a repeating sequence of movements.
Year 3 are developing their musical skills by learning perform ‘March of the Golden Guards’ on the glockenspiels 🎶 They’ve been practising keeping a steady pulse, recognising notes (C, D and E) and playing together as an ensemble.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the schools concert performance at the Philharmonic Hall today. They were impressed by the venue and the orchestra! Click the link to watch us sing!
The Nursery children enjoyed our music lesson with Mrs Grindley today singing our lovely come to the pet shop. The children did some beautiful singing and actions.
During our music lesson the children explored pitch and tempo through an Hawaiian song called Liliko butter. The children listened to their instructions as they sang and followed the actions of the adult.
In music this week we looked at Jazz facts and learnt about its origins and inspiration. We then built on our syncopation and improvisation skills. Take a look at some of our videos on Seesaw…
🎶🎧 Year 3 have been developing their listening and appraising skills in music today. We listened to Carolina In My Mind by James Taylor, learned a little about the artist, and talked about how the music made us feel, the instruments we could hear, and the mood it created 🎸 A lovely discussion and some thoughtful musical opinions!
The class began work on their Singtastic project this morning, creating lyrics around the theme of weather. The lyrics will be used to produce songs to perform.
Today we went over pitch lines and how they work . Some children had a go at creating their own pitch sound and using their vocals to read them . We also practiced our class 2 songs , we really enjoyed singing the famous song from the film Lion king 🦁.
Syncopation happens when rhythms emphasise unexpected beats, often placing accents between the steady pulses they are used to hearing. We sang familiar nursery rhymes using syncopation.
On Thursdays, Nursery enjoy their weekly music lesson with Mrs Grindley. This week the children joined in beautifully with singing and actions to the song “Can You Sing La La La?” They listened carefully, copied the movements, and had lots of fun exploring rhythm, pitch, and expression through music. It was a lively session full of confidence and smiles!
Today we started by warming up our vocal cords with a song. We then listened to a new song we will be practicing, we anlso added some movement to it. Some of us had a go at reading a pitch and following it.Then finished with a song called “Amani Utupe” we sang along to our music teacher Miss Grindely playing the guitar .
Today in listen and appraise We listened to a song called Rubber Duckie by Little Richard.Some children thought it sounded funny because it reminded them of bath time. Others thought the rhythm was good and energetic.
In class today we discussed what we think a “pitch” is. We listened to a song we will be practicing and had a go at guessing how many times the pitch changed. We then looked at some music notes like crochet and quavers.
We are so proud of Year 3 after their brilliant Christmas performance, where they performed two songs and a poem with confidence and joy. A lovely way to celebrate the season 🎄💛
Today in Class 4 we had our Ukulele Raffle that the children have been working hard towards and earning their tickets. We pulled a name out of a hat and Darwin was the winner!
The Pleasant Street Primary School choir lit up the Liverpool Royal Hospital with their amazing energy and cheerful voices, turning the hospital into a mini concert and spreading smiles everywhere!
In music this week, we’ve been busy practising our songs for our Christmas performance! 🎄✨ Some children even had a go at solo parts using the xylophone, brilliant confidence and lovely sound! 🎶💛
Year 3 listened to “Lonesome Valley” by John Hurt, a gentle folk-blues song performed with calm singing and soft guitar picking. The class learned that the musician grew up in Mississippi, taught himself to play guitar, and became known for his relaxed, finger-picking style. His music is peaceful and reflective, helping pupils listen for mood, rhythm, and the sound of acoustic guitar.
The children have been having a wonderful time in the garden. They explored the music area, using sticks, pots, and pans to create beautiful chimes and rhythms. In the pipe and ball area, they experimented with making exciting patterns and pathways, and in the construction zone they used the play tools to build some fantastic creations. It’s been a week full of imagination, exploration, and hands-on learning!
Today we listen “I Got Rhythm” by Ethel Waters. Ethel Waters was an American singer and actress. Waters frequently performed jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts.
We are very proud of the children in Early Years who showed confidence and resilience while performing nursery rhymes for the rest of the school and for their families. well done everyone!
In listen and appraise this week we listened to the song “What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. Some children recognised the song and really enjoyed it.Some children thought it was too slow and had too many pauses.
For Listen and Appraise class 3 have been listening to Haydn, Symphony No. 94 in G Major. We enjoyed the softness at the beginning then the unexpected increase of the instruments
In class today we was put in groups and all had an instrument to play.We used words like bounce,splash, stomp and boing.We played to a rythmn and sang “ When the schools days out”.
We looked at how musicians add texture to their songs and the equipment used in order to do this. We then used the famous Cup song to show how we can add our own music to it using drumsticks. We made our own beat using semi quavers for the first time.
In music today we had a go at adding our own words to a song , we had some amazing ideas from class 2. Blinky your eyes, turn around , brush your teeth and super hero.We also used some wooden sticks to tap to the Rythmn and beat of the song .
Today we got to begin our music lessons and see our ukuleles for the year. This was so exciting to see our ukuleles and begin to learn how to use them. We also learnt our first set of chords and where on the ukulele we play them.
Stomp,stamp,jump and march.In class today we listened to different tempos and clapped our hands to the beat. We also moved around the class to the tempo.
In Reception, the children have been playing the glockenspiel. The children were introduced to glockenspiels as a fun and engaging way to explore music and develop early musical skills. Playing the glockenspiel helps children build their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and an understanding of pitch and rhythm. It encourages listening, concentration, and following simple patterns, while also allowing for creative expression. Children enjoy experimenting with different sounds, creating their own tunes, and playing together as a group, helping to develop their confidence and teamwork in a joyful, hands-on way.
Our year of hard work, focused practice and lots of fun came together amazingly yesterday as we performed our ukulele concert for our families and other visitors. We proved what impressive musicians we are and are feeling so proud about all of the lovely feedback we have received!
Today we listened to a different type of song by The Beatles.This song was the only song that used a Sitar and had a different tempo than all the other songs they had.
Today we looked at a timeline of The Beatles journey throughout History. We also listened to the first single that hit number one in America, “I want to hold your hand”.
We have started a new topic in Music, all about the Beatles. We looked into the band members and important places around liverpool. We also listened to the song “With a little help from my friends”
In class today we had a go at singing our song and also watched the performance on screen. We looked at the the things we liked best and what we could improve on.
Reception class has been learning to play the glockenspiel in music lessons. The children have mastered basic skills such as holding mallets, striking the keys to produce different notes, and following simple rhythms. They have explored high and low sounds and started playing short, simple melodies. Through these activities, they have gained confidence in making music, developed hand-eye coordination, and built a foundation for further musical learning. The experience has been both fun and educational, encouraging creativity and a love for music.
Our families joined us to play, we explored the nursery and the children were able to show their families what new things they have learnt and currently learning about.
