This week, Year 2 have been learning about musical riffs (a short, repeated phrase, often played by a lead instrument) and what it means to improvise. We listened carefully to a well-known lead riff by Guns & Roses (Sweet Child of Mine) and used percussion instruments to improvise spontaneously.
The children very much enjoyed experimenting with a variety of instruments.
Year 6: Music Year 6 have been working hard during their Music unit ‘Hip Hop’. They have learnt about: · The history of Hip Hop · Beat boxing · Ostinato (Rhythmic and Melodic)&nbs… Read More
Year 2: Infant Music FestivalOur Year 2 pupils took part in the annual Infant Music Festival as part of their music curriculum. The last time we took part as a school was in 2019, so this was a very welcomed event for all of us to enjoy. Over t… Read More
Hacton Choir: The Hornchurch Care Home VisitOur Hacton choir had their first performance to an audience today and what a performance it was! Their beautiful voices not only put a smile on the faces of the residents of The Hornchurch Care Home but even attracted the att… Read More
Year 1: MusicTo match the wild weather we have had this week, Year 1 have been learning to play, 'Rain, Rain Go Away' on the Glockenspiels. We explored the different pitch we can create using longer and shorter notes before performing the… Read More
Year 2: MusicThis half term in Music, Year 2 have been looking at the Great Fire of London. Their first challenge was to sing London's Burning as a round and the children enjoyed taking it in turns to be the conductor; changing the tempo … Read More
