After much anticipation, Year 5 were keen to get started learning to play the Ukulele in their first practical lesson! Learning to hold the ukulele correctly and the difference between plucking and strumming, the children got straight to work learning their first song, 'My Dog has Fleas'! They played brilliantly and in time with the accompaniment, we are so proud of them!
Well done, Year 5! Next step: learning chords...
Year 4: GamelanYear 4 enjoyed a morning of immersing themselves in Gamelan, the music of Indonesia. To begin, the headteacher of a school for music and dance from the island of Java taught our pupils a song called 'Jaranan'. They then learn… Read More
Hacton Choir in the CommunityOn Monday morning, the Year 3 and 4 members of Hacton's choir braved the cold weather and had a short walk to sing Christmas carols to the elderly at Havering Christian Fellowship Church. The children loved having an opportun… Read More
Early Years: The Chamber Tots ChoirEarly Years recently had a very exciting day. Not only did they celebrate Dough Disco Day, but the Nursery children and some Reception children had some special visitors: The Chamber Tots Choir.John, Vicky and Beth came in to… Read More
Hacton Performing Arts Club: Young Voices at the O2 ArenaHacton Performing Arts club were given the opportunity to show their talent and sing their hearts out at the O2 Arena in London. After 4 months of committed rehearsals, our pupils boarded the train and set off on their advent… Read More
Year 6 Music: Elements of Hip Hop
This half term, Year 6 have been studying elements of hip hop music. All of the children have learned how to read music on a stave, investigating different notes and the duration of each note. After some practise, they di… Read More
