Music

"There is something very special about Music Education. It can light a fire that can never be extinguished. It can open a door that can never be closed. It can forge a path of growth and comfort. Music education is like no other, and it is for the benefit of us all."

Vaughan Fleischfresser.

Learning about music and having the opportunity to play musical instruments and make music together is a vital part of a rich and rounded education.

It has also been proven that music plays a key role in brain development. This is because it helps with the nurturing of language, motor skills, emotional intelligence and collaboration skills.

A high-quality music education should engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and their talents as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement.

All children at William Alvey will have the opportunity to experience music in a ‘have a go’ environment, where they are able to express their creativity and enjoy all aspects of musical learning no matter what their musical ability is. We believe that music and performance allow children to gain the confidence and grit to pursue dreams and reach their full potential.

At William Alvey, Music is led by Mrs Anna Ringrose, and is taught by Mrs Jenny Huesken.

Music Development Plan

All schools are encouraged to have a music development plan, as set out in the National Plan for Music Education.

Schools are asked to publish a summary of their music development plan on their website in order to:

raise awareness of their music provision.
promote the school music offer to parents and prospective parents.
give greater opportunity for schools and music hubs to work together.

Our music development plan is attached below, at the bottom of this page.

Music Policy

Under review

Music Curriculum Overview

Coming soon.

Music Tuition

Has your child shown an interest in learning a musical instrument? Did you know that there is a way to access private lessons in school time? From Year 1 onwards, instrumental lessons can be undertaken by pupils.

A lot of William Alvey pupils currently take instrumental lessons with the following teachers;

Piano – Mrs Quarmby

Guitar – Mr Clark

Violin/Viola – Mr Rogers (Lincolnshire Music Service)

Flute, clarinet, saxophone and recorder – Mrs Carter (Lincolnshire Music Service)

Drumming – Years 3,4,5 and 6 only (Lincolnshire Music Service)

Currently our piano and guitar timetable is full, however there is a waiting list and lessons can be offered as soon as a space becomes available. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email music@william-alvey.lincs.sch.uk.

If your child is interested in Lincolnshire Music Service tuition, please complete the attached form and submit it to them. This will in turn alert the school and timetables will be drawn up for lessons commencing in September.

If you have any other questions, please contact Mrs Ringrose at music@william-alvey.lincs.sch.uk

Frozen Singalong!

Please join us for some sing a long fun!

A Woodwind School.

We're very excited to announce that we are the first primary school in Lincolnshire to be called A Woodwind School. This year, Year 2-6 will begin to learn a Woodwind instrument, starting with Ocarinas, moving to Recorders, and finally in to Year 6 to learn the Toots.

A Toot is a small lightweight version of a flute. Year Six had a fantastic music lesson this week, beginning their TooT journey.

Assembly Singing Autumn 24

Sleaford Concert Band and The William Alvey Choir. Christmas Concert at St Deny's Church. Dec 24

KS2 singing at Sleaford Dementia Group Dec 24

Christmas Boomwhackers! Dec 24

Our Festive Staff!

Visit from Lincoln University Orchestra. Nov 24

The whole school enjoyed a wonderful concert by the University Orchestra, and Year One then enjoyed a very informative question and answer session with the musicians.