Music at Gatehouse

Music at Gatehouse Primary Academy
 

 Music is a powerful, unique form of communication that can change the way pupils feel, think and act. It brings together intellect and feeling, and enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development.

Music is important because:

• It develops pupils’ ability to listen and to appreciate a wide variety of music;
• It is interesting and enjoyable, each child can make their own, unique contribution to music making;
• The skills and knowledge of music have wide applicability in everyday life;
• It develops confidence and self-esteem:
• It can be used to support/enhance teaching across the curriculum.

Aims
 

Our aims in teaching music are that all children will:

• Enjoy singing and participating in various musical activities
• Develop an ability to control sounds through singing and playing instruments;
• Create and develop musical ideas:
• Perform with confidence and enjoyment;
• Develop appraising skills by responding and reviewing;
• Develop listening skills and applying knowledge and understanding.

For further information please see our Music Policy.

Gaz Music Solutions have an amazing local vocalist, Holly Morwenna, who’s got all the necessary credentials and experience for offering vocal lessons at our school. If you are interested, please contact Gaz direct.

Would you like your child to have the chance to learn a musical instrument but are not sure you can take the risk of buying one? Devon Music Service offers low-cost hire to encourage beginners to take their first steps in music without the expense of buying an instrument right at the start. 
 

Devon Music Services: 01392 287235

email:ldpdevonmusicserviceinstruments@babcockinternational.com 

John Packer sell musical instruments for children free of VAT. The contact details are below;-

John Packer: 01823 282386 email: sales@johnpacker.co.uk

Our School Choir - Christmas 2023

The children in the choir have been working very hard to learn songs for the forthcoming Christmas events and are very keen to share these with you.

TURNING ON THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – DAWLISH BANDSTAND: FRIDAY 1st DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL CONCERT ON 16TH DECEMBER – St Gregory’s Church at 3pm

You are of course welcome to stay for the concert, there are various other choirs performing, including Dawlish Rock Waves and The High C’s. It is free to attend, although donations to the church are welcome.