Music at Luston and Shobdon
Music Lead: Mary Freeman
We believe that music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity.
Children are encouraged to understand music as a means of communication. They will be given the chance to work independently and collaboratively, composing, performing and appraising music. Through assemblies and performances, our music curriculum provides a source of cohesion within our school and the wider community
What Music looks like across the Federation
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Intent, Implementation & Impact |
Progression Document |
Music National Curriculum |
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Charanga Overview |
Interrelated Dimensions of Music |
Music Vocabulary Y1-Y6 |
Musician of the Month - October 2025
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Composer: Sister Rosetta Tharpe (born Rosetta Nubin, March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973)
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an amazing American singer and guitarist. She became very popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Her music was a special mix of spiritual gospel songs and the exciting sound of the electric guitar. She was the first big star in gospel music. She also helped bring gospel music to audiences who loved rhythm and blues and rock and roll. Because of her influence, she was called "the original soul sister" and "the Godmother of rock and roll." Many early rock-and-roll musicians, like Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Chuck Berry, were inspired by her Tharpe was a true pioneer with her guitar. She was one of the first popular artists to use a strong, distorted sound on her electric guitar. This helped pave the way for electric blues. Her guitar playing also greatly influenced British blues in the 1960s. Famous guitarists like Eric Clapton and Keith Richards have talked about her impact. |
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