Music

"Music is the universal language of mankind." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief that does not find relief in music.” - George Eliot

“Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” - Maria von Trapp

“Can a mere song change people's minds? I doubt that it is so. But a song can infiltrate your heart and the heart may change your mind.” - Elvis Costello

 

Here at Shipton Bellinger, we strive to ensure learners will celebrate a range of musical genres and song during weekly singing assemblies. Threaded throughout our assembly musical programme with inspirational musicians in mind, the children are exposed to a range of composers and musicians across the eras. From these weekly assemblies, pupils are able to apply their learning through preparing for performances in the Church to celebrate key events within our community such as Easter. 

We are also the home of the 'Shipton Singers' extra-curricular club, a collection of talented singers who attend every week to celebrate music from different countries to incorporate our diverse world as well as being taught how to sing and use their voice in different ways with Mrs. Lane. Outside of school, there are a range of opportunities for extra-curricular instrument lessons including piano and guitar.