CPD session on Exploring Composition and Improvisation from EYFS to Year 6.

This session is designed for music leads and teachers, focusing on effective strategies for teaching creative composition and improvisation in primary schools. Aligned with the Model Music Curriculum, the session will cover progression from EYFS through to year 6, providing practical ideas and techniques to engage pupils at every stage.

Session highlights:

• Overview of the Model Music Curriculum and it’s relevance to composition and improvisation.
• Discussing on the importance of fostering creativity and musica expression in young learners.
• Exploration of age-appropriate activities and techniques for each year group.
• Interactive demonstrations of composition and improvisation exercises that can be implemented in the classroom.

Outcomes

Participants will leave this session with:

• A tool kit of ideas exploring composition and improvisation.
• Enhanced understanding of musical skills from EYFS to Year 6.
• Practical strategies for integrating composition and improvisation into their current teaching practices, fostering a more dynamic and creative music curriculum.