Developing a Shared Philosophy

In order to develop a shared philosophy amongst the teachers who bring Music to young people, it is useful if the school can undertake to do the following:

• Keep KMS staff aware of the school's music schemes, policy and activities.
• Discuss approaches to materials and activities in-line with National Curriculum priorities: for instance, review instrumental work for the inclusion of improvisation, simple compositions as well as performance and advise on musical material including music from outside the Western 'classical' tradition.
• Give clear guidance to instrumental teachers regarding assessment procedures. To enable pupils learning instruments to be assessed in-line with departmental philosophy and priorities.

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