Our music curriculum ensures that every pupil develops a confident voice of expression, through the creating, performing, and critical engagement of music.
Our musical voice, be it an instrument, singing or a response to music, is a way for students to be heard, listened to and seen. It gives pupils the power to express their emotions and react to them through music. This drives their enthusiasm to listen to performances and encourages students’ determination to refine their work.
Students at Paddington are given the opportunity to perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of great composers and musicians. They learn to sing and to use their voices, to create and compose music on their own and with others, have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, use technology appropriately and progress to the next level of musical excellence.
We have a thriving musical culture at Paddington. Over 60 students currently receive weekly piano, violin, guitar, drums, voice or flute lessons by our team of internal and external music teachers from the Tri-borough Music Hub. Students work hard both in school and out to develop their technical skills and confidence on their chosen instrument with the option to take ABRSM or Trinity graded exams - some contributing towards UCAS points. Students work towards half termly performances, including variety showcases, concerts and an annual school music (including solo and ensemble musical performances) which provides pupils with the opportunity to work with others to create music and share it with the school community.