KS2/3 Composition

Relevant to Music Leaders, Heads of Department, Classroom Teachers.

Description

This practical CPD session explores effective approaches to teaching composition across upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, with a focus on progression, creativity and classroom application.

Participants will examine how composition can develop from KS2 into KS3, including strategies for collaborative music-making that support creativity and engagement. The session also explores how active listening can inform compositional choices and deepen pupils’ understanding of genre and musical purpose.

Participants will explore how to:

Plan for progression in composition from KS2 into KS3.
Use collaborative approaches to support creative music-making.
Apply active listening to inform and improve composition.
Use a range of notation systems in different musical contexts.
Use technology to create, develop and refine musical ideas.

The session also draws on resources from the London Sinfonietta and London Symphony Orchestra, supporting teachers to bring high-quality material into the classroom.

All participants will engage in two short, practical composition projects, with fully resourced materials to take away, ensuring ideas can be implemented immediately in the classroom.