At Benjamin Adlard, we believe it is vital for our children to engage with a wide range of music, through listening, composing, singing, playing and exploring music through cultures and periods of time.

We like to learn about different artists, who create and perform great pieces of music and discuss their similarities, differences to other pieces we have heard and the stories they are trying to tell.

Each half term, our school comes alive with Musician of the Month, a whole-school celebration of music, performance and confidence-building. Every class learns a song linked to that half term’s featured artist, exploring their style, story and impact on music. Classes then perform their chosen song in front of the whole school in our very own Singsation showcase.

A panel of special guest judges – including the legendary Simon Cowell – watch the performances and choose a winning class based on musicality, teamwork and stage presence. The champions are awarded the coveted Singsation Trophy, proudly displayed in school until the next competition!

Our Musicians of the Month for the year are:

• Autumn 1 – UB40
• Autumn 2 – Elvis Presley
• Spring 1 – Whitney Houston
• Spring 2 – Taylor Swift
• Summer 1 – Queen
• Summer 2 – Benson Boone

Through this exciting programme, children experience a wide range of musical styles and eras, grow in confidence, and learn that performing together is something to be proud of. 🎤✨