West Lodge Primary School
Music at West Lodge
At West Lodge, we understand that Music is a universal language that embodies one of the highest forms of creativity. Our high-quality music curriculum engages and inspires our musicians to develop a love of music and their talent as musicians, and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and resultant sense of achievement. As pupils continue their journey through West Lodge, they develop a critical engagement with an eclectic mix of music, allowing them to compose as well as listen.
We understand how important it is to stimulate our musicians’ creativity whilst also developing the relevant key musical skills. Through being exposed to a range of music from different periods and genres, we enable the children to respond to and critique a wide range of styles. Our musicians can then ‘magpie’ from what they have listened to and apply the highlights within their own compositions. We aim to provide an environment where children are happy to participate in the composition of music as well as sharing their pieces without the fear of being judged or making mistakes. Through the provision of enrichment activities we hope that children will learn to appreciate and value the arts and their place in their culture and society.
Children in Years 4 - 6 are offered the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. Our pupils learn a wide range of brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments: guitar, violin, cello, drums, clarinet, flute, oboe, trumpet, trombone, cornet, tabla, sitar and harmonium.
Please refer to the Instrumental Lessons Information below.
Class Music Lessons
Some year groups learn a musical instrument as part of their weekly music lessons:
Y3 – Ukulele (Summer Term)
Y4 – B flat programme - Clarinet and Trumpet
Y5 – Samba Music (Summer term)
Year 2 learn the ocarina
Year 3 learn the Ukulele
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Extra Curricular Activities
As part of our extra-curricular activities, pupils in Years 4 - 6 have the opportunity to join one of the school choirs. The Year 5 and 6 Choirs had the opportunity to participate in our Harvest Festival.
Children in Years 5 and 6 also have the opportunity to participate in our School Orchestra.
Music Evening 2026
A real highlight of the year was our Live Music Evening. Over one hundred of our musicians from Year 4 to Year 6 participated in this lovely occasion. It was heart-warming to see the US Hall so full; the audience was entertained by such a wide variety of pieces. Some of the highlights included, Ode to Joy, 20th Century Boy, Sing from your Heart and, who could forget the Dance Club's version of Bad Habits. The whole evening was compared beautifully by the Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl. Well Done to all of the children involved and thank you to Harrow Music Service's Teachers, our school adults who stayed to support the evening and of course you, the audience, for making the evening so special. An evening to remember - that's for sure!
Harrow Band Festival
Eight of our talented West Lodge musicians practiced with several other Harrow primary and high schools for the Harrow Band Festival at the Harrow Arts Centre. Harrow Music Festivals provide pupils with an excellent opportunity to practice with professional music specialists and give group performances.
Some of the pieces they played included ‘Rolling in the Deep’ by Adele and ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’. Well done to our budding young West Lodge musicians!
Year 6 Choir
Young Voices 2026 - O2
On Wednesday 25th February, 79 children from Years 5 and 6 performed at the O2 Arena as part of the Young Voices Choir. They performed a variety of songs, including a Wicked Medley and The Power in Me, as well as throwing some serious dance moves! Thank you to Mr Went and Ms Taylor for preparing the choir and to all the parents and carers who supported us on the night.
The Harrow String Festival
Some of our talented West Lodge musicians rehearsed with several other Harrow primary and secondary schools for the Harrow String Festival at the Harrow Arts Centre. They had an enjoyable day playing alongside their peers and collaborating with children from other schools. It was a very well organised event, with breaks provided throughout the day.
Harrow Music Festivals give pupils an excellent opportunity to work with professional music specialists before performing in the evening. These performances allow children to further develop their enjoyment, talent, and interest in music.
Some of the pieces they performed included ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ and ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. They also played music from around the world, including ‘Tum Hi Ho’ by Arjit Singh and ‘Si Si Si’, a traditional Congolese piece.