Gain a small insight into what music is like at Upton Junior School! Enjoy acknowledging some 'Magical Musical Moments' from the pupils. Some of these are captured during the children's class music lessons, some are creations outside of standard learning time, at break, lunch or concerts.
We Will Rock You!
As a Music Mark school, we offer all pupils’ access to a broad, balanced and high-quality music education.
We would like to say a massive congratulations to the Rockton 7 for producing such a wonderful rendition of We Will Rock You! This group has worked incredibly hard, independently building upon the knowledge and skills they have learnt.
Extra-curricular snapshot - preparing for our Christmas Concert!
The First Noel
Despite the postponement of our Christmas Concert, Rafael is here to share some festive cheer in the form of the First Noel. Happy holidays to you all. Enjoy =)
Year 4 - African Drumming
An insight into our Year 4 curriculum. Performing an African drumming composition in groups.
Girls Who Rock!
Poppy’s progress on the drum kit has been exceptional, especially considering this is only her fifth lesson! A real star in the making! Well done, Poppy.
As a Music Mark school, we are exceptional proud of all pupils who engage with our music provisions. We look forward to sharing future successes of our many talented and enthusiastic musicians!
Let's Go, Safari! Lunchtime Rehearsal!
Let’s go Sarfari! Rehearsing Jingle Bells in preparation for our Christmas Concert!
Year 3 - Rhythm and Notation
Insight into our year 3 curriculum, focusing on rhythm and notation! Next step, group work!
Why is music important?
A little insight into why music is valued at Upton Junior School.
Developing New Skills!
A massive congratulations to Isla for successfully completing her ABRSM prep test. Isla has worked incredibly hard throughout this process, developing her sense of timing, left and right-hand coordination, and instrumental control. The results have been nothing less than incredible! Congratulations once again, Isla.
Isla is currently working towards her first Rockschool grading. We wish her all the very best with the preparations.
Preparing for grade 3!
This is Rafa, making exceptional progress on the piano! Grade 3 is just around the corner!
Creating Harmony!
This is Charlie, performing his own harmony! Keep up the good work!
Feel the Groove!
This is Luke, developing grooves in preparation for his grading! Amazing work, Luke. Keep it up!
Girls Who Rock! Vol. 2
This is Anna, who had no prior drumming experience until six weeks ago! Absolutely spectacular to say the very least!
Learning, Learning, Everywhere!
We have over 23% of pupils currently learning an instrument at Upton Junior School! This is Josh, doing fantastic things on the drum kit after only his fifth lesson! Well done, Josh!
Mastering the 8-Beat
This is only Henry’s forth lesson on the drum kit! Incredible progress to say the very least! Well done, Henry!
Meet The Rockton 7, Upton Junior Schools assembly band!
Congratulations to Eleanor Powell for passing her grade 2 clarinet with flying colours!
A huge congratulations to Rafael Ghazawy for passing his ABRSM grade 2 piano with merit!
This is Eleanor, working towards her grade 2 clarinet! Keep up the good work, Eleanor! =)
Extra-curricular snapshot - part of the steel pan drum section in Let’s Go, Safari!
Making learning fun! This is Isla, making great progress in her curriculum music lessons!