At Bateman Primary, music is about more than learning notes and rhythms—it’s about building a vibrant community of young musicians who feel confident, creative, and supported. Every student is encouraged to explore music in a way that celebrates their individuality, no matter their experience or background.

Our Instrumental Music program offers selected students in Years 3–6 the chance to learn a range of orchestral instruments. Students may explore:

This program nurtures technical skill, teamwork, and a lifelong love of music.

Across all year levels, students engage in rich, hands‑on learning experiences. Lessons incorporate digital technologies, tuned and untuned percussion instruments, composition tasks, rehearsal opportunities, and performance practice.

Year 1  Students are introduced to the foundations of music, including beat, rhythm, pitch, and melody. They explore music through listening, singing, moving, playing, creating, and responding.

Years 2–3  Students deepen their understanding of musical elements such as harmony, form, dynamics, tempo, tone colour, and texture. They continue to listen, sing, move, play, create, read, and write music while developing confidence in expressing their ideas.

Years 4–5  Students explore pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and expression through focused aural training. They begin composing their own works and learn how musicians use musical elements to communicate meaning and emotion.

Year 6  Students refine their aural skills and composition techniques while engaging with a wide variety of musical styles. They learn to identify purpose and meaning in music and reflect on how composers use musical elements to shape their message.

Every fortnight, all students learn and rehearse a Community Song—a positive, uplifting piece that brings the whole school together. Students help choreograph the accompanying dance moves as part of their Arts Practice. The song is performed by the entire school at the end of each assembly, giving every child the chance to shine.

Our Superchoir meets every Thursday morning before school. Students from Years 4–6 develop healthy vocal technique, build ensemble skills, and prepare repertoire for performances throughout the year.

At Bateman Primary, we are proud to foster a joyful, inclusive, and inspiring arts community. We value the role of music in developing confident, expressive, and well‑rounded learners—and we can’t wait to see where our students’ creativity takes them next.