Music at Stanford
If you have any queries or suggestions about music, contact Miss Stott
Please read our Music Development Plan below:
Events in School
September
Harvest Festival
On Friday 27th September we held our Harvest Service at St Denys.
All classes presented their thanks for all the wonderful food we have and the amazing farmers and shopkeepers who work so hard to deliver it to us.
The children donated lots of tins and packets of food for Faringdon Food Bank.
Many thanks to everyone who attended the service and for all the kind donations. Faringdon Food Bank were amazed by your generosity.
Listen to our songs:
December
Choir at Christmas Big Sing in Oxford
On Thursday 28th November the choir went into Oxford to take part in the Christmas Big Sing.
They sang some Christmas songs and carols alongside a number of other schools and also performed their own song.
They sounded amazing - they were loud, confident and enthusiastic. Well done to the choir and to Miss Bowden for working hard with them.
It definitely got us all into the Christmas spirit while also raising much needed funds for the charity Christian Aid.
Listen to the Performances:
Rocksteady Concert
On Wednesday 4th December our Rocksteady Bands performed to the school and their parents.
They were amazing singing and playing their instruments.
We all enjoyed listening and clapping and singing along.
Year 3, 4 and 5 Christmas Performance
On Thursday 5th December Years 3, 4 and 5 performed The Magical Christmas Jigsaw at St Denys.
The children confidently and enthusiastically performed the nativity story. There was amazing singing, acting and dancing throughout.
Well done to all the children involved, the staff, Mr Bailey, Owen, Jayden and Charlie for the lights and sound, Mrs West for the refreshments and the St Denys Team.
Listen to the songs:
Foundation, Year 1 and 2 Christmas Performance
On Thursday 12th December Years 1, 2 and Foundation performed The Fleece Force at St Denys.
It was a magical performance.
The children sang beautifully, remembered all their lines and acted, danced confidently.
Well done to all the children involved, the staff, Mr Bailey, Owen and Jayden for the lights and sound, Mrs West for the refreshments and the St Denys Team.
Listen to the songs:
Carols at The Grange
On the last day of term we all went up to the Grange to sing carols to the residents.
The children did a brilliant job especially the choir who sang two songs from the Christmas Big Sing.
The residents were very impressed with the children's singing and even gave them some chocolates.
Listen to the singing:
January
Stanford’s Got Talent
On Thursday 23rd January we held our own Stanford's Got Talent.
Lots of children from across the school wowed us with their talent. We had singers, dancers, gymnasts, comedians and piano players. They were all amazing and demonstrated such confidence.
Well done to all the children, you were true stars! A big thank you to the Year 6 team of children who were stage hands, in charge of the tech and comperes. You made sure the performance flowed smoothly along.
Many thanks to Mr Woodman for organising the music, mics and sound and helping with the final audition.
A big thank you to Miss Rogers for organising and running the whole performance, it was magical.
Finally, many thanks to FOSS for doing refreshments and organising sweet treats for the performers.
Stanford's Got Talent 2025
March
Rocksteady Concert
Music in Class:
All children in Year 5 take part in First Access Music scheme run by OCC, where they receive a weekly instrumental lesson, funded by the school. This year they are all learning to play guitar.
Music Clubs:
Choir - led by Miss Bowden, after school on a Thursday
Lessons Available in School:
- Piano
- Violin
- Guitar
- Strings - violin, viola or cello
In-School Rock & Pop Band Lessons | Rocksteady Music School
DrumBeats offers in-school tuition & grades for guitar (acoustic & electric)
The Oxfordshire County Music Service offer lessons on a range of instruments and ensembles.
http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/musicinterest
Please contact Miss Stott via the office or email: emmas@stanford.oxon.sch.uk for more information or assistance.
