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Northshore Primary School

Music

Learn about Northshore Primary School’s Music programme and how students develop musical skills and appreciation through diverse cultures, technology and performance experiences.

Last updated 20 August 2026

Music

At Northshore Primary School, we believe that all children are musical and have the innate ability to listen, sing, dance, play and express themselves musically. We have developed a well-tailored curriculum that provides different learning experiences to develop students’ musical abilities through the E-C-A (Experience-Concept-Application) approach.

The music programme aims to

a) Develop awareness and appreciation of music in local and global cultures
b) Develop ability for creative expression and communication through music
c) Provide the basis to develop an informed and life-long involvement in music

Young students in uniforms sit on a floor playing keyboards in one photo and xylophones in another during music class.

Edtech Integration

In the music department, EdTech integration is driven by the EdTech Masterplan 2030, focusing on developing future-ready, digitally literate learners. This manifests through a student-centreed approach that blends traditional performance with digital exploration. This digital scaffolding in music lessons not only deepens students’ understanding of musical concepts but also empowers them to take ownership of their learning journeys through personalised, tech-enabled feedback loops.

Students sit on a floor playing ukuleles with tablets nearby; other students review notes using a laptop tablet.

Key Programme

 1)

Colorful robot mascots flank the text AWESEM, Arts World Exploration SEMester, on a white banner.

In Semester 2, students engage in the study of the world’s art and musical cultures. Bringing world arts into the classroom is a way to foster interest in both world musical and art cultures in children. Students will learn Music and Visual Arts from 6 different countries in the 6 years of Primary School education. For Music, students will experience and learn songs, movements and instruments from the different parts of the world. This programme establishes a comprehensive musical understanding for students living in the global era.

Table mapping Primary levels 1 to 6 to countries: Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, China, India, Africa.
Students playing traditional drums on a floor, and children holding wooden instruments in a music classroom.

2)  ‘I am SAM’ week (Sportsman, Artist, Musician)
In ‘I am SAM’ week (Music), students get a chance to express themselves freely beyond the curriculum through exploration of musical concepts using of percussion instruments. Students get to practise and reinforce what they have learnt in the classroom and also extend their creativity with their friends during exploration.

Students sit on floors doing music activities: left shows percussion with hoops, right shows kids playing ukuleles and xylophones.

3)  Music Assembly
Students are exposed to different music forms and music instruments from various cultures once per semester. Through music, songs, instruments, costumes and props, students can get a better understanding of the music styles and cultures.

Two school assembly scenes: students holding drums on a stage, and children watching a cultural music performance on stage.

4)  Mass Music and Movement
Music and movement during celebratory events such as National Day, Teacher’s Day, Children’s Day encourage active participation, community integration and expression of feelings.

Two photos of young students: one waving colorful scarves indoors, another large group in red shirts holding small flags.

5)  Talents@Northshore
A platform for students to showcase their unique talents and skills,it is an opportunity for students to express themselves creatively and gain recognition for their abilities. This event also helps build confidence, improve public speaking skills, and foster a sense of community among students.

Students in uniform perform on stage singing, while another student plays a grand piano before an audience.

6)  Our Musical Performances
Students engage in a progressive learning journey where mastering fundamental musical concepts and skills serves as the foundation for their own original creations. These technical milestones culminate in diverse performance opportunities, ranging from informal classroom showcases to large-scale level presentations. This process empowers students to translate their classroom learning into tangible musical artifacts, celebrating their growth through both digital and live expressions.

Children in blue shirts sit in a circle on cajon drums in a music classroom while peers watch from the floor.