At Livingstone Academy Bournemouth, our aim is to support students in developing a lifelong love, appreciation and deep engagement with all forms of music. We empower students to become skilled, confident and expressive musicians who use music as a powerful vehicle for personal expression, creativity and wellbeing, whether they choose to pursue a career in the music industry or simply enjoy making and listening to music throughout their lives.
We encourage students to explore and appreciate a wide spectrum of musical genres and cultures. Through a diverse curriculum and high-quality teaching, students develop a broad range of listening and performance skills alongside a strong understanding of how music impacts emotion and mental well-being. They explore, discuss and demonstrate their musicality through the power skills of creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration and character.
Music and Music Technology are embedded across the curriculum, building progressively on prior knowledge and skills. The curriculum requires students to engage with music in a variety of ways: listening critically, composing, performing and using music to express their thoughts and feelings. Developing student confidence and self-efficacy is vital to us, and we foster a supportive, inclusive environment where students feel safe to experiment, share their creative ideas, and evaluate their own and others’ work thoughtfully.
Beyond the classroom, our vibrant enrichment programme offers diverse opportunities for every student to connect with music on their own terms – whether through choirs, ensembles, music production, informal jamming or personal reflection. Our open rehearsal spaces and individual instrumental lessons ensure that music remains an accessible, enriching and joyful part of daily academy life.
Please see here our Music Development Plan.