Music is considered to have a fundamental place within the curriculm at The International School of Moscow. Musical education, therefore, begins in Pre-Nursery and continues in every year. In addition to covering the basic National Curriculum requirements, the school runs the following programmes provided by highly trained and qualified music teaching staff.

Early Years Music Programme

From Pre-nursery to Reception (ages 2 to 5) pupils are introduced to music and its various aspects through playing, singing and dancing in daily sessions lasting 15 to 30 minutes. Each child also has the opportunity to begin to play a simple musical instrument and through a very practical approach begin to understand fundamental aspects of music such as rhythm and harmony.

 

Primary Instrumental Programme

All pupils from Years 1 to 6 follow the Primary Instrumental Programme, designed to develop each student's understanding and appreciation of music. Each pupil's musical experience is built up through learning to play a range of musical instruments to a basic level. 

Instrumental Scheme

Pupils with a greater interest in music are encouraged to join the Instrumental Music Programme (IMPs) in which they receive individual music lessons once or twice a week in their chosen instrument(s) by a specialist teacher. For more information please refer to the Instrument Lesson section of the website.