Music is a unique form of communication that can change the way pupils feel, think and act. Music forms part of an individual’s identity, and positive interaction with music can develop pupils’ competence as learners and increase their self-esteem. Music combines intellect and feeling and enables personal expression, reflection and emotional development. As an integral part of culture, past and present, music helps pupils understand themselves, relate to others and develop their cultural understanding, forging important links between home, school and the wider world.