Music

Music Ensembles

We have a number of music ensembles which are available to pupils to fulfil his or her individual potential. From trios and quartets to full bands, Cranleighans will discover a musical outlet in one of our diverse ensembles. All pupils who can play an instrument have the opportunity to access music groups at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi regardless of where they take lessons.

Bands

We offer a variety of bands for students, catering to both beginners and advanced instrumentalists. Our bands perform at school events and occasionally greet students with morning performances.

Choirs

Our choirs welcome all students who love to sing, from Year 1 to Year 13. Members learn the art of stage performance while singing songs they enjoy. Our choirs deliver impressive performances at assemblies and concerts.

Rock bands

Senior School pupils are welcome to start their own bands. Music teachers help often but this is a student-driven ensemble developing independence, organisational proficiencies and perseverance among many other transferable life skills. Our current rock bands perform at assemblies, house competitions and school events.

Music: Instrumental Tuition

At Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, the Music Department is a vibrant place. Every Cranleighan (from Year 3 onwards) is encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge of music through our extensive programme of individual music lessons under the umbrella of the Instrumental Music Scheme. A very significant proportion of Cranleigh Abu Dhabi pupils are involved in the wider musical life of the school through their instrumental lessons and participation in the varied ensemble programme.

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything

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Many of our annual events during the school year have music at their core and correspondingly impressive standards are expected and achieved at all levels. All ensembles are supported by professional, experienced and enthusiastic music teachers who work to bring out the very best in every pupil, from beginner musicians to those we are preparing for ABRSM, Trinity College London or Trinity Rock & Pop music examinations.

Extensive studies have shown that learning an instrument encourages the development of self-esteem, leadership, responsibility, discipline, commitment and teamwork.