Cranbrook's Music Department has a long-standing tradition of excellence in musical performance. A varied and comprehensive concert diary is supported by a regular pattern of weekly rehearsals, many of which are held in the Vickers' Auditorium. The School has an Orchestra, Concert Wind Band, Choir, Flute Choir, String Quartet, Recorder Ensemble, Jazz Combo and a plethora of 'Rock' and 'Pop' bands. In addition to providing music for whole school occasions, such as the Commemoration of Benefactors' Service, Speech Day, the Carol Service, the Festival of Advent Carols and Lessons, pupils regularly take part in Friday 'Munchtime' Concerts, and recitals organised by the Friends of St Dunstan's Church, Cranbrook. There are also many opportunities for pupils to play in School and House Assemblies. Other fixed points in the musical calendar include the Battle of the Bands, the House Singing Festival, Gala Concerts, Informal Concerts and the Allan House Musical SoirŽe.
The two full-time music staff are assisted in the above by the seventeen visiting music teachers.
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