The Chapel Organ
Cranleigh School Chapel Organ is a two-manual instrument built in 1978 by Grant, Degans & Bradbeer. Its tonal palette seeks to reflect Continental Organ building traditions from the Baroque and Classical Eras. The finely balanced tracker action between the keys and pipe is particularly advantageous for the organist wishing to develop a fine technique.
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What opportunities are there for organists at Cranleigh School?
Cranleigh School has the resources to offer individuals a broad variety of organ playing experiences and what is possible is almost entirely dependent on the skills of the player. Organists can learn at Cranleigh all the skills required of Cathedral and University Organ Scholars . Student-organists can provide voluntaries for school services, play hymns and learn to accompany the Chapel or Chamber Choirs for Evensong, Eucharist, Compline or Special Services. Concert performances (solo or ensemble) are available via the lunchtime concert series; there are even opportunities to play organ concertos with the string orchestra.
Is it possible for organists to come to Cranleigh School on a scholarship?
Scholarships for organ are offered in tandem with scholarships for other instrumentalists and are subject to the same requirements. These scholarships are offered up to the value of 25% of school fees; in cases of genuine financial need additional bursaries up to full fees are available. For more information on music scholarships click here.