Music is woven into daily life at Cranleigh. In Years 1–2, children enjoy weekly curriculum music lessons, joyful singing – including congregational singing for Chapel – and open-access choirs such as the Pre-Prep Choir. Many pupils begin instrumental tuition from Year 1, with popular choices including piano, violin, guitar and cello. Early ensemble opportunities and regular informal concerts to help children grow in confidence as performers.

These first steps sit within a rich whole-school musical journey, with choirs, ensembles, concerts and collaborations that pupils can enjoy as they move through Prep and Senior School.

Drama in Cranleigh Years 1-2 is all about expression, communication and growing confidence. Children enjoy the annual Nativity, take part in class assemblies where everyone has a speaking role, and benefit from everyday chances to speak aloud and share ideas. These early steps help pupils feel at ease on stage and lead naturally into the rich drama pathway that follows, from productions, clubs and LAMDA in Prep to major musicals and specialist projects in the older years.

Dance and movement are taught by specialist teachers who nurture creativity, rhythm, physical expression and growing body confidence. Children learn to move with freedom and joy, building skills that support sport, drama and their overall wellbeing.