Cranleigh School virtual orchestra

For the first time this academic year thirty seven young wind, brass and percussion players from across all year groups formed a virtual Symphonic Wind Orchestra.

Working remotely under the expert guidance of Mr Dave Eaglestone (Head of Brass & Woodwind), young musicians from Cranleigh School came together to produce and record an arrangement of Morton Steven’s original theme tune to Hawaii Five-O.

Pupils entered into the sun-drenched spirit of the TV show; rehearsing, producing and filming audio, video and ultimately creating a full performance from the confines of their own homes.

They have learned valuable new skills, and proved that, with clever use of technology, even the joy of large-scale ensemble music making is possible under lockdown.