Music at Marlborough

Music at Marlborough “An outstanding musical opportunity for any talented young musician�

Julian Lloyd Webber

Marlborough College nurtures every level of musical talent through inspired coaching within a dynamic and energetic environment. Access to a diverse range of solo, chamber, ensemble, band, choral and orchestral mediums provide invaluable experience to perform.

We regularly gain excellent academic results for both GCSE Music, A-level Music and Music Technology. A high percentage of pupils go on to study Music at conservatoire or university, and we celebrate Oxbridge entrance success and choral scholarship awards most years.

Scholarships & Bursaries Marlborough offers an exceptional experience for music scholars. They benefit from three, free instrumental music lessons each week and are mentored by the Artistic Director, world-renowned viola player Philip Dukes FSGM, HonARAM, who is also Associate Artistic Director of the Savannah Music Festival in the USA. Specialist, tailored programmes are available for those wishing to study Music at conservatoire or university.

Music at Marlborough offers something very special but with that little bit extra!

Philip Dukes FGSM, HonARAM, Artistic Director

Passionate

In addition to our means-tested bursary places which can offer up to 100% of fees paid there are a number of discretionary non means-tested scholarship places available with up to 20% off fees.

Specialist “ Inclusive

Fun

The encouragement and support given to music scholars at Marlborough is simply outstanding.

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Jess Faber, former Music Scholar, now studying piano at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Professional collaborations

Music for everyone

BBC Big Band

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World class musicians in Marlborough.

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Unique to Marlborough is our professional orchestra-in-partnership programme with London’s brilliant Southbank Sinfonia who visit annually to deliver workshops, one-to-one lessons and to perform with us in a stunning orchestral gala concert.

We also offer termly masterclasses and lessons by eminent visiting consultants from leading conservatoires and orchestras worldwide including the Royal Academy of Music in London, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Our renowned professional concert series featuring world-class musicians in Marlborough (MCCS), recently featured artists such as Sheku Kanneh-Mason, BBC Big Band and the Band of the Grenadier Guards.

For more information please go to: marlboroughconcertseries.org

With a focus on participation, our diverse range of groups, ensembles, choirs, orchestras and bands provide a performance outlet for every age and stage of musical ability not just the music specialist.

Music at Marlborough is passionate, enthusiastic and inclusive but most of all it is fun.

For more information please go to: www.marlboroughcollege.org/music

Facilities State-of-the-art performance and teaching facilities include our spectacular ÂŁ6.5m refurbished Memorial Hall, a venue that has welcomed the BBC National Orchestra of Wales for broadcasts and recordings for BBC Radio 3. Our magnificent Chapel is host to choral concerts and the Ellis Theatre and Goodison Hall provide additional concert and informal recital spaces.

What we can offer you Music at Marlborough provides everything you might expect of an inspired, energetic and forward thinking department but with these extra ingredients to encourage the music specialist to achieve excellence.

• Free music lessons, provided three times a week for music scholars.

• Means-tested bursary places with up to 100% of fees paid.

• Discretionary non means-tested scholarship places available with up to 20% off fees.

• State-of-the-art facilities including a wonderful world class concert hall.

• Professional orchestra-in-partnership with London’s acclaimed Southbank Sinfonia.

• Lessons and coaching from eminent visiting music consultants.

• Six concerts by world-class musicians held at the College annually.

Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1PA Tel: +44 (0)1672 892200 email: admissions@marlboroughcollege.org www.marlboroughcollege.org @MarlboroughCol Marlborough College (Registered Charity No, 309486) incorporated by Royal Charter to provide education.