Rock, Pop and Beyond
Music at Marlborough encompasses an extensive spectrum of contemporary styles and genres, including rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic dance music (EDM), and compositions for film and media. Whether you are a budding singer-songwriter, an aspiring producer, or simply passionate about music, our forward-thinking department offers unrivalled opportunities to explore your creative potential. The department fosters a dynamic performance culture by providing regular platforms for showcasing talent, many of which are conceptualised and led by pupils. Here, pupils are encouraged to drive their own musical journey, benefiting from a vibrant community where inspiration and innovation know no bounds.
Mac Suite
The Department offers an IT Suite with 15 Apple Mini Macs, all running Logic Pro X, industry-standard software used by professionals across the globe. This cutting edge facility is specifically tailored for A Level Music Technology students and Remove pupils on the Music Production Horizons course, ensuring they learn with the very best tools available. Additionally, our weekly Music Production Club for Shell and Remove pupils is the ideal gateway for newcomers to start creating their own music, using Soundtrap or Logic. At Marlborough, pupils engage in hands-on music production and collaborate with peers in a creative, environment.
Recording Studio
This state-of-the-art recording space offers pupils the opportunity to record and produce their own music. This purpose-built, acoustically designed facility is equipped with microphones from AKG, Shure, and Neumann, an Apple Mac Studio running Logic Pro X, a Digico 48-channel mixer, and PMC Result 6 monitor, ensuring exceptional audio production quality for every project. Pupils can access this facility during the day and upper school pupils can continue to work during the evening.
A recording facility has also been recently installed in the College Chapel, allowing us to record services, which are subsequently published on our SoundCloud account.
Performance Opportunities
Each term, Marlborough College organises a Rock and Pop Concert, featuring pupil-led bands as part of the Saturday evening entertainment programme. This event receives considerable support from both students and staff. Pupils are also afforded opportunities to take part in the annual talent show and to contribute live music during Christmas lunch in Norwood Hall. Bands are also invited to perform at Prize day on an outdoor stage. Additionally, the annual Battle of the Bands competition provides a chance for inter-house competition, recognising creativity throughout the College community.
