Music is an important aspect of any child’s education.
At Marlborough College Malaysia we believe that through providing a rich and varied co-curricular programme of musical ensembles and events, we are able to inspire our pupils to be creative through performing and creating music. The co-curricular music programme is one that is fully inclusive of all ages and abilities. There is a host of ensembles running throughout the Prep School and Senior School, some of which are led by our specialist music beaks, and others which are formed by the pupils themselves giving them the freedom to explore their own creativity. Marlborough College Malaysia also offers a Music Scholarship.
Instrumental music tuition runs with the academic curriculum, with in excess of 280 lessons taking place each week. Our dedicated music professionals help to nurture the talents of our pupils, encouraging a disciplined, yet enjoyable approach to instrumental learning.
With such a busy department, we are able to provide a great number of events throughout the College year. There is a regular programme of weekly lunchtime concerts, and performances in assemblies, as well as the termly Prep School recital. Larger scale performances happen within the Senior School several times a year, and there is a healthy amount of competitive music-making throughout both areas of the school. Musicals and nativity plays add a focus to the Prep School co-curricular programme on a yearly basis, with the Senior School musical taking place every two years. Music is of course a fundamental part of the College Outreach programme in both schools, more of which can be seen on the Outreach pages.
As a registered examination centre, our young musicians are able to benefit from taking their ABRSM and Trinity exams at the College.
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Instrumental Music Lessons
We offer a wide selection of Instrumental Music Lessons (IMLs) and co-curricular music ensembles at MCM. We are fortunate to have an extremely dedicated team of instrumental music staff (peris) who teach the IMLs during the school day, as well as before and after school.
For further information email the Music Department at musiclessons@marlboroughcollege.my.
Our peris also help the full-time music team to deliver co-curricular music activities across the College throughout the week.
Music ensembles
Our peris also help the full-time music team to deliver co-curricular music activities across the College throughout the week. We highly encourage pupils to explore and sign up for a co-curricular music activity that sparks their interest. It’s a wonderful opportunity to pursue their passion and enjoy the experience.
Music is known to have many benefits including:
- improving memory and abstract reasoning skills
- giving a sense of achievement
- relieving stress
- building confidence
- increasing a sense of discipline and time management
- giving further opportunities for social interaction with others
- providing an increased sense of wellbeing
Please take note of the following points:
Symphony Orchestra
Entry is for pupils who are in Year 8 and above and have reached a minimum standard equivalent to Grade 3 (Trinity or ABRSM). Pupils younger than Year 8 may be considered if they are seen to have the right attributes. Any enquiries should be made to the Director of Music, Mr Watkins at gwatkins@marlboroughcollege.my.
Prep School Orchestra
Entry is for Prep School pupils who reached a minimum standard equivalent to Grade 2 (Trinity or ABRSM). Enquiries should be made to Mr Chitambo, Head of Prep School Music at jchitambo@marlboroughcollege.my.
