Tower and Town, August 2018

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Editorial: Music In Marlborough

In describing the impressive array of musical opportunities at Marlborough College, Philip Dukes notes the important role music plays in engendering a “strong cultural heart”. This applies, I think, not only to the college but to the whole town of Marlborough; we are lucky to live in a town with so much music in it and this edition of the magazine can only provide a snapshot of music in Marlborough.

However, I hope it gives a flavour of the town’s musical life, the most notable aspect of which must be the Marlborough International Jazz Festival, now sadly come to an end. Nick Fogg pays personal tribute. Kate Pooley and Luke Smith describe how music enriches their life and Samuel Robinson the excitement of hearing great music for the first time. Alan Pryor tells us of the joys of singing in the Community Choir, continuing in spite of the sad loss of Vanessa Lafaye, and we hear from two promotors: Andrew Bumphrey on grassroots music and Robin Pritchard on Marlborough Rising filling the town with music. On a different note (excuse the pun) Lilli Loveday tells us how her time at St John’s influenced her life choices.

My thanks to everyone who contributed so willingly and entertainingly. I hope you enjoy this taster of Marlborough’s music.

Sarah Bumphrey