There is an aura surrounding the space that is difficult to describe, as if generations of musical spirits are watching and, perhaps more importantly, listening. Being surrounded by nature and lush greenery teaches one to listen both constantly and intently, both for the rustling of the leaves or quiet murmuring of the wind and the hushed or sometimes outspoken conversations of the participants. Music is not just about performance or even study; music is a community, a togetherness manifest in a place, in its air, scenery, and people.
Music is a state of being and a way of life. As trite as that sounds, being fully immersed in music means that we are less concerned about “achieving something.” We would rather spend that energy simply expressing, something that Marlboro has given us limitless freedom to do.
