Summer sunset
Our last event of the spring/summer 2022 season was a Summer Serenade with young singers and instrumentalists from the Taplow Choirs. As with all our concerts, you can see pictures on the "Galleries of Past Concerts" tab. The future of Music in Marlow is a little uncertain at the moment so we are not able to announce any future dates, but check back later.
Music in Marlow
Who we are
MusicInMarlow has been run for a decade on a voluntary basis by Martin and Jean Ashford, out of our love of music and our association with Christ Church URC, of which this is a project. Christ Church was built in 1840 and beautifully modernised in 2002-3.
We started our regular concert programme in 2012 and, by the summer of 2022, had run 75 events in all. It's been wonderful!
What we do
We put on the kinds of music that we enjoy hearing! That includes instrumental recitals, chamber music, jazz, choral and occasionally other genres.
We bring professional musicians to the town but also provide a platform for young and amateur players. Suggestions welcome - and do get in touch if you would like to offer us a performance.
About us
Your support
Proceeds from tickets may be used to pay the musicians, to cover the costs of publicity, and where shown to raise money for specified causes such as Christian Aid.
Any remaining profit is donated to the church, for the Music Fund or New Project Fund. We funded purchase of the church's 1901 Bechstein grand piano and contributed to the 2021 'Walk of Life' project in the garden.
Next events
Jean and Martin Ashford, who have run Music in Marlow, are planning to move away from the town. Simon Davie has offered to keep music going at Christ Church and we hope to have more news on that in due course. For the moment, we have no future events to announce.
The best way to find out about all our events is to click the blue button below to register for email updates. We don't share the mailing list with anyone else but send out occasional messages to keep you posted of all dates.
and other practical stuff
How to find us
How do I buy tickets?
For all events, click on the red button to buy tickets online with no fee. For enquiries and offline reservations, call Martin and Jean on 01628 486227 or use the blue button to email.
How do I contact you?
Click the blue button to email, or phone 01628 486227
How do I find the venue?
The address is Christ Church URC, Oxford Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 2NL. See the map below. From the top of Marlow High Street, head towards Henley then first right into Oxford Road. Christ Church is on the left, about 100 yards up the road, opposite the turning to Riley Road Car Park. Limited parking on site (evening / weekend only) or use the public car park. The building is on multiple levels but there is a lift for those with limited mobility.
Venue hire
This website is all about the concerts which we run but it is possible also to hire our venue for your own event. Hire can include rehearsal time, use of kitchen, grand piano, parking, etc. For more information visit the Christ Church main website.
