Music in Marlow
About us
Who we are
Christ Church Music in Marlow has been run for over a decade
on a voluntary basis as a project of Christ Church URC. Christ Church was
built in 1840 and beautifully modernised in 2002-3. The chapel's superb
acoustic makes it a perfect venue for smaller groups of performers.
We started our regular concert programme in 2012 and, by the summer of
2022, had run 75 events in all. Since then we have held occasional concerts mainly to raise funds for Christian Aid and for our
Aid For Ukraine project.
What we do
We have put on the kinds of music that we enjoy hearing! That includes
instrumental recitals, chamber music, jazz, choral and occasionally other genres.
Until summer 2022, we brought professional musicians to the town
but also provide provided a platform for young and amateur players. We are
no longer able to run concerts in the way we used to, but we are happy to work together with musicians to hold concerts to raise funds for the causes we support as a church. Do get in touch if you would like to offer us a performance.
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.
Profits made in the past have been used to purchase of the church's 1901 Bechstein grand piano and contributed to the 2021 'Walk
of Life' project in the garden, as well as to support Christian Aid and our
Aid for Ukraine project.
Next events
Concerts no longer run as frequently as they did but we are continuing to hold occasional events. Our last concert, which was a concert of music associated with the British Isles and America entitled Atlantic Connections performed by Quintessential Brass, was on 9 February. You can listen to a short extract from their concert by clicking on the video clip.
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We have two concerts coming up. The first is on Sunday 11 May and is a summer serenade by young singers and instrumentalists from Taplow Choirs under the musical directorship of Gillian Dibden MBE. All profits will go to Christian Aid. The second is on Saturday 17 May and will be a fundraising concert for Ukraine performed by Ukelele Mondays. Further details in the two posters below
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?
Tickets can usually also be bought on the door.
How do I contact you?
Click the blue button to email.
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.
