Music

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The hymn book used at St Mary’s is the Ancient and Modern Revised Standard and at St Martin’s for all services it is Songs of Fellowship. </div> <bR> <div> Both churches have organs which are used and maintained regularly and are in excellent condition.  <A NAME="the_organ_at_st_mary_s_was_installed_in"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>The organ at St Mary’s was installed in 1995 and was built by Copeman Hart. This is a digital two manual organ with pedals. St Martin’s organ is a Willis with the same configuration, but with sound provided via 2 circular clusters of pipes.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="celebration_the_worship_group"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>CELEBRATION</B>, the worship group, comprises keyboard  (plus drum rhythms), electric guitar and bass accompanied by a range of singers. The type of music extends from the latest worship songs (Spring Harvest, New Wine etc) to traditional hymns, and includes songs written by members of the group and relatives. As well as playing at services, Celebration welcomes the opportunity to support services elsewhere and to go into the community to provide entertainment of both a religious and a secular nature. Its music has been recorded on both tape and CD. </div> <bR> <div> The group usually plays before and during the church service at St Martin’s on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month and on festive Sundays. A  <A NAME="christmas_carol_service_is_held_each"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Christmas Carol Service is held each year. </div> <bR> <div> The group is of a high standard, therefore some playing or singing experience is necessary. Commitment to practice evenings (which are held on Tuesdays in St Martin’s church) and to the group generally is essential.</div> <bR> <div> CONTACT:  Brian Webb 01438 811795</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="st_mary_s_bellringers_meet_for_practice"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>ST MARY’S BELLRINGERS</B> meet for practice on Friday evenings at 7.45 for 8pm and each practice lasts 1 hour. There is a mixture of young and old in the group, no previous musical experience is required (but perhaps a sense of rhythm is necessary). You do not have to be a committed churchgoer to ring the bells.  In fact campanology is a very good “back door entry” into the “world of the church”. New recruits are always required and will be made to feel very welcome. Come along to a practice evening and have some fun!  </div> <bR> <div> CONTACT: Rosemary Pateman  01438 820253 </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="st_mary_s_and_st_martin_s_handbell"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>ST MARY’S AND ST MARTIN’S HANDBELL RINGERS</B> meet on a Tuesday evening in the Parish Centre.</div> <bR> <div> They play to youth groups and day centres and joined the “Ring in Christmas Praise” at Christ the Cornerstone at Milton Keynes. </div> <bR> <div> New members or visitors are welcome at any time. No musical experience or the ability to read music is necessary, just a willingness to learn. The evenings are very informal and very enjoyable. </div> <bR> <div> CONTACT:  Nen Bennett 01438 812183</div> <div>          </div> <bR> <div>  </div> <bR> <div>  </div> </td> </tr></table></body>