Hands on the Willis pipe organ!
St Mary and St Giles Church, Church Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 1BD
Free event. Those wishing to play the organ: please book a slot before the day via the festival webpage. Donations to the Organ Maintenance Fund are welcome. Cake, coffee and tea available.
Let our organ guides give you a close look at the Willis Pipe Organ. Put your hands on the keys, feet on the pedals and feel its power for yourself. Players bring some music and we can help you register the organ for you to play it.
Budding organists and pianists of all ages - please bring your favourite sheet music to try on the pipe organ.
The organ console is in the gallery which is reached by stairs. You are also welcome to have a closer look at the organ if you don’t play a musical instrument; this is your chance to be inquisitive.
An exhibition about this pipe organ and church will be on display. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary year since the restoration of the Willis organ, the everyday histories of this instrument including the ordinary yet extraordinary people who contributed so much to its story will feature in the display.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1000-1200
Location & directions
St Mary and St Giles Church, Church Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK11 1BD
- Directions:
- The church is on the corner of the High Street and Church Street.
- Contact on day:
- Anna Page - email [email protected]
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking required via the booking form on the Music for All @ SMSG website. 10 minute slots for each person to play the organ (you might get longer depending on how many people want to play).
- Booking website:
- http://www.musicforallsmsg.org/whats-on/festival/
Accessibility details
The organ console is in the gallery which is accessed via stairs only, so it is not wheelchair accessible. The church is accessible by wheelchair via the Parish Hall. Refreshments will be served in the church.
Additional information
- Estimated duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
