What’s on

Monthly Monday Organ Recital - Laurence Caldecote
12:45pm - 1:30pm

Laurence returns after playing in the organ festival last year and for the Come and Sing day in March. Laurence is the Assistant Organist at All Saints’, Northampton, where he accompanies the choirs for services, concerts, and tours (France 2019, Spain 2023, Italy 2025), and more notably live on BBC1 for Pentecost Sunday 2024. His programme for this concert is:

John Cook (1914–84) – Fanfare (Psalm 81:1-4)
Matthew Camidge (1764–1844) – Organ Concerto in No. 2 in G minor [Adagio; Allegro; Adagio; Gavotte]
Herbert Howells (1892–1983) – Psalm Prelude Set 1, No. 3 (Psalm 23:4)
Wallace Sabin (1869–1937) – Bourée in D
Henry Smart (1813–79) – Minuet
Arthur Milner (1894–1972) – Galliard for a Festive Occasion
Laurence Caldecote (b.1983) – Improvisation

We'll be serving hot drinks and homemade cakes from 12:00pm. Bring your sandwiches to eat before the concert begins. We look forward to seeing you all again.

Although there is no admission charge, there will be a retiring collection to help pay for this event and raise funds for the ongoing maintenance of the Willis pipe organ.

CANCELLED StonyLive Week: Lunchtime concert by Stony Harmonies
1:00pm - 2:00pm

For StonyLive week Stony Harmonies, directed by Lucy Bignall, sing an eclectic repertoire which covers canons, folk songs from around the world, Jazz rounds, with a little bit of Gospel thrown in!

Retiring collection and refreshments available to raise funds for the organ maintenance fund.

StonyLive Week: Open rehearsal in the church by SMSG church choir
7:00pm - 8:30pm

The St Mary & St Giles church choir, directed by Jacob Collins, hold an open rehearsal for any singers to join and anyone to come and listen. Music likely to be a mix of sacred and secular pieces, some of it with the Willis pipe organ. Singers are welcome to get in touch before the event via events@musicforallsmsg.org to let us know they’re planning to sing.
Retiring collection and refreshments available to raise funds for the organ maintenance fund.

StonyLive Week: Open Rehearsal in the church by SMSG church handbell ringers
6:15pm - 7:00pm

Come and try your hand at hand bell ringing. Details to be confirmed.
The St Mary & St Giles handbell ringers, conducted by Kath Hindley, invite you an open rehearsal in which you can try your hand at handbell ringing. Anyone welcome to come and listen or ring. Tea/Coffee and biscuits available after the rehearsal (before the band open rehearsal).
Tea / Coffee and biscuits served at the end, before the band open rehearsal. This is a free event but there will be a basket for welcome donations to help maintain the Willis pipe organ.

StonyLive Week: Open Rehearsal in the church by SMSG church band
7:30pm - 8:30pm

The St Mary & St Giles church band invite you an open rehearsal. If you play an instrument, let us know via events@musicforallsmsg.org what you play so we can sort out music copies for you. Everyone is welcome to come and listen as we play a variety of music for forthcoming concerts.
Tea/Coffee and biscuits available before the rehearsal (after the Handbells open rehearsal).
Retiring collection and refreshments available to raise funds for the organ maintenance fund.

StonyLive Week: Concrete Calves concert
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Come and join us for fun filled evening of music from the classics to toe-tapping musicals, film scores and more! There will be something for everyone to enjoy on a lovely summer evening at SMSG.
Retiring collection and refreshments available to raise funds for the organ maintenance fund.

Third Thursday @ Twelve Thirty lunchtime concert - performer to be confirmed
12:30pm - 1:15pm

This is a free event but there will be a basket for welcome donations to help maintain the Willis pipe organ.
We'll be serving hot drinks and homemade cakes from 12:00pm. Bring your sandwiches to eat before the concert begins. We look forward to seeing you all again

Songs for Summertime - lunchtime concert instead of the Monthly Monday Organ Recital
12:45pm - 1:30pm

Jacob Collins and Ros Whatmore present a collection of songs by Schubert, Vaughan-Williams, Quilter and more, as our multi-talented Director of Music sings while Ros plays the grand piano.

A change of programme due to an electrical switch problem with the Willis Pipe organ which we are working to resolve urgently - until it is fixed we are unfortunately not permitted to use the Willis organ for worship or concerts. 

There is no admission charge but there will be a retiring collection to help pay for this event and raise funds for the ongoing maintenance of the Willis pipe organ (especially the current problem). Hot drinks and cakes will be available from 12 noon. Bring your sandwiches.

Third Thursday @ Twelve Thirty lunchtime concert - Cello and piano concert by James Jarvis and Helen Rouse
12:30pm - 1:15pm

We welcome the return of James Jarvis and Helen Rouse, this time with music for 'cello and piano inspired by the folk tradition of the British Isles. 

This is a free event but there will be a basket for welcome donations to help maintain the Willis pipe organ.
We'll be serving hot drinks and homemade cakes from 12:00pm. Bring your sandwiches to eat before the concert begins. We look forward to seeing you all again.

U3A Choir concert - A musical journey

2:00pm-3:00pm

The U3A Choir give their summer concert conducted by Jacob Collins, accompanied by Ros Whatmore.
The concert raises funds for Willen Hospice.
Tickets: £10 from any choir member or reserve via email - choir@mku3a.org

Monthly Monday Organ Recital - Buckinghamshire Organists Association: Gerard Anderson
12:45pm - 1:30pm

We'll be serving hot drinks and homemade cakes from 12:00pm. Bring your sandwiches to eat before the concert begins. We look forward to seeing you all again.
Although there is no admission charge, there will be a retiring collection to help pay for this event and raise funds for the ongoing maintenance of the Willis pipe organ.

John Robertson Piano concert
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Pianist John Robertson returns to St Mary and St Giles for a recital of major works from the classical repertoire. Opening with a Bach Prelude and Fugue, the first half centres on Beethoven’s challenging A major Sonata Op.101, the first of his five late sonatas and concludes with the rich romanticism of Brahms displayed in his two Rhapsodies Op.79. The second half is given over to two major works by the great 19th century pianist, Franz Liszt: his 3 Concert Studies and the sublime beauty of his Benediction de Dieu dans la Solitude. Expect to be thrilled and moved.
Entry on the door £10.
Refreshments will be available during the interval.

Third Thursday @ Twelve Thirty lunchtime concert - "Love Songs in Music" played by Joe Laredo
12:30pm - 1:15pm

Love Songs in Music played on the piano for your enjoyment on a summer day.
This is a free event but there will be a basket for welcome donations to help maintain the Willis pipe organ.
We'll be serving hot drinks and homemade cakes from 12:00pm. Bring your sandwiches to eat before the concert begins. We look forward to seeing you all again.

Monthly Monday Organ Recital - Jacob Collins
12:45pm - 1:30pm

We'll be serving hot drinks and homemade cakes from 12:00pm. Bring your sandwiches to eat before the concert begins. We look forward to seeing you all again.

Although there is no admission charge, there will be a retiring collection to help pay for this event and raise funds for the ongoing maintenance of the Willis pipe organ.

Willis Pipe Organ Festival as part of Heritage Open Days

See the Willis Pipe Organ Festival webpage for further details of 5 events we are running for the festival.

Third Thursday @ Twelve Thirty lunchtime concert - performer tbc
12:30pm - 1:15pm

This is a free event but there will be a basket for welcome donations to help maintain the Willis pipe organ.
We'll be serving hot drinks and homemade cakes from 12:00pm. Bring your sandwiches to eat before the concert begins. We look forward to seeing you all again.

Musica Charity Choir sing for Stony in Bloom
7:00pm - 8:30pm

details to be confirmed.

This concert will raise funds for Stony Stratford in Bloom.

Song Settings of Sharespeare
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Simon Woodhead and Joe Laredo perform various song settings of Shakespeare..

This concert will raise funds for the SMSG Greater Access Project.

Autumn Concert
2:30pm - 3:30pm

The church choir directed by Jacob Collins, church band conducted by Fiona Collins, church handbells directed by Kath Hindley and children from St Mary & St Giles school perform in this joyful revival of the annual autumn concert.
This is a free event with a basket for welcome donations to help maintain the Willis pipe organ. Refreshments will be available.

Third Thursday @ Twelve Thirty lunchtime concert - Stony Harmonies
12:30pm - 1:15pm

This is a free event but there will be a basket for welcome donations to help maintain the Willis pipe organ.
We'll be serving hot drinks and homemade cakes from 12:00pm. Bring your sandwiches to eat before the concert begins. We look forward to seeing you all again.

Polymnia Choir concert - Premiere Concert
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Musical Director Jessica Norton
Piano Craig Greene

Experience uplifting choral music featuring a world premiere by Richard Barnard alongside a vibrant programme of choral favourites and contemporary classics, including Bridge Over Troubled Water and Hymn to St Cecilia.
Tickets: Adults £17, under-18s and students £3, Early bird £14 (by 4 October via their website)
Tickets will be available on the door (cash or card)
Refreshments will be served during the concert.

Vivant
time tbc

Violin and Melodeon music by Mark and Clive

Vivant: Mark Prescott and Clive Williams return to share their own style creating a unique ambiance of interwoven harmonies and beautiful arrangements.
This is a free event with a basket for welcome donations to help maintain the Willis pipe organ. Refreshments will be available.

Third Thursday @ Twelve Thirty lunchtime concert - Junction 14
12:30pm - 1:15pm

This is a free event but there will be a basket for welcome donations to help maintain the Willis pipe organ.
We'll be serving hot drinks and homemade cakes from 12:00pm. Bring your sandwiches to eat before the concert begins. We look forward to seeing you all again.

Christmas Fayre as part of Stony Stratford Lights Switch on day
time tbc, likely 10:30am-5:00pm

The annual Christmas Fayre in St Mary & St Giles includes music: the children of St Mary & St Giles school singing, the Willis organ played by Jacob Collins, the street organ and SMSG church band. The Golden Spot Tombola, Craft and other stalls plus the Christmas Trains display by MK Model Railway Society and plenty of refreshments will be available for your enjoyment.

MK Youth Choir Christmas concert
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Details to be confirmed

Third Thursday @ Twelve Thirty lunchtime concert - performer to be confirmed
12:30pm - 1:15pm

This is a free event but there will be a basket for welcome donations to help maintain the Willis pipe organ.
We'll be serving hot drinks and homemade cakes from 12:00pm. Bring your sandwiches to eat before the concert begins. We look forward to seeing you all again

MK Chorale Christmas Concert
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Details to be confirmed