Music and Bells
The Organ
St Mary's is fortunate in the quality of its organ which was built in 1875 by one of the great organ builders of the time — William Hill. Although only having two manuals and thirteen stops it is very versatile and has a beautiful tone. For greater detail and a history of Iffley organs click here.
The Choir
The choir always welcomes new members but at this time is particularly keen to recruit singers of all voices especially tenors. An ability to sight read is essential
The Choir traditionally has sung approximately once a month at evensong and major services but is increasingly playing a part in supporting congregational singing at parish communions
The choir aims to provide a mix of modern and traditional church music and regularly sings an anthem, canticles, responses and psalms. For a list of recent music sung click here. For a list of future choir events click here .
To join or find out more about the choir email: Director of Music.
The Youth Orchestra
This is a group of young musicians, directed by Liz Marshall who play at our All-Age Services six times a year.
The Bells
The church has a set of 6 bells which are rung regularly by a team of enthusiastic ringers.
They practice on Wednesdays and welcome new members over 12 years old. At this time they are especially keen to enlist more ringers.
They would welcome visiting ringers over the Christmas and New Year period
email: Susan King for further information.