Doug and Martha Martin

The Martins
Unique Musical Presentations
A Touch of Class to a Dash of Pop!

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Over the past 25 years, we have entertained audiences at hundreds of schools, churches and public venues including: the United Nations, Trinity Church, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Carnegie Recital Hall, Lincoln Center, Strong Museum, Hudson River Museum, Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, the Bok Tower International Carillon Festival, the National Seminar & International Handbell Festival in Orlando, just to name a few.

Music for All Seasons
Love Makes the World Go Round
Irish: Over in Killarney
Italian: A Night in a Neopolitan Cafe
Oktoberfest in Old Heidelberg
A Salute to America
Ringing in the Holidays & New Year

Bells Around the World
Australia, Europe, Japan, USA and More!

Arts-In-Ed Programs
Freedom Bells Connection


The Martin Peace Bell Foundation

Billion Bells For Peace
Doug's blog


Peace Bells Along The Hudson
A project of the Martin Peace Bell Foundation

The Martins on CD Baby
Our CD Baby Page
Purchase our handbell music recordings here.


Bok Tower
The Martins were featured performers at the 19th International Carillon Festival and 75th Anniversary Celebration of Bok Tower Gardens, a National Historic Landmark in Lake Wales, Florida.
 

Doug and Martha Martin at St. John's Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, Maryland
Doug and Martha performed at St. John's Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, Maryland, Sept. 2009.

"Many, many thanks for bringing your message of peace to our parish last Sunday. The variety of your gifts was really showcased in the program and the high level of skill and proficiency you showed was almost taken for granted by the audience because you both make it look so easy! We look forward to, hopefully, having you back in the future for another program." — Anne Tympani, Music Director, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Myers Corners Elementary School
Wappingers Falls, NY
2008

Maplebrook School
Amenia, NY
2009

Doug and Archbishop Timothy Dolan
Doug with Archbishop Timothy Dolan at St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Doug and Martha Martin at the Beacon Sloop Club
Doug and Martha performing at the Beacon Sloop Club in May '09. The legendary Pete Seeger is at right.

Edgar Allen Poe Cottage
Bronx, NY
1993


Feb. 2, 2010

Dear Doug and Martha,

Thank you for the wonderfully unique presentation and powerful message you gave to our students and faculty. The way you wove historical and cultural aspects of bells and historical facts about America was amazing. Your musical dialogue and song made for an exceptionally engaging program.

The performance added an immeasurable delight to the celebration of Catholic Schools Week “Catholic Schools - Dividends for Life”.

Our children loved the program, especially the students who were involved in the workshop and in the presentation. We would not hesitate in recommending your performance to anyone. It was truly a memorable experience, thank you for such a simulating, educational and fun experience.

God Bless You!
Sr. Patricia Meidhof - Principal
Eileen M. Ballone - Music Teacher
St. Francis of Assisi School
Ridgefield Park, NJ


Sept. 27, 2009

Dear Doug,

Many, many thanks to you and Martha for bringing your message of peace to our parish last Sunday. Your program was really delightful. I was looking at the pictures I took this morning and enjoying it all over again. The audience members very much enjoyed it. The variety of your gifts was really showcased in the program and the high level of skill and proficiency you showed was almost taken for granted by the audience because you both make it look so easy! (I, however having studied piano, voice, bells, and violin, know the truth.)

I look forward to, hopefully, having you back in the future for another program.

Anne Tympani, Music Director
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Chevy Chase, Maryland

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Doug and Martha Martin
Doug and Martha Martin

23 Marcella Blvd.Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Tel. 845-226-6752 dougmarbel@aol.com