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November 2005 NO. 74 Grand Valley State University Hosts CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Inside 2005 Congress by Dave Johnson Carillonneur Julianne Vanden Auditorium at the DeVos Center and Wyngaard, it was a splendid week of the adjacent Beckering Family 3 Calendar he 63rd Congress of the Guild recitals, academic presentations and Carillon (Paccard, 2000) on the opportunities for socializing. The 7 New Carillonneur Tof Carillonneurs in North Grand Rapids Campus, a short and Members America took place at Grand Valley Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in down- refreshing walk immediately across State University, Grand Rapids and town Grand Rapids served as con- the Grand River. Delegates jour- 10 Installations, Allendale, , June 14-17, gress headquarters. Most events neyed to the Allendale Campus on Renovations, Dedications 2005. Hosted by GVSU took place in Loosemore Wednesday afternoon, where the Cook Carillon (Eijsbouts, 1994) was 11 Summer Events featured.

13 Overtones Regional Notes Under the leadership of President Dennis Curry, the Board of Directors 14 Foreign News worked their way through a lengthy and detailed agenda that included 19 In Memoriam final approval of a comprehensive 20 Notices, policies and procedures manual, cur- Roster Updates rent and future potential changes in the Bylaws, committee details, and 21 Celebrations budget planning. Guided during the preceding year by the Examination Committee and its chair, Lisa Lonie, four candidates performed recitals and advanced to Carillonneur status. General business sessions of the

Beckering Carillon Cook Carillon at GVSU see Grand Valley, page 5 of the Congress are June 20-23, 2006. We months, we will also set up a ride-share GCNA Congress anticipate having a pre-Congress trip on message board on this website, which will June 19 and a post-Congress trip on June allow travelers to find others with similar 2006 Update 24, both to nearby which will be itineraries and coordinate carpooling and By Christina Meyer and Claire Halpert announced in the coming weeks. meetings. Accommodations will be available in two We are planning a wide variety of events The Yale University Guild of on-campus housing options—dorm rooms that will appeal to many different interests. Carillonneurs is excited to host the 64th for $45 a night and newly renovated suites A panel discussion on the development of Congress of the GCNA this coming June, for $70 a night. Rooms in a nearby hotel, carillon education will be held, featuring and planning is well underway! 2006 The Colony, will also be available for $94 Margo Halsted, Jeff Davis, Jeremy marks the 40th anniversary of the Yale a night. Chesman, Todd Fair, and Tiffany Ng. A Memorial Carillon. This 54-, fully New Haven is accessible by various representative from John Taylor Bell chromatic instrument has just undergone means of transportation. Several airports Founders will be presenting workshops on extensive maintenance by the John Taylor are located within driving distance, as well carillon maintenance and repair for sever- Bellfounders in preparation for this event. as a train station in downtown New Haven. al small groups of interested participants. This summer also saw significant renova- Details and directions about travel options For the carillonneur-organist members of tions to the tower housing the carillon, to Yale and New Haven are outlined on the the GCNA, we will have an opportunity to making more areas of the tower hospitable Congress website (www.yale.edu/caril- to practice and playing. The official dates lon/gcna2006). Within the next few see Congress 2006, page 6

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Send materials to: David Johnson, Recording Secretary Lee Cobb [email protected] Mark Lee Barnes Scholarship Fund 410 South Michigan Ave. Suite 528 Janet Tebbel, Corresponding Secretary Andrea McCrady * Chicago, IL 60605 [email protected] Dave Johnson * 312-596-4022 David Hunsberger, Treasurer Robin Austin [email protected] [email protected] Dave Hunsberger [email protected] Lisa Lonie Board of Directors: Jim Smith Opinions expressed in Carillon News Arla Jo Anderton (2006) Brochure are not necessarily those of the editors, Wylie Crawford (2007) Jim Smith * nor do they necessarily carry the endorse- Steven Ball Dennis Curry (2008) ment of the GCNA. Julia Littleton Ellen Dickinson (2007) Christina Meyer Back issues of Carillon News, if avail- Jim Fackenthal (2007) Tiffany Ng able, cost $2 per issue. Submit checks in Patrick Macoska (2006) Anne Tempel US dollars only, payable to “GCNA.” For Andrea McCrady (2006) Bulletin further information contact: Jim Smith (2008) Ellen Dickinson (2003+) * Bill De Turk - GCNA Archivist George Gregory (2002) * Historic Bok Sanctuary Carlo Van Ulft (2008) 1151 Tower Boulevard Jeremy Chesman Lake Wales, FL 33853 Margo Halsted 863-676-1154 (w) HOW TO REACH THE GUILD Bylaws ********************************** Roy Lee * Co-Editors Guild Web Page: Beverly Buchanan Sue Bergren http://www.gcna.org Wylie Crawford Mark Lee Bill DeTurk Membership information and appli- Dave Hunsberger Editorial Staff cations are available from: Gloria Werblow Wylie Crawford Carillon Directory Joost Dupon Janet Tebbel Roy Lee * Dave Johnson 431 West Walnut Lane Carl Zimmerman Philadelphia, PA 19144 Carillon News Story Contributors 215-848-3915 C. Aubin, S. Bergren, J. Bossin, J. Brown, B. Sue Bergren * Buchanan, D. Christensen, W. Crawford, D. 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The trite adage still rings true: “A failure to plan is a plan for failure.” So what are your plans for this next cycle? Planning is easy if you understand that persistence (and revision!) are key elements of every plan. Define your goals, anticipate the details. 70% of proj- ects do not achieve original goals because of poor planning. Instead, carefully plan the approach, in a painstaking, almost pedantic way. The steps involved aren't rocket science. They're common sense. Often, the objectives and deliverables aren't defined strongly enough. Clarify o Summer is now over, and it's back the issues before you begin, otherwise Calendar Sto the Fall/Winter/Spring cycle again. you're setting yourself up for failure. Hope you all are rested, relaxed, Midwest Regional Meeting renewed, rejuvenated, … and recitaled. Key things to be fully understood Springfield, IL, June 3-4, 2006 There’s something intrinsic with cycles, before starting a project: however, that allows us to revisit our • Visualize the key steps required to reach Springfield International Carillon comfort zones and habits, but with a each of your goals. Festival refreshed perspective. • Turn any goal into a "sure thing" by Springfield, IL, June 3-11, 2006 For the GCNA, our new cycle offers making the right plan. several new things items worth mention- • Make the right plan by creating realistic GCNA 2006 Congress ing. You will certainly agree that con- milestones. Yale University gratulations are in order to our new co- • Evaluate the resources and time to New Haven, Connecticut editors: Sue Bergren and Mark Lee. As accomplish each step. June 20-23, 2006 relative newcomers to the Guild, they • String these steps together into a cohe- World Carillon Federation Congress have risen to the occasion in pulling sive, realistic plan. Gdansk, Poland together this their first publication. • Move the steps of your plan into your July 16-20, 2006 Relatedly, congratulations are certainly in schedule. order to Jim and Donna Fackenthal, who • Make planning time your most reward- GCNA 2007 Congress after six years as co-editors had elevated ing time of the day. University of the South Carillon News to today's high level. • Take control over your day by planning Sewanee, Tennessee Congratulations to them, and best of luck it out in advance. June 18-21, 2007 in their new endeavors as parents (talking • Eliminate stupid mistakes caused by not will have provided updates to my draft about cycles)! We are so blessed to have looking ahead. agenda for this year. Each of the commit- so many good people going out and com- • Review your plans to keep them on tees were asked to set realistic goals and ing in! track. I hear good news from several towers. targets. We all are aware of what every- one is doing – a teamwork enabler. We Thanks to several of our guild members So what are your plans for: first used this simple approach last year, who played pivotal roles in: inaugurating • Increasing your involvement in GCNA and there was some strong progress St. Hugo in the Hills’ new carillon and activities? toward objectives. I would like to contin- tower; planning a permanent tower and • Promoting your tower activities? ue that process this year/cycle – and additional for St. Joseph’s Oratory’s • Launching that overdue renovation or incorporate the lessons learned from last carillon; and encouraging the Naperville fundraising campaign? year – foremost of which is a commit- city government for assuming ownership • Working on that new piece you always ment to timeliness. I will be following up in the completion of the Millennium have wanted to master? with each of our teams to track status (the Carillon. Read more about these suc- • Introducing and encouraging new sup- president is an ex officio member of each cesses in this edition of CN. I am sure porters? committee). there are other successes out there. Toot • Learning from the great living legends your horn so everyone can benefit from in our guild? I believe the guild has the right people your experience and share in your cele- • Improving your skills as a carillonneur? working together as a team, and look for- bration. • Participating in the Yale Congress? ward to this new cycle with a new per- These efforts did not just happen by • Promoting the goals of the GCNA? (see spective. coincidence. Careful and persistent plan- www.gcna.org) ning was key to bring these projects to My plans for this new cycle are several. their current status. Pro-active and not By now, the Board and Committee Chairs 3 from GCNA Committees, page 2 Jim Fackenthal From Your New Franco Composition Fund Tiffany Ng Editors… Carl Zimmerman John Gouwens * e would like to introduce ourselves John Courter 2006 GCNA Congress Claire Halpert * Wto you, as the new editors of Jeff Davis Carillon News. George Gregory Christina Meyer * Tin-Shi Tam Ellen Dickinson Yale Guild of Carillonneurs Sue Bergren is an Assistant Legal Carillonneur at the Millennium Carillon Dave Hunsberger * 2007 GCNA Congress John Bordley * in Naperville and plays weekly at the Sue Jones Rockefeller Memorial Carillon in Roy Lee 2008 GCNA Congress Jeff Davis * Chicago. She studies carillon with Karel Tom Reif Keldermans, and passed the examination Membership Enrichment to become a Carillonneur member of the Helen Hawley * Guild of Carillonneurs during the 2004 Jeremy Chesman Congress in Culver, IN. Sue holds a mas- Janet Tebbel New Voting Rights Rules ter’s degree in organ performance from Phyllis Webb May Be Coming Northern Illinois University in DeKalb Membership Roster and currently serves as Director of Music Wylie Crawford * by Roy Lee and Organist for St. Timothy Lutheran Sue Bergren Church in Naperville. Lynnette Geary fter extensive discussions at a plenary Dave Hunsberger Mark Lee holds a Bachelor of Music Mark Lee Asession and at Board meetings in Grand Rapids, the Board has approved in degree in music education from Janet Tebbel Benedictine University, Lisle, IL, and a Music Selection and Publication principle amendments to the Bylaws which would greatly broaden voting Master of Music degree in piano perform- Todd Fair * ance from American Conservatory of Liz Berghout rights. This fall, the Bylaws Committee will propose draft wording to the Board, Music, Chicago, IL. He is active as an John Courter independent music teacher in Chicago, Ennis Fruhauf which is expected to give its formal approval by mail. The amendments would serves as a church and synagogue musi- John Gouwens cian at Sixth-Grace Presbyterian Church, Justin Ryan then be submitted to the membership for ratification at the Yale Congress next June. Chicago and Congregation Beth Shalom, Gordon Slater Naperville, and is an examiner for the Sally Slade Warner Royal Conservatory of Music Nominations If adopted, all members would have the right to vote on all matters with the excep- Examinations in Toronto, Ontario. He Beverly Buchanan * passed the examination to become a Bill DeTurk tion of the advancement of examination candidates and the ratification of amend- Carillonneur member of the Guild of Sharon Hettinger Carillonneurs at the 2003 Congress in Policies, Procedures and Guidelines ments to the Bylaws or the Articles of Incorporation. The right to vote on these Berea, KY. He regularly plays the Gloria Werblow * Millennium Carillon in Naperville, and Beverly Buchanan exceptional matters would continue to be restricted to Carillonneur members (and the Rockefeller Memorial Carillon in Professional Concerns Chicago. Gloria Werblow * Honorary members who are former Carillonneur members.) Public Relations We will strive to maintain the high cal- Linda Dzuris * iber Jim and Donna Fackenthal have Norman Bliss developed as editors of Carillon News Margo Halsted since November 1999. Please help us Julia Walton perform our duties by alerting us to news- Tower Construction and Renovation worthy events, so that we can continue to Patrick Macoska * provide timely, informative news stories Steven Ball and features of interest to the North WCF Delegates American Carillon Community. Wylie Crawford * Jeremy Chesman John Courter Sue Bergren and Janet Tebbel Mark Lee, new co- Webpage and Internet editors of Carillon Norm Bliss * News Arla Jo Anderton Wylie Crawford 4 from Grand Valley, page 1 membership saw sensitive camaraderie, with frank and forthright discussion, friendly disagreement, abundant levity, and just enough confusion to satisfy every- one.

Vanden Wyngaard presented the opening “host” recital on Monday evening. Other performers included Todd Fair (University of Denver), Ray McLellan (Michigan State University) and Tin-shi Tam (Iowa State W. Crawford, D. Curry and D. Johnson University). frigid waters while the sensible watched from a safe distance with amusement. As There were a number of scholarly pre- the sun set spectacularly, all agreed that the sentations. Margo Halsted, (Professor evening’s sojourn would remain a special Emeritus, University of Michigan) read an memory of the 2005 gathering. informative and thoughtful paper entitled “The Book of Rules for Antwerp’s Bells.” In addition to scheduled events, attendees Jeremy Chesman (Southwest Missouri took time to browse the music exhibitions, State University) presented a bold and Dr. Gregory Crowell explore the architecturally and artistically aggressively formulated case for more and ments with charming and whimsical exam- attractive Grand Rapids Campus, and visit better carillon study opportunities in ples played on the harpsichord. Finally, in nearby attractions, among them the Grand “Carillon Degree Programs in North a lively and enthusiastic multimedia pres- Rapids Art Museum, the Frederik Meijer America: An Analysis of Current Problems entation, Tiffany Ng and Christina Meyer Gardens and Sculpture Park, the Gerald R. and Future Solutions.” invited everyone to the 2006 congress at Ford Presidential Museum and the Van Yale University. Andel Museum Center. Not overlooked, of Milford Myhre, assisted by Sue Bergren course, were the many fine restaurants and and Anna Colby, taught a wise and instruc- Social opportunity abounded. The GVSU pubs that predominate in the downtown tive master class on the Beckering Carillon President’s Office hosted a lavish opening area. that incorporated live video transmission reception in the DeVos center following to Loosemore Auditorium, where the audi- Julianne Vanden Wyngaard’s recital. The On Friday evening, the Royal Eijsbouts ence participated enthusiastically with University provided a continental break- Bellfoundry sponsored the congress ban- questions, observations and discussion. fast each morning. At the conclusion of quet in the Imperial Ballroom of the Myhre focused on ways and means of Todd Fair’s recital, Meeks, Watson and Amway Grand Plaza. Dutch folk dancing achieving tonal balance through careful Company sponsored an ice cream social. and closing remarks brought the evening, attention to phrasing and to pedal volume The Verdin Company and Petit & Fritsen and the congress, to a close. control. A panel discussion on term limits presented the annual hospitality and pizza and voting rights elicited considerable party in the Grand Valley Alumni House The GCNA is grateful to Julianne Vanden thoughtful and informed testimony and, and Visitor Center on the Allendale Wyngaard, her team of assistants, and the ultimately, guidance regarding a workable Campus. A trip to Lake Michigan at administration, faculty and staff of Grand eventual consensus. Muskegon, provided by the Paccard Bell Valley State University for a successful Foundry, followed the pizza party. There and memorable congress. Patrick Macoska, chair of the Tower the carefree and foolish frolicked in the Construction and Renovation Committee, and GCNA Legal Counsel David Hunsberger led a panel discussion on “Building codes and their application to bell towers,” concentrating particularly upon challenges and circumstances con- fronted by St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, as it worked to design and build its tower and install its carillon within the context of local, state and federal regulations. At Allendale, Gregory Crowell, President of the Michigan Historical Keyboard Society, gave an entertaining lecture on historic keyboard instruments, illustrating his com- Lisa Lonie, Dennis Curry, Joe and Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, Todd Fair 5 from Congress 2006, page 1 are planning on holding shorter recitals • Sample adjudication form tour the Newberry Memorial Organ in during the lunch-time hours which will • Helpful information on recording for the Yale’s Woolsey Hall; a recital and a chance feature a variety of performers. carillon to try the organ may also be possible, pending the status of the organ’s annual Attendees of the Congress will be sure to The application fee is $40 (non-refund- summer maintenance. In addition to a tel- enjoy the culinary delights of New Haven, able) due by November 1, 2006, only by evised master class similar to this year’s as well as those in scheduled Congress those who decide to actually apply. All Congress, we are planning on holding events! An opening reception will be host- applicants must be Associate members of coaching sessions in small groups with ed by the Yale Collection of Musical the GCNA in good standing with dues paid experienced instructors for participants Instruments, featuring tours of the bell col- by November 1, 2006. New membership interested in basic carillon instruction. lection by Tiffany Ng. Planned meals applications must be postmarked by Attractions in New Haven to visit on your include the traditional pizza party and ice November 1, 2006. own time include an exhibit of the Robyna cream social, as well as a closing banquet Neilson Ketchum Collection of Bells at the sponsored by the Eijsbouts bell foundry. To receive a packet, send your request to Yale University Collection of Musical Continental breakfasts will be available the coordinator: Instruments, one of the 10 most important every day. New Haven is home to a wide museums of its kind in the world. There variety of restaurants and café’s that will Carol Jickling Lens will also be an exhibit of the history of the provide ample opportunities to explore the Examinations Committee Yale Memorial Carillon and the Yale city. 5432 Venice University Guild of Carillonneurs at the Houston, TX 77007, USA Sterling Memorial Library and the Irving The 2006 GCNA Congress promises to (713) 862-0848 S. Gilmore Music Library. be an event to remember. The scheduled [email protected] events will provide many opportunities to We promise a long list of talented recital- play and hear the beautiful Yale Memorial 2007 Examination Dates and Deadlines ists, who will be announced within the next Carillon and will present a taste of Yale month. These will include several North and the vibrant city of New Haven. Be • January 1, 2006: Examination packets American artists, possible European sure to check our website available from chair for 2007 Exam guests, and the new Carillonneur members (www.yale.edu/carillon/gcna2006) for • November 1, 2006: Application and $40 who passed the 2005 advancement exam. updates, and to email us (yalegc- fee postmarked on or before this date sent There will also be a recital presenting the [email protected]) with questions, sug- to the chair winning entries of the annual GCNA gestions, and ideas! We hope to see you all • January 16, 2007: CD/tape recordings Composition Competition and the Yale there! and pertinent materials postmarked on or Carillon Composition Competition. We before this (3rd Tues. of the month) date sent to the chair • Jan. 23-March 15, 2007: CD/tape screening process by jurors • April 1, 2007: Results of CD/tape screening process mailed to candidate • April 30, 2007: Eight (8) copies of non- required pieces and program for Congress recital sent to chair, postmarked on or before this date if candidate successfully passes the CD/tape level. At left, Yale Memorial Carillon • June 18-21, 2007: University of the South, Sewanee, TN Examination Information Membership Enrichment for Carillonneur Committee Membership By Helen Hawley ackets for the 2007 GCNA PExamination to obtain carillonneur he Membership Enrichment membership will be available after TCommittee is currently exploring January 1, 2006. Packets are available ways to attract new members to the GCNA from the committee chair, or available for and to make the organization more wel- download at www.GCNA.org. Each pack- coming to them once they have joined. et includes: First, the committee is creating an infor- • Application form mational brochure (sent out with the free • Examination requirements, guidelines, etc. see Membership Enrichment, page 8 6 NEW CARILLONNEUR MEMBERS by Sue Bergren having moved to Naperville from Dallas, Tiffany Kwan Ng (pronounced “ing” he Examination Committee and TX in 2001. despite the lack of vowels), received a TMembership of the GCNA are pleased Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and to announce that the following individuals English in 2005 from Yale University. She successfully passed the examination for has studied the carillon with Ellen Carillonneur certification at the 2005 Dickinson at Yale and Jeff Davis at the Congress held at Grand Valley State University of California, Berkeley. She is University in Grand Rapids, Michigan: currently attending the Royal Carillon School “Jef Denyn” as a Fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation. She enjoys biking, photography, urban spelunking, museums, architecture, vege- tarian cooking, manuscript studies, web design, and mischief-making. She con- sumes large amounts of chocolate, tea, Wagner, Radiohead, Sinatra, and T. S. Eliot.

Christine Power Lara Walter received a Master’s degree in Church Music from the University of Kansas and is currently pursuing a DMA in Church Music with an organ concentra- Sara Rosa Elias tion. She studies carillon with Elizabeth Berghout and regularly plays the World Sara Rosa Elias graduated from the “Jef War II Memorial Carillon and Campanile Denyn” Royal Carillon School in 2004 at the University of Kansas. She has stud- with “great distinction.” She has per- ied in Germany and spent a year working formed solo and duet recitals in Portugal, as a Cantor in a German church. In addi- Belgium, the , Germany, tion to German language and culture, she England, Ireland, Norway, Russia and the is also very interested in hymnology. Her U.S. At present, she studies at Southwest hobbies include camping, hiking and con- Missouri State University pursuing a tra dancing. Master’s degree in music (Carillon). Sara Tiffany Ng shares the title of carillonneur with her sis- ter Ana at the recently-dedicated carillon We offer our congratulations, applaud all “Carrilhão dos Pastorinhos” in Alverca, candidates on their performances, and look Portugal. She is also a performer of the forward to their future contributions to the bagpipes, recorder, crumhorn, organ, GCNA and to the profession. bombarde, piano and drums. She and her sister recently won a prize awarded to Carillonneur membership in the GCNA young Portuguese talents and innovative not only benefits the individual with projects, for achieving a traveling carillon. renewed confidence as a performer, but also serves as testament to the public of our Christine Power received a Bachelor of on-going commitment to high standards of music degree (Piano Performance and carillon musicianship and advancement of Pedagogy) from Louisiana State the carillon art. University. She began her carillon studies with Wylie Crawford and then continued with Julianne Vanden Wyngaard. She now plays regularly at the Millennium Carillon in Naperville, IL. She is a native Texan Lara Walter 7 New appointment at from Membership Enrichment, page 6 Fund Committee, which is also active com- packet, or with Carillon News) which missioning new music for carillon. Historic Bok could be easily reproduced and placed in carillon towers around the country. This For the rules of the competition (and also Sanctuary brochure could be made available to any for more information about the carillon by Bill De Turk visitor to a tower, regardless of whether he itself, if desired), please contact the com- or she is a carillonneur. In addition to this mittee chairman at the following address: ee Cobb of Gainesville, Florida has brochure, the committee plans to give John Gouwens, Attn. Composition been appointed Assistant Carillonneur more detailed informational material to L Competition & Librarian at Historic Bok Sanctuary. A carillon teachers. This material would be The Culver Academies native of Atlanta, he graduated with a in a reader-friendly format and would be 1300 Academy Road, #133 Bachelor of Music degree in organ per- dispersed to carillon students as part of Culver, Indiana 46511-1291 formance in 1989 from Indiana their course materials. USA University, where his interest in the caril- [email protected] lon began. Further carillon studies were As new people join the GCNA, the with Stephen Knight at Samford committee would like to implement a Full rules of the competition, as well as a University and with Dr. Linda Dzuris at mentoring program in which members list of considerations for writing carillon Clemson University. who are attending their first Congress would be "hosted" by a regular member of music, may be found at: www.culver.org/academics/FineArts/ In 2003, he received a Master of Music our committee. Most of the people who Faculty/gouwenj/compcom.asp degree in organ performance from the currently attend GCNA Congresses know University of Florida, and is pursuing a almost everyone else in attendance, but Ph.D. While at UF, he held the graduate the newer members do not have that luxu- assistantship in carillon, performed ry. In brief, we would like to make the World Carillon recitals regularly, and worked towards organization more attractive to those peo- Federation Survey developing a recital series. He also was ple who join so that they quickly become actively involved in creating print, active and feel included in the organiza- Results audio/visual and Web cast educational tion. All ideas and support are welcome! by Wylie Crawford carillon materials. In 2004, he became a Carillonneur Member of the GCNA. Franco Composition he Executive Committee of the World Carillon Federation has announced He has served numerous churches/denom- T Competition 2006 that the results of the survey concerning inations as organist/choirmaster, is an by John Gouwens the frequency of Congresses have now accomplished tenor soloist and conductor, been received from all the member Guilds. and a commissioned and published com- he Guild of Carillonneurs in North poser. TAmerica is holding its biennial Among the 12 member organizations, 27 Carillon Composition Competition in votes were cast (larger organizations have 2006, with a deadline of January 15. The more than one vote: the GCNA has four competition is open to composers of any votes, for example, as does the Dutch age or nationality. Compositions must be Guild). Sixteen votes were for changing four to ten minutes’ duration, and must be the frequency, with 11 in favor of the status playable on a four-octave carillon (47 quo. The GCNA’s votes were cast for the bells, c,d,e...chromatic to c4). status quo. The overwhelming sentiment Compositions which have already been was for a frequency of three years. performed or published, or which were written prior to August 1,2003, are ineligi- The schedule for upcoming meetings is ble. Note that the winners of the 2004 as follows: competition are ineligible to enter in 2006. (They may enter in subsequent • 2006 Gdansk, Poland years.) • 2008 Groningen, The Netherlands • 2011 to be decided in Gdansk First prize is $800 (US) and Second Prize is $400. (The judges reserve the right not to award either prize.) Prize- winning pieces are premiered at a con- gress of the Guild of Carillonneurs in Lee Cobb North America, and published by that organization. The competition is organ- ized by the Johan Franco Composition 8 Traveling Carillon of Prague Coming to North America by Anne Tempel

Prague, Czech Republic, 2003 - Aimé Lombaert Deinze, Belgium, 2005 he Traveling Carillon of Prague is the Each bell on the instrument belongs to currently being scheduled. It is possible to Tonly traveling carillon in Eastern the different City Quarters of Prague, as organize your own program on the caril- Europe and one of the largest in the world. the carillon is representative of the pride of lon, organize programs for students, or It was constructed for the Eurocarillon the city and consistency of the City coordinate the carillon with other events. Festival held in Prague, September 2001. Quarters. Performances are given year- Since then it has appeared in cities all over round, and many well-known carillon- If you would like more information Europe and has participated in the most neurs have concertized on the instrument: (prices, donations, dates available), or are recent Eurocarillon Festival in Holland, Aimé Lombaert (Belgium), Trevor interested in having the Traveling Carillon August 2005. Workman (Great Britain), Adrian of Prague visit your area, please contact: Gebruers (Ireland), Henry Groen (The The fifty-seven bells of the carillon Netherlands), Anna Maria Reverté Anne Tempel weigh 4500kg total, the largest bell weigh- (Spain), Jeffrey Bossin (Germany), and 1315 Iowa Street ing 860kg and the smallest 5kg. All bells Boudewijn Zwart (The Netherlands). Lawrence, KS 66044 were cast by the Czech bellfounder Petr [email protected] Rudolf Manousek. The entire instrument Mansousek’s traveling carillon has consists of several thousand components attracted and drawn interest from carillon You can also visit the official website at and weighs about 12,000kg. Placed on the specialists and professional carillonneurs www.carillon.cz for sound samples, tech- back of a Renault semi-truck, its mobility all over the world. He will be in North nical data, schedule and pictures. allows for carillon exposure and many America with his carillon from mid-March concert opportunities. until the end of August 2006. Concerts are

Knokke, Belgium (at night), 2005 Deinze, Belgium, 2005 9 Installations, Renovations, Dedications St. Hugo Carillon Another Carillon for Dedication Pennsylvania By Doug Gefvert by David Enos

ennsylvania now has its 15th manually he new 48-bell Eijsbouts carillon at St. Pplayed carillon. A 37-bell Petit & THugo of the Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Fritsen instrument was installed in the Michigan, was dedicated in a recital by Philadelphia suburb of Bryn Mawr by The Milford Myhre on Sunday, July 10 at 1:30 Verdin Company of Cincinnati in pm. The church is at 2215 Opdyke Rd., September. The three octave carillon is Bloomfield Hills. completely chromatic with a of 1,969 lbs. (F). Manually played, it is also equipped with 37 strikers for automatic play, tolls, and an hour strike. The Bells await hoisting into the Bryn Mawr carillon and a practice clavier were built Presbyterian Church tower. Below, the com- through the gift of an anonymous donor. A pleted carillon. summer concert series is planned. Dedication ceremonies are scheduled for the carillon and a newly installed organ on October 23. Contact Jeff Brillhart, Director of Music for more information.

St. Hugo of the Hills

World Premiere at Riverside by Dennis Curry

avid Briggs, organist emeritus from able to stay in bed on a Sunday morning DGloucester Cathedral, became inter- – and hear his composition – without the ested in the carillon while still living in obligation of tending to choirs and servic- England, having heard the carillon at es! Ave Maris Stella was appropriately Bournville. On his second engagement at chosen as the plainsong inspiration – as Kirk in the Hills (to conduct the world both Riverside and the Kirk enjoy water premiere of his St. John Passion), he settings. This is a challenging new piece expressed interest in composing for the in improvisatory style by a new composer carillon. for the instrument. This occasion was also a special treat for me: to perform a There was one stipulation: he wanted new work on those glorious new bells on the premiere to occur at the Riverside my birthday! (For more on David Briggs, Church. Briggs’ NY apartment is within visit www.david-briggs.org.uk) earshot of the tower, and he wanted to be 10 Friday evening began with a Carillon Midwest Regional Summer Duet Recital by Duo Reverté i Van Assche consisting of carillonneurs Anna Maria Conference Events Reverté i Casas of Barcelona, Spain and Koen Van Assche of Averbode, Belgium. By Doug Gefvert Their recital featured Mussorgsky’s The 44th Pictures at an Exhibition as arranged for n Search of the Ideal Carillon: a International Festival carillon duet by Ms. Reverté. William De ISpectrum of Perspectives” was the Turk played the second recital of the theme for this spring’s 2005 Midwest evening. Regional Carillonneurs’ Conference held in Springfield June 4 and 5 in Springfield, Illinois. The by Jim Brown The penultimate evening of the Festival Conference, coincided with the 44th began with a recital by Sue Bergren, who International Carillon Festival at the Rees he 44th Springfield International is an Assistant Carillonneur at the Carillon. Hosts Karel and Linda Carillon Festival was hosted by Karel T Millennium Carillon in Naperville, Illinois Keldermans presided over this weekend and Linda Keldermans June 5-12. It fea- and studies with Karel Keldermans. The gathering of special presentations and tured nine performers from Europe and second recital was given by Koen Van camaraderie. North America and fourteen evening Assche, Carillonneur for the Belgian recitals given on the Thomas Rees cities of Leuven(Louvain), Turnout and Conference presenters were Jim Smith Memorial Carillon in Washington Park. A Herentals, and included selections from from Mercersburg Academy on the ideal concert by the Springfield Municipal Band Orff’s Carmina Burana as arranged by school setting and Jim Fackenthal from was offered preceding the carillon recitals Jacques Maassen. Chicago spoke on the ideal university car- on Tuesday, and the spectacular annual illon. Though both educational models, Festival Fireworks display was launched The final evening of the Festival featured they proved to be quite different in their on Saturday evening of the Festival. Anna Maria Reverté i Casas, Carillonist of mission and administration. Philippe the Palace of the Generalitat of Catalonia Paccard from France spoke on the ideal Luc Rombouts, City Carillonneur of in Barcelona. Karel Keldermans closed concert instrument from the bell founder’s Tienen and the University in the Festival with the final recital of the perspective with tower and design, Louvain(Leuven), Belgium, opened the week which included another tribute to bell placement and audience listening Festival on Sunday evening. Robert Byrnes: Roister-Doister by John areas discussed. Karel Keldermans spoke Karel Keldermans gave the second recital Knox. This work recalls the larger-than- on the ideal instrument from the consul- of the evening in which he premiered his life character of Bob Byrnes, who will be tant’s perspective. Doug Gefvert from 2004 composition, Ballade Mistral, which greatly missed at these Festivals. It was a Valley Forge spoke on the ideal park caril- is a tribute to Robert Byrnes (1949-2004) week of exquisite carillon music and beau- lon and how its location determines the and is dedicated to his memory. Bob tiful summer weather in Springfield, structure, programs, funding and reper- Byrnes was a regular visitor to these Illinois. toire. Tom Collins from San Antonio spoke Festivals for the last 15 years.

Monday evening brought recitals by Hylke Banning, City Carillonneur for Oldenzaal, The Netherlands, where he plays the instrument at St. Plechelmus Basilica, followed by the second recital of Luc Rombouts.

Tuesday evening held recitals by William De Turk, Carillonneur at Historic Bok Sanctuary and Librarian for the Anton Brees Carillon Library and by Frans Above, attendees of the Haagen, Carillonneur for the cities of Midwest Regional Conference. Kampen, Almelo and Rijssen in The Left, audience members enjoy Netherlands, in his first U.S. appearance. an evening concert at the Springfield International On Thursday, after a midweek break for Festival the Carillon Festival Banquet, Frans Haagen offered his second recital, which was followed by the second recital of Hylke Banning.

see Summer Events, page 12 11 from Summer Events, page 11 tors appeared, each wishing to offer a bell While it was initially composed of 51 to Saint Joseph, so that in a few weeks all bells, four other bells from the Paccard on the ideal instrument from the perspec- the bells had sponsors, and it was neces- foundry were added to the ensemble in the tive of the audience – what things make for sary to begin thinking about making following months. A fifty-sixth bell was a rewarding and enjoyable concert experi- arrangements for its solemn benediction,” subsequently added, the gift of Émile ence. reported L’Oratoire, the French-language Vendette, master carillonneur, who played version of The Oratory magazine in April the inaugural concert on May 15, 1955. After each presentation there was time 1955. The musician performed religious for in-depth discussion of the topic. The melodies such as O Saint Joseph, Noble size of the group (much smaller than at the époux de Marie; the Lourdes Hymn Ave Congresses) meant that everyone could Maria, Gounod’s Marche pontificale, and participate and voice their views and com- a selection of classics by Haydn, Bach, ments easier than in large meetings. The Pleyel and Mozart. The resident carillon- regional conferences provide excellent neur of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in forums for sharing ideas. A concentrated Ottawa concluded the inaugural concert on focus and structured format were the keys a patriotic note with O Canada! and God to this very successful and worthwhile Save the Queen. Regional. The Oratory’s bells have a total combined In addition, Claude Aubin from Montreal weight of 10,900 kg. The largest bell, displayed and sold many of his paintings which has the lowest sound (a D-sharp and attendees were able to visit the new The benediction of the carillon’s bells set the below middle C), weighs 1500 kg while Lincoln Museum as well as other attrac- tone for a grand ceremony on February 27, the smallest (a Bb four octaves above mid- tions in downtown Springfield. Many 1955. The main bell was christened “Alfred- dle C) weighs only 5 kg. stayed for the Carillon Festival which André” in memory of Brother André. began on Sunday evening. From 1956 to 1975, the carillonneur at On February 27, 1955, Paul-Émile Saint Joseph’s Oratory was Émilien Allard Cardinal Léger presided over the benedic- (1915-1976), who won the International 50th Anniversary of tion of the carillon with all the pomp of the Carillonneurs’ Prize in Mechelen at the era, assisted by as many officiants as there 1958 Brussels International Exposition. the Oratoire were bells to bless. The bells had been set Mr. Allard composed approximately 50 out in the Basilica around the sanctuary original works and over 700 transcriptions. St. Joseph Carillon and in the central aisle. He also made a recording of his own by Nathalie Dumas, Editor of The Oratory arrangements: “Noëls au carillon de Magazine, and Claude Aubin, Carillonneur l’Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal”. of the Oratoire St. Joseph Carillon Since 1976, composer and seasoned per- (The following article contains excerpts of former Claude Aubin has occupied the an article published in The Oratory position of carillonneur at Saint Joseph’s Magazine, May-June 2005, Vol. 79, No 3, Oratory. A graduate of the Faculty of p.18-23.) Music of the University of Montréal, Claude Aubin was introduced to the art of here is only one carillon in the bell ringing by Andrea McCrady of Tprovince of Quebec, and it is to be Washington State. He then went on to per- found on Mount Royal at Saint Joseph’s fect his art under Milford Myhre at the Oratory. The Paccard Carillon installed at Mountain Lake Sanctuary of Lake Wales, the Oratory in 1955 was originally in Florida, as well as in the city of Douai, designed for Paris’ Eiffel Tour, but had France, where he apprenticed under never been installed there. Jacques Lannoy. In addition to recitals in both countries, he has also performed “A chain of truly lucky circumstances led throughout Canada and Portugal. In 1979, to the acquisition of a magnificent carillon he was received into the Guild of by the renowned French founders, the Carillonneurs in North America as a caril- Paccard brothers, at the end of December lonneur member. He has recorded two 1954,” explained Father Émile Deguire, albums: “Carillon de l’Oratoire” in 1993, Rector of the Oratory, in February 1955. A significant crowd was in attendance for the and “Noël” in 1986. Claude Aubin per- inaugural concert of the new carillon on May forms carillon recitals several times a “It was only loaned to us for the jubilee 15, 1955. The campanile decorated with a week, always with the same passion. year, and was supposed to return to France fresco by Elfinger was erected on the very site afterwards. At that point, several benefac- where the primitive chapel once stood. see Summer Events, page 13 12 OVERTONES Regional Notes Carillon Day in Bloomfield Hills by Dennis Curry

eaden, drizzly skies couldn’t dampen Kirk in the Hill Lthe enthusiasm of those who traveled to visit three towers in Bloomfield Hills. Christ Church Cranbrook Attendees had a rare chance to play and hear a total of 175 bells (187, if one counts the Kirk chronochime). There are proba- bly more bells – per capita – than any- where else in the world! St. Hugo of the Hills The highlight of the event, sponsored by gave a presentation on the events leading the chapter of the American Guild to the newest carillon in Michigan, fol- of Organists, was clearly the new tower lowed by a brief program and tower tours. and carillon at St. Hugo of the Hills. This Next, the caravan migrated to Kirk in the was the first public hearing of the bells in Hills and Christ Church Cranbrook, where the nearly completed tower. David Enos Dennis Curry and Jenny King hosted their towers, respectively. from Summer Events, page 12 Ron Kressman suggested the idea to the local AGO, and arranged the event. This event was well received by the local organists and proved to be a great opportu- nity for carillonneurs to share their appre- ciation of the art. 1st Anniversary of Recitals in Houston Children’s Carillon reported by Carol Jickling Lens by David Eicher he Center Carillon, THouston, TX, presented its fall caril- he Presbyterian Church of La Porte, lon recital series. Carol Jickling Lens was TIndiana, celebrated the 1st Lisa Angers and Claude Aubin the series host. The performers were: Anniversary of The Children's Carillon For the 50th anniversary of the carillon, with a series of concerts this summer. Claude Aubin and his wife Lise Angers September 2 - David Hunsberger, John Gouwens, who also performed the prepared an exhibition on the history of the Berkeley, CA dedication concert, performed a concert on carillon. This exhibition was presented to September 9 - Gert Oldenbeuving, May 15. The carillon duet LVSITANVS visitors from May to October 2005. , The Netherlands of Ana Elias and Sara Elias performed a Photographs of carillonneurs at the September 16 - Carol Jickling Lens, concert on June 12, and on August 28 the Oratory from 1955 until 2005 were to be Houston, TX concert was given by Tim Sleep. seen: Émile Vendette (1955), Émilien September 23 - Hurricane Rita Allard (1956-1975), Andrea McCrady September 30 - Kimberly Schafer, (1976-1980), Claude Aubin (1976- ), and Austin, TX Claire Poirier (1997- ). An open house October 7 - Carlo Van Ulft, Centralia, IL took place on May 29th 2005. October 14 - Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, Grand Rapids, MI see Regional Notes, page 14 13 from Regional Notes, page 13 lon, and to complete the basic tower struc- ture. In fact, the carillon’s 72 bells were Foreign news Recitals at Idlewild sold in only six weeks! But when con- struction costs ran significantly over esti- 10th Eurocarillon Presbyterian in mates and a major potential donor failed to commit funds, the finishing work was sus- Festival held in The Memphis pended and the tower has stood as a con- struction site for five years. Netherlands reported by David Caudill While it was always assumed that the by Jeffrey Bossin dlewild Presbyterian Church in tower and instrument would eventually IMemphis, TN proudly presents the fol- become a property of the city, the private he tenth Eurocarillon Festival to take lowing recitals on its 48-bell Paccard caril- group planned to raise the completion Tplace since the founding of the organi- lon: funds before the turnover. The Naperville zation in 1994 was organized by its current City Council has decided that the city will president Boudewijn Zwart and held in the October 16 - John Hammond, University assume title to the tower and instrument Netherlands August 9-14. As in the case of of the South, Sewanee, TN immediately, which will guarantee its the last such Eurocarillon Festival held in completion and opening to the public. The that country in 1999, several cities took November 20 - Student Recital honoring Foundation has offered to continue its part. Zwart organized a varied program of Billy Christian and Paul Hicks fund-raising efforts. several days of concerts. Besides Zwart performed by Tom Bridgewater, and current members Trevor Workman Bohee Kim and Peggy McClure, (Great Britain), Petr Manousek and Radek students of David Caudill Reysek (Czech Republic), Jeffrey Bossin (Germany), Jean Bernard Lemoine The recitals are at 3:00 pm. (France) and Adrian Gebruers (Ireland), several other carillonneurs were invited to For more information, please contact participate: Ana Elias (Portugal), Eddy David Caudill at the church. Marien, Geert D’hollander, Elena Sadina, (901) 726-4681 ext. 20 Sergey Gratchev and Koen van Assche [email protected] (Belgium), Stefano Colletti (France), Juergen Buchner (Germany), Raimundas Eimontas (Lithuania) and Monika Kazmierczak (Poland). Naperville On August 9 Elias, Lemoine, Gebruers, Reysek and Eimontas played Manousek’s Millennium Carillon 57-bell traveling carillon in Garderen accompanied by Workman, Colletti and Tower to be Finished Zwart on piano, Niki Vicari on bagpipes By Wylie Crawford and the Russian Baroque ensemble “Trio Sonata” from Saratov. The next day began fter five years of conducting an active Millennium Carillon, Naperville with a concert by Gebruers and Acarillon program, including summer Kazmierczak featuring Irish music and festivals and teaching programs, followed Polish film music on the carillon of the by months of politicking, lobbying, and Apeldoorn City Hall, followed by a pro- letter-writing directed toward the gram for children performed by Zwart on Naperville City Council, that body voted Manousek’s traveling carillon accompa- on September 6th to assure the completion nied by Trio Sonata. The day concluded of the tower which houses the Millennium with Workman’s rendition of music by Carillon. The vote, which was unanimous, Albert Ketel played on the carillon of the will finally open the tower to the public. Oude Kerk in Ede followed by a concert Work is expected to begin in October and inside the church with music by Bach, will end some time next year. Handel and Mozart given by Geert Bierling on organ and Zwart on organ and This project was started about eight years traveling carillon. ago by a group of private citizens, who On August 11 Kazmierczak played works established the nonprofit Millennium by Badings, Fischer, Lerincx and Mozart Carillon Foundation. The Foundation on the grand carillon of the Grote Kerk in raised over $2 million in donations, which was enough money to purchase the caril- see Foreign News, page 15

14 from Foreign News, page 14 Eimontas, Elias, Gebruers, Reysek, Workman and Bossin spent the day play- New German Carillon Dordrecht. Workman, Colletti and Zwart ing the carillons of Bergambacht, Gouda, by Jeffrey Bossin teamed up to play Chopin, de Falla and Ijsselstein, Oudewater and Schoonhoven Paganini on three traveling carillons, and during Zwart’s annual Carillon Tour Zwart’s Fantasy for Mobile Bells on the through central Holland. In the evening Nokia Ringing Bell-Tune for two traveling Buchner and Bossin played the recital to carillons and tower carillon. dedicate the newly renovated Ijsselstein carillon.

Wuerzburg, Germany n June a new carillon was dedicated in Ithe city of Wuerzburg which lies in Northern Bavaria, southeast of Frankfurt. The instrument has 51 bells g-a-b-chro- Westerkerk, , 2005 Eurocarillon Festival matic-b connected to the console as Bb-c- d-chromatic-d, and was cast by Petit and August 12 was devoted to Amsterdam: The grand finale took place Sunday Fritsen. The bourdon weighs 635kg; the Elias and Marien performed a selection of evening, August 14, at Zeewolde harbour. total weight of the bells is 3.8 metric tons. Portuguese music for four hands on the A large audience gathered to have a The carillon hangs in the church tower of carillon of the Westerkerk, followed by sailor’s dinner served in a spacious tent the Old University, part of the Julius- Workman, Colletti, D’hollander and Zwart followed by a program of music played by Maximilians University. on various combinations of piano, organ Workman, Reysek, Gebruers, Elias, and Zwart’s traveling carillon inside the Buchner, Zwart and Bossin on Zwart’s and Boudewijn Zwart oversaw the production church. This was followed by van Manousek’s two traveling carillons. and installation of the carillon and played Assche’s performance of Vivaldi’s Zwart made only one fatal mistake: he the dedication recital. The university car- “Spring” concerto, a Chopin nocturne and opened the program with Handel’s Water illonneur Dr. Juergen Buchner plays regu- other romantic pieces on the Hemony car- Music. In the middle of the concert the lar recitals. The carillon is connected to illon of the Munt Tower, and heaven’s took their cue and opened wide, the Institute of Musicology. Contact: D’hollander’s performance of 19th century turning Handel’s vision into a reality. [email protected] arrangements by the carillonneur of Sadina, Gratchev and Trio Sonata were Antwerp, Joseph Callaerts, on the instru- able to use their own instruments and voic- ment of the Oude Kerk. es to entertain those who fled to the shel- New Carillon Music On August 13 Buchner, Colletti, ter of the tent, while Vicari, dressed in full Scottish piper regalia, serenaded the from Berlin departing guests on the bagpipes. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable week! Zwart is to by Jeffrey Bossin be congratulated for the excellent organi- zation of a festival offering the widest pos- he last twelve months saw the pre- sible selection of music from different Tmiere of several new carillon pieces countries and for different combinations of written by professional composers of inter- instruments, demonstrating how versatile national standing for the carillon in Berlin- the carillon can be. Tiergarten. Anthony Skilbeck, who gradu- ated from the University of Sheffield, com- pleted a six movement suite entitled The Seasons on Peacock Island. All six move-

Zwart’s Traveling Carillon see Foreign News, page 16 15 from Foreign News, page 15 preparation and should be available from the composers or from me soon. Two News from ments (“Eintritt”, “Autumn Branches”, pieces by the French composer Franois Dutch-speaking “Winter Bells”, “Spring: The Fountain and Vercken and a further piece by Skilbeck Castle Ruins”, “Summer: The Rose entitled Tidal Estuary are currently await- guilds Garden”, and “Abschied”) are of moderate ing their first performances. difficulty. Skilbeck reveres Bach and uses polyphonic textures. “Winter Bells” Translated and summarized by employs the German Chorale Wie schoen Joost Dupon leuchtet der Morgenstern, and “Summer: Dunfermline Abbey The Rose Garden” uses Schubert´s lok & klepel no. 90 (March 2005) melody Heidenroeslein. Skilbeck´s music Church, Dunfermline, Klooks back on the career of Paul is atonal but lyrical and expressive. His Tieman, who passed away in November of Two Pieces for Carillon after Caspar Scotland 2004. In his capacity as broadcast techni- David Friedrich (1995) are published by cian with the Dutch radio he was of ines- ACME. by Beverly Buchanan timable value to the popularization of car- illon music through the countless carillon On July 3, two pieces for carillon and unfermline Abbey Church, broadcasts he masterminded between 1958 electronics by the Argentinian Mario DDunfermline, Scotland, today is part and 1985. The magazine also mourns the Verandi and the Italian Lucia Ronchetti Old Church, 12th century, and part New loss of Frans Vos, former president of the were performed. Both composers have Church, 1821. Twenty-five carillon bells, Belgian guild and former secretary and worked in studios all over Europe, won cast by Gillett & Johnston, Royal vice president of the World Carillon many prizes and written a large number of Eijsbouts, and Mears & Stainbank are in Federation. He passed away on February compositions for various groups of instru- the West Tower of the Old Church. They 14th 2005. ments. Verandi´s Acariciando lo áspero are played from an electric console located An article by Leon van der Eijk deals consists of three short movements made of near the High Altar in the New Church. with the restoration and expansion of the abstract motives. They are appealing Because of the distance, headphones are carillon and bell tower of Zwolle. Four works, easy to play, and are an ideal intro- necessary for the player to hear. The bells new (Eijsbouts) bells were added and the duction to the medium of carillon and have been played on Sunday mornings and clappers in the larger bells were replaced. electronics. Ronchetti´s Come un acciar for weddings since 1980 by Mrs. Dorothy The instrument was also fitted out with a che non ha macchia alcuna - Studio sulla Wilson. Beverly and Dick Buchanan visit- new keyboard. luna da Ludovico Ariosto is based on a ed recently. Dick’s great great grandpar- Henk Lemckert reports on his meeting text by Ariosto which tells of a journey to ents John and Catherine Buchanan are with Rosemarie Seuntiëns, carillonneur at the moon and uses electronic sounds and buried in the Abbey burial grounds. Helmond and Venray and assistant caril- the spoken text as well. It is a more chal- lonneur at Eindhoven’s Philipsbeiaard. lenging piece employing chromatic caden- After studying under Arie Abbenes in the zas and tremolandi. Both pieces are played 90’s, she has become a great musician by using a stopwatch. her own right, especially skilled in com- bining old music and new. Her latest CD September 11 saw the premiere of “Roaming Bells” contains diverse material Stephen Rush´s Sonata for Carillon. Rush, from Bach to Duke Ellington performed on who has a professorship at the University the Traveling Carillon together with bands. of Michigan and is known for his Three The result is, according to reviewer Foeke Etudes for Carillon, wrote three move- de Wolf, as enjoyable as it is unconven- ments in the traditional Italian overture tional. sequence of fast-slow-fast and entitled "Momentum", "Flux", and "Variations on Klok & klepel no. 91 (June 2005) looks 'Holy Manna' from the Southern Harmony ahead to the congress of the World Carillon Hymnal". They are minimalistic in tex- Federation in 2006 in Gdansk. This histor- ture, and the first is noted for its use of ical city (Gdansk celebrated its 1000th large forearm clusters. The slow move- anniversary in 1997!) is home to the only ment is lyrical and episodic, and the fast two carillons in the whole of Poland and movements are dynamic, forceful, and the Polish federation PCS is hoping to use exhuberant. the congress to increase carillon awareness Dunfermline Abbey Church, Scotland throughout the country. All these works are written for grand car- illon but with the exception of the Ronchetti piece have ossias allowing them to be played on smaller instruments. The final versions of the scores are currently in see Foreign News, page 17 16 from foreign News, page 16 Winsemius in the 90’s and later under The Dong Son culture was remarkable in D’Hollander in Mechelen. Kroezen is the refinement of its bronze working. The On the 30th of January 2005, Cees praised for his great tenacity and excep- bell in the Nationaal Beiaardmuseum is 57 Roelofs, former carillonneur of Barneveld, tional professionalism as a carillonneur. cm (23 inches) high and one of only two of Amsterdam, Deventer and Apeldoorn, its kind on display in Europe. In the last passed away 2 months shy of his 100th In Berichten uit het Nationaal article, Lehr investigates the price of birthday. In 1933 he was only the 7th Beiaardmuseum no. 39 (May 2005) for- bronze through the ages in order to estab- Dutchman to graduate from the carillon mer administrator Andre Lehr says good- lish how bronze casters, in particular school in Mechelen where he was a pupil bye to the institution, which was his pride Hemony, calculated prices for the bells of Jef Denijn. He was an iconic figure in and joy for so many years, with three arti- (and gun barrels and other equipment) they Dutch carillon cirlces. cles. The first explores the history of made and amassed their fortunes. The magazine offers a profile on Roy Morris dancing, from the Fifteenth centu- Kroezen, who recently succeeded Leon ry to the present day. In the second article, van der Eijk as city carillonneur of Zwolle. Lehr looks at the latest acquisition of the Van der Eijk has been named honorary car- museum; a bronze bell from the Dong Sun illonneur. Kroezen studied under culture from 2nd century BC Cambodia.

News from this bulletin have, in large part, given The article continues at considerable complete answers to these questions, length and detail in pursuing these ques- French-speaking which are presented in this issue. tions. Serge Joris translates an article by the Under “Bell Gossip,” we learn that guilds late Johan Smit on the subject of the cele- Michel Goddefroy brought his class from brated “Gloriosa” of Erfurt. On July 8th Tourcoing, France to visit the carillon in Translated and summarized by of last year, this bell was removed from its Liège in March. On April 10th, Jean- Wylie Crawford belfry to be sent to the Lachenmeyer com- Claude Molle, carillonneur of Ath, gave a pany in Bavaria for repairs. This is the concert in honor of Maurice Clément, ulletin Campanaire, of the largest and most beautiful of the bells that brother of Géo Clément, the founder of the BAssociation Campanaire Wallonne date back to the 15th century, having been carillon school in Mons. The Belgian Second Quarter, 2005 founded in 1497 by Geert van Wou, of The Carillon School in Mechelen celebrated its Netherlands. Until June, 1995, in fact, this 500th student enrollment, since its begin- The Board of Directors notes with sad- was the heaviest bell manufactured by a ning in 1922. The 50 Paccard bells from ness the passing of Johan Smit, who wrote Dutch foundry. It has a diameter of 2.57 the former traveling carillon of Douai were an article on the “Gloriosa” bell in Erfurt, meters and a weight of 11,450 kilograms, acquired by Dordrecht, in The Netherlands Germany for the current issue. and sounds an E. It has a thick profile – a for installation in their city hall. The 72- The tenth anniversary of the ACW is modern E would weigh 8,500 to 9,000 bell carillon of Alverca, the first carillon in being celebrated in several ways, of which kilograms. After several fissures were sol- Portugal, with an 8.8 ton bourdon was ded- the most visible is the founding of bells dered, and other repairs were made, it was icated on May 1st. Finally, the 178th caril- around the region. Many members of the returned to its tower on September 9th. lon in North America is in the bell tower of organization believed that most of the bells While in Bavaria, a frequency chart was the Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe in to be cast would be for religious institu- obtained of the bells, which is displayed Dallas, TX. tions. But on the contrary, among the forty with the article Bulletin Campanaire, of the orders received to date, only two were for This issue begins a planned series of arti- Association Campanaire Wallonne religious purposes. Sadly, there has been cles on the conflicts over who had ringing Third Quarter, 2005 little financial support for the project, rights to bells during the 19th century. besides the city of Tellin, where the pro- Under the “Old Regime,” church bells he Board of Directors notes with sad- gram will begin its tour. The second most were not available for civil purposes, Tness the passing of André Grégroire, important memento of this tenth anniver- except under extraordinary circumstances. one of the founders and former Vice sary year is the publication of a new CD, So, civic organizations felt a need to President of the ACW. recorded at Wavre on their 50-bell acquire their own bells for announcing Among the many projects launched by Michiels carillon. A majority of the pieces political meetings, signaling the time, the ACW on the occasion of its tenth on this CD were recorded during a jazz marking the closing of the gates to the city, anniversary, the traveling bell foundry was concert in September of 2004. Some of etc. But these uses came into conflict with the most visible. The tour began in Tellin, the pieces include La Bohême by Charles the church’s uses. In addition, there were location of the Bell Museum and home of Aznavour, Jazz Suite by Gilles Lerouge, different authorities that could confer “bell one of Wallonia’s greatest foundries. Summertime by George Gershwin, and rights.” For example, the ability to ring Originally, 3,000 brochures were distrib- When the Saints Come Marchin’ In. bells at will depended on the relative inde- uted to promote this tour, and it was imag- In a previous issue (Second quarter of pendence of a community from the sover- ined that requests for 25 bells would be 2004), a request was made for information eign. Also, local administrators retained about several bells. The diligent readers of the power to prevent bells from ringing. see Foreign News, page 18 17 from Foreign News, page 17 carillonneur in 1945, and where he played who play music below have the strange his last recital on July 14, 1955 – four days received. This number grew and grew, impression that their melodies fly towards before his death. During his career, he finally reaching a total of 72 bells! They the heavens. For me, it is as if I am scat- performed for Prince Leopold and ranged in size from 4 kilograms to 50 kilo- tering notes upon their heads. And, for me Princess Astrid and toured Belgium, grams, and bore inscriptions commemorat- to address myself to God, the road is much France, and The Netherlands. He was a ing wedding anniversaries, a passion for shorter!” His only sadness is that he fears composer for organ, carillon, choir and professions, hobbies, or animals, a new his tower will fall silent when he dies. But orchestra, and choir and organ. His home, or the memory of ancestors. The along comes Alain, who takes up the art. Impromptu in F and Gavotte Pastorale are tour began on July 20th with an initial He meets Dorothy, they settle down, and it played regularly, both on carillon, and in founding, accompanied by the 57-bell is Alain who plays for Edgar’s funeral. orchestral arrangements. traveling carillon of Prague. On the 21st, The third article, from 1951, is a report Jean-Claude Molle, carillonneur of Ath, the Bell Museum and the Slégers-Causard from Limburg presented by Pierre Paccard, reminds us that there were people playing foundry were open for visits. Visitors trav- which defines the ideal characteristics of bells in Mechelen as far back as 1556. eled between the two locations by horse- swinging bells. These “Limburg Norms” Pierre Liégeois writes of the clockwork drawn carriage. On the 22nd, the complet- are matched against two actual bells, and in the church in Herve, which dates from ed bells were removed from their molds the results are charted and discussed. the 17th century. and the traveling foundry tour began. The last article, from 2004, describes the A listing of festivals and scheduled car- The Annual Meeting of the ACW was ensemble of bells at Ferté Macé, which illon performances is given. held on March 19th in Tournai and was was reported in issue No. 51 of this series. attended by 18 members carrying 13 prox- From L’Art Campanaire, the bulletin of It describes a set of 16 bells, played from a ies. The most important progress during the French Guild of Carillonneurs keys described as “wheelbarrow handles.” 2004 was the recognition of the ACW as No. 56 – April, 2005 The authors remark that, although the set is consultants for a number of restorations remarkable for both its historic signifi- and renovations. In addition, the quarterly enis Pierre Villenave presents the cance and its weight, it could be extended Bulletins have increased in content and Dminutes of the Executive Council to become a true carillon. But the “restora- size, the web site has been revised meeting in Lisieux of November past. The tion” that took place in 2000 was unac- (www.carillons.be - however, the English Council, since 2003, has made it a point to ceptable, as it rendered the instrument and Dutch translations are still in meet at the location of the upcoming annu- practically unplayable. progress), and a variety of publicity was al meeting to review the preparations for that meeting. The facilities seem quite achieved relating to the tenth anniversary. From L’Art Campanaire, the bulletin of exceptional for hosting both the annual was created, in partnership the French Guild of Carillonneurs meeting and the international performance with the Flemish Guild, to manage the No. 57 – July, 2005 Brussels carillon. Four subsidies of 150 competition which takes place during the meeting – July 15, 16 and 17 of this year. euros each were offered to support carillon ichel Barastier, the honorary chief This issue includes a sample course of concerts. The organization now comprises engineer for the city of Dijon, pro- instruction toward the international per- M 154 members, including 21 new members. vides a lengthy report on the Jacquemart formance competition, along with a pro- Concerning the WCF meetings, the num- of Notre Dame in Dijon. This article gram of events for the competition and the ber of French-speaking attendees dropped makes up most of the current issue. annual meeting. notably at the 2004 Oslo meeting, due in “Jacquemart” is a term whose origins are The balance of the issue is devoted to a part to the costs of the Congress. The explored in this article, and refers to an section entitled “A Bit of History,” which Board of Directors feels that WCF automaton in the form of one or more contains four articles: Congresses should take place every three human figures that strikes one or more The first, from 1863, makes a case for years, rather than every two years. [The bells at the top of a tower. M. Barastier casting steel bells. This process, which WCF has since changed the Congress fre- offers a history of the creation of this par- first appeared in 1855, uses smaller quan- quency to every three years, beginning in ticular Jacquemart in Dijon, which goes tities of steel than bronze, costs less, and 2008 – WC] back to 1382 and included the installation its sound carries further. With no steel Serge Joris writes a tribute to Léon of other bells and automata, one named foundries of bells in France, it was Tavior, Henry on the 50th anniversary of his death. Jacquelinet, and another, their “daughter,” Vickers Co. in Sheffield that was then sell- Born in 1888, he studied music in Jacquelinette. He also speculates on the ing 600 units per year of these bells at the Mechelen, became the carillonneur at various possible origins of the name of the time the article was written. The primary Nivelles, and was the first Walloon to device, including – Jaque-mail (chain difficulty in casting such bells is that the graduate from the Belgian carillon school, mail), Jaque-marteau (military vest, carry- metal must be hardened, but not too much. with Jef Denyn as his professor. Nivelles ing a hammer), Jacques Marteau (possibly Too much hardening results in a mediocre was bombed in 1940, which deprived him the name of a clock-maker), or Jacques sound and a fragile bell. of everything – his house, his various Marc (a Flemish mechanic). musical instruments (organs, carillon, and The second article, from 1999, describes piano), and his library of music, including 70-year old Edgar, who regularly climbs his own compositions. Undaunted, he more than 300 stairs to play his carillon. moved to Charleroi where he was named As he plays, he thinks to himself “Those see Foreign News, page 19 18 • Carillonneur, St. Thomas Episcopal summer they even organized a group tour In Memoriam Church, Whitemarsh, PA – 25 years. to Europe for carillonneurs and other bell • Carillonneur, Miraculous Medal Shrine, enthusiasts; which included visits to Philadelphia, PA – 31 years. Mechelen, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Utrecht, • Carillonneur, Trinity UCC, Philadelphia and Amersfoort, with many sightseeing and Holland, PA – 9 years. stops in between. • G.C.N.A. President – 1977-79. Janet was the prime mover in getting the • G.C.N.A. delegate to the World Carillon St. Thomas expanded to be a caril- Federation – 1978-86 (during which time lon. She later spearheaded the drive to she was a signator of its charter). establish an endowment for its future well- • G.C.N.A. Congress co-host with Frank being. Throughout her career, she was Law – 1976 (Valley Forge and fearless, but also considerate. Moreover, Philadelphia). she always did her homework (most signif- • Berkeley Medal recipient – 1998 icant of which was the investment she (University of California). made to perfect her craft at the Dutch • G.C.N.A. Certificate of Extraordinary Carillon School in Amersfoort with her Service – 1999. esteemed mentor and friend, Leen 't Hart). • G.C.N.A. Honorary Membership –2001. We would all do well to emulate her Those achievements, however, do not example. adequately convey the "persona" that was so beloved by her many colleagues and TRIBUTE TO friends worldwide. For one whose formal training was in Home Economics, not JANET DUNDORE music, and who didn't begin carillon study until she was 50; she attained unbelievable success! Among many memorable events by Milford Myhre were picnics on the lawn before summer evening recitals at St. Thomas Church, he carillon world lost one of its most where she featured a wide variety of inter- enthusiastic advocates with the pass- T national recitalists; special programs with ing of Janet Dundore on March 31, 2005. children's ballet; plus concerts with brass She was a true original, who used her and percussion...and even Scottish pipers diverse talents tirelessly and always to the and drummers! best of her considerable ability. Some of her notable achievements included: So popular was her delightful produc- tion of "Peter Rabbit" (featuring Bianca Freedland's Abington Art Center A summer evening recital audience at Children's Ballet) that it was engaged two St. Thomas. (c. 1983) different years by Bok Tower Gardens for from Foreign News, page 18 its annual International Carillon Festival. Needless to say, audiences were delighted An article with pictures describes the with the amusing costumes and ingenious installation of a 14-bell “carillon” at Sacre choreography. Coeur de Clermont-Ferrand – complete with a piano-like clavier and a single Fundamental to Janet's success was her pedal. keen interest in people, her ability to relate A listing of the following summer con- to them, and her infectious wit. cert series is included: Chambéry, Dijon, Consequently, she called upon her many Hondschoote, Pays d’Oc (Buglose, friends to volunteer for assistance with Castres, Pamiers), Taninges, and summer recitals (I was met at the airport Tourcoing on two occasions by "Olga from the Patrice Latour summarizes the GCNA Volga"). She and her husband, Dwight proposal for a carillon at the World Trade (who was always a valued and enthusias- Center, posted on the web at tic partner in her many endeavors), had http://www.wtcsitememorial.org/ent/entI= broad interests and a deep love of 832081.html. He indicates that the argu- music...especially the carillon. They were ments made for this carillon could be used both highly organized, travelled widely, Dwight and Janet Dundore (c. 1971) as a basis for advocating for new carillons and made friends easily ... whether or not in France. they spoke a common language! One In Memoriam continues, page 20 19 In Memoriam continues for the GCNA Congress held at the University of Michigan. They also played Notices duet recitals in other areas of the country, including a five city tour of concerts in the Carillon 2002 – A Collection of Music eastern United States in 2004. Honoring James R. Lawson

Anne was a woman of many interests. Jeffrey Bossin has made some important She was a member of a book club, an arts revisions to his arrangement of the and crafts club, Calvary Presbyterian Mozart Aria “Der Hölle Rache kocht in Church choir, the Riverside Master meinem Herzen”, published in the Chorale, and the Raincross Chorale. She Carillon 2002 collection of music from was a kind and generous person, always Fenwick Parva Press. If you purchased ready to help her friends and family finan- this collection, please contact Jeffrey. He cially and in other ways. will distribute the revisions to you. (cam- [email protected]) In 2004 Anne and David founded "The ANNE ROTHFARB Friends of the Carillon", a support group (1952 - 2005) for the UC Riverside carillon. The first fund raising event for the carillon was held by David Christensen on July 19, 2004. The second summer fund raising event took place on Roster Updates nne Louise Rothfarb passed away September 19, 2005. In honor of Anne, AThursday, June 2, 2005, in Riverside, the event was entitled "The Anne Rothfarb Note the following changes to the GCNA California. Memorial Fundraiser". roster:

Anne was born February 19, 1952 in Besides her parents, Wallace and Enid Doug Gefvert’s new e-mail address: Algona, Iowa, the daughter of Wallace and Roscoe of Atlantic, Iowa, Anne is [email protected] Enid Roscoe. During her high school survived by her children; David, Rachel, years, Anne studied piano and organ with and Joseph; her brother John; her cousin John Knox’s new address: Maxine Lyon, a church organist in Susan, and her significant other and caril- Flat 10 Mathias House, Mathias Close, Atlantic, Iowa. She graduated from lon partner, David Christensen. Memorial Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7RX Atlantic High School in 1970 and then services were held in Riverside, CA and England U.K. studied organ performance at the Eastman Atlantic, Iowa. His new phone number: 01372 728 568 School of Music with Russell Saunders. And his new e-mail address: [email protected] From 1972 to 1977, Anne taught organ and piano at the Kreismusikschule in BERT STRICKLAND Joan Krenzer’s new e-mail address: [email protected] Aurich, Germany. In 1991 she received a (1923 – 2005) B.A. degree summa cum laude in medieval Mark Lee’s new address: history and early childhood development by Dennis Curry from Tufts University. While living in 410 South Michigan Ave. Suite 528 Santa Barbara, she was organist at the First Chicago, IL 60605 PresbyterianChurch,and lifelong talented musician, J. Bertram Organist/Choirmaster at All Saints by the AStrickland advanced to carillonneur Gerald Martindale’s new e-mail address: Sea Episcopal Church. membership in 1948. After graduation at [email protected]. the University of Michigan with a Masters In 1999 Anne was introduced to the car- in organ, Bert held the post of organist at Carl Van Eyndhoven’s new e-mail illon by Margo Halsted at the Santa First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor. address: Barbara campus of the University of Later he worked for the Austin Organ [email protected] California. This began a love for the big Company as a salesperson and builder. instrument and its music that lasted the rest Anne Tempel’s new e-mail address: of her life. After a two year period of car- Bert was also a self-employed organ [email protected] illon study with David Christensen, tuner in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Her new phone number: 785-312-4924 Carillonneur at the University's Riverside and Ohio. In 1991, he retired from his last campus, Anne played her GCNA advance- position as organist-choirmaster at Trinity ment recital at the Bloomfield Hills, Episcopal Church (Williamsport, Michigan Congress and became a Pennsylvania). A memorial recital was Carillonneur member of the Guild. She held there on September 25. was very proud of this achievement. In 2002 Anne and David played a duet recital 20 Celebrations ongratulations are in order for our Cnew guild babies and parents:

Samuel Lee Fackenthal was born June 16, 2004. He was brought home from Taiwan by proud parents Jim and Donna in June, 2005. Rosalie D’hollander was born July 6, Liam Patrick Wood Dzuris was born 2005 to proud parents Liesbeth and March 16, 2005. The proud parents are Geert. Linda Dzuris and Amy Wood.

Errata On page 2 of Carillon News, No. 73, Term Expiring 2006 On page 13 of Carillon News, No. 73, April 2005, Janet Tebbel’s e-mail address April 2005, the Recital Series for was incorrectly listed as Arla Jo Anderton - 3rd term “Simsbury” should have appeared as [email protected]. This address is out of Patrick Macoska - 1st term printed below: date. Her correct e-mail address is the Andrea McCrady - 4th term one listed in the roster, Simsbury United Methodist Church [email protected]. Term Expiring 2007 and the Farmington Valley Music Foundation On pages 4 and 5 of Carillon News, No. Wylie Crawford - 3rd term The Foreman Carillon 73, April 2005, the nominees for the Ellen Dickinson - 1st term May 30, Chris Eberly GCNA Board of Directors should have Jim Fackenthal - 2nd term July 3, George Matthew, Jr. included a listing of current board mem- July 10, Dan Kehoe bers and their times of service. That list On page 13 of Carillon News, No. 73, July 17, Ellen Dickinson is printed below: April 2005, “Montreal” appeared under July 24, Alexander Solovov, Elena the heading “Ontario.” It should have Sadina, Sergej Gratchev Term Expiring 2005 been listed separately under a new head- July 31, Gerald Martindale ing, “Quebec.” Sept. 10, David Maker Dennis Curry - 1 term, incumbent David Johnson - 2 terms, retiring Gloria Werblow - 4 terms, retiring Carillon News regrets these errors.

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