No. 80 NovemberCarillon 2008 News www.gcna.org Newsletter of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America Berkeley Opens Golden Arms to Features 2008 GCNA Congress GCNA Congress by Sue Bergren and Jenny King at Berkeley ...... 1 he University of California at TBerkeley, well known for its New Carillonneur distinguished faculty and academic Members ...... 4 programs, hosted the GCNA’s 66th Congress from June 10 through WCF Congress in June 13. As in 1988 and 1998, the 2008 Congress was held jointly Groningen ...... 5 with the Berkeley Carillon Festival, an event held every five years to Search for Improving honor the Class of 1928. Hosted by Carillons: Key Fall University Carillonist Jeff Davis, vs. Clapper Stroke . . 7 the congress focused on the North American carillon and its music. The Class of 1928 Carillon Belgium, began as a chime of 12 Taylor bells. Summer 2008 ...... 8 In 1978, the original chime was enlarged to a 48-bell carillon by a Plus gift of 36 Paccard bells from the Class of 1928. In 1982, Evelyn and Jerry Chambers provided an additional gift to enlarge the instrument to a grand carillon of Calendar ...... 3 61 bells. The University of California at Berkeley, with Sather Tower and The Class of 1928 Installations, Carillon, provided a magnificent setting and instrument for the GCNA congress and Renovations, Berkeley festival. More than 100 participants gathered for artist and advancement recitals, Dedications ...... 11 general business meetings and scholarly presentations, opportunities to review and pur- chase music, and lots of food, drink, and camaraderie. Many participants were able to walk Overtones from their hotels to the campus, stopping on the way for a favorite cup of coffee. General Regional Notes ...... 15 business meetings, presentations, and special events were held in Hertz Hall, the concert hall of the Department of Music. The numerous carillon recitals at Sather Tower provided Foreign News ...... 20 a quiet, parklike setting for listeners to gather in solitude or as part of a group. Many restaurants were available within a short walk for a quick snack or meal. In Memoriam ...... 23 see Berkeley page 11 A preview of the 2009 GCNA Congress at Longwood Gardens appears on page 13.

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For permission to reprint Fund Austin, Dave Hunsberger, contact the co-editors at the address listed above. Lisa Lonie, Jim Smith, see Committee Listings, page 22 Janet Tebbel 2 Some recent examples can be found by googling "partnership" and "carillon": from the President • The Michigan Theater joined the Ann Calendar Partnerships Arbor Summer Festival and the University of Michigan and world premiered The artnerships–The fifth in a series of "p" Hunchback of Notre Dame accompanied by 48th International Carillon Pwords. In previous Carillon News arti- carillon. This partnership merged the Festival, Springfield, Ill. cles, I urged us to promote our art form, to Summer Festival’s free outdoor cinema June 1–June 6, 2009 become more proactive in our mission and with the University of Michigan’s carillon to improve our professionalism in all series and the Michigan Theater's silent Midwest Regional Carillon aspects of our work. As a result of these film program. efforts, we have seen some real signs of • The Partnership for Prominence Festival, Springfield, Ill. progress. Now, I would like to address Campaign was conducted, establishing an June 1 and 2, 2009 partnerships–both inside and outside our endowment to renovate the Campanile and unique musical world. the Stanton Memorial Carillon at Iowa GCNA Congress, Longwood There is no question that we are a State University. Gardens, Pennsylvania vibrant and varied professional organiza- • The Flemish Carillon Guild created tion. I think this relates to the strengths of Tintinnabulum, to support the Brussels caril- June 22–25, 2009 our partnerships. This strength comes lon. Four subsidies of 150 euros each were from: diversity of expertise, capability, offered as a partnership for carillon concerts. (4 large pages this summer!); major reno- programs and series; knowledge of each We should seek out and strengthen our vations are given detailed coverage other–culture and means; cooperation and partnerships with related professional (Rockefeller Chapel and Riverside Church); variety of our strong committees. organizations. The American Guild of regional reports often mention activities These characteristics are mostly inward- Organists is perhaps our closest aligned where carillon is partnered in an event. ly focused, however. We can also partner organization. Their professional Proactively promoting our profession extend–or leverage–our partnerships exter- periodicals (The A merican Organist and with our partners—progress! nally: to local organizations/institutions or T he Diapason) often include carillon arti- to seemingly unrelated groups. Consider a cles. Checkout www.ago.org for useful ref- network that: crosses institutions, disci- erences and inspiration for our guild (e.g., I P.S. I am busting with pride at two major plines, functions and stakeholders; engages have asked our PR committee to take a appointments—the Dominion Carillonneur support activities, including external bene- look at the AGO's Outreach guidelines). at the Houses of Parliament in Ottawa (Dr. factors; resonates with the local communi- Some of our GCNA members have already Andrea McCrady) and the University ty; and leverages state, national and inter- established professional partnerships with the Carillonneur at the University of Michigan national resources. AGO. Our Summer Carillon Series are listed (Dr. Steven Ball). Congratulations to our partners! Dr. Andrea McCrady Canadian National Exhibition. She served for many years on the board of the Guild of Appointed Dominion Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA), and as its president, 1987-88. From 1990- Carillonneur of 96 she was Secretary of the World Carillon Federation. She has been co-chairman of Canada the GCNA’s Ronald Barnes Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee from its inception in 1998. he House of Commons is pleased to In addition to playing numerous caril- Tannounce the appointment of Dr. lon recital tours across North America and Andrea McCrady to the position of Europe, she performed at the 2000 Bok Dominion Carillonneur on Parliament Hill Tower International Carillon Festival, was in Ottawa, Canada. Dr. McCrady will suc- playing the carillon in 1971 as an under- a featured recitalist for the GCNA at the ceed Mr. Gordon Slater in the Peace Tower graduate at Trinity College, Hartford, 2002 World Carillon Federation Congress, in November 2008. Conn. (B.A., 1975). Then she studied in performed at the 2003 Springfield The House of Commons would like to Europe on a Thomas J. Watson Traveling International Carillon Festival and gave acknowledge those members of the Guild Fellowship, 1975-76, primarily at the Artist Recitals at the 1998 and 2008 and others who applied for the competition Dutch Carillon School with Leen ‘t Hart. Berkeley Carillon Festivals. Since 1990 and the assistance of the Guild in the selec- While attending medical school at McGill she has coordinated the carillon program at tion process for the fifth Dominion University, Montreal, 1976-80, she was the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Carillonneur. carillonneur at St. Joseph’s Oratory, and Spokane. In June 2008 she received a Andrea McCrady, M.D., is a family during her residency in Toronto, 1980-82, Bachelor’s Degree in Music (Carillon Performance), physician in Spokane, WA. She began played at the University of Toronto and the magna cum laude, from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. 3 with Robin Austin and plays regularly at Princeton University and at Trinity Church in Holland, Pa. Margaret received bachelor degrees in physics and planetary science New Carillonneur Members from MIT in 2001 and a PhD in astro- by Lisa Lonie physics from Caltech in 2006. She is cur- Chair, Examinations Committee rently a postdoc at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, N.J. Her hobbies include making desserts, trying he Examination Committee and mem- new sports, and getting around by bicycle. Tbership of the GCNA are pleased to announce that the following individuals successfully passed the examination for Carillonneur certification at the 2008 con- gress at the University of California, Berkeley.

studied carillon with EllenJason Dickinson Lee while attending Yale University and served as co- chair of the Yale Carillonneur’s Guild from 2006 through 2008. He earned a BS in music at Yale, focusing primarily on theo- Carol Anne Taylor ry and composition, and he also passed the studied carillon with George Gregory and Associated Board of Royal Schools of plays regularly at the Cathedral Guadalupe Music Grade 8 Piano Performance exam in Dallas as the Cathedral Carillonneur. with distinction. Jason remembers that Carol Anne graduated from Louisiana when he heard the carillon during his first College in Pineville with a Bachelor of week at Yale, he thought it was complete- Church Music in piano and organ. She Wesley Arai studied carillon with Jeff Davis and plays ly automated. It was only when he heard earned the Master of Music in organ per- regularly at the University of California, mistakes that he realized that there are formance at the University of North Texas, Santa Barbara. In addition to the carillon, human carillon players. Jason plans to where she studied organ with Jesse he has studied piano, trombone, and voice attend the Royal Carillon School in Eschbach and Madame Marie-Madeleine and has performed in several wind ensem- Mechelen, Belgium, next year. Duruflé-Chevalier. Carol Anne enjoys bles, marching bands, jazz bands, sympho- making jewelry and running. She complet- ny orchestras, and choirs. While at the ed her 15th marathon at Walt Disney World University of California, Berkeley, Wesley in Orlando, Fla., in January 2008. She is started studying the carillon and earned a the Director of Children’s Choirs, principal BA in mathematics and statistics with a organist, and carillonneur at the Cathedral minor in music. He subsequently received Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in an MA in mathematics from the University Dallas. Carol Anne is also the 2008 recip- of California, Los Angeles. He currently ient of the Barnes Memorial Scholarship. works as an actuary for an insurance com- We offer our congratulations, applaud pany in Los Angeles. One of Wesley’s hob- all candidates on their performance, and bies is arranging music for a variety of dif- look forward to their future contributions ferent ensembles. He has arranged works to the GCNA and to the profession. that have been performed by marching Carillonneur membership in the GCNA bands, brass quintets, trombone choirs, and not only benefits the individual with a cappella groups. In addition, he has renewed confidence as a performer but also arranged and performed several pieces for serves as a testament to the public of our the carillon. studied carillon ongoing commitment to high standards of Margaret Pan carillon musicianship and advancement of the carillon art.

4 Notes on the World After the assembly, everyone walked across the central city to the Province Carillon Federation House for a reception hosted by the province, city, and university. The wel- Congress, July 2008 coming speech was given by the deputy Queen’s Commissioner. by Carl Z im m erm an The remainder of the day was filled with more guild and congress concerts. There was also a service of worship in the he 16th Congress of the World Carillon Martinikerk (St.Martin’s Church), with Federation met in Groningen, the T readings done by Geoffrey Armitage Netherlands, on July 13–17, 2008. It was (British Carillon Society) and Carl attended by more than 140 participants Zimmerman (GCNA) and the sermon given from 17 countries, representing all but one by a guest preacher in both Dutch and of the member guilds of the WCF, plus English. The service was followed by a Japan, Korea, Portugal, and Spain. Included brief concert on the splendid Arp Schnitger in that number were 25 Americans but no pipe organ, the first of several we were to Canadians. Noteworthy was the presence of see and hear during the week. Paul and Barbara Rusterholz, Paul being Academy Building, site of the General the eldest son of the late Theophil Assembly and lectures, with a 25-bell Monday, July 14: This day featured a bus Rusterholz, a well-known personality in major third carillon in its tower trip through the lovely pastoral countryside the GCNA for many decades. mation about the city and province of to the small towns of Middelstum and Groningen and the congress. Most impor- Uithuizen. In addition to concerts on the Saturday, July 12: Before the beginning of tant was a 72-page program book organized town carillons (one of which is the only the congress, there were two meetings at around the congress topic, “Theme with surviving unaltered Hemony), we heard two the City School of Music. The first was for Variations.” This book is primarily in Arp Schnitger organs, plus the new travel- the Executive Committee (EC), and the English but includes Dutch and French ing carillon of the Danish Carillon School. second was for the Committee of Delegates abstracts of most of the 16 lectures. It There were lectures in Groningen before the (CD). The CD is the governing body of the includes the congress schedule, plus letters trip and in the churches of both towns, as WCF and meets only at congresses; it of welcome from the mayors of Groningen well as another concert in Groningen after elects the president and the members of the and Winschoten and the president of the our return. EC. The EC operates between congresses; Association Carillon Congress Groningen it elects the other officers of the WCF, 2008. It includes the concert programs arranges congresses, and lays out the agen- accompanied by photos and resumés of per- da for CD meetings but has no authority formers, as well as program notes. It also otherwise. Delegates to this WCF congress includes photos and descriptions of the 11 from the GCNA were Wylie Crawford carillons (eight fixed, three mobile) played (WCF president), Dennis Curry (WCF during the Congress, plus a map of the treasurer), Janet Tebbel, and Carl inner city of Groningen. Zimmerman. The congress opened at noon with the In both meetings, there were the usual Groninger Klokkenluidersgilde (Bell- reviews of minutes, reports, etc. In the CD Ringers Guild) ringing the great peal of 12 meeting, there were interesting and produc- bells in the lower belfry of the tive discussions about changes to statutes Martinitoren. (The bass bell, cast in 1577 and bylaws; some of those passed were by Van Trier, weighs 7,800 kg; the four changes for consistency with the upcoming heaviest bells each require two men to ring change in congress frequency (from every them.) This was followed by the first of two years to every three years). There was nine congress concerts by performers a long discussion about the world keyboard selected by the congress committee. (Later Martini Tower of Groningen standard report received at Gdansk in 2006, in the day came the first of ten guild con- which was not resolved at this meeting. certs, played by representatives of WCF Tuesday, July 15: This day followed the member guilds. The GCNA concert was previous day’s pattern, this time to the Sunday, July 13: Registration for the con- played by Tin-Shi Tam.) The opening gen- towns of Winschoten and Veendam. In the gress was at the Academy Building, two eral assembly of the congress met in the evening, there was the casting of a bell in blocks from our hotel. This impressively impressive great hall of the Academy a temporary open-air foundry on the plaza restored building is the site of one of the Building and began with welcomes by the beside the Martinitoren. This was the first two carillons in the city and was the venue rector magnificus of the Royal University bell to be cast in the city in more than 200 for many lectures and the two general and by the deputy mayor of Groningen. years, and it was quite an exciting event. assemblies. Next were brief presentations from the Registrants received very readable member guilds on their activities since the nametags, plus a carrying bag with infor- last WCF congress. continues on page 6 5 continues from page 5 Thursday, July 17: Since the bus trips of the previous days had enabled the partici- Sixth International Wednesday, July 16: The Committee of pants to visit all of the carillons in the Queen Fabiola Delegates began a long and productive province of Groningen, there was no travel meeting early in the morning. After extend- this day. There were more lectures and con- Competition ed discussion, the CD almost unanimously certs, and a photo of congress participants approved the following statement: “The was taken on the steps of the Academy by Carlo van Ulft WCF recognizes the existing GCNA key- Building. In the closing assembly of the board standard and the existing North congress, the WCF president introduced the he sixth International Queen Fabiola European keyboard standard and accepts the new EC members and WCF officers and Carillon Competition was held in report and proposed standard from the WCF outlined the revisions to statutes and T Mechelen, Belgium, on September 13 and Keyboard Committee of Gdansk 2006 as bylaws that had been approved by the CD. 14, 2008. The competition, held every five then the best available compromise Dennis Curry gave a presentation about the years, consists of two parts: a qualifying between the GCNA and North European site of the 2011 WCF Congress, which round and a two-day final round. This year, standards. The WCF encourages continued will be in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (There fourteen carillonists from Belgium (four), study of how best to refine, harmonize, and is not yet any invitation for the 2014 WCF the Netherlands (three), Poland (two), adapt the recognized keyboard standards. Congress.) Then it was time for the formal Russia (one), France (one), Japan (one), The WCF recommends that for new caril- closing. and the United States (two) participated. lon installations or for major renovations The congress concluded with two con- Because of the number of candidates, the of existing carillons, the selection of the certs. The first, in the Martinitoren, includ- qualification round was held over a two-day keyboard standard to be followed and the ed premieres of two pieces for carillon duo, period on September 10 and 11. During the determination of variations from that stan- one of which included the bells of the great qualification round, the identities of the dard appropriate to the unique characteris- peal, again rung by the Groninger players were not known to the jury. tics of the particular instrument should be Klokkenluidersgilde. The second concert, Candidates had to perform the required work made by a qualified independent carillon in the nearby Fishmarket, involved the (commissioned especially for the competi- consultant (jointly with the currently dePaltz traveling carillon (the largest in the tion), one selection of their choosing from appointed carillonneur, if one exists).” world) with fusion band—something very their repertoire, and one repertoire work Another important action by the CD different. selected by the jury. The jury for the quali- was the election of three members of the fication round consisted of Jo Haazen, Executive Committee. Hylke Banning Koen Cosaert, Geert D’Hollander, Eddy (Nederlandse Klokkenspel-Vereniging) and Mariën, Elena Sadina (all Mechelen Andreas Friedrich (Guilde des Carillonneurs Carillon School faculty), Sjoerd Tamminga et Campanologues Suisses) were retiring (Netherlands), and Frans Dubois from the EC. Ann-Kirstine Christiansen (Belgium). (Nordisk Selskab for Campanologi og Selected as finalists were Kenneth Klokkespil) was re-elected. To replace Theunissen (Belgium), Toru Takao (Japan), Banning and Friedrich, the CD elected The dePaltz traveling carillon, the largest Malgosia Fiebig (Poland), Monica Koen Van Assche (Vlaamse and heav iest in the w orld, at the Vism ark t Kazmierczak (Poland), and Jonathan Lehrer Beiaardvereniging) and Carl Zimmerman (United States). Finals were held on (GCNA). The CD also re-elected Wylie Altogether, the WCF Congress in September 13 and 14, and on both Crawford as president of the WCF. Groningen was a great success. If the days’ evenings, the candidates performed three For the rest of the congress participants, schedules sometimes seemed long, they works from different periods: one this day followed the pattern of the previ- were nevertheless very well arranged by the Baroque/Classical piece, one Romantic, ous two days, visiting Heiligerlee (the Van Congress hosts—filled with a wide variety and one contemporary. The submitted Bergen Bellfoundry Museum) and of interesting and worthwhile events. repertoire had to consist of original carillon Appingedam for tours, lectures, and con- While there were some gray days and spells compositions, except for works of the certs. Noteworthy was the castle of of light rain, most of the weather was fine, Baroque/Classical period. On the final Menkemaborg, where the traveling carillon enabling us to enjoy the long summer evening, the contemporary work, played by of the Danish Carillon School performed, evenings and the fascinating sights of the all candidates, was the required work. after which there was an opportunity for city and the countryside. If you weren’t John Courter (GCNA) was the com- participants to try out its WCF 2006 key- there, you missed a great time. poser of this year’s required work. John board. In the evening, there was an elegant accepted the commission in 2007 with the banquet at a fine restaurant in the country task of writing a new carillon composition outside Groningen. that was set in a contemporary musical In Menkemaborg, the traveling idiom, displaying both the musical and carillon of the Danish Carillon technical abilities of the candidates. The School new composition, Soliloquy, is based on the octatonic tone scale and uses virtuosic and cadenza-like sections alternating with see Queen Fabiola page 19 6 Search for Improving Carillons: Key Fall vs. Clapper Stroke by Marc Van Eyck n both sides of the Atlantic, we are Adjusting key fall Oseeing an interesting trend for improv- There is a current trend toward reducing ing existing and new carillons. Two major key fall. The WCF 2006 standard keyboard systems are being used: the reduction of now has a minimum key fall of 40 mm. key fall1 and/or the adjustment of clapper For sure, reducing the distance of the key stroke2. fall results in a lighter carillon keyboard; when cranks are left unchanged, reducing Key fal l and cl apper s tro ke: rel ated key fall by 50% will reduce key pressure by or not? 75%. You will surely have a much lighter It is remarkable that in discussion on keyboard to play on, but if cranks are distances of the keyboard itself, as in the unchanged, you will certainly also have a WCF standard keyboard, not a single word completely different sound out of your car- has been said concerning the relation illon because reducing the key fall weakens between the key fall and the corresponding the sound of the bell. This is only advanta- Photo of a crank with different (or clapper stroke. There is indeed a relation geous if the bell in question sounded too adjustable) positions. Vertical wire on hor- between key fall and clapper stroke because loud to begin with, in which case reduced izontal crank arm (left) goes up to the key- key and clapper are connected by a trans- key fall and clapper stroke may improve its board. Horizontal wire on vertical crank mission system. If the transmission sys- sound to a nicer or even a perfect level. In arm (right) goes to the clapper. Although tem remains unchanged, reducing key fall other cases, weakening of a bell’s sound the crank has multiple holes, adjusting is will reduce the clapper stroke and weaken will not be an improvement. not possible because the wire is fixed and the sound of the bell. shackles are not used. Adjusting clapper stroke “Good” and “bad” carillons Adjusting the position of the clapper Many carillonneurs tend to speak of wire at the vertical crank reduces or increas- Conclusion “good” or “bad” carillon keyboards when in es the clapper stroke. Every clapper stroke Reducing key fall must be done in com- fact they are speaking of good or bad caril- of the bell can be adjusted both longer and bination with an increase in clapper stroke lon instruments. It is very hard to con- shorter and also can be readjusted when nec- in order to maintain the same sound of a vince some musicians that the keyboard essary3. As of now, not one single carillon carillon. Only if certain bells of a carillon alone is not the entire instrument; behind builder has built a carillon with multi-use have been too loud in the past can reduced this keyboard there is a whole transmission cranks, i.e., cranks that can be used in key fall alone be acceptable, if no physical system that will move a set of clappers. every position without replacing the clap- problems occur and adjustable cranks are per wires4. used or installed. Changing your old caril- lon keyboard to a WCF 2006 standard key- board with different key fall without chang- ing every corresponding clapper stroke is not a good solution to improving your car- illon.

–––––––––– 1. Key fall: the distance traversed by a key when it is struck by a carillonneur. 2. Clapper stroke: the distance traversed by a clapper when it strikes a bell. 3. Readjustment may be necessitated by physical conditions of the carillonneur, new buildings close to the tower, etc. 4. When designing and using curved cranks, as described in my book Beiaard Kwaliteits Standaard, this problem is solved forever. This is the best picture of the worst situation: the crank is in reverse position! The vertical wire at the horizontal crank arm (left) goes down to the keyboard and needs no holes for adjust- ing. The horizontal wire on the vertical crank arm (right) goes to the clapper. This arm needs holes in order to be able to adjust the sound of the bell. The person who installed this didn't know what he/she was doing! One small "positive" fact in this dis- astrous picture: the builder uses shackles for connecting wires. 7 by Margo Halsted Belgium, Summer 2008

donated funds to the Bigelow, who was City and University project, and all Carillonneur of Leuven in the 1930s—and donors’ names Professor Paul Rusterholz and his wife, (companies, insti- Barbara. Paul is the son of our late GCNA tutions, and indi- past president and legal advisor Theophil viduals from Rusterholz, a wonderful man and good Belgium and the friend who had worked with me closely and United States) may who had provided excellent advice through- now be found on out the Leuven project. bronze plaques installed near the library’s main read- ing room. The Royal Eijsbouts Catholic University Leuven Library bell foundry did the retuning and casting work and provided a new keyboard and n American carillon hangs high in the mechanism. The instrument is now one of Alibrary tower of Catholic University the finest in Europe and is played often and Leuven in Leuven, Belgium. It was donat- well by University Carillonneur Luc ed by six U.S. engineering societies to Rombouts and guests. honor the American engineers who gave This past summer was the 25th anniver- (left to right) Margo Halsted, Marianne their lives in the Great War (World War I). sary of the 1983 rededication of this caril- Bigelow Lyon, Paul Rusterholz, Barbara The 7.096-kg bourdon (a low F pitch lon. Carillonneur Luc Rombouts and the Rusteholz, Luc Rombouts attached to a low B-flat pedal note) reads, in University planned a special ceremony to part, be held on July 19, inviting me to play a At the informal reception, a smiling “THE LIBERTY BELL OF LOUVAIN, recital and to be honored at receptions man came up to me and said, “My name is JULY 4, 1928.” before the recital (formal with speeches, an Jef Denyn.” I listened with amazement as The 48 Gillette and Johnston bells (one for “academische zitting”) and after the recital he went on to say that he was the small each state) were installed in time for the (informal with food and drink). Who would child mentioned by Nora Johnston in her new library building’s dedication in 1928, turn down such an invitation? I planned a memoir about studying at the Belgian the previous library having been destroyed recital that included some of the 1983 reded- Carillon School, a book I helped Jill during World War I. The new building, in ication music (as well as music by Bigelow Johnston publish for the 2002 GCNA an eclectic style designed by American and Rusterholz) and worked hard at saying Congress in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Nora architect Whitney Warren, was built with with ease my three short paragraphs in Johnston, A Memoir. New York: Print American funds and had the names of many Flemish to respond to the speaker. As for Means, 2002, p. 92). This Jef Denyn in donor American schools and colleges etched all the library carillon concerts, my per- front of me was the grandson of the revered attractively into the exterior building walls. formance was shown on three large screens Jef Denyn, founding director of the Belgian After World War II, the tower and bells in two areas outside the building, two in Carillon School. were all that was left because the library the large square in front and one in the rear While my other performances in Belgium had been bombed and burned. International at a special listening spot. were neither as formal nor as almost over- funds rebuilt the library in the same exact The main speakers for the formal pro- whelming as the Leuven University one, I style with the same school inscriptions. I gram that started the evening were the did go on to play eight more recitals, all of happened upon the tower carillon in 1979, Library Director, Professor Mel Collier, them memorable and fun. Following is found it to be in an unplayable state, and and the Library Archivist, Professor Jan some information about the next two and a thought I would try to raise about $10,000 Roegiers, the person who had provided me half weeks of my Belgian trip. Perhaps this to get the instrument into good playing with complete information when I wrote account may seem be too personal, but I condition. One thing led to another, and my the university in 1979 to ask why there want to convey the excitement of playing committee eventually raised $250,000 to was an American carillon in the library historic instruments, some in spectacular tow- completely renovate and enlarge the caril- tower. Other special guests were Marianne ers, and also the fun of interacting with for- lon to 63 bells. Many GCNA members Bigelow Lyon of Paris—daughter of Arthur eign colleagues, who are doing very in- 8 teresting things for the carillon art. attended. The listeners gather almost rever- Gilbert Huybens, ed. Beiaarden en Torrens After attending the extremely well-run ently in a nearby listening place, where an in Belgie. Ghent: Ludion, 1994.) Marc Van and meaningful WCF meeting in the announcer with a microphone introduces Eyke, a local carillonneur, has spent many Netherlands, I headed for my favorite caril- several pieces at a time. The performer is thousands of hours in the past few years lon country, Belgium. My husband, Peter, signaled by telephone when to begin a new lowering the cabin floor and the treble bells and I stayed mostly in Mechelen with a section. While I was performing one of the and installing a modern keyboard to create good friend, close enough to the St. first pieces, some drama heightened the a unique instrument. While one would think Rombout’s Cathedral tower to hear the car- recital: a dignitary suddenly appeared in the that so many historic bells cast by different illon sound every seven and a half minutes playing cabin. Jo Haazen, director of the founders in different centuries might not during the daylight hours. I also spent three Carillon School, had brought up the sound well together, there has been some nights in Bruges (Brugge in Flemish) and Russian ambassador to the European Union retuning and the result works well. I had heard that marvelous instrument also play to have him see the instrument being been asked to program music appropriate every seven and a half minutes. The bells played and to take some photos. This for mean-tone tuning, and I believe the in both cities had my immediate attention caused a delay in the recital, and I am sure choices were good ones. The access stair- every time they played. The unexpected and the listeners below were wondering what ways to the playing area and bell chamber loud bell sounds are a glorious part of the was the cause. A close connection exists of this instrument are not for sissies. cities’ ambience. For time telling, the between Jo Haazen and the Royal Belgian Luc Rombouts was also my host for a Mechelen bells are activated automatically Carillon School and the carillon school recital in Tienen. The imposing St. by means of a computer, but the Bruges that has been established in St. Petersburg, Germanus Church building was built in bells still are activated by a very large Russia. Haazen reports that there are 22 Romanesque style. The bells are by drum, with 30,500 holes, that needs to be students in Russia. Witlockx (1713–17), van Aerschodt manually reprogrammed at certain intervals One afternoon, on my way up the St. (1886), Michiels (1961), and Petit & (currently every two years, a process that Rombout’s tower, I stopped to examine the Fritsen (1964). While the bells do not takes about two weeks to complete). “old” carillon that was moved lower in the match well, my mean-tone program worked Traveling around a country playing tower when the new carillon was installed. fairly well, and I actually enjoyed playing recitals on different instruments with little Its top 43 bells are still playable, but the after my ears got used to the sound. A ren- or no prior rehearsal on each new instru- instrument is not played any more. This ovation is planned for the instrument. ment can be daunting. Fortunately, I was old carillon contains 49 bells from 12 bell Frank Deleu invited me to play two of already used to the European keyboard stan- founders, cast over a period of five cen- his carillons, in Kortrijk and in Menen. At dard because my practice keyboard at home turies. the July WCF meeting in Groningen, has that standard. I just decided to have a The second of three carillons in Leuven Frank presented a talk about the Hendrick good time playing wherever I went. is located in St. Gertrude’s Church, a love- Claes manuscript (1630), which he redis- Usually, I felt at home on the instruments ly Gothic building and tower started in the covered recently, that contains the oldest by the second piece. After recitals there 13th century. The 49 carillon bells were music ever found for automatic carillon were always locals down below to greet the cast by Zeelstman (1446), van den Gheyn drum. The Kortrijk City Carillon is locat- performer, and there was always an oppor- (1777–79), van Aershodt (1845–47), and ed in a lovely tower in St. Martin’s tunity afterward to drink good Belgian beer. Sergeys (1970–71). (The information about Church. The carillon is composed of 49 At the after-concert get-together, someone the bells in this article is taken mainly from bells by van Aerschodt (1865), Michiels from the church or the city would discreet- (1955), and Sergeys (1974). The Menen ly hand me an envelope containing the carillon transposes up a fourth and is com- agreed-upon amount of euros for the recital. posed of bells cast by Simon and Considering the poor ratio of dollars to the Chevresson (the bourdon, 1775) and Petit euro, the payments were very welcome. & Fritsen (48 bells, 1948). Both towns One carillon I did have the opportunity have excellent designated listening spots. I to play several times in advance was in St. was also able to play informally in Bruges Rombout’s tower in Mechelen, the main and in Damme, a city near Bruges. The performing instrument of the Royal three-octave Damme carillon has 37 bells Carillon School Jef Denyn. Once up the by Petit & Fritsen and Eijsbouts. The 440 steps to the playing cabin, I was able huge, 88-meter-tall Bruges tower is famil- to spend 50–60 minutes playing the bells iar to just about everyone. The bells are by while basking in the history of that tower. Dumery (1748) and Eijsbouts (1969). A Royal Eijsbouts cast the modern instru- poster in the cabin lists the Bruges caril- ment in 1981, and the 49 bells transpose lonneurs dating back to 1533. Aimé down a fourth. The transposition might Lombaert, longtime carillonneur in Bruges, seem to be too great for playing some is very ill with cancer and has resigned his music, but the great height of the tower Bruges City Carillonneur position. makes the instrument sound just right on As many times as I have performed in the ground. I heard John Bordley play a fine Belgium over the years, the instrument in recital there on July 21. Bell tower of S t. Gertrude’s Church, Mons was the only carillon I had played in The Monday evening recitals are well Leuven Wallonia, the southern part of Belgium, 9 continues on page 10 continues from page 9 Belgium and dates from 1240. Inside there where French is spoken. This trip, howev- are 65 bells by Barbieux, Michiels, er, included recitals in Nivelles, Ath, and Eijsbouts, and Van Aerschodt that transpose Tournai, and I am grateful to Serge Joris for up a major third. While I played my recital his help in arranging those concerts. The there, listeners could sit and stand outside Nivelles carillon is in St. Gertrude’s Church, the glass-enclosed cabin, facing my back, and they could come and go at will. The movement did not bother me, and it was fun to hear applause after every piece. Pascaline Flamme was my host. Playing in Wallonia was a marvelous experience. If you go, however, I recommend at least a small knowledge of French. In general, the Wallonian carillon guild has been some- what quiet in past years. However, that guild appears to be flourishing; there are regular Tournai Belfort publications of music and of a scholarly bulletin. Wallonian I also had time on this trip for some Guild president Jean-Christoph research in two city archives and one pri- Michallek (carillonneur of vate one. Janet Tebbel, Sally Slade Warner, Liege/Saint-Jean and Stephen Knight, your final carillon l’Evangeliste), vice president diplomas are in the Mechelen City and Le Bulletin Campanaire Archives (Carillon School boxes, year editor Serge Joris (carillonneur S t. Gertrude’s Church, Niv elles 1978–79). of Gembloux), and treasurer Pascaline As you can see, a carillon concert tour which was begun in 1046. The church Flamme (carillonneur of the Tournai in Belgium immerses the performer in the façade has two front towers that have been Belfort) were present at the Groeningen fascinating history of the carillon art and of joined together sometime during the cen- WCF meeting. It is my understanding that bell-related architecture. It also provides turies. The carillon has bells by Van the seven-member board meets about six social interaction with delightful Belgian Aerschodt, Sergeys, and Paccard. The times a year. colleagues. Last, but not least, the travel- church interior is unique in that it has two A side trip to Germany to visit friends er/performer will enjoy great food and choirs, one at each end. There is a lovely produced an opportunity to examine and beer. cloister attached to the church, which pro- play informally the new carillon (2005) in vides a very serene listening place. A large Hahnenklee, located near Goslar in the Harz screen provides the regular listeners and Mountains (18 bells by Schilling, tourists a good view of the performer. My 1976, and 24 bells by Perner, 2005). husband, who heard almost all my recitals The instrument is located in the tower and who carefully watched the listeners, of a 100-year-old Norwegian stave liked this listening spot the best. From his church, and it transposes up one reports about the various venues, I realize octave. how important it is to have a video feed for the listeners, if possible. They leave the recital with an understanding and apprecia- tion of what a carillon is and how it is played. At my new position at the University of California, Santa Barbara, I hope to be able to offer video coverage for scheduled recitals. Norwegian stave church The carillon in Ath is presided over by with bell tower in Jean-Claude Molle, a former pupil of the Hahnenklee, Germany late Géo Clement, who had a school in Mons. The tower in Ath is part of a church that was first begun in 1394, and the bells are by Michiels (1953) and Paccard (1981). The Tournai Belfort is the oldest one in 10 Installations, Renovations, Dedications Mercersburg’s New Bell by James W. Smith an honor guard stood watch over it during the night until the fes- tivities the following morning. A large crane was put into service with everyone watching. There was a lot of talk about whether it would fit through the window prepared for the bell. A mullion had been removed from the center of a window to reveal that there was only an eighth of an inch clearance for the bell to be shoved through the window. I have to interrupt this essay to explain something about the bell before we see whether it fitted through. The year 2008 was my 45th year at Mercersburg. Much to my surprise, the major donor of the bell had expressed his wish that my name and dates be inscribed on the bell, something that pleased me very much. The bell was immediately referred to as the “Jim Smith Bell.” Now, back to the story. As the bell got near its entrance passageway, it really looked as if it wasn’t going to make it inside. Once it got up there and was being moved into place, the bell scraped the side of the open window with quite an audible clank. My younger daughter, with- in earshot of a news reporter, was quoted as saying, “Don’t worry about that, it wouldn’t be a Jim Smith bell if it didn’t have a clank in it.” She was quoted in the local paper, much to my chagrin. I am grateful to our president, Dennis Curry, for joining us for the occasion of raising the new bell in place. I apologize for forgetting to introduce him, and I actually almost walked away n 1926, when the Mercersburg, Pa., Gillett & Johnson carillon from the podium while asking the students to meet me outside Iwas installed, the low C#3 was not included. Even though on the grass. Fortunately, I came to in time to halt the proces- there was always a manual key and a pedal key for it on the key- sion and introduced Dennis, who spent the next ten minutes board, the bell itself was never put in. That all changed on May mimicking me at the congresses. He’s got me down pretty well. 2, 2008, when a new two-ton White Chapel C#3 was hoisted The next day, we had a celebration luncheon that brought in into place high up into Barker Tower in the presence of guests, several performers from our stable of outstanding players: Lisa alumni, the faculty, and the entire student body of Mercersburg Lonie, Janet Tebbel, John Widmann, Julia Littleton, and Jim Academy. It was a great day for carillon music at Mercersburg. It Brinson. All in all, it was a wonderful event from beginning to was also a great day for the memory of our beloved Suzanne end. I’m grateful for the new bell, I’m grateful to have my name Magassy. It was she who first browbeat the headmaster a few on it, I’m grateful for the lovely sound the bell makes, I’m years ago into at least being aware of the need for this bell. After grateful to Rick Watson for his guidance, I’m grateful to all who several false starts, we finally got the funds together and, with helped make it a memorable event, and I’m especially grateful to the help and guidance of Richard Watson, the bell was ordered my three children, who were there, much to my surprise, having almost a year ago. It arrived on the evening of May 1, 2008, and traveled from all up and down the Atlantic seaboard.

from Berkeley, page 1 Marilyn Clarke and Margo Halsted received Some highlights from the business honorary memberships in the GCNA. meetings follow. Incumbents Dennis Many thoughtful presentations were Curry, Jim Smith, and Carlo van Ulft were given during the week, including Elizabeth re-elected as directors of the GCNA board. Berghout’s “Performing Carillon Carol Anne Taylor, Cathedral Carillonneur Compositions of John Pozdro,” Tin-Shi of Cathedral Guadalupe in Dallas, accepted Tam’s “Music for Carillon and Symphony leadership of the GCNA membership com- Orchestra,” Joseph Daniel’s “The Rise of mittee and was awarded a Barnes scholar- the American Handbell Culture,” Margo ship to study carillon performance with Halsted’s “Carillons of California,” Justin Carillon recitalists included the Berkeley Bill De Turk this next year. Carlo van Ulft Ryan’s “Synesthesia of Handling, Carillon Players, Richard Strauss, John accepted leadership of an ad hoc GCNA Regulation, and Articulation,” and Kim Agraz, Jeff Davis, and David Hunsberger, exam committee; Gordon Slater received a Schafer’s “The Construction of Nostalgia who provided the opening host recital; commendation on achieving 30 years as through the Chime and Carillon at the Dominion Carillonneur of Canada; and American University”. continued on page 12 11 from page 11 Berkeley Medal for Distinguished Service the GCNA Class of 2007, Claire Halpert to the Carillon was presented to Gordon and Yesol Huh, who performed in Hoover Slater, Dominion Carillonneur of Canada, Tower at Stanford University; Linda and to Geert D’hollander, City Carillonneur Dzuris, whose recital included the United of Antwerp, Ghent, and Lier, Belgium. The States premier of three works by Dutch Berkeley Medal is the highest honor of the composer Ad Wammes; Andrea McCrady, university, given in lieu of honorary who featured pieces arranged or composed degrees, which Berkeley does not grant. by GCNA musicians; Jim Fackenthal, who featured a program of 20th-century original carillon music; Gordon Slater, who featured Canadian folk tunes and composers; Jeremy Chesman, who featured composers who have written only one or two works for car- illon; and Geert D’hollander, who played a recital of his winning compositions of the Johan Franco Composition Competition from 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008. The Sonos Handbell Ensemble, direct- ed by James Meredith, presented a concert pleased to be asked to give his presentation entitled on the growth of interest in handbells in “Music of the United States. He added that it was Three sometimes difficult to hear carillon recitals Worl ds , ” because of the ambient noise on the which Berkeley campus. included works of Post-conference comments were solicit- American, ed from several congress attendees. While European, he may not have traveled the greatest num- and Asian ber of miles to reach Berkeley, Lee Cobb of com- Bok Tower in Lake Wales, Fla., likely posers. This special concert included flute, drove the farthest. He said he wanted to musical spoons, whistle, and, guest artists stop along the way and see firsthand the playing percussion and cello. magnificence of the Grand Canyon. “At the A trip to Stanford was just a short bus congress, I really enjoyed the 20th-century ride from Berkeley and provided participants carillon music, the wonderful Sonos with a demonstration of the Stanford Handbell Ensemble with its choreography, Automatic Drum—the only working auto- Geert D’hollander playing his own compo- matic drum in North America—and an sitions, and the banquet,” Cobb said. opportunity to visit the University Art Assistant Berkeley carillonist David Museum and University Organ. This day Hunsberger also drove to the congress, but concluded with a San Francisco Bay Cruise it was only a matter of a few miles from and buffet supper. his Bay Area home. Hunsberger said he par- Many thanks are due to Jeff Davis and his ticularly liked the bay cruise on Thursday, congress committee; Chime Master June 12. “We went under the Bay Bridge Systems; Christoph Paccard bell foundries; and could see the progress of its recon- Fonderie Paccard; Meeks, Watson & struction,” he said. Arriving on time from Company; Royal Eijsbouts; the Verdin Michigan but leaving early to join a choir Company; the Berkeley Carillon Guild; tour in England, Christ Church Cranbrook Janet Broughton, Dean, College of Letters carillonneur Joseph Daniel said he was and Science; Bonnie C. Wade, Chair, Department of Music; and the Berkeley Department of Music staff.

The pizza party and wine auction with James Winston Smith, auctioneer, and the ice cream social provided congress partici- pants with additional opportunities to socialize. The final night featured the annu- al silent auction and banquet, where the 12 Longwood Gardens Invites You to the 2009 Congress by Emily Moody

ongwood Gardens invites you to the 67th Congress of the Guild of Carillonneurs of LNorth America, to be held June 22–25, 2009, in the beautiful Brandywine Valley. Longwood Gardens is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, 35 miles west of Philadelphia and 12 miles north of Wilmington, Del. Longwood Gardens was created by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont (1870–1954) and offers 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows; 20 outdoor gardens; 20 indoor gardens within four acres of heated greenhouses; 11,000 different types of plants; spectacular fountains; extensive educational programs including horticultural career training and internships; and 800 horticultural and performing arts events each year, from flower shows, gardening demonstrations, courses, and children’s programs to concerts, organ and carillon recitals, musical theatre, and fireworks displays. Longwood is open every day of the year and attracts more than 800,000 visitors annually. In 1929, founder Pierre du Pont constructed Longwood’s 61-foot-tall stone Chimes Tower based on a similar structure he had seen in France. Twenty-five Deagan tubular chimes were installed in the upper tower chamber. In 1956, two years after Mr. du Pont’s death, the original chimes were replaced with a 32-note Deagan electronic carillon. From 1956 to 1981, the electronic carillon sounded the quarter- hours. In 1989, the electronic bells were in unacceptable playing condition and were disconnected. In June 2000, Royal Eijsbouts was awarded the contract for a new 62-bell carillon for the tower. The inaugural concert featured Robin Austin of Princeton University on Memorial Day, May 28, 2001. Longwood’s bells weigh 38,148 lb. The bourdon (B-flat) is 6 ft in diameter and weighs 6,908 lb, and the smallest bell (C) has a diameter of 6 in and weighs 20 lb. The five-octave carillon is tuned to concert pitch and, aside from lacking a low B-natural bell, is entire- ly chromatic. The instrument can be played by hand or automatically by computer. The upper portion of the tower is closed except after scheduled concerts by a carillonneur, but a lower stairway that exits midway up into a hillside path is open for public use. Video moni- tors show the carillonneur at work during live performances and display a video on how the instrument works at all other times. Performing arts have always been an integral part of the Longwood experience. Pierre du Pont included performance venues through- out the Gardens, with a 1,500-seat open-air theater and, in the Conservatory, a 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ (currently undergoing restora- tion). Following this tradition, the performing arts staff seeks to enhance seasonal displays, showcase Longwood's facilities, and aug- ment the visitor experience by presenting engaging performances in unique garden settings. Performing arts raise the profile of the Gardens by developing new audiences, ensuring community involvement by both audience and performers, and providing Longwood with addi- tional publicity. Longwood presents approximately 400 performances a year by artists of all levels, from world-class organizations like the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Curtis Institute of Music to local community groups. Concerts take place year-round, indoors and out. Longwood presents carillon concerts during the summer and fall seasons. Longwood does not have a resident carillonneur, and guest recitalists are booked by the performing arts staff. The carillon concert series is presented and marketed as part of the overall performing arts concert series at Longwood Gardens. Each concert is 45 minutes and is free with Gardens admission. Guests are invited to tour the Chimes Tower and meet the carillonneur after each concert. Paid, part-time staff assists with each concert. For the first time this Christmas, carillon music will be performed by Philadelphia-area carillonneurs before weekend ice-skating performances at the Chimes Tower, with projected event attendance of up to 2,500 people each day. The 67th GCNA Congress will focus on accessibility. Learning sessions will include “How to Fund Your Carillon,” “Marketing a Successful Carillon Concert Series,” “Exam Adjudication 101,” “Recording the Carillon: A Professional’s Perspective,” and “Historic Bells of Philadelphia.” We invite you to come early and spend the day exploring Longwood Gardens for the pre-congress on Sunday, June 21, with a wel- come reception and carillon performance in the evening. Highlights of the week include an all-day bus trip to Philadelphia-area carillons on Tuesday, June 23. Our journey will begin in Germantown at the Shelmerdine Memorial Carillon at the First United Methodist Church, and we will continue to Catherine Colt Dickey Memorial Carillon at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Whitemarsh and the Washington Memorial National Carillon at Valley Forge National Park. Our banquet and Barnes Silent Auction will be held on Wednesday, June 24, in Longwood’s famed conservatory amid hundreds of gorgeous flowers. The final evening of the congress will feature an extraordinary performance by Cast in Bronze on the Chime Master four-octave Millennium Travel Carillon, followed by an illuminated fountain show on June 25. A post-congress musical crawl on Friday, June 26, will include a visit to the new carillon at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church and a visit to the famous Wanamaker Organ at Macy’s (the largest playing pipe organ in the world) in Philadelphia. Tentative stops may include visits to the 15-ton Gillett & Johnson Wanamaker Bell and the historic 1882 two-octave van Aerschodt carillon at the Church of the Holy Trinity. We strongly recommend that you rent a car for the duration of the congress, if possible. There is no public transportation near Longwood Gardens.We hope you will join us! For more congress information, visit our website at http://www.longwoodgardens.org and click on “Events.” On the drop-down menu, choose “June 2009” and scroll down to “June 22.”Questions about the congress can be directed to Emily Moody at [email protected] or (610) 388-1000, extension 452. 13 2010 Examination Approx. May 1, 2010: Eight (8) copies of 2008 Exam all pieces and program for congress recital at a Glance sent to chair, postmarked on or before this Anniversaries date if candidate successfully passes at the CD level. Milford Myhre 55 nformation for the 2010 GCNA June 2010 : Congress at Millennium Rolfe Lawson 50 IExamination to obtain carillonneur Carillon, Naperville, Ill. Dr. C. G. B. Garrett 50 membership is available online Richard Lindamood 50 (http://www.gcna.org) after January 1, Mrs. Marjorie Tibbets 40 2009. Patti Ouimette 40 The required pieces and pricing will be Nancy Watson 35 available from the GCNA after January 1, Robert Walpole 35 2009. To order, please contact Laura Ellis Bryan W. Ness 35 ([email protected]). The pieces are: Cary McGregor 35 Rev. William B. Austin 35 “Toccata Lircia” from A Simple Suite Richard H. von Grabow 35 (Barnes); Menuet I & II & Sarabande Peggy Jenkins Hurd 35 (Rameau/arr. Vitu); and Sonatine Linda Walker Pointer 30 A rchaique— Impression (Thornock). Gordon Slater 30 Holly Pierce 30 The application and fee ($40, non- David Christensen 30 refundable) is to be postmarked by Nov. 2, John Gouwens 30 2009 . All applicants must be Associate Professor Judson Mayn 30 members of the GCNA in good standing Mark Alan Dorr 25 with dues paid by November 2. New mem- Andrew Stalder 25 bership applications must be postmarked Dr. Sydney J. Shep 25 by November 2, 2009 and sent to the Jeff Davis 20 GCNA corresponding secretary. Christina M. Anderson 20 Membership applications are available on John M. Agraz 20 the website. Timothy Zerlang 20 Dr. Brian Swager 20 2010 Examination dates and Tin-shi Tam 15 deadlines: Erven T. Thoma 15 University of Michigan carillonneur Sara L. Sjöberg 15 Steven Ball shows off the little Dammit January 1, 2009: Examination information Mary F. McFarland 15 Doll, a gift several years ago to Christ available via download Lynne Tidwell 10 Church Cranbrook from the late Sue (http://www.gcna.org). Helena Chan 10 Magassy, who claimed if things don’t go Dr. Charles Barland 10 well in the tower, just take it out on the toy November 2, 2009: Application and $40 Andrew Capule 10 with the button eyes. fee postmarked on or before this date sent Dr. Linda Dzuris 10 to the exam chair. No exceptions. Steven J. Ball 10 Liesbeth Janssens 10 January 20, 2010: Eight (8) CD recordings Sabin Levi 10 and eight (8) copies of all scores on watermark Andy Greene 10 template postmarked on or before this date Geert D'hollander 10 sent to the chair. No exceptions. Jason Cheng 5 James M. Brown 5 Approx. Jan. 25—March 29: CD screening James W. Smith 5 process by jurors. Caleb Melamed 5 Mark Lee 5 Approx. April 1, 2010: Results of CD Justin Ryan 5 screening process mailed. John L. Bordley 5

14 Overtones

Regional Notes International Carillon support and involvement. This long- running festival receives strong sup- Festival Held in port from its sponsors, the Springfield Park District, the Springfield, Illinois Carillon Society (with a membership of approximately 400), and the by A J Anderton Carillon Belles. Each evening during the Midwest Regional attendees festival, a tent is erected a short distance from the tower, and volunteers man the he early days of June 2008 found gaso- Midwest Regional tent, selling t-shirts, programs, and record- line prices soaring. U.S. passenger car T ings of music played on the Rees Memorial traffic on highways was down. News Conference Carillon. Each year’s program cover is reports spoke gloomily of recession. None designed especially for that year, and this of this, however, seemed to affect atten- Focuses on Women year’s original was auctioned off during the dance or mood at the 47th annual festival. Each year also has its own t-shirt International Carillon Festival at the Rees by A J Anderton design, and sales of this year’s bright, con- Memorial Carillon in Washington Park, temporary design were brisk. Springfield, Ill. he gathering of carillonneurs may be Two large fund-raisers in the fall help Each evening from June 1 to June 7, called the Midwest Regional, but it support the cost of this unique festival. On T several hundred to a few thousand attendees draws attendees from a much larger area and one weekend in September, original works gathered in Washington Park. Some found presents a world-class program. The theme of juried artists are available for sale, while a quiet place to sit to enjoy one or more of for the 2008 conference was “Ringing the music is played on the carillon. Art-related the concerts. Some found a spot near the Bells: Contemporary Issues for American activities for children make this a family large screen on which the performance was Carillonneurs.” event. In October 2008, the fourth annual being projected. One family set up their As part of an exchange of emails among Jack-o’-Lantern Spectacular is expected to own bistro, complete with crystal wine GCNA members, the question was posed feature more than 2,000 jack-o’-lanterns. glasses, folding metal table, cushioned as to why carillon programs seem to be The pumpkins, donated by local farmers, chairs, umbrella, and picnic supper. Still dominated by male performers even though are provided free to anyone who wants to other listeners wandered through the large the carillonneur membership of the Guild carve them, and then the following rose garden, enjoying the scents of a vari- has a nearly equal distribution of males and evening, for a fee, anyone can wander ety of roses. females. The discussion was the spark that through the park to view the glowing The festival has a 32-year history of fea- lit a fire, one that glowed brightly through- lanterns. turing performers from around the world out the Midwest Regional. Contrary to the The week of the festival is a week of and presenting new works written for the usual trend, most of the presentations were intense work but also features social events carillon. The 2008 festival continued this either made by females or were about during which the volunteers, sponsors, and tradition, featuring an all female roster of females who have played an important role Park District officials who support the car- recitalists: Laura Ellis, Gainesville, Fla.; in the history of the carillon in North illon are recognized. Lyn Fuller, Canberra, Australia; Sharon America. To read more about the Rees Memorial Hettinger, Kansas City, Kans.; Sue continues on Carillon and its many activities, visit Bergren, Naperville, Ill.; and Malgosia page 16 http://www.carillon-rees.org/index.html. Fiebig, Gdansk, Poland. Each year’s festival features a Friday- night fireworks display, drawing thousands to enjoy the brilliant, colorful explosions, accompanied by a concert of patriotic and popular music. Midwest Regional Nowhere else in North America is there lecture a festival like the Springfield Festival, and it is easy to see that its spectacular success is a direct result of outstanding community 15 from Midwest Regional, page 15 women carillonists. Her special challenges Catherine Marinello. Longtime “regular” have included taking on the Australian par- Bob Miorelli worked with David Maker, Also, a rich program of evening concerts liament. Her sense of humor, as expressed assisting in instruction and offering tower was presented by females. through music from the tower, even as the tours. The Guild took two road trips. The Linda Dzuris humorously opened her government was working to set a budget, first, in the fall, was to Riverside Church presentation about the program at Clemson got her into a bit of trouble. It was obvi- in New York. Dio Lind graciously hosted University by commenting that when she ous, however, that her sense of humor and this visit to the world’s largest carillon (by was asked to do a presentation about her strong determination will give that pro- weight), introducing the Guild to fine involvement “from a woman’s perspec- gram the best possible chance of surviving Cuban dining afterward. Later, in the tive,” she had to answer that that was the and thriving. spring, the Guild made its annual pilgrim- only perspective she knows. Julianne Vanden Wyngaard of Michigan, age to Boston’s Old North Church, trying Any carillonneur who is experiencing a former host of a GCNA congress, told of its hand at traditional change ringing. the frustration of a struggling program her experiences as carillonneur and associ- After a hearty lunch in the North End, would do well to visit with Linda. In her ate professor at Grand Valley State. the Guild proceeded to Wellesley College to presentation she related how she took the The conference’s scholarly presentations take part in the annual carillon festival risk of accepting a part-time position as closed with an energetic discussion led by there. This reciprocated an earlier visit to carillonneur and how, with time, energy, Bev and Dick Buchanan about suggestions Hartford and Simsbury by the Wellesley and creativity the job has involved into a for improving the GCNA advancement Guild. full-time position and a robust program for process. A similar discussion was held at students at Clemson. She had a special the previous year’s Midwest Regional, and challenge because the state universities of Bev and Dick had continued to collect ideas South Carolina are bound by agreement not and research possibilities for changes to to duplicate each other’s programs. improve the process. Gloria Werblow of Williamsville, N.Y., Some attendees left to return home, spoke of the trials of being a church caril- while others continued on to the congress lonneur, and although she reported from a of the GCNA, but all left enriched by the woman’s perspective, others in attendance strong program of the Midwest Regional could easily relate to her frustrations of sur- Conference. viving changes of clerics, administrators, secretaries, committees and their chairs, and Bells “’Neath the especially of raising money for the instru- Trinity Guild on its visit to the Wellesley ment only to be told the funds were being Elms” in Connecticut carillon used for other purposes. Importantly, the Guild became a recog- Carol Anne Taylor of Dallas, another nized student organization at Trinity, as of church carillonneur, had a very different by David Maker this spring, thanks to the initiatives of story to tell as she shared pictures of the Katie Marinello and other students. The installation of the carillon at Cathedral t’s been a bright year for the Plumb constitution of the new Trinity College Guadalupe. Although she was not allowed ICarillon at Trinity College, Hartford, Carillon Guild allows for non-student as to ride the bourdon into the tower, she did Conn. In the past year, the college has wel- well as student members, retaining the share pictures of herself in hard hat, climb- comed a new Chaplain, Rev. Allison Read, inclusivity that has been the Guild’s hall- ing stairs with no hand railing (a consider- and David Maker has begun his second year mark. An open house on September 2, able challenge for one with a fear of as interim College Carillonneur. 2008, had about two dozen visitors, and heights). While the structure of the Trinity Trinity’s annual Activities Fair on Both Bill De Turk of Lake Wales, Fla., College Guild of Carillonneurs has fluctu- September 10 garnered 14 interested stu- and Bev Buchanan of Arlington Heights, ated somewhat since the carillon’s incep- dents, with whom we are following up as Ill., enriched attendees’ knowledge of the tion, the free weekly group lessons offered this article goes to press. history of involvement of women in the by the chapel have been a constant over the The Trinity Carillon functions not only carillon world. Bill’s presentation related past decades. The 2007–2008 academic year as a teaching instrument; it also now stories of women who were carillonneurs saw a surge of new student participation, resumes an earlier timekeeping role, strik- before the formation of the GCNA, and while the existing core of local talent ing the hours and playing the Westminster Bev’s presentation covered women impor- remained intact. chime at noon. The automation is a project tant to the instrument since that time. Both Recruitment initiatives, including open of Trinity’s engineering department. presenters remarked on how interesting it houses in September and December of The carillon is a service instrument as was to note what a dynamic role women 2007, produced seven new undergraduates at well. College ceremonies for which it sounds have played and the fact that most North the chapel’s Tuesday-evening lessons in include the President’s Convocation, American carillonneurs are not familiar carillon playing and adapted change ring- Matriculation, Veterans’ Day, the Festival with their names, much less their roles. ing. The new Trinity tintinnabulators were of Lessons and Carols, Honors Day, With a delightful Aussie accent, Lyn Hallie Blejewski, Michael Bojko, Commencement, and Alumni Weekend, as well Fuller of Canberra had all laughing as she Elisabeth Cianciola, Natalia Davidzon, as numerous weddings. Local carilllonneurs related the struggles of the Australian Chao Liao, Sarah MacPherson, and see Connecticut, page 17 16 Guild Awards the Barnes Scholarship Ronald Barnes Application Deadline Is Memorial Scholarship March 2 aving been Hintroduced to by Dave Johnson the carillon by Gert Oldenbeuving of he GCNA invites applications for the 2009 Ronald the Netherlands, TBarnes Memorial Scholarship. The deadline for post- Carol Anne Taylor, marked applications is Monday, March 2, 2009. recipient of the 2008 Ronald Barnes (1927–97) was a major force in establishing an Barnes Memorial American approach to carillon performance, composing, and Scholarship, began arranging. His compositions and arrangements for the instru- her formal carillon ment altered the entire nature of the modern carillon reperto- Bill De Turk and Carol Anne Taylor instruction in ry, not only in North America but eventually throughout the November 2006 with George Gregory of San Antonio, Tex. In world. To honor his extraordinary contributions, the Guild 1996, she earned a Master of Music degree in organ performance at established the Ronald Barnes Memorial Scholarship Fund in the University of North Texas, where she studied with Jesse 1998. Eschbach and Madame Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier. Carol Anne is the Director of Children’s Choirs and Carillonneur at the The scholarship honors Barnes’s passion for American car- Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Dallas. illon music by helping to provide an opportunity for North Americans to pursue studies, within North America, in North From the 2008 Ronald Barnes Memorial Scholarship Wi nner American carillon performance, composition, music history, or instrument design. All North Americans are eligible to by Carol Anne Taylor apply.

My main focus for the past two years has been the A total of $6,000 is available for distribution to one or GCNA advancement exam. While preparing for the more individuals in 2009. An application and procedural exam, I realized that passing it was only the first step information are available on the GCNA website, toward becoming a competent carillonneur; I needed to http://www.gcna.org. For further information, contact Barnes look beyond the exam for ways to grow as a carillon- Scholarship Committee co-chairs Andrea McCrady or David neur. In my carillon lessons, George has spoken often Johnson. Andrea McCrady can be contacted at 239 Fireside of Ron Barnes and his passion for the carillon along Drive, RR 1, Woodlawn, Ontario K0A 3M0, Canada; or by with his performance practice and sense of humor. It has e-mail at [email protected]. David Johnson can be become my goal to focus and refine my skills as a caril- reached at 820 Holly Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55104; or lonneur and to contribute to the standard of excellence by e-mail at [email protected]. demonstrated by the master carillonneurs of North America. After visiting the Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, Fla., I inquired about studying with Bill De Turk , and he graciously agreed to w ork w ith m e. With the assistance of the Ronald Barnes Memorial Scholarship, my study will include two non-consecutive weeks of intensive instruction in repertoire, pedagogy, from Connecticut, page 16 and performance. At the conclusion of my study, Bill will evaluate my progress and give recommendations for Nicole Bernier, Suzanne Gates, Bob Miorelli, and emeritus caril- future study and performance. lonneur Dan Kehoe, along with several student Guild members, have assisted David Maker in covering these many engagements. And, of course, Trinity’s Wednesday summer recital series con- tinued to bring the world’s finest carillonneurs to attention of large audiences. The 2008 season began with the traditional Guild recital, featuring the talents of ten students and locals. Ellen Dickinson, Tin-Shi Tam, Anne Kroeze, Daniel Kehoe, Dionisio Lind, Claire Halpert, David Maker, Andrea McCrady, and John Courter constituted the artist roster in the weeks that followed.

17 he 2008 Ronald Barnes Scholarship Silent Auction and Sale was a great Tsuccess. During the Berkeley Congress banquet, just over $2,000 was raised. Fun and laughs abounded, especially when our live auctioneer, Jim Smith, and his lovely assistants took to the floor during the ice cream social and banquet. Some of the more popular items were Marie Hammond’s beautiful tower and bell drawings, Ron Barnes’s organ sketches, donations from Carol Anne Taylor, bottles of liquid libations, items from Margo Halsted’s bell col- lection, and, of course, the dozens of carillon scores and campanology books. Congratulations to all of our winners! So, how can we top Auction 2008? Answer: make it bigger and better in 2009. We need your help. Why not comb your shelves and donate items of musical and/or campanological interest? Have pieces of music that you’ve read through with an NPA (“never play again”) marking? Duplicate scores or carillon recordings? Consider donating them to the auction—we take it all. All donations are tax deductible. Please contact Lisa Lonie ([email protected]) or Janet Tebbel ([email protected]) for information. Without the generosity of our members and bell founders, the auction wouldn’t have been a success. We encourage you to join your colleagues in supporting this worthwhile event. With everyone’s help, we can have another successful auction and maximize the amount of money raised in support of scholarship.

com piled by Bev erly Buchanan Highlights from 50 years ago

1958 Congress: Valley Forge, Concerto Pastorale for carillon and Pennsylvania, hosted by Frank Law and orchestra, composed by LaSalle Spier was . . . and 40 years ago Remy Müller performed on Sunday May 25th as a feature 1968: Milford Myhre was appointed About 50 in attendance, including spouses. of the 1958 Festival of American Music in Carillonneur of the Bok Singing Tower, Recitalists: Frank Law, Wendell the National Gallery of Art, Washington, January 1, 1968. Westcott, Robert Donnell, Frederick D.C. Charles T. Chapman, Luray, 1968 Congress: The Bok Singing Marriott, Arthur Bigelow, Percival Price, Virginia, was the carillonneur. So far as is Tower, Lake Wales, Florida; Hosted by Milford Myhre, Ray Wingate, Ronald known, this is the first major work com- Milford Myhre, Mrs. Curtis Bok and staff Barnes. Student advancement recitals: posed throughout for carillon and orchestra. of the Bok Tower. Over 80 attended. Theme Dr. Geoffrey Garrett, Rolfe Lawson and The carillon was recorded separately and of Congress:The Many Aspects of the Richard Lindamood. Separate advancement dubbed in. Carillon Art” viewed by the bell founder, committees were appointed by the president An unusual recital of tower music was the mechanical engineer, the composer, the for each candidate. There has been presented at the University of Michigan on administrator, the performer. Recitalists: noticeable improvement in the quality of August 13, 1958. Carillonneurs were Leen ‘t Hart, Milford Myhre, Margo musical performance at Congresses during Percival Price and Julia Hollyer (now Halsted, Lowell Smith, Beverly Buchanan, the last few years. Walton). The program included Tower Robert Donnell, Ronald Barnes, Andre Officers elected: President, Melvin C. Concerto for Carillon, Brass and Wagemans, Albert Gerken, Daniel Robins. Corbett; Vice President, Ronald M. Barnes; Percussion Instruments in 3 movements. Student recitals approved by committee Secretary, Theophil Rusterholz; Treasurer, An unusual feature of this concert, per- and membership: Marjorie Tibbits and Frank L. Johnson. formed in the bell chamber of Burton Patti Ewing (now Ouimette). David A brochure prepared by Dr. Harvey Tower, was the use of semantron in the Herman played recital at the University of Spencer on carillons and their installations ensemble. This is, without doubt, the first Michigan but was not approved because he is being set up for distribution. Its purpose instance in the history of the carillon that did not play at the Congress. (Yet a motion is to set forth principles that should be fol- the semantron has found its way into the to amend the bylaws to require playing of lowed in the design of towers in which a bellchamber. student advancement recitals at a Congress carillon may be properly installed and Willem J.A.P. Cremen’s book was defeated.)Approved that student therefore it should be useful to anyone who Elementary Exercises for the A rt of advancement requirements will be distrib- may be in search of such information. Carillon Playing, published in the uted at a Congress for the following year. A new carillon cast by the firm of Netherlands, is offered free to carillonneurs, Examination Committee agreed that Paccard, Annecy-le-Vieux, France, is being for the cost of one guilder to cover postage. previous requirements were too lenient and installed at Sewanee, Tennessee. The design Attention to members of the GCNA is formulated a new set. A tape recording is and installation are under the supervision of called to infringements of the U.S. now being requested, but not required, to Arthur Bigelow. Copyright Laws, and a warning to carillon- assist the committee. (No tapes were Guild member Emilien Allard, carillon- neurs to observe the laws. received). Opinions of committee are only neur at the Oratoire Saint-Joseph, Montreal, Ronald Barnes reviewed the carillon advisory. Quebec, was winner of the international repertoire of André Dupont. contest in carillon performance in Mechelen, see Highlights, page 19 Belgium, in September-October 1958. 18 from Highlights page 18 from Queen Fabiola page 6

Officers for 1968-69: President, Theophil Associate Members 177 introverted melodic parts. This new com- Rusterholz, Vice President, James B Slater, Honorary Members 22 position carries John’s unmistakable signa- Secretary, Milford Myhre, Assistant Sustaining Members 12 ture. Secretary (new) Margo Halsted, Treasurer, Total 476 The international jury for the finals con- Richard Watson. Elected to Board of A directory of carillons and a separate sisted of Jo Haazen (Belgium, non-voting Directors: Beverly Buchanan, Albert explanatory brochure of the carillon are chair), Koen Cosaert (Belgium, non-voting Gerken, Richard Watson. being prepared under direction of Richard secretary), Geert Bierling (Netherlands), Richard Watson gave a report on carillon von Grabow. Membership dues were Frédéric Devreese (Belgium), Ana Elias standardization followed by discussion. He raised to Carillonneur $20, Associate $15, (Portugal), Alexei Panov (Russia), Vegar was directed to prepare another version Student $12. The membership unanimous- Sandholt (Norway), Tom van Peer without personal additions or recommenda- ly approved the statutes of the WCF. (Belgium), and Carlo van Ulft (United tions to be used as a study sheet for the The first World Carillon Federation States). Because of health problems, Mr. entire membership. meeting in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, Devreese, a renowned Belgium composer A decision was made that one issue of the was and conductor, had to forego participation Bulletin per year would be published. attended by 46 North Americans, including for both evenings. After intensive listening Dues were increased as follows: some family members. of virtuoso playing for two cold, Belgian Carillonneur members from $7 to $10; D edi cati o ns and rededi cati o n o f car- nights, the six prizes were awarded as fol- Associate and Student members: from $4 illons: lows: fifth prize of €1,000 to Monica to $5 per year. Christ Church Cranbrook, recast 33 treble Kazmierczak (Poland); fourth prize of Frank Griesinger offered to duplicate his bells, rededicated June 1978. €1,300 to Jonathan Lehrer (United States); library of two octave music for anyone The former Ward-Belmont carillon (now third prize of €1,500 to Malgosia Fiebig interested. Belmont University), from Nashville, (Poland); second prize of €2,000 to Toru Lowell Smith announced that a Dutch Tennessee, was restored by the Takao (Japan); first prize of €3,000, plus a concern was offering copies of the Schulmerich Carillon Corporation at Royal Medal and a bronze bell, to Kenneth DeGruytters Book for $2.75. Sellersville, Pennsylvania, rededicated Theunissen (Belgium); and an extra prize Bells are being cast for new carillon at August 1978. of €1,000 (Belgian Society of Authors, S t. John the Evangelist, Spokane, McDonogh School, McDonogh, Maryland, Composers, and Publishers [SABAM] Washington. new carillon, dedicated October 1978. prize), for best performance of a contempo- Six new bells were added to the Davis rary Belgian composition, to Jonathan Carillon at Alfred University, Alfred, New Lehrer (United States). . . . York. Prizes were presented by dignitaries of 30 Years Ago A weeklong carillon workshop was held the institutions/organizations donating at Alfred University, August 1978. them. In the past, Queen Fabiola herself 1978 Congress: Co-hosted by Christ The carillon at House of Hope has presented the first prize, but because of Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, Presbyterian Church, St. Paul, the elderly queen’s health problems, she Michigan (Beverly Buchanan, host) and the Minnesota, was played by Theophil sent regrets this year and appointed the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Rusterholz for the funeral service of Prime Minister of the Flemish (Hudson Ladd, host). Nine carillons, Senator Hubert H. Humphrey on a day with Government to perform the honor in her ranging from 23 to 77 bells, were visited near zero temperatures. Rusty and secret stead. during the Congress and pre-Congress day service men were locked in the tower. The GCNA can be very proud of mem- in southeast Michigan. Examination Two North Americans received bers participating in the competition this recitals played by Linda Walker (now Fellowships to study abroad: John year. Besides having one of our members Pointer), Holly Pierce, and Judson Maynard Wright Harvey, University of Wisconsin, chosen to write the required work and at Cranbrook; John Gouwens, Gordon received the George Haight Traveling another member chosen to be on the jury, Slater and David Christensen at UM. All Fellowship for 3 months of travel and most importantly, one of our members, were accepted. study in Belgium, summer of 1978. Andrea Jon Lehrer, took home two of the six Ronald Barnes premiered his new com- McCrady, graduating from Trinity College, prizes. position Serenade I for Carillon. Hartford, Connecticut, delayed Medical Elected to the GCNA Board: Janet School in order to accept the Thomas J. Dundore, Richard Gegner and Frank Law. Watson Foundation Traveling Fellowship Officers: Janet Dundore, president; Bill De allowing independent study in Holland and Turk, vice president; Richard Gegner, Belgium, 1975-76. Corresponding Secretary; David Carillons of the World, a compendium Hunsberger, Recording Secretary; Helen of all available information of carillons and Fan, Treasurer. chimes, published by the World Carillon Membership as of June 1978: Foundation, was announced and made avail- Carillonneur Members 110 able by Carl Scott Zimmerman. Student Members 155 19 Oslo City Hall attracts more than Anne Marie Deneckere (member of the Foreign News 100,000 visitors every year. It is best Municipal Council), Antoine Langagne known as the site of the presentation of the (director of the Hondschoote Music Nobel Peace Prize. Because of the large School), Patrice Latour (carillonneur at International Carillon number of visitors, Vegar conducted tours Rouen and Lisieux), Eddy Mariën (Adjunct of its carillon during the concerts, which Director of the Belgian Carillon School), Festival Held in resulted in a large number of people from and Jean Pierre Vittot (carillonneur at Oslo, Norway all over the globe coming into contact with Chambéry). The carillon of Cappelle la the instrument. The concerts at the Grande is a 1985 Paccard instrument with Uranienborg Church were also well-attend- 48 bells, and seven candidates took part in ed by attentive audiences who were allowed the examination process: one from by Karel Keldermans into the tower at the conclusion of each Bailleul, three from Tourcoing, one from concert. Dunkerque, one from Cappelle la Grande, The combined concerts given by all the and the last from Tournai (Belgium). slo, Norway, was the site of the fifth carillonneurs on the traveling carillon show The report of the annual meeting on OInternational Carillon Festival, once again how important it is for the audi- July 8 lists 26 attendees, including 12 car- August 1–3, 2008. Three carillons were ence to see and hear how a carillon can be illonneurs. Proxies were sent by an addi- used for this event: the 49-bell Olsen- played. Laura Rueslatten played a new tional seven members. The newsletter was Nauen instrument placed on top of the Oslo work by John Andrianssen entitled Dance published three times this past year, with a city hall; the 37-bell Olsen-Nauen carillon for Carillon. The excellent dancer Kristin circulation of 450. Denis Pierre Villenave in the tower of the Uranienborg church, and Ryg Helgebostad did an amazing job of wishes to do a census of carillon record- a 50-bell Petit & Fritsen traveling carillon interpretative dance while contending with ings. Thanks to the intervention and advice designed by Morten Langberg and owned slippery stones and a wandering audience. of the GCF, the carillon of Ferté-Macé by the Løgumkloster Church Music To conclude this concert, Laura and Vegar rings again. Several members attended the School. The invited carillonneurs were Jan played a duet of a march by the Norwegian WCF Congress in Gdansk, as well as the Bezuijen, city carillonneur for Goedereede, composer Alan Johanson. Many people in meetings of the Association Campanaire the Netherlands; Karel Keldermans, caril- the audience knew the tune and were clap- Wallonne, the Wallonian guild. In all, 96 lonneur for the Springfield Park District, ping in time to the rhythm. subscriptions to the GCF were received. It Springfield, Ill.; Laura Marie L. Many who attended the 2004 World was noted that with 53 manual carillons (of Rueslåtten, freelance carillonneur, Oslo; Congress in Oslo will remember Vegar as which a dozen are not operating), and with and Vegar Sandholt, carillonneur at Oslo the host and organizer of that event. His 23 carillonneur members, the doubts being City Hall and Uranienborg Church as well skill as an organizer has not diminished. expressed by certain people outside the as organizer of this event. Each carillon- The International Carillon Festival was an GCF about the guild’s national representa- neur gave a concert on both the city hall excellent event. tion are without merit. It was further noted and church carillons as well as a shorter that of the GCF’s 23 carillonneur mem- concert on the traveling carillon, which bers, 18 were represented at this meeting. was set up on the steps leading to the City News from French The three members of the board whose Hall entrance. speaking guilds terms were expiring were unanimously re- elected. A plaque memorializing Miss Jacqueline Goguet, longtime carillonneur translated and sum m arized by at Sainte Odile in Paris, was proposed and Wylie Crawford discussed. Whether this plaque will be placed in the carillon cabin (to which the local From L’Art Campanaire, the bulletin of the priest objects) or on her grave is undeter- French Guild of Carillonneurs (GCF) mined. The vote was that, in any case, such a plaque should be placed in a prominent location. No. 64—December 2007 An article tells of the carillon of Dunkerque, which was destroyed by a bel- resident Jean Pierre Vittot summarizes fry fire in 1940. Seven of its bells (four of Pthe content of the bulletin and which are pictured) were recovered but were announces the dates of the 2008 annual significantly damaged. Dimensions and meeting, which will take place at some tuning figures of the seven bells are Karel Keldermans (carillonneur), Morten Hondschoote on July 4 (for the perform- given. All the bells are by van Aerschodt of Langberg (Nordic Carillon - traveling car- ance examinations) and Bailleul on July 5 Louvain (Leuven) and date from 1852. A illon), Johan Adriaenssen (composer), Jan and 6 (for the meetings). He also announces complete listing and brief bios are given of the Bezuijen (carillonneur), Laura M. that the city of Dunkerque will be restoring carillonneurs of Dunkerque, beginning in 1476 Rueslåtten (carillonneur), Vegar Sandholt their carillon at the Saint Eloi church. and ending with Jacques Lannoy (who served (carillonneur) in front of the traveling car- The fourth annual performance exami- from 1962 to 1978, after the 1962 reconstruction illon from Løgumkloster Church Music nations took place at Cappelle la Grande on of the instrument) and Adalbert Carriere School / Scandinavian Carillon School. June 30, 2007. The jury comprised Mrs. (1978–97). 20 From L’Art Campanaire, the bulletin of his first introduction to tower bells and the French Guild of Carillonneurs (GCF) reflects on how they would have similarly British Carillon impressed people of the middle ages. He is Society News No. 65—April 2008 pleased to note that after some period of neglect in the 1960s and 1970s, bells—and especially carillons—are now being appre- he British Carillon Society website, resident Jean Pierre Vittot notes that ciated and supported once again. Thttp://www.carillons.org, provides Pmunicipal elections were held in March Two reports from the Administative information on events and a page on each and that this bulletin is being sent to 100 Council of the ACW describe the principles carillon in Britain and Ireland. mayors and cultural attachés in communi- upon which a set of bylaws have been cre- ties with carillons. This activity supports ated for the Association, as well as the cri- carillon-related activities—renovations, teria for awarding the annual €1,500 sub- summer concerts, and festivals. Generally, sidy given by the organization. this has been a grand success, with the Emmanuel Delsaute writes several exception being the cessation, more than pages on how to resolve conflicts between ten years ago, of the annual financial aid parties when one of the parties lives near a that had been forthcoming from the Culture bell installation and is troubled by the Ministry. He hopes that the carillon’s sound of the bells. importance will soon again come to the Serge Joris interviews Elisabeth Duwelz Minister’s attention. and Jean-Claude Molle on their memories The fifth annual performance examina- of the Carillon School in Mons (Bergen), tions are announced and are to be held in Belgium. Founded in 1957 by Géo Hondschoote on July 4. Seven levels of Clément, it was active until 1968. performance are specified, divided into three Clément was born in Tournai, was the cycles. Each level has one or two required director of the Music Academy in Peruwelz, pieces and one piece chosen by the candi- and was named carilloneur in Mons in date. The Annual Meeting will take place at 1954. He studied with Jef Denyn in Bailleul on July 5 and 6. Malines (Mechelen), where he received his The Administrative Council of the GCF diploma in 1929. The school had two prac- met in Tourcoing on December 9. It has tice keyboards, one of which was in his been nearly impossible to collect historical office. Coursework at the school required at York Minster information from a number of carillons. least two years of study in order to become Rather than waiting for the missing infor- certified a carillonneur. Clément wrote With the arrival of 24 bells in April mation before publishing a complete book some 40 exercises for carillon students, as 2008, York Minster became the first cathe- on the carillons of France, it was suggest- well as another 40 performance pieces (a dral in England to have a carillon and marks ed that the information already received be complete listing of his works was included the first new carillon in the British Isles in distributed in loose-leaf form, with period- in the ACW Bulletin No. 9, 1997). To 40 years. The 35-bell carillon is based on ic updates as they come in. Other topics become a carillonneur, a student needed to the 11-bell chime acquired from St. Mary’s discussed and still in development are the pass five exams—on theory, carillon histo- Church, Nelson, Lancashire, when the website, relations with the Culture ry, virtuosity, arranging, and composing. church closed in 1989. All bells were cast Ministry, the Annual Meeting, the WCF About a dozen students completed the at the Loughborough bell foundry of Congress, and a dedicatory plaque in mem- course, including the interviewees, as did Taylor’s, Eayre & Smith. The dedication of ory of Jacqueline Goguet, carillonneur at Paula Van de Wiele, Walter Meierhans, and the York Minster Carillon will be October Sainte-Odile in Paris. the teacher’s half-brother Maurice Clément. 18–19, 2008. Five pages of the bulletin are dedicated [Translator’s note: Ms. Duwelz is the cur- to a detailed description of the WCF rent carillonneur at Mons, Enghien, and La Congress in Groningen and the sixth Louvière, and Mr. Molle is carillonneur at International Queen Fabiola Competition. Ath.] Two obituaries are recorded: for Paul The sixth Queen Fabiola International Poizat, carillonneur of Grézieu-la-Varenne, Carillon Competition is announced and and for Pierre Lasserre of L’Isle-Jourdain, will be held September 10–14 in an ardent supporter of both bells and organ. Mechelen. Applications were to have been submitted by May 15. Details are available From Le Bulletin Campanaire of the each year at http://www.beiaardschool.be. Association Campanaire Wallonne (ACW) No. 54—Second Quarter 2008

ernard Chapelle, who is associated with Bthe St. Aubin Cathedral in Namur, Belgium, gives a very poetic description of 21 Franco Committee The 2008 Franco competition generat- from Committee Listings, page 2 ed some fine entries, with first prize going Reports Commission to Geert D’hollander for his Four Music Publications Laura Ellis, Chair and Competition Flourishes. The composer premiered the Carlo van Ulft – Arrangements Results work in Berkeley, Calif., as part of a recital Lee Cobb, Ellen that offered a retrospective of many of his Dickinson, Gordon prizewinning carillon compositions. Slater by John Gouwens, Committee Chair D’hollander has been a prolific composer of John Gouwens – Compositions carillon music, much of it on commission. Liz Berghout, John His carillon compositions have garnered Courter, Sharon ver the past year, there has been much prizes in numerous competitions not only Hettinger, Justin Ryan Oactivity by the committee of the Johan for the GCNA but also for organizations in Franco Composition Fund. We decided to the Netherlands and Belgium. He has won Nominations Beverly Buchanan, chair commission a piece from Lowell prizes in competitions in Belgium and Bill De Turk, Sharon Liebermann, and the resulting work, Music France with compositions for piano and for Hettinger, Sue Jones for Carillon, Op. 107, was premiered at the piano and violin, as well as choral works. Berkeley congress by David Hunsberger. He serves on the faculty of the Royal Policies, Procedures The piece is published by Theodore Presser Carillon School “Jef Denyn” in Mechelen, & Guidelines Gloria Werblow, chair Co., with which Liebermann has an exclu- Belgium, and at Roosevelt Academy in Beverly Buchanan, sive contract. Middelburg, the Netherlands. He served Marie Robillard Liebermann was from 1997 through 1998 as University Professional born in 1961 in Carillonist at the University of California, Concerns Gloria Werblow New York City. Berkeley, before returning to Belgium. He is a virtuoso Since 1986, he has been City Carillonneur Public Relations Linda Dzuris, pianist as well as a of Antwerp and serves in the same capacity chair Norman Bliss, composer. At the in Sint-Niklaas, Ghent, and Lier. With his Joseph age of 16, he made wife, Liesbeth Janssens, he plays carillon Daniel, Margo Halsted, his performing duets as the David Maker, Ray debut, playing his Hemony McLellan, Carol Anne Lowell Liebermann own Piano Sonata Duo. Taylor, Julia Walton No. 1 in Carnegie D’hollander Hall. He has continued to be a prolific studied piano, Roster Wylie Crawford, chair composer of piano music. Mr. Liebermann composition, Sue Bergren was awarded the first American Composers' and conduct- David Hunsberger Invitational Award by the 11th Van Cliburn ing at the Mark Lee Competition after the majority of finalists Royal Tim Sleep chose to perform his Three Impromptus, Conservatory which were selected from works submitted in Antwerp Tower Construction by 42 contemporary composers. In addi- and at the & Renovation Pat Macoska, chair tion, he has written much chamber music, Lemmens Steven Ball two symphonies, three piano concerti, and Institute. He Geert D’hollander two operas. He wrote three concerti (flute, graduated WCF DelegatesWylie Crawford, piccolo, and flute and harp) upon commis- summa cum laude from the Mechelen caril- president, Dennis Curry, sion from Sir James Galway as well as lon school in 1982, where he studied pri- vice president, Janet concerti for violin and for trumpet. He has marily with Piet van den Broek. He has Tebbel, Carl also written a considerable amount of won copious playing competitions Zimmerman, treasurer choral music and songs for voice and piano. throughout Europe, on piano and especial- Webpage Liebermann is active as a pianist and ly on carillon. & Internet Dave Johnson, chair conductor. He has 60 commercial record- Four Flourishes is published by the Arla Jo Anderton ings to his credit, including performances Guild of Carillonneurs in North America, Norm Bliss by Sir James Galway, Stephen Hough, in accordance with the terms of the compe- Wylie Crawford David Korevaar, and many others—among tition. The next Franco Fund competition Dawn Daehn them, performances in which he was con- will be held in 2010. Meanwhile, the com- Jim Fackenthal ductor, accompanist, or soloist. David mittee is actively considering whom it will Julia Littleton Korevaar is engaged in on ongoing project next approach about commissioning a new Tiffany Ng recording Liebermann’s complete works for work. Further contributions to the Franco Carl Zimmerman, solo piano. Music for Carillon is his first Fund are always appreciated. webmaster composition for the instrument.

22 In Memoriam

escapades this past summer, with appear- more than once, often, if such is to be be- Sue Magassy, 1940-2008 ances scheduled throughout the Midwest. lieved, more than twice—we did not resist Sue’s visits were always episodic. She her entreaties from afar, we did not choose by Dave Johnson would emerge from terminal or station after aggressively to defend ourselves once she a transoceanic or transcontinental journey, arrived, and—here is the magic—we missed clutching in one hand a small bag that her immediately when she was gone. uzanne Magassy died of malignant seemed to contain nothing more than an And we miss her now, so deeply, in our Smelanoma on May 22, 2008, at Clare extra halter and pair of shorts, toothbrush, various ways, with quiet disbelief and won- Holland House, Canberra, Australia. She is nail file, and comb; and in the other hand a der and gratitude. No embarrassment need survived by her husband Albert, son Julian, sheaf of papers: her music (copied, folded, follow our tears. No amount of reason need sister Carole, and brother Steve. annotated, curiously taped or pasted, often threaten our feelings. Wildly and eagerly Sue was born February 12, 1940. Her somewhat mangled) and dozens of e-mail she embraced and loved us, and we recipro- music background began with piano and messages and travel instructions, all repro- cated in kind. It was amazingly, gloriously, continued with related study at the Sydney duced at virtually illegible reduction onto and, occasionally frustratingly, special. Conservatorium of Music and Sydney three or four sheets of paper. The lost Sweetly there comes to mind a comment Teachers’ College. She taught music at the would be found, and inevitably the found that art critic Hilton Kramer once made high school and college levels and for many would soon be misplaced. about another iconoclast: the cartoonist years worked with disabled students. Thus armed, Sue invaded America as her Saul Steinberg. “There is a kind of primi- In 1979, she began carillon studies with hosts—whether through experience or word tivism in all this,” he wrote of Steinberg’s John Gordon, carillonneur at the Sydney of mouth wise to her ways—braced for the nature and the art that ensued, “an animism, and Canberra carillons. The following year, inevitable outlandish menu requests (once for everything … even the most inanimate she became an assistant carillonneur at the memorably described by Jim Smith as object or abstract thought is teeming with National Carillon in Canberra, a position “mostly grass, leaves, twigs, etc.”); the aspiration, ambition, and portents.” she held for two decades. She pursued fur- grandiose thoughts on how best to redeco- ther studies with Milford Myhre and Todd rate their entire house (she saw mine in Fair, and in 1997, she became the first shades of mauve, and when she got home, non–North American to achieve GCNA she helpfully mailed me an Aboriginal tex- Carillonneur status, successfully perform- tile that she claimed perfectly fit her con- ing her examination recital during the con- cept); the inquiries into which store within gress at the University of Kansas in a hundred miles might most probably have Lawrence. in its inventory—for prompt shipment At regular summer intervals, Sue per- back to Australia—a padded blue toilet seat formed recitals in North America, most of specific hue; or the startling phone out- recently in 2007. In 2005 she was Visiting bursts to astonished Greyhound and International Carillonneur at Trinity Northwest Airlines representatives, berat- College in Hartford, Conn., a new initia- ing their employers’ witless failings. tive for the college that included master Sue defined and indeed gave new mean- classes and lessons as well as performing in ing to the term “high-maintenance.” She Trinity’s summer recital series. Until ill- took over one’s house and one’s life. Try, ness intervened, she was preparing for however halfheartedly, as we did—often another of her always marginally chaotic 23 Rockefeller Memorial Chapel The University of Chicago 5850 South Woodlawn Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60637