ADVANCEMENT EXAMINATION INFORMATION for
CANDIDATES FOR CARILLONNEUR MEMBERSHIP

PURPOSE

Each applicant should consider the examination process as a sincere commitment to professional growth.  The attainment of Carillonneur status should not be looked upon as an end to professional development, but rather as a beginning and/or continuation of a lifelong commitment to learning, involvement in and promotion of the goals and ideals of the GCNA.  By retaining a musical curiosity and desire to learn throughout one's career, the carillonneur will guarantee the highest standards of musicianship.

• 2009 Examination Process (below)
• 2008 Examination Process (below; for reference only)

2009 Examination Process

• Welcome comments from the Exam Chair (PDF, 72KB, 1 page)
• Application form (PDF, 108KB, 2 pages)
• 2009 Examination requirements, guidelines, etc. (PDF, 302KB, 9 pages)
  Contents:
  • 2009 Examination "at a glance" (1 page, including text as below)
  • 2009 Examination Policy and Detailed Guidelines for the Carillon Student and Teacher (6 pages)
  • Personal Checklist (1 page)
  • Signature file (1 page)
• Sample adjudication form (PDF, 88KB, 2 pages)
• Helpful information on recording for the carillon (PDF, 80KB, 2 pages)
• Word file for watermarked form for copying music (DOC, 20KB, 1 page)

2009 Examination at a glance

The required pieces are available from the GCNA and ACME publications.
Order GCNA pieces from Laura Ellis, or see our How To Order page.
Order ACME pieces from American Carillon Music Editions, 7614 Noelsch Rd., Virginia, IL 62691.

• Toccata Octofonica by Henk Badings -- (Mechelen School, available from the GCNA only to exam candidates)
• Paraphrase on a Siciliana of Pasquale Ricci -- R. Barnes (GCNA)
• Movement I (Adagio) & Movement II (Allegro) from Sonata II (orig. cello/continuo) -- Marcello/Gerken (ACME)

The application fee of $40 (non-refundable) is due by November 1, 2008, only from those who actually decide to apply.  All applicants must be Associate members of the GCNA in good standing with dues paid by November 1.  New membership applications must be postmarked by November 1, 2008.

Find out more about Associate membership here, or use this form to apply for Associate Membership (PDF, 64KB, 1 page).

2009 Examination Dates and Deadlines:

1. January 1, 2008:  Examination packets available via download here for 2009 Exam.
2. November 1, 2008:  Application and $40 fee postmarked on or before this date sent to coordinator.  No exceptions!
3. January 20, 2009:  Eight (8) CD recordings and eight (8) copies of all scores on watermark template postmarked on or before this date sent to the committee chair.  No exceptions!
4. Jan. 25 - approx. Mar. 16, 2009:  Tape screening process by jurors.
5. Approximately April 1, 2009:  Results of tape screening process mailed to candidate.
6. Approximately April 30, 2009:  Eight (8) copies of all pieces and program for Congress recital sent to chair, postmarked on or before this date if candidate successfully passes at the CD level.
7. June, 2009:  Play advancement recital at Congress at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

Requirements are subject to change.

2008 Examination Process

• Cover letter (PDF, 72KB, 1 page)
• Application form (PDF, 108KB, 2 pages)
• 2008 Examination requirements, guidelines, etc. (PDF, 108KB, 6 pages)
• Personal Checklist (PDF, 68KB, 1 page)
• Sample adjudication form (PDF, 88KB, 2 pages)
• Helpful information on recording for the carillon (PDF, 80KB, 2 pages)
• 2008 Examination process (PDF, 72KB, 1 page)
• Word file for watermarked form for copying music (DOC, 20KB, 1 page)
• Signature file (PDF, 28KB, 1 page)

The required pieces are available from the GCNA and ACME publications.
Order GCNA pieces from Laura Ellis, or see our How To Order page.
Order ACME pieces from American Carillon Music Editions, 7614 Noelsch Rd., Virginia, IL 62691.

• Allegro (first movement) in A from Violin Concerto Op. III of A. Vivaldi, arr. A. Gerken from the DeGruytters Carillon Book -- GCNA (available as a single piece or entire book).
• Arabesque -- E. Allard (GCNA)
• Sketch #1 (from Three Sketches) -- R. Barnes (ACME)

The application fee of $40 (non-refundable) is due by November 1, 2007, only from those who actually decide to apply.  All applicants must be Associate members of the GCNA in good standing with dues paid by November 1.  New membership applications must be postmarked by November 1, 2007.

Find out more about Associate membership here, or use this form to apply for Associate Membership (PDF, 64KB, 1 page).

2008 Examination Dates and Deadlines:

1. January 1, 2007:  Examination packets available via download here for 2008 Exam.
2. November 1, 2007:  Application and $40 fee postmarked on or before this date sent to coordinator.  No exceptions!
3. January 16, 2008:  Cassette tape or CD recordings and pertinent materials postmarked on or before this date sent to coordinator.
4. Jan. 25 - Mar. 16, 2008:  Tape screening process by jurors.
5. April 1, 2008:  Results of tape screening process mailed to candidate.
6. Around May 1, 2008:  Eight (8) copies of all pieces and program for Congress recital sent to chair, postmarked on or before this date if candidate successfully passes at the tape level.
7. June, 2008:  Play advancement recital at Congress at University of California at Berkeley.

Request more information from Lisa Lonie, Examination Committee Chair.

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