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What is a carillon?A carillon consists of a series of at least 23 tuned bells, played from a keyboard that allows expressiveness through variation in touch. The player, or carillonneur, can play a broad range of music—from arrangements of popular and classical music to original compositions created just for the carillon. Carillon bells can be heard throughout North America, in cities, at churches, on school campuses, in public parks, and in many other places where people gather. Learn more ...
Summer carillon recitalsThe best way to listen to carillon music is live and in person! Did you know that there are close to 200 carillons across North America? Many carillons are played throughout the year, and many plan special recitals during the summer months. Check out this year's recital listings! Can't make it to a carillon recital in person? Check out our online music listings to listen to carillon music from anywhere!
About the GCNAThe Guild of Carillonneurs in North America is an organization of professional musicians dedicated to promoting the carillon art. It supports the development of proficient carillonneurs and encourages the building of new carillons, the improvement of existing installations, and the composition and distribution of carillon music. Learn more ... | Grants for student composer–performer pairsThe GCNA offers grants to student composer–performer pairs to compose and premiere new works for carillon. Applications are due September 30, 2023. Learn more ...
Webinar: New Transcription of Early Carillon MusicCarson Landry presents a new playing edition of 18th-century works by de Gruytters, Vanden Gheyn and others. In this webinar on Sunday, October 22, at 8:30pm Eastern, Carson will introduce the book's contents, explain its scholarly and performance merits, and discuss performance practice. Free registration for members here ...
New carillon sheet music for saleCheck out the 30+ new items available now at the GCNA sheet music store, available in both hard copy and PDF formats! Members are eligible for a 10% discount (25% for those who are full-time students).
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Classified ads / job postings
We welcome classified advertisements regarding the sale or donation of items that may be of interest to GCNA members such as second-hand practice consoles, collections of sheet music, publications, recordings, etc. Employers are welcome to submit job postings for carillonneurs and related positions (including full-time or part-time, employee or contract positions). For more, visit the Classified Ads / Job Postings page.
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