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BYU Organ Professor and Students Participate in Annual Carillon Concert

June 18, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU music professor and students join together to play patriotic music at the annual Carillon Concert hosted by America’s Freedom Festival at 7 p.m. on June 20 BYU School of Music professor Don Cook and music performance students Amber Dahlberg and Jacob Meyers will perform in America’s Freedom Festival at Provo’s annual Carillon Concert. This free event draws people from near and far to BYU campus to hear music of all genres played on the BYU Carillon bells — 52 cast bronze bells weighing from 21 to 4,730 pounds — including patriotic, folk, Broadway, classical and more. “The Carillon Tower represents the 100th anniversary of the University and has become such a visual icon,” said Cook. “I like helping it become an audible icon as well — something you’ll always hear on campus.” Cook has served as BYU university carillonneur since 1991 and has participated in the Carillon concert each year. Cook feels this event is a great way for families and for the community to experience hearing the bells. “It’s a nice opportunity to sit on a blanket or lawn chair and just listen to good music,” said Cook. A video monitor allows guests to watch the performer’s hands and feet while playing the intricate keyboard throughout the concert. Attendees will also have the opportunity to see the mechanisms of the Carillon Tower in person, including a demonstration of the practice keyboard after the concert. The concert will take place on Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at the BYU Centennial Carillon Tower located south of the Marriott Center. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets and chairs.
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Celebrating 40 Years of the BYU Centennial Carillon

September 29, 2015 12:00 AM
A carillon recital featuring all three of BYU’s faculty carillonneurs—Don Cook, Brian Mathias, and Neil Thornock—joined by BYU choreographer Kate Monson and company, and featuring a specially commissioned work by BYU alumnus composer Curtis Smith for carillon and Gamelan Bintang Wahyu. This performance takes place rain or shine. Find a spot of grass at the north end of campus and enjoy! DETAILS Date: September 30 Time: 6:00 PM Event Categories: Free Event, Instrumental, Music Event Tags: BYU School of Music Cost: Free
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Carillon Concert tonight at 7:00 PM

June 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The BYU Centennial Carillon Tower has now stood for thirty years as a symbol of freedom and spirit. The annual Freedom Festival Carillon Concert awakens emotions of patriotism and liberty through performances that appeal to children and adults alike. BYU University Carillonneur Don Cook will perform patriotic pieces, as well as folk, Broadway, classical, and original compositions for an eager audience Wednesday, June 19th at 7 p.m. Hundreds will bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics to the shady lawns surrounding the tower to enjoy an evening concert. This is one of the more simple and leisurely events of the Festival. The tower stands 97 feet tall and contains 52 cast bronze bells. The smallest bell weights 21 pounds with the largest at 4,730 pounds. The keyboard consists of broomstick-like manual keys and short pedal keys that are played with the side of the closed hands and with the feet. Each bell plays until the tone fades away naturally, allowing new tones and fading tones to resonate with one another. Don Cook studied carillon at the University of Kansas until he returned to BYU in 1991 where he has participated in the concert yearly. Source: America's Freedom Festival at Provo
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