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Springfield Park Districtwith important support from:

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Springfield Park District Board of TrusteesLeslie Sgro, President

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Rees Carillon Society Board of TrusteesPeter Murphy, President

Jennifer A. Johnson, Vice PresidentBrenda Poston, Treasurer

Barb Walker, Secretary

Robin Austin, Park District Carillonneur

The Carillon Belles

THE 53RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL IS PRESENTED BY

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Sara Wojcicki

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Welcome to the 53rd Annual International Carillon Festival! As carillonneur of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, I experience the importance and power of tradition every day. Thanks to Thomas Rees—his vision, wisdom and generosity—Springfield boasts one of the world’s great carillons. It is not surprising that our Festival—a half-century tradition—presents outstanding concerts by the world’s leading carillonneurs.

I am very happy to welcome back Geert D’hollander, Frans Haagen, and Eddy Mariën. This is Eddy’s and Geert’s 2nd Festival (they were last here in 1995 and 1999 respectively). Frans is appearing in his 3rd Festival (he was here in 2005 and 2010). I am also very happy to welcome Claire Halpert, who is making her Festival debut. We are joined by Rees Carillon Associate Carillonneurs Caleb Malamed and James Rogers. This is Caleb’s 4th Festival and Jim has appeared in dozens of Festivals over his nearly four decades of affiliation with the Rees Carillon. While musicians never truly retire, Jim has officially stepped down as our head tour guide. For his steadfast service as a superb musician, advocate and friend, we are extraordinarily grateful. Thank you, Jim!

This marks the second year of our teaching program. Anne Gregurich and Patrick Knox, two of our advanced students, have solo concerts this year. Patrick’s concert will serve as his Proficiency Examination for the North American Carillon School, of which the Rees Carillon is an affiliate teaching satellite. All six students will perform on Sunday, with cookies and lemonade courtesy of The Carillon Belles.

We are kicking off this year’s Festival with a special Lincoln program featuring soprano Gailyn Draper and tenor Jerry Hicks, narrated by Christian McWhirter. Special thanks to them and Sarah Watson at the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition for their tremendous support in making this unique collaboration possible. Lastly, I am pleased to welcome Cast in Bronze, a unique and thrilling presentation by my very good friend and colleague, Frank DellaPenna.

Each and every year, the Springfield Park District, the Rees Carillon Society, The Carillon Belles, and YOU, our audience, friends, donors and sponsors, support our concerts and programs. And for this, we are most grateful. It promises to be an exciting and full week. We’re glad you’re here to experience another great year of tradition!

Sincerely,

Robin AustinPark District [email protected]

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 7:00 P.M. Concert by Frans Haagen 7:45 P.M. Concert by Robin Austin, Gailyn Draper, Jerry Hicks, and Christian McWhirter (Featuring “Abraham Lincoln and the Music He Loved”)

THURSDAY, JUNE 5 6:30 P.M. Concert by James A. Rogers 7:00 P.M. Concert by Claire Halpert 7:45 P.M. Concert by Frans Haagen FRIDAY, JUNE 6 6:30 P.M. Concert by Caleb Melamed 7:00 P.M. Concert by Robin Austin 7:45 P.M. Concert by Claire Halpert

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 11:30 A.M. Festival Luncheon Illini Country Club For information and tickets, contact Barb Walker at (217) 787-3532 or [email protected] 6:30 P.M. Concert by Patrick Knox 7:00 P.M. Concert by Eddy Mariën 7:45 P.M. Concert by Geert D’hollander 8:30 P.M. Concert by Cast in Bronze

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 3:00 P.M. Student Concert 6:30 P.M. Concert by Annie Gregurich 7:00 P.M. Concert by Geert D’hollander 7:45 P.M. Concert by Eddy Mariën

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FRANS HAAGENWEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 • 7:00 P.M.

Allegro from Sonatine

Variations on “O cara armonia” from The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Nabucco Potpourri

Salon music La Poupée valsante

Song d’amour apres le bal

Improvisation on standards and old favorites

Wenzeslau T. Matiegka (1773-1830)arranged by J. Bezuijen

Fernardo Sor (1778-1838)arranged by the performer

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)arranged by Arie Abbenes

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The Rees Carillon Society and The Carillon Belles raise funds for the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon each year through two Spectacular Events. Additional support is provided by the staffs of Washington Park Botanical Gardens and the Springfield Park District. For additional information about

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE MUSIC HE LOVEDWEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 • 7:45 P.M.

This concert is presented with the support of Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition.*

*Join us every Wednesday through September for a special Lincoln-themed carillon concert.

Featuring:Gailyn Draper, soprano

Jerry Hicks, tenorRobin Austin, carillon

Christian McWhirter, narrator

Barbara Allen

None Can Love Like an Irishman

Adam and Eve’s Wedding Song

John Anderson’s Lamentation

Dixie

The Ship on Fire

Just Twenty Years Ago

Carillon Medley of Presidential Songs Yankee Doodle Hail, Columbia Hail to the Chief My Country, ‘Tis of Thee (America) Red, White and Blue (Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean) Star Spangled Banner

We Are Coming, Father Abraham

Battle Hymn of the Republic

Home, Sweet Home

Traditional English and Scottish

Traditional Celtic

attributed to Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Traditional

Daniel D. Emmett (1815-1904)

Henry Russell (1812 or 1813-1900)

R.B. Sanford (19th century)

Anglo-American Song (c. 1755)Philip Phile (c. 1734-1793)

John Sanderson (1769-1841)lyrics by Samuel Francis Smith (1808-1895)

Thomas A. Becket (1808-1890)

lyrics by Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)

Luther Orlando Emerson (1820-1915)

lyrics by Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910)

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JAMES A. ROGERSTHURSDAY, JUNE 5 • 6:30 P.M.

Contredans

Morning Has Broken

Fanfare and Rondo

Two Dances by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Contretanz “Les Filles Malicieuses” (K. 610) German Dance III (K. 605)

Scarborough Fair

Das Klinget so Herrlich from The Magic Flute

Tenting On the Old Camp Ground

Trumpet Tune

Johan Berghuys (1724-1801)edited by Ronald Barnes

Gaelic folk melodyarranged by Milford Myhre

Jean Joseph Mouret (1682-1738)arranged by Albert Gerken

arranged by William DeTurk

Traditional balladarranged by Sally Slade Warner

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartarranged by Milford Myhre

Walter Kittredge (1834-1905)arranged by Milford Myhre

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)arranged by Albert Gerken

See program notes on page 25

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For more than 50 years, the Rees Carillon Society has supported the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon. Join today by making a tax-deductible contribution at the Rees Carillon Tent or by mailing your check to: Rees

Carillon Society, 2500 S. 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703.

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CLAIRE HALPERTTHURSDAY, JUNE 5 • 7:00 P.M.

For Carillon Hattem Groove Image No. 2

For Guitar Capricho Arabe

Sarabande

Suite No. 1 for Carillon Fantasia Octatonica Sonorities Toccata Festevole

Folk Settings for carillon Ewie with the Crookit Horn Londonderry Air

American Tunes Stardust

The Rainbow Connection

Kenneth Theunissen (b. 1973)

Emilien Allard (1915-1977)

Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909)arranged by Carlo van Ulft

Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)arranged by Jonathan Arterton

John Courter (1942-2010)

Ronald Barnes (1927-1997)

Irish melody arranged by Sally Slade Warner

arranged by Sally Slade WarnerHoagy Carmichael (1899-1981)

Paul Williams (b. 1940)and Kenneth Ascher (b. 1944)

CLAIRE HALPERTFRIDAY, JUNE 6 • 7:45 P.M.

“Capriccio 3” was commissioned in 1993 by Princeton University for then newly appoint-ed University Carillonneur Robin Austin to perform at the re-dedication of the “Class of 1892 Bells”- the University Carillon, on June 13 of that same year.

GEERT D’HOLLANDERSATURDAY, JUNE 7 • 7:45 P.M.

Bach wrote the toccatas when he was in his twenties, and one can tell! We find a com-poser who is exploring the possibilities of keyboard playing, but also one who’s still strug-gling with formal structure. Nevertheless, it is all compensated by a youthful ebullience.

Bok Tower Garden’s first carillonneur, Anton Brees (1897-1967), bequeathed his entire music collection to Bok. Out of hundreds of scores, these are two beautiful examples of romantic compositions. Kreisler’s “The Old Refrain” is a charming composition that con-tinues to delight and console. Steibelt’s “Sonata in C Major” is youthful, uncomplicated and brilliant, though his early sonatas sometimes lack the higher qualities of his contem-poraries Hummel and Clementi.

The “Partita” was commissioned by the Springfield Park District for the occasion of the 40th International Carillon Festival. It is a suite of old dances based on a hymn by Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625). Each dance has its own character and (mostly modal) style.

Take a Break is a relaxed ostinato for bells, easygoing like some kind of “Lazy Lounge Music”.

GEERT D’HOLLANDERSUNDAY, JUNE 8 • 7:00 P.M.

This concert features two other beautiful romantic pieces arranged by Anton Brees. “Solveig’s Song,” the third movement of Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, is a simple Norwe-gian folk melody, slow and mourning, yet stunningly beautiful. Characteristic of Spanish dances, “España,” Chabrier’s extraordinary rhapsody is full of excitement and emotion.

“Adagio,” the second movement, is the jewel of Bach’s Italian Concerto. The melody sings like a beautiful aria over a highly organized sequential bass which constantly repeats the same rhythmic figure.

A Lovely Tune was commissioned for the occasion of the 16th World Carillon Federa-tion Congress in Groningen, The Netherlands. Like yesterday’s Partita, it is inspired by old dances yet uses a contemporary musical language. This time the composition is based on a 15th-century Dutch folk song. Each movement uses a different fragment of the song.

Ludus Modalis I is a collection of ten intermediate carillon studies for students. It was commissioned by the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium. Each study has its own technical and musical challenge and character. Some are fast, some are slow and melan-cholic, or light and singing, but they’re all easy to listen to and so much fun to perform!

“Reflection” is written in the style of Bartok; “Dreaming” in the style of Ravel.

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CALEB MELAMEDFRIDAY, JUNE 6 • 6:30 P.M.

See program notes on pages 25-26

FRANS HAAGENTHURSDAY, JUNE 5 • 7:45 P.M.

Allegro from Concerto Grosso I

Kampanella

O Light Most Blessed

Chorale partita III “The Harmony of Zion”

“Spielerei” A vigorous, modal dance for carillon based on Psalm 9

Lament & Alleluia

Fugue

Berceuse (for Merlijn)

Moto Perpetuo

Two Estudios for guitar

Asteroids

Waltz for Carillon

Montana Muse

On the San Antonio River


Pieter Kee (b. 1927)


John Knox (b. 1932)

Geert D’hollander (b. 1963)

Alice Gomez (b. 1960)

Matthias van den Gheyn (1721-1785)arranged by Karel Keldermans

Marcel Siebers (b.1955)

John Knox (b. 1932)

Fernando Sor (1780-1839)arranged by Ronald Barnes

Gary C. White (b. 1937)


Karel Keldermans (b. 1950)

Robert Byrnes (1949-2004)edited by Albert Gerken

CALEB MELAMED (CONT.)FRIDAY, JUNE 6 • 6:30 P.M.

Fernando Sor composed nearly 100 Estudios for guitar during his lifetime, each illustrating some aspect of guitar technique.

“Asteroids,” written in 1991, is one of many outstanding carillon compositions by Gary White. At the World Carillon Federation Congress in Springfield in 2000, White described this composition as “[creating] musical impressions that only could have been expressed on the bells.”

“Waltz” by the great American carillon composer Ronald Barnes is halted frequently by silence. Changes in tempo and volume provide additional disruptions.

Karel Keldermans composed “Montana Muse” in memory of John Ellis, Professor of Music and Carillonneur at the University of Montana.

At the World Carillon Federation congress in Springfield in 2000, Robert Byrnes described how he composed “On the San Antonio River.” Notably, he relied on his inspiration in defiance of the formal rules of music theory. Two examples include an unconventional key change from C major to D major and the use of parallel fifths in the final section.

ROBIN AUSTINFRIDAY, JUNE 6 • 7:00 P.M.

Robert Lannoy, the uncle of Jacques Lannoy (former city carillonneur for Douai and director of the French Carillon School), served as director of the Lille Conservatory of Music from 1946 to 1976. Among many honors, Robert received first prize at the Paris Conservatory in fugue and composition (1937) and second laureate in the Prix de Rome for composition (1946). He was a prisoner at Rawa Ruska, the notorious POW camp, where many Soviets, French and Belgians perished during World War II. His composition “Lamento pour quatuor à cordes,” was commissioned by the French government and dedicated to his comrades. While a prolific composer, he only composed three compositions for carillon.

Among several compositions, the Springfield Park District commissioned from John Knox for Karel Keldermans, retired carillonneur of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, “Springfield Counterpoints” (dedicated to Karel and Linda Keldermans) and “Bacchus and Ariadne” (dedicated to Karel), were premiered at the 40th (2001) and 42nd (2003) International Carillon Festivals respectively.

“Inquiet (mais tranquille)” features the beautiful and lingering sonority of the Rees Carillon’s magnificent bass bells. At the same time, the composition explores the juxtaposition of two states of mind. This is the composition’s world premiere.

A prolific and respected composer, John Courter was awarded several international prizes for his compositions. His works are published in Germany, the Netherlands and the United States, as well as performed by carillonneurs across the globe. His commissions include the Palace of Government in Barcelona, cities of Utrecht, Kampen and Almelo (The Netherlands), Arts Council of Ireland, University of Michigan and Grand Valley State University among others. He served for many years as Professor of Music, Organist and Carillonneur at Berea College.

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Two Classical Transcriptions Pieza de Clave Menuetto from “Serenade in D, opus 25”

Ballet des Petites Canards

Springfield Counterpoints Prelude - Moderato Nocturne - Adagio Fugue - Tempo moderato

Bacchus and Ariadne Tone Poem for Carillon

Inquiet (mais tranquille) *World Premiere*

Suite in Popular Style for Carillon Ragtime Bells Ballad Blues for Bells The Winners (March for Carillon)

arranged by Ronald BarnesFelix Maximo Lopez (1742-1821)

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Robert Lannoy (1915-1979)

John Knox (b. 1932)

John Knox

Robin Austin (b. 1956)



N O T E S


In this concert, Jim Rogers has programmed a selection of beloved melodies arranged or edited by several well-known carillonneurs, all of whom have performed in the International Carillon Festival: Ronald Barnes (1963, 1983, 1991); William De Turk (1981, 1995, 2000, 2005); Albert Gerken (1981, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1998); Milford Myhre (1968, 1971, 1982, 1985, 1997); and Sally Slade Warner (1999).

Ronald Barnes edited a set of six dances from the Berghuys Repertory, one of the earliest examples of Dutch carillon music. The little “dance” that begins is light, happy, and marked by strong rhythm and dynamic contrasts between loud and soft.

The Gaelic folk tune “Bunessan” was popularized in the 1960s and 70s, later finding its way into hymnals with the text “Morning Has Broken.” The text, written in 1942 by Eleanor Farjeon, speaks not only of God’s creating the world (“Morning has broken like the first morning . . . ”) but also speaks of God’s “re-creation of the new day.”

Originally composed for orchestra and frequently played on the organ for weddings, Mouret’s heroic composition was the theme for “Masterpiece Theater” with Alistair Cooke on PBS and “Monsterpiece Theater” with Alistair Cookie on Sesame Street!

Mozart composed his opera The Magic Flute and directed its premiere in Vienna on Sept. 30, 1791 – just two months prior to his death. One of the opera’s characters, Papageno is given some magic bells for protection. The bells will bring great happiness to anyone who hears them -- just like the bells of the Rees Carillon!

Walter Kittredge was a noted composer of the Civil War era. In the performer’s own words, “When I was younger I played this piece rather often and felt it was strong, heroic, and march-like. Now that I am older, I feel it reflects the great sense of loss felt by all who fought during the Civil War. I now play this slower and in a more somber style.”

Purcell composed two pieces similar in spirit – the “Trumpet Tune in C” and “TrumpetVoluntary in D,” which are commonly heard at weddings, including those that take place here at the Rees Carillon. Musicologists disagree over the correct title (“Trumpet Tune” or “Prince of Denmark’s March”) and even the composer (Henry Purcell or Jeremiah Clarke).


The compositions of the Flemish composer Matthias van den Gheyn were among the first to reveal the potential of the carillon as a concert instrument. “Berceuse” (lullaby) by modern Dutch carillon composer Marcel Siebers (who performed in the 2003 Festival) was written for his grandson Merlijn.

In “Moto Perpetuo,” the English composer John Knox achieves an effect of endless, unresolved motion. The broken chord accompaniment in the treble and slower-moving melody in the bass operate almost as the gears of a watch, with the accompaniment measuring the shorter time intervals and the melody the longer ones.

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For Carillon Capriccio 3 Lake Music Reverie

For Piano Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No. 2 Consolation from Songs Without Words Gnossienne No. 2

Sonatine

Chaconne from Dioclesian

Heliotrope Bouquet

Ronald Barnes (1927-1997)Terry Vaughan (1915-1996)

Mark Peterson (b. 1952)

Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)arranged by John Courter

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)arranged by Don Cook

Erik Satie (1866-1925)arranged by Claude Aubin

Stefano Colletti (b. 1974)

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)arranged by Robert Gordon

Scott Joplin (1868-1917) and Louis Chauvin (1881-1908)

arranged by Arie Abbenes

PATRICK KNOXSATURDAY, JUNE 7 • 6:30 P.M.

American Folksongs I Sweet William Sally Brown Little Dove

Sarabande (1952)

Reveríe

Reflections from Three Short Pieces

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The following individuals are currently studying with Park District Carillonneur Robin Austin:

Annie Gregurich – see page 19

Patrick Knox – see page 21

Carolyn Bering moved to Springfield in 1972, the same year she wed her husband Richard. She began studying the piano as a young girl and continues to play for her own pleasure. Recently retired from the Illinois Commerce Commission, she is enjoying the opportunity to study and play the carillon.

Angela Pryer began piano lessons in kindergarten and French horn in fifth grade while growing up in Buffalo, Illinois. After earning a Bachelor of Music from Millikin University, Angela moved to Springfield, where she currently resides with her husband Matthew. Over the years, Angela has performed for numerous weddings, church services, musicals, and other events. She currently works at Benedictine University at Springfield and serves as the choir accompanist for First Presbyterian Church.

A native of Springfield, Marie Thomas began piano in the first grade. A lifelong musician, Marie is grateful to her daughter Jacki for her 2012 Christmas gift of carillon lessons. This is her second year of study. When she is not busy as a full-time Registered Nurse, Marie enjoys caring for her grandson as well as her dog and cats.

Raised in Farmersville, Elaine Walch lives in Raymond. Married with three grown children and nine grandchildren, she is a Licensed Cosmetologist. A longtime Church musician, she has played organ and piano for more than 50 years. Over the years, she has also accompanied singers, choirs, and the Encore Players. She serves as organist for two area churches.

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EDDY MARIËNSATURDAY, JUNE 7 • 7:00 P.M.

Two Preludes Prelude 3 in C major Prelude in D minor

Two Fantasies Fantasia I Fantasia on “Ite missa est” from Easter

Familiar Pieces Moonlight Serenade Polotvsian Dance Bésame Mucho

Mechelen Carillon Music Campana Ragtime Chaconne Ballade

Matthias Vanden Gheyn (1721-1785)Jef Denyn (1863-1941)

Staf Nees (1901-1965)Piet van den Broek (1916-2008)

arranged by the performerGlenn Miller (1904-1944)

Alexander Borodin (1833-1887)Consuelo Velasquez (1924-2005)

Eddy Mariën (b. 1962)Eddy Mariën

Jef Rottiers (1904-1985)

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Caleb Melamed studied carillon with Karel Keldermans and has been a frequent recitalist on the Rees Carillon since 1996. He has given many tours of the Carillon throughout the years and played for tour groups. In 2004, Mr. Melamed passed the examination to become a Carilloneur member of The Guild of Carilloneurs in North America. His earlier musical background is in piano, including four years of undergraduate study at Yale University. A resident of Springfield, Mr. Melamed is employed as an attorney by the

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State of Illinois.

Jim Rogers has been affiliated with the Rees Carillon since 1976. He played his first concert for the International Carillon Festival in 1978 and has been a frequent performer, including playing for the 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th, and 50th anniversaries of the Festival.

He holds music degrees from Baldwin Wallace College, Northwestern University, and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

Jim spent 44 years in full-time Church Music

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Ministry and is a Diaconal Minister in the United Methodist Church. In the field of church music, he is a frequently published author both here and abroad, a noted lecturer and workshop leader, hymnal editor, and former national officer in the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada. His personal library of over 3,000 hymnals and books on hymnody dating back into the 1500s now resides at Boston University.

Jim and his wife, Jan, live in Rochester, Illinois.

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Introduction Toccata in E Minor for harpsichord, BWV 914 Grave Un Poco Allegro Adagio Fuga

Manuscripts from Bok Tower’s Archives The Old Refrain

Sonata in C Major (for pianoforte) Allegro Moderato Allegro

Spanish Temperament Andante & Allegro from Sinfonia VI, “La Casa del Diavolo”

Two Compositions by Geert D’Hollander (b. 1965) Partita (2000) Preludio Recitativo Gagliarda Fuocoso Hymnus

Take a Break (2012)

Improvisation

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

arranged by Anton BreesFritz Kreisler (1875-1962)

Daniel Steibelt (1765-1823)

Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)arranged by Twan Bearda

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Eddy Mariën received his first piano and carillon lessons from his stepfather Jef Rottiers. He completed piano studies at the conservatory of Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium, and studied subsequently at the Royal Carillon School “Jef Denyn”, where he currently teaches. Eddy also holds a Master of Music degree from the Lemmens Institute in Leuven, Belgium.

Eddy is City Carillonneur of Mechelen, Leuven and Halle as well as the carillonneur of Meise, where he served as consultant and originated

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the new carillon installation. A frequent recitalist and lecturer in Europe, North America, New Zealand and Australia, he has also recorded several CDs, including Romantische Beiaardmuziek, Carillon and Guitar, and Beiaardmuziek van Jef Rottiers. Eddy won first prizes at the Nijmegen (1989) and Berlin (1991) International Carillon Competitions. He regularly serves as a juror in national and international competitions and examinations, and has given master classes at Yale University (USA), the National Palace of Mafra (Portugal) and the Carillon School of Denmark.

A great advocate of combining carillon with other instruments, Eddy was the first to perform with guitar and vibraphone. In addition to his many activities, he also performs in the American-European carillon duo Campana Nova with Thomas Lee.

Christian McWhirter received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Toronto and his Masters and Doctorate at the University of Alabama. He is an assistant editor for The Papers of Abraham Lincoln at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield and the editor of the Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association. In 2012, his first book, “Battle Hymns: the Power and Popularity of Music in the Civil War” was published by the University of North Carolina Press and was a selection of the History Book Club. He has

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also written articles for the New York Times Disunion Blog, the Blackwell Companion series, and Civil War Monitor. He is currently researching a book on Abraham Lincoln’s tastes in music, literature, and theater.

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STUDENT CONCERTSUNDAY, JUNE 8 • 3:00 P.M.

Andantino Grazioso (for guitar) Elaine Walch

The Ash Grove Carolyn Berning

Etude from Three Short Pieces Marie Thomas

Reverie for carillon Angie Pryer

Andante Cantabile (Duet for Carillon) Patrick Knox, Secondo Elaine Walch, Primo

Preludio No. 1 in C major Annie Gregurich

On the San Antonio River Patrick Knox

Concerto for Two to Play Allegro moderato Angie Pryer, Secondo Annie Gregurich, Primo Andante Marie Thomas, Secondo Elaine Walch, Primo Allegro Angie Pryer, Secondo Annie Gregurich, Primo

Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829)arranged by Ronald Barnes

Traditional Welsh Folksongarranged by Richard Giszczak




Matthias van den Gheyn (1721-1785)

Robert Byrnes (1949-2004)

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Patrick Knox began keyboard studies at an early age here in Springfield, his hometown. He entered college at Northwest Missouri State University where he continued keyboard studies with Anthony Olson and started vocal studies with Dr. Richard Weymuth. He then transferred to University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign and furthered his vocal education in the studio of Ollie Watts Davis. After leaving college, he spent time traveling, living and eating his way through some of the great

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Jerry Hicks is co-owner of Agrivest, Inc. Farm Management and Real Estate Sales Company in Springfield. Jerry is a graduate of the University of Illinois with his Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Agriculture. He was an active singer at the University of Illnois in the Men’s Glee Club and Other Guy’s singing group, and has performed in many productions at the Springfield Muni Opera, including Teen Angel in Grease. He recently toured Italy with the Springfield Choral Society performing in Venice, Florence and Rome. He was the

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featured tenor soloist in the Messiah with the Choral Society performed at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. He performed as the Bishop in Les Misérables at the Springfield Muni and at the Gala fundraiser at the Hoogland Center for the Performing Arts.

Jerry has received the Friend of Illinois 4-H award and 4-H Hall of Fame. He currently serves on the Board of the IL 4-H Foundation. He also received the Hall of Fame award from the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers, and currently serves as District 3 Vice President for the American Society of Professional Farm Managers. He and his wife, Jill, have three children and four grandchildren.

cities of the United States. While in Chicago, he recorded and performed a piece used in artist C. Jacqueline Wood’s video installation, Everything is Connected (2009) at the SAIC Sullivan Gallery. In 2012, he started studying carillon with Robin. He is an Associate member of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America and is working toward a performance certificate with the North American Carillon School.

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Sicilienne from Serenade I for Carillon

Toccata Festevole from Suite No. 1 for Carillon

Whimsy from Serenade 1 for Carillon

Preludio No. 6 in g minor

Introduction Introduction and Sicilienne

Manuscripts from Bok Tower’s Archives Solveig’s Song España

A Peaceful Intermezzo Adagio from the Italian Concerto BWV 971

Two Compositions by Geert D’Hollander (b. 1965) Een Schoon Liedeken - A Lovely Tune (2008) Intrada Gaillarde Pavane Contredanse

Reflection & Dreaming from Ludus Modalis (2012)

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arranged by Anton BreesEdvard Grieg (1843-1907)

Emmanuel Chabrier (1841-1894)



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performed in Taejon (South Korea) and the United States.

At the conservatory of Zwolle he was awarded the Performing Artist’s Diploma for organ (summa cum laude). He also studied sacred music and choral conducting. At Hilversum Conservatory he studied music education and piano at Enschede. Frans Haagen won two organ competitions (International Caesar Franck Competition and Haarlem and the

Claire Halpert is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where her research focuses on the grammatical structure of Zulu and other African languages. Claire first encountered the carillon in 2003, as an undergraduate at Yale University, where she studied with Ellen Dickinson. She served as Co-Chair of the Yale University Guild of Carillonneurs from 2005-2007 and was a host of the 2006 Congress of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America. In 2007, she became a Carillonneur-Member

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of the GCNA. From 2007-2012, Claire played the carillon regularly at St. Stephen’s Church in Cohasset, MA (thanks to the kindness of Sally Slade Warner and Mary Kennedy). Since moving to the Twin Cities, she has been able to play regularly at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul (thanks to Dave Johnson). Since 2007, Claire has performed recitals at summer concert series throughout the US and Europe.

International Rijnstreek Competition at Nijmegen). He also won various carillon competitions.

In addition to his interest in early music performance, he also performs romantic and modern music. Various composers have dedicated new works to him, for both carillon solo and for carillon with electronics.

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Two Preludes Preludio “Asturias”

Preludio “Hosanna Filio David”

From Ludus Modalis Spring Morning Sorrowing Encore

Familiar compositions Londonderry Air

Slavonic Dance op. 72 no. 2

Summertime

Mechelen Carillon Music Lux aeterna Si mi Sprookje

Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909)arranged by Marcel Siebers

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Irish Melodyarranged by Sally Slade Warner

Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904)arranged by John Courter

George Gershwin (1898-1937)arranged by Eddy Mariën



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Springfield Choral Society as a soloist, of which she is an active member. She currently works for the Illinois Board of Higher Education and lives with her husband, Carl Draper, in Springfield. While music is her passion, she credits her family with being the ‘sweetest song of my life.’

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As a young child, Annie Gregurich enjoyed listening to the Rees Carillon from her grandmother’s front porch. Annie began carillon lessons in January 2013, and performed in the 2013 International Carillon Festival student recital as well as numerous Washington Park carillon recitals.

Annie, 15, began studying piano at the age of 4. She is currently a private student of Judith Mancinelli, with whom she began study in the Preparatory Department at Millikin University.

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Annie has been recognized for the past four years as the top-scoring performer in the Junior and Senior Divisions of the Millikin annual Honors Recital. She has written several original piano compositions in the classical style, and has been a repeat guest performer at the annual Goosebumps concert at the First Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Annie has also shared her love of piano with the residents of local nursing homes.

Beginning her junior year at Springfield High School in the fall of 2014, Annie is a member of the Scarlet Harmony school choir. From a young age she has had a passion for horses, and is active in both English and Western horseback riding. She also enjoys studying astronomy, participating in volunteer work at New Salem, and canoeing in the Boundary Waters with her dad.

Frans Haagen studied at the Netherlands Carillon School with Bernard Winsemius and Arie Abbenes, earning the Diploma of Performing Artist. He is Municipal Carillonneur for Kampen, Almelo and Rijssen. He also serves as Director and Professor of Carillon at the Netherlands Carillon School, faculty of music, Utrecht School of the Arts. As a concert carillonneur he has performed at international festivals in Magdeburg (Germany), Innsbruck (Austria), Douai and Chambery (France), Gdansk (Poland), Ghent (Belgium), Oslo (Norway), Barcelona (Spain), and Springfield, Illinois (USA). He recently

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and Professor of Carillon at the Department of Music at UC Berkeley (California), Professor of Carillon Composition at the Royal Carillon School “Jef Denyn” in Mechelen (Belgium), City Carillonneur of Antwerp Cathedral, the Basilica of Lier (both in Belgium), and University Carillonneur of Middelburg (The Netherlands).

He is also an accomplished composer, teacher and performer, conducting carillon master classes in Europe and the U.S. and concertizing worldwide.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan, Gailyn Draper holds her degrees in Vocal Performance and Conducting. She recently relocated to Illinois, after living in Ohio for 10 years where she taught voice and performed as a concert soloist. Mrs. Draper has appeared with Tucsan Symphony, Toledo Symphony, Lima Symphony, and the Fairfield-Hamilton Symphony performing such works as John Rutter’s “Feel the Spirit”, Mahler’s Resurrection

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for his composition “Ciacona,” written for the occasion of the 1510-2010: 500 Years of Carillon Culture.

In October 2012, he was appointed carillonneur of the monumental 60-ton Taylor Carillon of Bok Tower Gardens (Lake Wales, FL), one of the most eminent positions in the world.

Prior positions include University Carillonist

Cast in Bronze began in 1991 when a stranger provided Frank DellaPenna with the only traveling carillon in the United States. DellaPenna, a Master-Carillonneur graduate of the French Carillon School, created the only musical act in the world that features the carillon.

Cast in Bronze performed for several years at Walt Disney World’s Epcot and was chosen to open the Mass of Pope John Paul II in New York City’s Central Park. For the last two decades Cast in Bronze has been on tour and has performed over 10,000 shows at various music, art, and renaissance festivals throughout the United States. DellaPenna has produced several recordings, an award-winning DVD, and has written “The Bells”, a musical that features the carillon.

The mission of Cast in Bronze is to bring the haunting beauty of the carillon to more listeners by demonstrating its versatility with other instruments. This objective continues to be accomplished through live performances with musicians, through Cast in Bronze’s many recordings, and solo performances accompanied by musical tracks.

Frank and Anne DellaPenna recently constructed an additional traveling carillon to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Cast in Bronze. There is a third traveling carillon in the United States owned by Chime-Master Systems Inc. of Lancaster, Ohio. The Cast in Bronze show has been performed on all three traveling carillons and the players have all been trained by Frank DellaPenna, who hopes that his mission will endure for future generations.

For more information and current schedule of performances, visit www.castinbronze.com

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Symphony, Mozart’s Requiem and “Dona Nobis” by Robert Vaughn Williams. On stage, she has played such roles as the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Nancy in Oliver, Yum Yum in the Mikado, and Rose Maybud in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Ruddigore. Recent performances include the Bach Magnificat with the Naperville Community Chorus and DePaul Community Chorus, and Mozart’s Great Mass with the Hamilton Fairfield Symphony. Additionally Gailyn has performed with the Phoenix Opera and Masterworks Chorale and is a member of the National Association of Teachers and Students. Most recently she performed Messiah with the Bios continue on page 17

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Robin Austin was named full-time carillonneur of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in September 2012 and is just the third individual to hold this position since the carillon’s completion in 1962. The Rees Carillon is recognized as one of the world’s major carillon centers largely as a result of its International Carillon Festival, founded by Raymond Keldermans and expanded by his son, Karel.

Prior to his Springfield appointment, Robin

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served as Princeton University’s carillonneur for 20 years. He began his carillon studies in 1979 with Frank Péchin Law, former carillonneur of the Washington Memorial National Carillon (Valley Forge) and passed his advancement examination recital for the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA) in 1981. He continued his studies with Jacques Lannoy at L’Ecole Française de Carillon earning the carillonneur’s diploma in 1982. Other carillon mentors have included Ronald Barnes and Frank DellaPenna. A native of Pennsylvania, Robin earned a Bachelor’s of Arts from West Chester University and a Master of Social Service from Bryn Mawr College.

Robin is a former Board member and vice president of the GCNA. He currently serves as co-chair of the Ronald Barnes Memorial Scholarship Fund and as a juror for the Carillonneur Examination Committee.

Robin will be a featured performer this summer in Belgium and the Netherlands, presenting concerts in Deinze, Hengelo, Doetinchem, Deventer, Roermond and Eindhoven. In September, he will be the featured artist for the sixth annual Percival Price Symposium at the Peace Tower in Ottawa, Canada, presenting a concert, master class and his recent paper Extraordinary Loss; Extraordinary Tribute: The Carillon as a Commemorative and Civic Response to World War One.

Geert D’hollander studied piano, chamber music, choral and orchestral direction, fugue and composition at the Royal Conservatory in Antwerp (Belgium), and carillon at the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen (Belgium). He has been awarded more than 30 first prizes in international competitions for carillon and composition. In 2008 he was awarded the prestigious “Berkeley Medal of Honor” for “Distinguished Service to the Carillon.” In 2010 he was he was awarded the “ANV-Visser Neerlandia Prize” for his

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The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon is the gift of Senator Thomas Rees, publisher of Illinois State Register from 1881 until his death in 1933. During World War I, Rees served on the International Board of Arbitration for newspapers and later for unions, providing him the opportunity to travel throughout Europe. Rees attributed his great interest in bells to visiting carillons in Belgium and the Netherlands—although his initial interest was the result of articles he had read in National Geographic, the Musical Quarterly, and Art and Archeology by William Gorham Rice.

Rees provided a $200,000 bequest to build the Carillon and left very specific instructions in his will regarding the number of bells and its location. Robert Stuart, President of the Springfield Park District (1959 – 1975), carefully implemented the Senator’s vision by consulting and hiring the architects, designers and bell foundry when the Carillon was constructed. While the Rees Carillon is one of the world’s largest carillons, more importantly, the quality of the bells coupled with the tower’s location in Washington Park distinguish the Rees Carillon as one of the world’s finest instruments.

The Rees Carillon boasts 67 cast bronze bells covering a range of 5 1/2 chromatic octaves. The total weight of the bells is 82,753 pounds; the largest (bourdon) bell, a G-flat, weighs 7 1/2 tons, while the smallest weighs 22 pounds. The carillon was cast by the 300-year-old bellfoundry of Petit & Fritsen, Ltd., in Aarle-Rixtel, The Netherlands. All of the bells are played manually from a keyboard located in the carillonneur’s cabin.

It is my intention that said carillon be erected to educate the public to the beauty, harmony and other benefits of bell music and to teach the art of playing.

From the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Rees

July 24, 1933

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and Professor of Carillon at the Department of Music at UC Berkeley (California), Professor of Carillon Composition at the Royal Carillon School “Jef Denyn” in Mechelen (Belgium), City Carillonneur of Antwerp Cathedral, the Basilica of Lier (both in Belgium), and University Carillonneur of Middelburg (The Netherlands).

He is also an accomplished composer, teacher and performer, conducting carillon master classes in Europe and the U.S. and concertizing worldwide.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan, Gailyn Draper holds her degrees in Vocal Performance and Conducting. She recently relocated to Illinois, after living in Ohio for 10 years where she taught voice and performed as a concert soloist. Mrs. Draper has appeared with Tucsan Symphony, Toledo Symphony, Lima Symphony, and the Fairfield-Hamilton Symphony performing such works as John Rutter’s “Feel the Spirit”, Mahler’s Resurrection

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for his composition “Ciacona,” written for the occasion of the 1510-2010: 500 Years of Carillon Culture.

In October 2012, he was appointed carillonneur of the monumental 60-ton Taylor Carillon of Bok Tower Gardens (Lake Wales, FL), one of the most eminent positions in the world.

Prior positions include University Carillonist

Cast in Bronze began in 1991 when a stranger provided Frank DellaPenna with the only traveling carillon in the United States. DellaPenna, a Master-Carillonneur graduate of the French Carillon School, created the only musical act in the world that features the carillon.

Cast in Bronze performed for several years at Walt Disney World’s Epcot and was chosen to open the Mass of Pope John Paul II in New York City’s Central Park. For the last two decades Cast in Bronze has been on tour and has performed over 10,000 shows at various music, art, and renaissance festivals throughout the United States. DellaPenna has produced several recordings, an award-winning DVD, and has written “The Bells”, a musical that features the carillon.

The mission of Cast in Bronze is to bring the haunting beauty of the carillon to more listeners by demonstrating its versatility with other instruments. This objective continues to be accomplished through live performances with musicians, through Cast in Bronze’s many recordings, and solo performances accompanied by musical tracks.

Frank and Anne DellaPenna recently constructed an additional traveling carillon to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Cast in Bronze. There is a third traveling carillon in the United States owned by Chime-Master Systems Inc. of Lancaster, Ohio. The Cast in Bronze show has been performed on all three traveling carillons and the players have all been trained by Frank DellaPenna, who hopes that his mission will endure for future generations.

For more information and current schedule of performances, visit www.castinbronze.com

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Symphony, Mozart’s Requiem and “Dona Nobis” by Robert Vaughn Williams. On stage, she has played such roles as the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Nancy in Oliver, Yum Yum in the Mikado, and Rose Maybud in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Ruddigore. Recent performances include the Bach Magnificat with the Naperville Community Chorus and DePaul Community Chorus, and Mozart’s Great Mass with the Hamilton Fairfield Symphony. Additionally Gailyn has performed with the Phoenix Opera and Masterworks Chorale and is a member of the National Association of Teachers and Students. Most recently she performed Messiah with the Bios continue on page 17

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Introduction Toccata in E Minor for harpsichord, BWV 914 Grave Un Poco Allegro Adagio Fuga

Manuscripts from Bok Tower’s Archives The Old Refrain

Sonata in C Major (for pianoforte) Allegro Moderato Allegro

Spanish Temperament Andante & Allegro from Sinfonia VI, “La Casa del Diavolo”

Two Compositions by Geert D’Hollander (b. 1965) Partita (2000) Preludio Recitativo Gagliarda Fuocoso Hymnus

Take a Break (2012)

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arranged by Anton BreesFritz Kreisler (1875-1962)

Daniel Steibelt (1765-1823)

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Eddy Mariën received his first piano and carillon lessons from his stepfather Jef Rottiers. He completed piano studies at the conservatory of Mechelen, Flanders, Belgium, and studied subsequently at the Royal Carillon School “Jef Denyn”, where he currently teaches. Eddy also holds a Master of Music degree from the Lemmens Institute in Leuven, Belgium.

Eddy is City Carillonneur of Mechelen, Leuven and Halle as well as the carillonneur of Meise, where he served as consultant and originated

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the new carillon installation. A frequent recitalist and lecturer in Europe, North America, New Zealand and Australia, he has also recorded several CDs, including Romantische Beiaardmuziek, Carillon and Guitar, and Beiaardmuziek van Jef Rottiers. Eddy won first prizes at the Nijmegen (1989) and Berlin (1991) International Carillon Competitions. He regularly serves as a juror in national and international competitions and examinations, and has given master classes at Yale University (USA), the National Palace of Mafra (Portugal) and the Carillon School of Denmark.

A great advocate of combining carillon with other instruments, Eddy was the first to perform with guitar and vibraphone. In addition to his many activities, he also performs in the American-European carillon duo Campana Nova with Thomas Lee.

Christian McWhirter received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Toronto and his Masters and Doctorate at the University of Alabama. He is an assistant editor for The Papers of Abraham Lincoln at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield and the editor of the Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association. In 2012, his first book, “Battle Hymns: the Power and Popularity of Music in the Civil War” was published by the University of North Carolina Press and was a selection of the History Book Club. He has

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For Carillon Capriccio 3 Lake Music Reverie

For Piano Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No. 2 Consolation from Songs Without Words Gnossienne No. 2

Sonatine

Chaconne from Dioclesian

Heliotrope Bouquet

Ronald Barnes (1927-1997)Terry Vaughan (1915-1996)


Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)arranged by John Courter

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)arranged by Don Cook

Erik Satie (1866-1925)arranged by Claude Aubin

Stefano Colletti (b. 1974)

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)arranged by Robert Gordon

Scott Joplin (1868-1917) and Louis Chauvin (1881-1908)

arranged by Arie Abbenes

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American Folksongs I Sweet William Sally Brown Little Dove

Sarabande (1952)

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The following individuals are currently studying with Park District Carillonneur Robin Austin:

Annie Gregurich – see page 19

Patrick Knox – see page 21

Carolyn Bering moved to Springfield in 1972, the same year she wed her husband Richard. She began studying the piano as a young girl and continues to play for her own pleasure. Recently retired from the Illinois Commerce Commission, she is enjoying the opportunity to study and play the carillon.

Angela Pryer began piano lessons in kindergarten and French horn in fifth grade while growing up in Buffalo, Illinois. After earning a Bachelor of Music from Millikin University, Angela moved to Springfield, where she currently resides with her husband Matthew. Over the years, Angela has performed for numerous weddings, church services, musicals, and other events. She currently works at Benedictine University at Springfield and serves as the choir accompanist for First Presbyterian Church.

A native of Springfield, Marie Thomas began piano in the first grade. A lifelong musician, Marie is grateful to her daughter Jacki for her 2012 Christmas gift of carillon lessons. This is her second year of study. When she is not busy as a full-time Registered Nurse, Marie enjoys caring for her grandson as well as her dog and cats.

Raised in Farmersville, Elaine Walch lives in Raymond. Married with three grown children and nine grandchildren, she is a Licensed Cosmetologist. A longtime Church musician, she has played organ and piano for more than 50 years. Over the years, she has also accompanied singers, choirs, and the Encore Players. She serves as organist for two area churches.

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Two Classical Transcriptions Pieza de Clave Menuetto from “Serenade in D, opus 25”

Ballet des Petites Canards

Springfield Counterpoints Prelude - Moderato Nocturne - Adagio Fugue - Tempo moderato

Bacchus and Ariadne Tone Poem for Carillon

Inquiet (mais tranquille) *World Premiere*

Suite in Popular Style for Carillon Ragtime Bells Ballad Blues for Bells The Winners (March for Carillon)

arranged by Ronald BarnesFelix Maximo Lopez (1742-1821)

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Robert Lannoy (1915-1979)

John Knox (b. 1932)

John Knox

Robin Austin (b. 1956)



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In this concert, Jim Rogers has programmed a selection of beloved melodies arranged or edited by several well-known carillonneurs, all of whom have performed in the International Carillon Festival: Ronald Barnes (1963, 1983, 1991); William De Turk (1981, 1995, 2000, 2005); Albert Gerken (1981, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1998); Milford Myhre (1968, 1971, 1982, 1985, 1997); and Sally Slade Warner (1999).

Ronald Barnes edited a set of six dances from the Berghuys Repertory, one of the earliest examples of Dutch carillon music. The little “dance” that begins is light, happy, and marked by strong rhythm and dynamic contrasts between loud and soft.

The Gaelic folk tune “Bunessan” was popularized in the 1960s and 70s, later finding its way into hymnals with the text “Morning Has Broken.” The text, written in 1942 by Eleanor Farjeon, speaks not only of God’s creating the world (“Morning has broken like the first morning . . . ”) but also speaks of God’s “re-creation of the new day.”

Originally composed for orchestra and frequently played on the organ for weddings, Mouret’s heroic composition was the theme for “Masterpiece Theater” with Alistair Cooke on PBS and “Monsterpiece Theater” with Alistair Cookie on Sesame Street!

Mozart composed his opera The Magic Flute and directed its premiere in Vienna on Sept. 30, 1791 – just two months prior to his death. One of the opera’s characters, Papageno is given some magic bells for protection. The bells will bring great happiness to anyone who hears them -- just like the bells of the Rees Carillon!

Walter Kittredge was a noted composer of the Civil War era. In the performer’s own words, “When I was younger I played this piece rather often and felt it was strong, heroic, and march-like. Now that I am older, I feel it reflects the great sense of loss felt by all who fought during the Civil War. I now play this slower and in a more somber style.”

Purcell composed two pieces similar in spirit – the “Trumpet Tune in C” and “TrumpetVoluntary in D,” which are commonly heard at weddings, including those that take place here at the Rees Carillon. Musicologists disagree over the correct title (“Trumpet Tune” or “Prince of Denmark’s March”) and even the composer (Henry Purcell or Jeremiah Clarke).


The compositions of the Flemish composer Matthias van den Gheyn were among the first to reveal the potential of the carillon as a concert instrument. “Berceuse” (lullaby) by modern Dutch carillon composer Marcel Siebers (who performed in the 2003 Festival) was written for his grandson Merlijn.

In “Moto Perpetuo,” the English composer John Knox achieves an effect of endless, unresolved motion. The broken chord accompaniment in the treble and slower-moving melody in the bass operate almost as the gears of a watch, with the accompaniment measuring the shorter time intervals and the melody the longer ones.

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See program notes on pages 25-26

FRANS HAAGENTHURSDAY, JUNE 5 • 7:45 P.M.

Allegro from Concerto Grosso I

Kampanella

O Light Most Blessed

Chorale partita III “The Harmony of Zion”

“Spielerei” A vigorous, modal dance for carillon based on Psalm 9

Lament & Alleluia

Fugue

Berceuse (for Merlijn)

Moto Perpetuo

Two Estudios for guitar

Asteroids

Waltz for Carillon

Montana Muse

On the San Antonio River


Pieter Kee (b. 1927)


John Knox (b. 1932)


Alice Gomez (b. 1960)

Matthias van den Gheyn (1721-1785)arranged by Karel Keldermans

Marcel Siebers (b.1955)

John Knox (b. 1932)

Fernando Sor (1780-1839)arranged by Ronald Barnes

Gary C. White (b. 1937)


Karel Keldermans (b. 1950)

Robert Byrnes (1949-2004)edited by Albert Gerken

CALEB MELAMED (CONT.)FRIDAY, JUNE 6 • 6:30 P.M.

Fernando Sor composed nearly 100 Estudios for guitar during his lifetime, each illustrating some aspect of guitar technique.

“Asteroids,” written in 1991, is one of many outstanding carillon compositions by Gary White. At the World Carillon Federation Congress in Springfield in 2000, White described this composition as “[creating] musical impressions that only could have been expressed on the bells.”

“Waltz” by the great American carillon composer Ronald Barnes is halted frequently by silence. Changes in tempo and volume provide additional disruptions.

Karel Keldermans composed “Montana Muse” in memory of John Ellis, Professor of Music and Carillonneur at the University of Montana.

At the World Carillon Federation congress in Springfield in 2000, Robert Byrnes described how he composed “On the San Antonio River.” Notably, he relied on his inspiration in defiance of the formal rules of music theory. Two examples include an unconventional key change from C major to D major and the use of parallel fifths in the final section.


Robert Lannoy, the uncle of Jacques Lannoy (former city carillonneur for Douai and director of the French Carillon School), served as director of the Lille Conservatory of Music from 1946 to 1976. Among many honors, Robert received first prize at the Paris Conservatory in fugue and composition (1937) and second laureate in the Prix de Rome for composition (1946). He was a prisoner at Rawa Ruska, the notorious POW camp, where many Soviets, French and Belgians perished during World War II. His composition “Lamento pour quatuor à cordes,” was commissioned by the French government and dedicated to his comrades. While a prolific composer, he only composed three compositions for carillon.

Among several compositions, the Springfield Park District commissioned from John Knox for Karel Keldermans, retired carillonneur of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, “Springfield Counterpoints” (dedicated to Karel and Linda Keldermans) and “Bacchus and Ariadne” (dedicated to Karel), were premiered at the 40th (2001) and 42nd (2003) International Carillon Festivals respectively.

“Inquiet (mais tranquille)” features the beautiful and lingering sonority of the Rees Carillon’s magnificent bass bells. At the same time, the composition explores the juxtaposition of two states of mind. This is the composition’s world premiere.

A prolific and respected composer, John Courter was awarded several international prizes for his compositions. His works are published in Germany, the Netherlands and the United States, as well as performed by carillonneurs across the globe. His commissions include the Palace of Government in Barcelona, cities of Utrecht, Kampen and Almelo (The Netherlands), Arts Council of Ireland, University of Michigan and Grand Valley State University among others. He served for many years as Professor of Music, Organist and Carillonneur at Berea College.

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CLAIRE HALPERTTHURSDAY, JUNE 5 • 7:00 P.M.

For Carillon Hattem Groove Image No. 2

For Guitar Capricho Arabe

Sarabande

Suite No. 1 for Carillon Fantasia Octatonica Sonorities Toccata Festevole

Folk Settings for carillon Ewie with the Crookit Horn Londonderry Air

American Tunes Stardust

The Rainbow Connection

Kenneth Theunissen (b. 1973)

Emilien Allard (1915-1977)

Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909)arranged by Carlo van Ulft

Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)arranged by Jonathan Arterton



Irish melody arranged by Sally Slade Warner

arranged by Sally Slade WarnerHoagy Carmichael (1899-1981)

Paul Williams (b. 1940)and Kenneth Ascher (b. 1944)


“Capriccio 3” was commissioned in 1993 by Princeton University for then newly appoint-ed University Carillonneur Robin Austin to perform at the re-dedication of the “Class of 1892 Bells”- the University Carillon, on June 13 of that same year.


Bach wrote the toccatas when he was in his twenties, and one can tell! We find a com-poser who is exploring the possibilities of keyboard playing, but also one who’s still strug-gling with formal structure. Nevertheless, it is all compensated by a youthful ebullience.

Bok Tower Garden’s first carillonneur, Anton Brees (1897-1967), bequeathed his entire music collection to Bok. Out of hundreds of scores, these are two beautiful examples of romantic compositions. Kreisler’s “The Old Refrain” is a charming composition that con-tinues to delight and console. Steibelt’s “Sonata in C Major” is youthful, uncomplicated and brilliant, though his early sonatas sometimes lack the higher qualities of his contem-poraries Hummel and Clementi.

The “Partita” was commissioned by the Springfield Park District for the occasion of the 40th International Carillon Festival. It is a suite of old dances based on a hymn by Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625). Each dance has its own character and (mostly modal) style.

Take a Break is a relaxed ostinato for bells, easygoing like some kind of “Lazy Lounge Music”.


This concert features two other beautiful romantic pieces arranged by Anton Brees. “Solveig’s Song,” the third movement of Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, is a simple Norwe-gian folk melody, slow and mourning, yet stunningly beautiful. Characteristic of Spanish dances, “España,” Chabrier’s extraordinary rhapsody is full of excitement and emotion.

“Adagio,” the second movement, is the jewel of Bach’s Italian Concerto. The melody sings like a beautiful aria over a highly organized sequential bass which constantly repeats the same rhythmic figure.

A Lovely Tune was commissioned for the occasion of the 16th World Carillon Federa-tion Congress in Groningen, The Netherlands. Like yesterday’s Partita, it is inspired by old dances yet uses a contemporary musical language. This time the composition is based on a 15th-century Dutch folk song. Each movement uses a different fragment of the song.

Ludus Modalis I is a collection of ten intermediate carillon studies for students. It was commissioned by the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium. Each study has its own technical and musical challenge and character. Some are fast, some are slow and melan-cholic, or light and singing, but they’re all easy to listen to and so much fun to perform!

“Reflection” is written in the style of Bartok; “Dreaming” in the style of Ravel.

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Two Dances by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Contretanz “Les Filles Malicieuses” (K. 610) German Dance III (K. 605)

Scarborough Fair

Das Klinget so Herrlich from The Magic Flute

Tenting On the Old Camp Ground

Trumpet Tune

Johan Berghuys (1724-1801)edited by Ronald Barnes

Gaelic folk melodyarranged by Milford Myhre

Jean Joseph Mouret (1682-1738)arranged by Albert Gerken

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Welcome to the 53rd Annual International Carillon Festival! As carillonneur of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, I experience the importance and power of tradition every day. Thanks to Thomas Rees—his vision, wisdom and generosity—Springfield boasts one of the world’s great carillons. It is not surprising that our Festival—a half-century tradition—presents outstanding concerts by the world’s leading carillonneurs.

I am very happy to welcome back Geert D’hollander, Frans Haagen, and Eddy Mariën. This is Eddy’s and Geert’s 2nd Festival (they were last here in 1995 and 1999 respectively). Frans is appearing in his 3rd Festival (he was here in 2005 and 2010). I am also very happy to welcome Claire Halpert, who is making her Festival debut. We are joined by Rees Carillon Associate Carillonneurs Caleb Malamed and James Rogers. This is Caleb’s 4th Festival and Jim has appeared in dozens of Festivals over his nearly four decades of affiliation with the Rees Carillon. While musicians never truly retire, Jim has officially stepped down as our head tour guide. For his steadfast service as a superb musician, advocate and friend, we are extraordinarily grateful. Thank you, Jim!

This marks the second year of our teaching program. Anne Gregurich and Patrick Knox, two of our advanced students, have solo concerts this year. Patrick’s concert will serve as his Proficiency Examination for the North American Carillon School, of which the Rees Carillon is an affiliate teaching satellite. All six students will perform on Sunday, with cookies and lemonade courtesy of The Carillon Belles.

We are kicking off this year’s Festival with a special Lincoln program featuring soprano Gailyn Draper and tenor Jerry Hicks, narrated by Christian McWhirter. Special thanks to them and Sarah Watson at the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition for their tremendous support in making this unique collaboration possible. Lastly, I am pleased to welcome Cast in Bronze, a unique and thrilling presentation by my very good friend and colleague, Frank DellaPenna.

Each and every year, the Springfield Park District, the Rees Carillon Society, The Carillon Belles, and YOU, our audience, friends, donors and sponsors, support our concerts and programs. And for this, we are most grateful. It promises to be an exciting and full week. We’re glad you’re here to experience another great year of tradition!

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