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Carillon Music
The carillon evolved as a folk instrument, played automatically as a clock chime, and by a performer for market days and holidays. Surviving music from the first "golden age" is mostly arrangements of folk tunes, dance pieces, and popular music of the period, although there are some original compositions for carillon. Like piano music, carillon music is written on two staves: music on the treble or upper staff is played with the hands, while that on the bass or bottom staff is played with the feet. Early in this century, the ability to arrange music from other sources and to improvise on the carillon were necessary skills for the carillonneur. The growth of the carillon art in modern times has resulted in a rich repertoire with a wide variety of regional styles.
Carillon Links
- What is a carillon?
- Carillon Music
- Marquette University Carillon
- Picture Tour
- Concert Schedule
- Other carillon links
For more information on the carillon or to schedule a tour, contact us.
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