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 Springfield Illinois

       Phone: 217-753-6219 Fax: 217-546-3139  E-mail

 

Carillon Books (all prices include shipping)

AVAILABLE NOW: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 12TH WORLD CARILLON FEDERATION CONGRESS

This is the official publication of the WCF Congress 2000 held in Springfield,Illinois and attended by over
220 individuals from 14 countries. There are 33 articles divided under sub-headings that include:

  • Composers Forum
  • Bellfounders Forum
  • Carillon as a Concert Instrument
  • new installations
  • enlargements and renovations
  • campanology and new findings

Among the most important presentations was one given by Richard Strauss in which he presented a new keyboard standard that combined the best elements of the European and American standards.

  • Hundreds of high quality photographs
  • All articles are in English with summaries in Dutch and French

     
 CARILLON THE EVOLUTION OF A CONCERT INSTRUMENT
by Karel and Linda Keldermans The definitive book about the carillons of
North America with an introductory chapter about the carillon in Europe. A must read
if you have any interest in carillons. Hundreds of photographs with 263 pages of text


     
 History of the Rees Carillon. A booklet about Thomas Rees and how Springfield acquired a carillon. 30 pages

     

Carillon CD's and Tape (all prices include shipping)

For a complete playlist of all CD’s, please click on the CD's / Video tab on the left. PDF format.

SPECIAL OFFER

Get all seven CD'S for $60 (a $90 value) This includes shipping and handling


 

Twenty Ways Upon the Bells

A TRULY ARTISTIC ENDEAVOR...CARILLON AND GUITAR DUETS, ONE OF A KIND!


   

 

Chant and Jubilation

MUSIC WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY FOR THE CARILLON.


   

 

Clear The Way, The World Is Waking

The Rees Carillon CD featuring hymns and religious music.
Karel Keldermans at the keyboard of the 67 bell carillon.


   
 CD of the carillon A Little Night Music Karel Keldermans at the keyboard plays a variety of compositions on the rees carillon

     
The Rees Bells at Christmas, a medley of Christmas carols played by Karel Keldermans


     
 Christmas in the Park a CD of Christmas Carols. Played on the 67 bell Rees Carillon
by Karel Keldermans

   
Springfield Counterpoints The music was written specifically for the Rees Carillon and a variety of well known tunes. Karel Keldermans at the keyboard of the 67 bell carillon.


   
 A CARILLON VIDEO Want to know all about carillons? Want your class/church/ college to have more information about this fascinating instrument? Get this award
winning video with truly professional digital animation. (NTSC only)

     

Carillon Notecards (all prices include shipping)
Looking for a great gift idea? These note cards, done by artist Marie Hammond of Durham, North Carolina are it. They picture the Rees Carillon tower in all four seasons. One set includes 8 cards and 8 envelopes.

 

 

 

City Ornament (all prices include shipping)
 Looking for that unique Christmas ornament? This beautiful gold plated Christmas ornament depicting the Rees carillon looks great hanging from a tree, a mantle or even framed.

     

Carillon Mugs (all prices include shipping)
 These attractive enameled, ceramic mugs are deep blue in color with the carillon appearing on the side

     

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Springfield, Il. 62703

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