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Spring Semester (group courses)

Campanology

8 weeks, 5:45pm ET
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
March 13, 20, 27
April 3 


The course is taught by Luc Rombouts (see faculty bio)



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Academics

Degree: MDCP

Master Classes

Degree: MDCP

This is the Music Degree in Carillon Performance. This is a true academic year-long program.  The MDCP certifies the student with a degree in Carillon Performance.  Course work includes: history, theory, arranging,  composition, performance and marketing.  This is a very hands-on, practical and relevant education for the modern musician.


A final performance examination adjudicated by faculty is required.




Course Work

Master Classes

Degree: MDCP

NACS provides course offerings in specific areas of interest.  This is perfect for any educator, musician or perhaps anyone just wanting to learn more about the carillon.



Master Classes

Master Classes

Master Classes

Master classes are available throughout the academic year on a variety of special interests: performance techniques, performing with other musicians, composing popular music, designing shows for the public, advertising, maintenance and other popular topics requested by students.  


All master classes can be attended virtually while others will offer in-person opportunities.

Performance Selection Library

Current approved requirements. This list is evolving.

Baroque         (title, composer, arranger)

1    Allegro (No. 184), Anonymous , DeGruytters

2    Rondino, Bach, Carl Ph. E., Austin, Robin

3    Passacaille from Suite VII for harpsichord, Bach, Johann S., Gerken, Bert

4    Prelude from lute suite no. 2, Bach, Johann S. , Barnes, Ronald

5    Siciliano (Sonata for solo violin), Bach, Johann S. , Barnes, Ronald    

6    Suite for Lute No. 2, Bach, Johann S., Barnes, Ronald    

7    Concerto Grosso I, Barnes, Ronald    

8    Concerto Grosso II , Barnes, Ronald    

9    Folies D'Espagne , Corelli, Archangelo, Lodine, Robert

10    Rondo, Daquin, Claude    

11    Hemony Suite , De Klerk, Albert    

12    Andante No. 179, DeGruytters, Joannes    

13    Gavotte and double, Fesch, Willem deDe Gruytterss   

14    Van den Gheyn Preludes I through X, Ghey, n, Matthias van den     

15    Sinfonia for the Carillons, Handel, George F., Barnes, Ronald    

16    Chorale - The Harmony of Zion, John Knox

17    Pieza de Clave, Lopex, Felix Maximo, Barnes, Ronald

18    J. B. Lully, Suite in e minor, Lully, Jean B., Lodine, Robert

19    Study in D, Nees, Staf    

20    Ciacona in F Minor, Pachelbel, Johann, Sandholt, Vegar

21    Sonata in C, Seixas, J.A. Carlos de, Warner, Sally S.

22    Sonata de Clarines,    Soler, Antonio, Ulft, Carlo van

23    XII Fantasias per il violino senza basso, Telemann, George Ph., Barnes, Ronald    

24    Concerto in D for Lute, Vivaldi, Antonio, Cobb, Lee

25    Concerto #185, Vivaldi, Antonio, De Gruytterss


Romantic   (title, composer)    

1    Introduction & Sicilienne, Barnes, Ronald     

2    Serenade I, Barnes, Ronald     

3    Serenade II, Barnes, Ronald     

4    Aquarium Miniaturen, Boedijn, Gerard    

5    Preludium and Allegro over “Lobe den Herrn”, Boedijn, Gerard    

6    Italiana Sonata, Clement, Geo    

7    Sonatine, Colletti, Stefano    

8    Modal Nocturne, D'Hollander, Geert     

9    Preludium in d, Denyn, Jef    

10    Impromptu, Ferd. Timmermans    

11    Sonatine, Feremans, Gaston    

12    Variaties voor Beiaard, Feremans, Gaston    

13    Variaties over een thema van Paganinni,  Franssen, Benoit    

14    Gavotte Pastorale, Henry, Leon    

15    Impromptu, Henry, Leon    

16    Intermezzo, Hoof, Jef van    

17    Preludium Quasi una Fantasia, Hoof, Jef van    

18    Prelude II, Lannoy, Robert    

19    Lento Doloroso, Lefevre, Kamiel    

20    Conicskinderen Variaties, Lerinckx, Jos    

21    Fantasy on “Gaudemus Igitur”, Lerinckx, Jos    

22    Passacaglia, Lerinckx, Jos    

23    Diptiek, Meulemans, Arthur    

24    Er Staat een Klooster in Oostenrijk, Nees, Staf    

25    Fantasia I, Nees, Staf    

26    Preludium in C, Nees, Staf    

27    Preludium voor beiaard, Nees, Staf    

28    Thema en Variaties, Nees, Staf    

29    Ballade, Rottiers, Jef    

30    Fantasia II over “Lied aan de Meise”, Rottiers, Jef    

31    Lamento, Rottiers, Jef    

32    Sprookje, Rottiers, Jef    

33    Impromptu, Timmermans, Ferd.    

34    Intermezzo molto capriccioso, Uten, Eugene    


Contemporary (title, composer)   

1    Image no. 2, Allard, Emilien      

2    Profil canadien no. 2, Allard, Emilien      

3    Suite for Beiaard, Badings, Henk     

4    Capriccio III, Barnes, Ronald     

5    Prelude, Intermezzo & Finale, Barnes, Ronald     

6    Signals, Barnes, Ronald     

7    Sonatine, Barnes, Ronald     

8    Chant and Jubilation, Byrnes, Robert     

9    Reflection, Byrnes, Robert     

10    A Tribute To Copland, Courter, John     

11    Gregorian Triptych, Courter, John      

12    Rondo Lidico, Courter, John     

13    Suite No. 3 (Irish), Courter, John      

14    Music for Twilight, DellaPenna, Frank     

15    The Storm Suite, DellaPenna, Frank     

16    Blue Ridge Nocturne, Franco, Johan      

17    Danse Nocturne, Franken, Wim     

18    Mascarade, Franken, Wim     

19    Jubilate, Fruhauf, Ennis     

20    Toccata giocosa, Op. 25, Gouwens, John      

21    Chartres, Johnson, Roy H.      

22    Sonata, Johnson, Roy H.     

23    Summer Fanfares, Johnson, Roy H.     

24    Bacchus and Ariadne - Tone Poem for Carillon    Knox, John     

25    Pealing Fire    Larsen, Libby      

26    Reflexies    Maassen, Jacques     

27    Drie Dansen    Meulemans, Arthur     

28    Bravo Bells    Paulus, Stephen      

29    “The Winds of Autumn”    Pozdro, John      

30    Three Etudes for Carillon    Rush, Stephen      

31    Hattem Groove    Theunissen, Kenneth     

32    Phantasm    White, Gary      

33    Rotation    White, Gary     



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This is a list of approved/suggested material for the student to selected from to prepare their 30 minute adjudicated performance (final exam).  Other selections may be submitted for consideration.  Final selections will encompass these three periods of music.

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Course Selection

Music Degree in Carillon Performance

REQUIRED COURSES:


Carillon Performance


Music Theory and Tonal Harmony


Carillon History


Arranging for Carillon


Campanology & Instrument Mechanics


Marketing and Promotion 


Electives

Improvisation


Scoring and Notion


Performance collaboration


Advanced composition


Music Theory III


Music Theory IV


Electronic Music



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