Cook Carillon Tower

Open tours, holiday concert planned for Grand Valley carillon towers

On November 28, the Grand Valley community is invited to tour the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale Campus. Hosted by University Communications, the tours will be facilitated by Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, university carillonneur, who will also perform a holiday concert on the Beckering Family Carillon on December 24 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Nov 26, 2018


Tour the Cook Carillon Tower December 5

The Cook Carillon Tower is a focal point of the Allendale Campus, standing at 100 feet to the top of its spire. The Grand Valley community is invited to tour the massive structure on December 5 from 1:30-3 p.m. Tours will be facilitated by Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, university carillonneur, and light refreshments will be served.

Dec 4, 2017


Grand Valley's university carillonneur named president of national guild

Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, university carillonneur at Grand Valley, has been named president of The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America. She has served as the principal performer and teacher on Grand Valleyýs Cook Carillon Tower since its dedication in 1994 on the Allendale Campus.

Jul 14, 2017


Annual carillon concert series to feature musicians from around the world

The 23rd annual Cook Carillon International Concert Series will take place on Sundays at 8 p.m. on the Allendale Campus, from June 25-August 20. The 17th annual Beckering Family Carillon International Concert Series brings five concerts to the Lacks International Plaza located at the DeVos Center on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus. These concerts will take place on Wednesdays at noon, beginning July 5.

Jun 19, 2017





International Carillon Concert Series begins June 28

The annual concert series kicks off at 8 p.m. on the Allendale Campus.

Jun 24, 2015