CONCORD DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION TO PRESENT SPRING CARILLON CONCERT
CONTACT: Nicole Smith, Public Relations Manager
Concord University Office of Advancement
PO Box 1000, Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-6312
nlsmith@concord.edu
www.concord.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2024
CONCORD DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION TO PRESENT SPRING CARILLON CONCERT
ATHENS, WV – The Department of Fine Arts and Communication presents the 2024 Spring Carillon Concert on Wednesday, April 24th at noon featuring Carillonneur, Jesse Ratcliffe. The event is FREE and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and blanket or folding chair to gather on the lawn between Marsh Hall and the Alexander Fine Arts Center.
Jesse Ratcliffe, a 2010 graduate of Concord University, is returning to campus to play a 30-minute concert on the University’s carillon. Jesse is currently the Director of Music and Organist at All Saints Episcopal Church in Frederick Maryland. After the concert, the public is invited to meet Jesse and visit the inside of the carillon cabin located on the top of Marsh Hall.
Concord University has been selected to host the 2024 Guild of Carillonneurs Congress. This concert is a preview of this event which will bring around 125 of the best carillonneurs from North America to the Campus Beautiful. The 2024 GCNA Congress will take place June 4th through 8th. The greater Concord community and the general public is invited to attend the numerous outstanding concerts that will take place during the Congress.
Concord University houses West Virginia’s only true grand carillon and one of only 185 in the United States. The instrument, located on top of Marsh Hall, has 48-bells with the largest bell weighing around 4,000 pounds! Funding for the instrument and establishment of a carillon and organ endowment was provided by former Concord President, Dr. Joseph F. Marsh.
For more information on the performance or to schedule a tour of the carillon please contact Dr. Jacob Womack at 304-384-5306 or jwomack@concord.edu. Dr. Womack is the Joseph F. Marsh Endowed Associate Professor of Music and Department Chair.
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