On Wednesday, Dec. 12 between 1:30-3 p.m., people will have the opportunity to go to the top of the Cook Carillon tower to view the top of the clock’s inner workings and components. University Carillonneur Julianne Vanden Wyngaard will welcome visitors during the annual open tower visitation. Vanden Wyngaard will answer questions and perform a concert of captivating holiday music. Visitors will also receive free refreshments as well as the opportunity to sign up to win door prizes.
Vanden Wyngaard will also perform her annual Christmas Eve Carillon Concert on the Beckering Family Carillon on Monday, Dec. 24 at 9:30 p.m. at the Lacks International Plaza on the Grand Rapids Pew Campus, 401 West Fulton Street. This particular concert will feature a wide array of traditional holiday music from around the world, including Austrian, English, French and German carols along with other holiday music as well. Free concert parking will be open in the DeVos and Winter lots, and the concerts are free and open to the public. For further information, contact the Department of Music at (616) 331-3484.