Nov 27, 2008 — Almost every weekday at noon, a live concert begins in a control room near the top of Ottawa's Peace Tower. 53 bells peal forth and are heard for blocks around Parliament Hill. Music from Bach to the Beatles is performed on a carillon -- a rare instrument where massive bells are controlled by touch-sensitive keys and pedals. Last summer, Gordon Slater retired after 31 years as Canada's official Dominion Carillonneur. Slater was only the 4th carillonneur since the position was established in 1927. A half-dozen non-Canadians tried out for the job. The winner was a family physician from Washington. Dr. Andrea McCrady gave her first official performance from the Peace Tower on November 3rd. Ottawa correspondent Lucy Martin was there when a smattering of appreciative listeners braved near-freezing temperatures on the national landmark's broad lawn, where huge throngs gather in warmer weather.  Go to full article

Dec 20, 2004 — Bells have a long and distinguished past. Today the music of the carillon rings from belfries around the world, especially during the Holidays. You'll find them in city halls, churches and on college campuses. For nearly 80 years, music from a set of bells in St. Lawrence University's chapel has been a weekday tradition. The Bacheller Memorial Chimes in Gunnison Chapel are played, by hand, five days a week and for special occasions. Todd Moe visited the school's belltower for an up-close concert.  Go to full article

Dec 23, 2003 — Bells have a long and distinguished past. Today the music of the carillon rings from belfries around the world, especially during the Holidays. You'll find them in city halls, churches and on college campuses. For nearly 80 years, music from a set of bells in St. Lawrence University's chapel has been a weekday tradition. The Bacheller Memorial Chimes in Gunnison Chapel are played, by hand, five days a week and for special occasions. Todd Moe visited the school's belltower for an up-close concert.  Go to full article