Bring a lawn chair and a picnic to the Upper Parade Ground at Norwich University this Saturday when Gordon Slater will perform the final bell concert of the summer series.
Gordon held the position of Carillonneur at three Canadian carillons—Rainbow Tower Carillon in Niagara Falls, Ontario; Carlsberg Carillon of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto; and Soldiers’ Tower Carillon of the University of Toronto—before being appointed Dominion Carillonneur of Canada in 1977. In the latter position Gordon played the Peace Tower Carillon at the Houses of Parliament in Ottawa for 31 years. Now retired, he continues to perform there occasionally, tour, teach and give carillon master classes.
Following the concert, guests are invited to tour the bell tower and view a demonstration on the instrument. Bring your family and friends and relax in the shade! The grounds are handicapped accessible and there is free parking. Groups welcome. For more information, call George Matthew at 802-247-9873 or go online at alumni.norwich.edu/NUcarillon. Hope to see you there!