By WKTV Staff
The community is invited to join Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in celebrating the Cook Carillon Tower’s 30th anniversary through a series of Carillon concerts scheduled this fall.
“We are thrilled to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Cook Carillon Tower, an iconic landmark of our campus,” said Jenny Hall-Jones, Vice President for Student Affairs.
“Its melodies have welcomed countless individuals to Grand Valley over the years, and we are excited to welcome our community to campus for a series of memorable concert experiences.”
Concert schedule and details
Each 45-minute concert will include a unique selection of music played by a professional carillonneur. Music will range from well-known GVSU classics, like the fight song and alma mater, to an evening of Taylor Swift-themed tunes on Oct. 11.
Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks, or grab some from a selection of food trucks that will be present.
Concerts currently scheduled for this fall include:
- Sept. 21 at 12 p.m. – Family weekend concert
- Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. – Classical concert
- Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m. – Love Story: A Taylor Swift-inspired concert event
- Nov. 2 at 11:30 a.m. – Homecoming concert
- Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. – Holiday concert
More information on the concert series can be found on Grand Valley’s Student Affairs website.
