Carillon at Soldiers’ Tower

Marking the 90th anniversary of Vimy Ridge, the University of Toronto’s historic Soldiers’ Tower featured two Carillon Concerts today, and have opened their doors to the public through Thursday of this week.

This performance was recorded on a damp, overcast November-like afternoon as children played tag on the adjacent sports field. Gordon Johnston, visiting fromOttawa and filling in for Michael Hart, is at the keyboard, hidden high in the tower.

The juxtaposition of children’s laughter intermingling with this theme and variations is poignant given the text for the original piece - ‘Remember Me, But Don’t Forget My Fate’ - and the underlying solemnity of the day. As the piece unfolds, the children’s laughter melds musically with the nuanced peel of the bells!

Soldiers’ Tower is an extraordinary site to visit, with or without a carillonneur in the tower.

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Published:: 04.10.07 / 3am

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With a love of teaching and chamber music, Toronto-based flutist JAMIE THOMPSON has performed as both soloist and chamber musician in Canada and the United States, and continues to be active as aFreelance Musician, Teacher, Adjudicator and Clinician, specializing in community outreach, multi-media events and creative, performance-preparation workshops and coaching sessions.

Jamie has been on the Flute Faculty of the RCM since 1988. In addition to teaching and coaching, he has served as Chair, Woodwind Brass and Percussion Department, and has served on numerous committees, including The Community School Divisional Committee, Academic Council and the Council of Examiners. In addition Jamie has presented workshops on Examination and Performance Preparation, co-ordinated the RCM Professional Development Lecture Series, and has co-chaired the Faculty Advisory Committee for the RCM’s new TELUS Performance and Learning Centre, scheduled to open in 2008.

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