Michigan State University's University Carillonist Jonathan Lehrer performs on the Charles Baird Carillon, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. Audiences are invited to listen anywhere outside. The bell chamber will be closed to the public during this special event.

JONATHAN LEHRER, University Carillonist at Michigan State University, is a laureate of many international competitions for carillon, most notably the Queen Fabiola International Carillon Competition, where he was also awarded the SABAM prize for the best interpretation of Flemish carillon music. He is the winner of the 2010 International Carillon Competition of the Dutch Carillon Guild, and the highest ranked competitor in the International Alexius Julien Competition for baroque music. In 2008 he graduated with great distinction from the Belgian Royal Carillon School ‘Jef Denyn’ where he studied with Eddy Marien, Geert D’Hollander, and Koen Cosaert. He has performed numerous concert tours spanning Europe and North America and has been a frequent guest artist at the annual North American Carillon Congresses.

This event is part of the 2024 University of Michigan Organ Conference / Great Lakes Regional Carillon Meeting, supported by the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance and a Fall/Winter Gatherings Grant from the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America.