University Carillonneur

Primary Duties:

• Perform regularly scheduled carillon recitals including but not limited to:

  • Regular concerts throughout the academic year

  • Special performances for university events holidays and commemorative occasions

  • Collaboration with student groups faculty and guest musicians

• Maintain the musical and artistic excellence of the carillon program ensuring a diverse and engaging repertoire.

• Serve as an ambassador for the universitys carillon tradition by engaging students faculty staff alumni and the broader community.

• Provide instruction mentorship and support to students interested in learning and performing on the carillon.

• Coordinate and oversee guest carillonneur performances as part of GVSUs carillon series.

• Work collaboratively with university leadership and relevant departments to integrate carillon music into broader institutional initiatives.

• Ensure the maintenance and care of the universitys carillon instruments working with appropriate university personnel and external technicians as needed.

• Engage in outreach efforts to promote awareness and appreciation of the carillon towers including educational workshops and public lectures.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated excellence as a performing carillonneur with extensive performance experience.

• Bachelors degree in music carillon performance or a related field.

• Certification or membership with an accredited carillon organization such as the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA).

• Strong understanding of carillon history repertoire and performance practices.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with university stakeholders.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• A record of community engagement through musical programming.

• Masters degree in music or a related discipline.

• Prior experience as a university or municipal carillonneur.

• Experience with carillon composition and arranging.

• Experience in educational outreach and student instruction.

Compensation and Benefits:

• This position is supported by the University Carillonneur Endowment.

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience up to $50000 and does not include benefits.

• Additional professional development opportunities may be available.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter detailing their experience vision for the role and commitment to carillon performance and education.

• A resume or CV highlighting relevant experience.

• Links to recent performance recordings.

Review of Applications:

Application review begins May 1 2025 and will remain open until the position is filled. If travel allows selected candidates will be invited to campus for an inperson audition where they will present a brief carillon performance to showcase their technical and artistic abilities. A select group of community members will be invited to attend the performance as part of the review process. For more information please contact Jill Craig at

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act 2008 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See www.gvsu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or(out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.