The Carillon - Rhythm in harmony with nature! The impressive carillon at the Oratory consists of 56 bells cast in bronze mixed with alloys of copper and pewter. In the North American system, it is classified as a Large Carillon. Designed originally for the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it was installed at the Oratory in 1954, a gift from generous donors. This carillon has a range of four and a half octaves extending chromatically from a low D to a high A. The largest bell weighs 1500 kg (3300 lbs.), the smallest 5 kg (11 lbs.). All together the ensemble weighs 10,900 kg (12 tons). Recital Schedule - Summer 2008 Recital Schedule: NO PERFORMANCES IN FEBRUARY Thursdays and Fridays: 12:00 p.m. Length: 15 minutes Saturdays and Sundays: 12:00 p.m.  - Length: 15 minutes 2:30 p.m.    - Length: 30 minutes Schedule is subject to change without notice. Information: Claude Aubin Telephone: 514 733-8211 extension 2581

Carillon Photo: Annick Robert

Claude Aubin A graduate of the Faculty of Music at the Université de Montréal, Claude Aubin is the titular carillonneur at the shrine of St. Joseph's Oratory since more than 30 years. He first studied carillon with Andrea McCardy in Montréal, and continued his studies in the United States and France with professors such as Milford Myrhe and Jacques Lannoy. In 1986, Claude Aubin recorded ''Noëls populaires'' (''Well-known Christmas Carols'') on the Oratory's carillon with the shrine's chorale, as well as a compact disc of religious ans secular carillon music in 1993. He has given carillon recitals in France, Protugal, and the United States where he frequently plays at festivals. He continues to perform regularly at St.Joseph's Oratory where he is heard by thousands of pilgrims every year.       Claude Aubin Photo: Lise Angers

Recital Schedule - Summer 2008 Sundays at 2:30 p.m. July 6th, 2008 with Claude Aubin (Montreal, Canada) July 20th, 2008 with Daniel K. Kehoe (Suffield, Connecticut, United States) August 3rd, 2008 with Claude Aubin (Montreal, Canada) August 17th, 2008, Tiffany Ng (Rochester, New York, United States)