Iris "Frere Andre"
Hybridizer by M. Elaine Bessette, R., 1996
Blossoming: late May, early June
Hybridizer by M. Elaine Bessette, R., 1996
Blossoming: late May, early June
| Carillon |
 Photo: Annick Robert |
| The Carillon - Rhythm in harmony with nature! |
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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). First concert at the Oratory: May 15 th 1955, 3:30 p.m., given by Émile Vendette (carillonist of the Oratory, 1955-1956). Titular carilonnist since 1956: Émilien Allard (1956-1975) Andrea McGrady (1976-1980) Claude Aubin (1980-2009) Andrée-Anne Doane (2009- ) |
| Information Telephone: 514 733-8211, ext. 2581 Email: aadoane@osj.qc.ca |
| Carillon recitals |
| Andrée-Anne Doane, Titular Carillonist |
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Length: 15 minutes Saturdays 12:15 p.m. - Lenght: 15 minutes 2:30 p.m. - Lenght: 30 minutes Sundays 12:15 p.m. - Length: 15 minutes 2:30 p.m. - Lenght: 30 minutes |
| No Performances in February |
| Schedule is subject to change without notice. |
Great summer airs at the carillon |
| Summer 2012 Schedule : the following Sundays at 18h30 |
| July 8 |
| Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, Michigan (United States) Carillonist at Grand Valley State University, Michigan. |
| July 15 |
| Joseph Brink, Connecticut (United States) Graduate carillonist at Yale University, student at Malines in Belgium. |
| July 22 |
| Trevor Workman, Bournville (England) Carillonist at Bournville Village Trust, Carillon School Director |
August 5 |
| Roy Lee, Toronto (Ontario, Canada) Carillonist at “Soldier’s Tower”, Toronto University. |
| Listen to the Rhytms of the Carillon |
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The Oratory is offering workshops about the carillon. Each group workshop lasts about 30 minutes. The fee is $3 per person or $50 per group.
Here's what you will learn:
• The history of bells
• The history and evolution of carillons around the world
• The carillon mechanism
• Carillons in North America
• The story behind the Oratory's carillon
• A demonstration on the practice console
Discover a unique and awe-inspiring instrument!
For reservations, contact the Office of Visitor and Pilgrim Services at 514 733-8211, or pelerinage@osj.qc.ca.
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| Become a Benefactor of the Carillon |
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Do you find yourself charmed by the music of the carillon? Would you like to show your support for its promotion and development in a tangible way?
You can become a benefactor of the carillon with a small donation! Send us a letter with your name, address, and telephone number to:
Saint Joseph's Oratory
Attn: Carillon
3800 Queen Mary Road
Montreal, QC H3V 1H6
Canada
Include a check, or money order, or bank counter check to:
Saint Joseph's Oratory, to support the carillon |
| Andrée-Anne Doane and Claude Aubin |
 Photo: Marie Laferrière |
| Andrée-Anne Doane, Titular Carillonist at Saint Joseph's Oratory |
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Andrée-Anne Doane receives her musical formation (piano, flute, voice) in Montreal at Vincent-d’Indy school of music, with a diploma in music and a “lauréat” in voice. Following her bachelor of music from “L’Université du Québec à Montréal”, she continued her studies in San Fransisco with Blanche Thebom, in Spoleto Italy with Enza Ferrari, at Lake Placid N.Y. with Susan Webb, and at Boston’s McClosky Vocal Institute.
As the youngest member of the Quintette Vocal de la Famille Laferrière-Doane, she sang in the most prestigious festivals of Québec, as well as in Europe at the Festival of Vienna, and the Strauss Festival of Coburg, Germany. With her family, she performed numerous récitals in Montréal, recordings for the radio and television of Radio-Canada, and several compact discs under the SNE label.
For several years, she taught the “Laberge” technique for children at Vincent d‘Indy, all the while holding the post of organist in three parishes in Montreal. Cantor at the Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount-Royal for five years, since october 2009, Mrs Doane holds the post of Carillonist at the Oratory, pursuing her studies with two renowned carillonists: Claude Aubin (Montréal) and Andrea McCrady (Parlement, Ottawa).
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 Photo: Lise Angers |
| Claude Aubin, Titular Carillonist from 1976 to 2009 |
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Graduate of the Department of Music, University of Montreal, voice and piano, Claude Aubin has held the title of carillonist at Saint-Joseph’s Oratory of Mount-Royal from 1976 to 2009 when he took his retirement. He continues to play every Sunday afternoon. He founded the Adult Choir at the Oratory and directed it for 23 years.
He studied the carillon with Andrea McCrady in Montreal before continuing his formation with internationally renowned professors: Milford Myhre in the United States, Jacques Lannoy in France. Mr. Aubin recorded Christmas Carols on the carillon with the participation of the adult choir of the Oratory in 1986, and a CD of sacred and secular music in 1993.
His career has brought him, as guest soloist, to prestigious carillon festivals in Lake Wales (Florida) and in Springfield (Illinois). In 1998 he performed a recital at the congress of the Guild of Carillonneurs of North America at the University of California, Berkeley. In 2000 he participated with over 300 musicians in the “Millenium Symphony” presented on the site of the sanctuary, on Mont Royal. He has also presented récitals in France and Portugal, and is a member of the Guild of Carillonneurs of North America.
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