06/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2025 15:42
"From that day on for 10 years, I found great joy as a volunteer carillonneur, performing weekly, for special events and in summer concerts," Kindschi said. "Although I have not played carillon since 2005, my love for musical bells remains. This has resulted in our lead contribution to an endowed University Carillonneur position."
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Lehrer has about 20 years of extensive, award-winning carillon performance experience throughout North America and abroad, including more than 500 solo performances in concert series. He is also involved with organizations and other efforts to advance carillon art.
"I value innovation, experimentation and teaching/learning through experience, and GVSU has that same spirit in both word and deed," Lehrer said. "I'm looking forward to adding some beauty and fun to our daily 'commutes,' teaching and learning from students, looking for the unique collaborative opportunities on this campus and creating events that people love. With a talented and supportive community dedicated to building a bright future, I see some amazing possibilities here."