York  |  England  |  March 8, 2024

Visit to York Minster

The CSBI held an all-day event on 20 May 2023. This well-attended event was hosted at York Minster, and included a recital by host Jonathan Galloway, a masterclass led by Tiffany Ng (University of Michigan), as well as a chance to look at the bells in the belfry. The carillon keyboard is unique in that it is housed in the same room as the ropes hung from change ringing - the room has a small window in which you are treated to a fantastic view of the Minster's famous stained glass.

The event was the largest held since the pandemic and was attended by well-established players as well as some who had only become familiar with the carillon a few weeks before. There was a festive atmosphere throughout and the day concluded with a visit to a rather sunny pub terrace to listen to the carillon played before Evensong. One of our members, Bill Hibberts, attended and recorded each of the carillon bells, and has updated the tuning figures here on Dove's Guide.