Good Friday Meditation at 11:15 a.m.
On Good Friday 14 April 2017 at 11:15 a.m., Trevor Workman will play a programme of music for meditation which will include: 1. When I survey the wondrous cross [Tune: Rockingham] - Edward Miller 2. Libera Me from 'Requiem' - Gabriel Faure; 3. An extract from the Oratorio 'Messiah' - George Frederic Handel: i) Chorus: 'Behold the Lamb of God' ii) Aria: 'He was despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief' iii) Chorus: 'Surely He ha
Celebrating St. David's Day
A joyous programme of music from WALES - the 'Land of Song': With the first signs of Spring around us it is appropriate and uplifting to enjoy the familiar and patriotic music of Wales as the first themed recital of 2017. #recital #events
Carillon Recital in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On Saturday 11 June 2016 there will a be a community celebration in Bournville when Trevor Workman will give a special commemorative carillon recital at 3:00 p.m. of British music in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her 90th birthday. The programme will include patriotic, celebratory, sacred and joyful music appropriate for Royal occasions that will be familiar to everyone. So come and enjoy the celebration and bring a picnic and a chair in the hope of a warm summe
Celebrating the 90th birthday of HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Come along to a unique Carillon event in celebration of HM Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday. Join the whole community on Bournville Village Green on Saturday 11 June 2016 at 3:00 p.m for this special recital. A programme of music to be played by Trevor Workman will be published on Monday 6 June 2016. #recital #queen #birthday
The Life and Music of Sir Edward Elgar
One of the most famous British composers, Sir Edward Elgar was born in Lower Broadheath, near Worcester, on 2 June 1857 and died on 23 February 1934. Among his best known compositions are orchestral works including the 'Enigma Variations', Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed choral works including 'The Dream of Gerontius' and numerous songs. Uniquely amongst main stream composers, Elgar also composed a piece for
IT's REQUEST TIME! Saturday 21 May 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
If you would like a favourite piece of music played on Bournville Carillon, maybe to celebrate an occasion or as a memorial, you can make a request for this to be included in a special recital by Trevor Workman scheduled for Saturday 21 May 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Please make your request BEFORE MONDAY 16 MAY 2016 either: via the Visitor Centre: telephone 07986 552770; or by E mail bournvillecarillon@hotmail.co.uk Alternatively please deliver or post
Music for meditation on Good Friday
On Good Friday 25 March 2016 at 11:00 a.m., Trevor Workman will play a programme of music for meditation which will include: 1. When I survey the wondrous cross [Tune: Rockingham] - Edward Miller 2. Libera Me from 'Requiem' - Gabriel Faure; 3. An extract from the Oratorio 'Messiah' - George Frederic Handel: i) Chorus: 'Behold the Lamb of God' ii) Aria: 'He was despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief' iii) Chorus: 'Surely He ha
British Carillon Society visit Bournville
The British Carillon Society will be holding it's Annual General Meeting in Bournville on Saturday 12 March 2016. Trevor will be giving two recitals on the day: At 12 noon a programme of Irish music to celebrate forthcoming St. Patrick's Day on Thursday 17 March 2016. At 3.00 pm there will be a varied programme of popular music to welcome members of the British Carillon Society to Bournville for the purpose of attending the Societies Annual General Meeting. For both recitals
Happy New Year!
If you were around Bournville at midnight on New Years Eve, you'd have heard Trevor ringing in the new year. Here's a short clip if you missed it. (The sound isn't ideal as it's so close to the bells and filmed on a phone!). You can find the full version on youtube: https://youtu.be/0yzleb5McCw Remember, the Carillon and Rest House take a break during January, back in February. Happy new year to all #supertrouper #ABBA #trevorworkman #newyear #recital #video #clip
Trevor takes part in Ypres Memorial
Bournville's Trevor Workman is currently on a recital tour of Belgium. On Thursday 9 July, he took part in a special commemorative programme in Ypres, one of the major World War 1 battle sites. The event was to mark the 30,000th time that the 'Last Post' has sounded at the nearby Menin Gate since 1918 in commemoration of the fallen in the first World War. http://goo.gl/Rs8gF3 Trevor Workman with resident Ypres Carillonneur, Ludo Geloen in front of the Carillon Tower. #ypres
