University of California, Riverside Bell Tower

05/05/2022

H/t Kris Lovekin for resharing this!

David Christensen has been UC Riverside's carillonneur for more than 30 years. He discusses his challenges and experiences.

06/02/2021

Check out this joyous carillon recital by the UCR Carilloneur, David Christensen.

David Christensen, carillonneurUniversity of California, RiversideBernard Gordillo B., video production

04/02/2020

Whenever we all return to campus, the carillon is ready for us!

The carillon at the UC Riverside Bell Tower is ringing a little clearer and brighter following a recent maintenance project. The long-needed work consisted of cleaning, repairing, or replacing the many components that make up the carillon. It also got some improved technology with the installation o...

10/27/2019

In the recent issue of The Highlander addressing the venue change for 2020 Commencement, ASUCR President Julian Gonzalez said: “It’s concerning that we were not asked about a venue. I can probably speak for every fourth year by saying that I do not want commencement in Ontario. I want my commencement near the Bell Tower.”

08/14/2019

Here’s a nice profile of the University Carillonneur!

As Highlanders make their way to classes, the Bell Tower chimes its reliable weekly tunes. Tucked away at the top of the Bell Tower sits UC Riverside carillonneur David Christensen, dutifully at his carillon. For more than three decades, Christensen has been performing for thousands of students, fac...

06/08/2019

The UCR Carillonneur!

Carillonneur David Christensen takes us on a rare tour inside UC Riverside’s 161-foot iconic Bell Tower

06/08/2019

Don’t forget to take a graduation pic with the Bell Tower in the background!

09/29/2017

To new and continuing students: Welcome to the University of California, Riverside. The start of a new academic year is an exciting time, and we look forward to welcoming you to our campus community. UCR Carillonneur, David Christensen, plays the Carillon inside the bell tower welcoming returning students home.

One of the earliest pieces for carillon is from the Joannes De Gruytters carillon book. This Menuet is played by David Christensen at the University of Calif...

06/17/2017

Theme from Moulin Rouge, a beautiful, bittersweet song by George Auric is played on the carillon at the University of California, Riverside by David Christensen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QPrcBHU9Oc

Theme from Moulin Rouge, a beautiful, bittersweet song by George Auric is played on the carillon at the University of California, Riverside by David Christen...

05/31/2017

11/27/2016

Haunted tunes drifted over UC Riverside on Halloween 2016, as University Carillonneur David Christensen and guest carillonneur Dr. Gary Barnett teamed up for “Bats in the Belfry: A Halloween Carillon Concert.” The theme from Harry Potter was just one of the pieces they played to celebrate the carillon’s 50th anniversary. UCR students wanted it recorded and posted to YouTube.

Haunted tunes drifted over UC Riverside on Halloween 2016, as University Carillonneur David Christensen and guest carillonneur Gary Barnett teamed up for “Ba...

01/01/2016

Happy 2016. Here is a new video of the UCR Carillon in action. Enjoy.

O Holy Night by Adolphe Adam is played on the carillon of the University of California, Riverside by David Christensen. As the sounds of the bells gently fad...