Jeremy Chesman: Summer Carillon Series

Now in its 29th season, the Muelder Summer Carillon Concert Series brings the distinctive sound of Beaumont Tower’s bells to life from the heart of MSU’s beautiful campus. Curated by Jon Lehrer, University Carillonist of MSU, the series invites listeners to gather on the surrounding grounds for a summer evening of music. Concerts take place Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in July and the first week of August and are free and open to the public. Bring a chair or blanket, pack a picnic, and come enjoy this treasured summer tradition at MSU.

Guest Carillonist: Jeremy Chesman
Carillonist and organist at Missouri State University, Jeremy Chesman is an internationally active artist and educator whose work spans performance, scholarship, and teaching. He holds advanced degrees in carillon and organ performance, including study at the Royal Carillon School of Belgium, and appears regularly in concerts and masterclasses across North America and Europe. Chesman is also the author of Making Music on the Carillon and is widely recognized for his contributions to carillon pedagogy and performance practice.

Program
Chesman’s program offers a variety of musical styles and traditions, bringing together classical works, contemporary compositions, jazz standards, and music drawn from popular musical theater. Featuring familiar melodies alongside contemporary pieces, the program highlights the carillon’s versatility across genres—from reflective harmonies to rhythmically driven selections—creating a varied and approachable summer concert experience.