Fifty-five Carillon Ensemble Works Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the National Carillon (1970–2025)

Thomas Laue; Thomas Laue; Christopher Sainsbury; Elena Kats-Chernin; Peggy Polias; Nat Bartsch; Joe Geia; Thomas Laue; Frank Millward; Ronan Apcar; Emma Greenhill; Brenda Gifford; Sally Whitwell

Fifty-five Carillon Ensemble Works Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the National Carillon (1970–2025)

Thomas Laue
, Thomas Laue (Creator)
, Christopher Sainsbury (Composer)
, Elena Kats-Chernin (Composer)
, Peggy Polias (Composer)
, Nat Bartsch (Composer)
, Joe Geia (Composer)
, Thomas Laue (Composer)
, Frank Millward (Composer)
, Ronan Apcar (Composer)
, Emma Greenhill (Composer)
, Brenda Gifford (Composer)
, Sally Whitwell (Composer)

School of Music

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Abstract

To mark the National Carillon’s 55th anniversary, Thomas Laue has curated the commissioning of 55 carillon ensemble works—13 original compositions and 42 arrangements—exploring themes of 'United identities': Australian indigeneity, regionalism, and multiculturalism; 'Our natural environment’, and 'Spirituality and music in contemporary Australia'.

Each piece goes beyond traditional solo carillon performance, with live vocals, rich instrumentation, or backing tracks.

The works feature iconic music by Midnight Oil, Helen Reddy, Paul Kelly, Bruce Woodley (The Seekers) & Dobe Newton (Bushwackers), Neil Murray, and more, alongside First Nations contributions from Chris Sainsbury (Dharug Nation), Brenda Gifford (Yuin Nation), Uncle Joe Geia (Murri heritage), Ziggy Ramo, and the late George Rrurrambu (Yolngu Nation) of Warumpi Band.

Together, these works offer a vibrant soundscape of stories and shared hopes, inviting audiences to celebrate harmony, peace, and connection through melodies that span cultures — from unofficial anthems to global songs of unity recognised around the world.

Original language	English
Publisher	National Capital Authority
Publication status	In preparation - 2025
Event	Chime In: A Carillon Celebration - Kings Park, Parkes ACT, Canberra, Australia Duration: 11 Oct 2025 → … https://www.nca.gov.au/events/chime-carillon-celebration

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Fifty-five Carillon Ensemble Works Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the National Carillon (1970–2025)

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Acknowledgement of Country through Music

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