Julianne Vanden Wyngaard is a professional carillonist and pianist residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who served as vice president of The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA), as well as president from 2017 to 2019.[1] In a predominantly male and white field, Vanden Wyngaard has distinguished herself through musical and professional accolades.
Education
editAs an undergraduate, Vanden Wyngaard studied piano at the Eastman School of Music. She continued to receive her BFA at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and then participated in graduate work at Michigan State University. Most recently in 2000, Vanden Wyngaard received a diploma from the Netherlands Carillon School.[2]
Professional
editIn 1965 Vanden Wyngaard joined the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) faculty where she was featured as a piano soloist and professor. Vanden Wyngaard was vital in the creation of the carillon program at GVSU, which now has two of the fourteen carillon towers in Michigan. When asked about her career, Vanden Wyngaard stated, "My biggest accomplishment was bringing the carillon to the west Michigan community."[3]
References
edit- ^ "Board of Directors and Committees". The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Grand Valley State University: Julianne Vanden Wyngaard". Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Carillonist, Julianne Vanden Wyngaard". History Grand Rapids. August 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
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