GVSU celebrates 30th anniversary of Cook Carillon Tower with concert series, including Taylor Swift music

"We are thrilled to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Cook Carillon Tower, an iconic landmark of our campus," said Jenny Hall-Jones, vice president for Student Affairs. "Its melodies have welcomed countless individuals to Grand Valley over the years, and we are excited to welcome our community to campus for a series of memorable concert experiences."

Each 45-minute concert will include a unique selection of music played by a professional carillonneur. Music will range from well-known GVSU classics, like the fight song and alma mater, to an evening of Taylor Swift-themed tunes on October 11th. Attendees are encouraged to pack snacks to the picnic-style event, or grab one from a selection of food trucks that will be present.

Concerts currently scheduled for this fall include:

• Sept. 21, noon: Family weekend concert
• Sept. 28, 1 p.m.: Classical concert
• Oct. 11, 5:30 p.m.: Love Story: A Taylor Swift-inspired concert event
• Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.: Homecoming concert
• Dec. 5, 2:30 p.m.: Holiday concert

More information on the concert series can be found on the Student Affairs website.