Instruments

Mechelen main division

Study keyboards and pianos

The Mechelen department of the Jef Denyn Carillon School has 8 carillon keyboards and 6 pianos. On these instruments the students can practice also outside the lessons.

St. Rumbold's Tower

The concert carillon of the St. Rumbolds tower was realized in 1981 by the bellfoundry 'Royal Eijsbouts' of Asten (NL). The carillon has 49 bells that together weigh 40 tons. The instrument is used for lessons, exams and concerts. Students of the 4th degree and the specialisation degree can, under certain conditions and after appointment, practice on the carillon of Saint Rumbolds.

Carillon Pavilion Sinte-Mette Garden

The chamber carillon (Royal Eijsbouts, 2016) of the Carillon School has 50 bells and is used for lessons, exams and concerts. All students can practice here under certain conditions.

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School Carillon

The carillon of the Hof van Busleyden has 49 bells from 1953, cast by Marcel Michiels Jr. This carillon will be renewed in the spring of 2022. Students can practice on this carillon under certain conditions.

The carillon of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-over-de-Dijle Church

On this carillon of 50 bells (Petit & Fritsen, 1965) students can practice during the opening hours of the church and under certain conditions.

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Departments

The departments outside Mechelen have a study keyboard and a carillon. The study keyboard is always available, the carillon can be played according to local regulations.