Tower Music is one of the oldest traditions at the Carmel Bach Festival. It began in 1936 with the Heralding Trombones, led by two generations of the Stewart Family, Chandler and son Gordon, and the trombone quartet opened every Festival in the early days. The Stewart Family performed well into the 1960’s until the Festival Orchestra brass section was asked to carry on the tradition as it does today. They played from the balcony window of the old Sunset Auditorium which opened onto the parking lot – the window is still there, overlooking the foyer – and from the Carmel Mission bell tower, thus earning the nickname “Tower Music.”

Tower Music: Ancient, Old & New

Sunset Center

This concert is a beloved tradition at the festival led by Andrew Arthur.

Twilight in the Cathedral

San Carlos Cathedral

Tower Music: Music for King Charles

Carmel Mission Basilica Museum

Tower Music: Festive!

Tower Music is one of the oldest traditions at the Carmel Bach Festival. It began in 1936 with the Heralding Trombones, led by two generations of the Stewart Family, Chandler and son Gordon, and the trombone quartet opened every Festival in the early days. The Stewart Family performed well into the 1960’s until the Festival Orchestra brass section was asked to carry on the tradition as it does today. They played from the balcony window of the old Sunset Auditorium which opened onto the parking lot – the window is still there, overlooking the foyer – and from the Carmel Mission bell tower, thus earning the nickname “Tower Music.

Tower Music: Fanfares & Processionals

Join us for Concert I featuring our Artist in Residence Jörg Reddin who holds J.S. Bach’s old job in Arnstadt, Germany.

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Organ & Brass Virtuosity In The Time Of Bach

Holy Cross Church

With a small baroque ensemble, featuring soprano voice and trumpet, this event explores the themes of love through early music composers, both famous and lesser known. A set of Purcell songs chronicle romantic love and loss, a Pepusch English cantata explores love of country, and a riotous Handel cantata joyfully exclaims a love of life.  Showcasing music that moves from mournful to bombastic, this concert features early music specialist performers.

Dominic Favia

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 15, 2025

Morgan Balfour – Soprano – Love in Many Forms · 222

Past events

19 - 26 Jul, 2024

Tower Music: Ancient, Old & New · Carmel Bach Festival

18 - 25 Jul, 2024

Twilight in the Cathedral · Carmel Bach Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Trumpet in The Thunderer by Sousa

Carmel Bach Festival

Trumpet in Trio Sonata in G major by Handel

Carmel Bach Festival

Trumpet in Music for his Majesty's Sackbuts and Cornetts by Locke

Carmel Bach Festival

Trumpet in Sonatas by Pezel

Carmel Bach Festival

Trumpet in Suite of Dances by Holborne

Carmel Bach Festival

Trumpet in Ancient Airs & Dances by Respighi

Carmel Bach Festival

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