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2025 GCNA Congress

The 82nd Annual Congress of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America will be held at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, from June 10 to 14, 2025.

Attending your first GCNA Congress?

We look forward to welcoming you! Be sure to join us for the complimentary first-timers breakfast on June 10 (the first morning of congress) to meet board members and other first-timers.

Did you know that the GCNA offers grants to cover registration costs for members who are attending congress for the first time? Note: the grant application deadline is April 10.

Congress events include presentations, masterclasses, workshops, and business meetings, as well as social opportunities to meet other carillonneurs - and of course lots of great music! We will be spending a lot of time outside listening to recitals, so be prepared with sunscreen, a hat, an umbrella, etc. Casual, comfortable dress is highly recommended! For the banquet, many people will dress up, but you won't feel out of place in smart casual attire either.

If you have questions about the GCNA Congress Registration Grants (for first-timers and new AC/Carillonneur Members), please contact events@gcna.org (Chair, GCNA Events Committee).

Please direct other questions to the congress host: Elizabeth Egbert Berghout.

Congress invitation video

Registration

GCNA congresses are open to everyone (whether a GCNA member or not).

Register before April 15 to secure the early bird discount rate of $275! The regular rate of $300 applies to registrations from April 15 onwards.

Grants to Attend Congress: The GCNA is pleased to offer grants to cover the costs of congress registration fees for certain members, such as first-time attendees and members who have recently passed either exam. If you are applying for a grant, please do NOT register for congress until you receive approval for the grant. Note: the grant application deadline is April 10.

Register for Congress today!

Registration closes on May 31. After that date, please contact the congress host Elizabeth Egbert Berghout directly to see if your attendance can still be accommodated.

Tentative Schedule

Tue Jun 10	Noon: Registration opens (Jayhawk Welcome Center) Noon-3pm: Open tower time (Campanile) 6pm: Host Carillon Recital 7pm: Reception and Art Walk (Spencer Art Museum/Jayhawk Welcome Center)
Wed Jun 11	7:30am: First time attendees' breakfast TBA
Thu Jun 12	TBA
Fri Jun 13	TBA
Sat Jun 14	8:30am: Closing Recital 9:30am: Presentation (Jayhawk Welcome Center) 10:30am: Business Meeting (Jayhawk Welcome Center) Noon-2pm: Open tower time (Campanile)

Lodging information

Official Congress hotel: Coming soon!
Air-conditioned on-campus housing: Attendees must complete the individual interest form by May 1st. Invoices will be sent to individuals by May 20th. Individuals must pay their invoice by June 1st to secure their spot. Additional information about air-conditioned on-campus housing option:
1. Private room is $45 per night.
2. Linen rental (fitted sheet, flat sheet, blanket, pillow, pillowcase, towel, washcloth) is $20 per person for the duration of the congress.
3. Toilet paper is supplied in the bathrooms.
4. Hand soap is NOT supplied in the bathrooms. Please provide your own.
5. Dorm parking is free with reservation.

Parking

On-campus parking near the Campanile is $6 per day. Parking is free after 5:00 pm on weekdays and all-day Saturday and Sunday. A link for purchasing a parking permit is forthcoming.