The haunting bell sounds filling the heart of campus from noon to 12:30 p.m. today will stem from the musical talents of guest carillonneur Jeffrey Bossin.

A carillonneur plays the carillon, which resembles an organ. In the Beaumont Tower Bell Room, striking the carillon’s oak keys with loosely closed fists and depressing the foot pedals tugs metal chords attached to Beaumont Tower’s 49 bells, thus producing the music that can be heard all over campus.

Patricia Johannes, a student of university carillonneur Ray McLellan and university employee, said Beaumont’s concerts offer a break from the usual routine of students and passersby.

“It’s enjoyable and relaxing to hear the music in the middle of the day,” she said. “If you’re rushing around, you have something to focus on that’s different than your usual concerns.”

Bossin is a carillonneur, musicologist and member of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America.

Normally McLellan plays from noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and the public is usually invited to listen and watch in Beaumont’s bell room.

Bossin’s concert will be closed to the public, but of course, not from the outside.

Sally Harwood, associate general council for MSU and a carillon student of McLellan, said the Beaumont guest concert offers good music.

“You can appreciate the music from a good player, and for its musical value,” she said. “It should be a great opportunity to listen to someone that’s an expert, with different style.”

For more information about Beaumont Tower and guest carillonneurs visit www.msu.edu/~carillon/.