# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Carillon Recital: Julia Ong and Wesley Arai
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Please join us for recitals from UCSB’s Storke Tower Carillon given by UC Santa Barbara University Carillonist Wesley Arai and students from Arai’s carillon studio. UCSB’s Storke Tower and its carillon were a gift from Thomas Storke, former publisher of the Santa Barbara News-Press. The instrument consists of 61 bells cast by Petit & Fritsen of the Netherlands, with the bells weighing anywhere from 18 pounds to 2.5 tons, and spanning five octaves.

Julia Ong (UCSB Student Carillonist) and Wesley Arai (UCSB University Carillonist) will present a recital from the carillon in UCSB’s Storke Tower on Sunday, April 19th at 2:00pm. Selections will include solo works and duets, covering a wide range of original works for carillon and arrangements of well-known classical and popular tunes. Listeners are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on the grass outside the tower during the recital.

View Carillon lineup:

Sunday, April 19 | 2pm
Julia Ong (UCSB Student Carillonist) and Wesley Arai (UCSB University Carillonist) will present a recital of solo works and duets, covering a wide range of original works for carillon and arrangements of well-known classical and popular tunes. 

Sunday, May 3 | 2pm
Junrui Liu (UCSB Student Carillonist) will present a special solo recital on the Storke Tower Carillon.

Sunday, May 17 | 2pm
UC Santa Barbara University Carillonist Wesley Arai will present a recital of original works for carillon, plus arrangements of classical and modern favorites created specifically for carillon. 

Sunday, May 31 | 10am
Students Annmarie Fan, Rose Gallagher, Junrui Liu, Julia Ong, Pratyush Rallapally, and Ryan Stenberg from University Carillonist Wesley Arai’s studio will present a recital of original works and arrangements for carillon. 

LIVE, IN-PERSON EVENTS 
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab some snacks, and enjoy the recitals from the lawn outside the tower! 
Read more at music.ucsb.edu/news.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/goleta/carillon-recital-julia-ong-and-wesley-arai/200029857049432
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Goleta
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Storke Tower
- **lat**: 34.41158
- **long**: -119.84414
- **full address**: Storke Tower, University Rd,Isla Vista, California, Goleta, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Carillon Recital: Julia Ong and Wesley Arai being held?
  - **A:** Carillon Recital: Julia Ong and Wesley Arai takes place on Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Storke Tower, University Rd,Isla Vista, California, Goleta, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Carillon Recital: Julia Ong and Wesley Arai?
  - **A:** Carillon Recital: Julia Ong and Wesley Arai is organized by UCSB Department of Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Carillon Recital: Julia Ong and Wesley Arai is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Goleta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Carillon Recital: Julia Ong and Wesley Arai sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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