Draper Tower Carillon - Berea College - Berea, KY
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vhasler
N 37° 34.373 W 084° 17.531
16S E 739134 N 4161874
Quick Description: The 56 bell carillon at Berea College is the largest in the state of Kentucky
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 2/15/2009 3:17:04 AM
Waymark Code: WM5V84
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Long Description:From the below website link,
Berea's carillon bells range in
size from the 2,750 lb. "bourdon," or largest bell, with a diameter
of 50", to the smallest, which is 5 1/2" in diameter and weighs 18
1/2 lbs. The bourdon was the first bell to be raised and installed
in the tower with the others following in descending size order.
The bells were cast and tuned in the Netherlands by Petit and
Fritsen Bellfoundry, makers of bells since 1660, and are made of
"bell bronze," an alloy of 80% copper and 20% tin. With 56 bells,
the carillon has a range of four and 1/2 octaves, making it
possible to play virtually any piece of music in full melody and
harmony.
These bells are in Draper Building - not Phelps-Stokes Chapel
which has its own 20 bell set - as incorrectly listed on one
referenced website. The central staircase in the hall will take you
to a locked door for the carillon view area.
4/5/09 Update: A 12/13/2004 USA Today article (still on-line)
for 10 great places to chime in with the bells states for
the Jessie Preston Draper Memorial Carillon, Berea College,
Ky.
"Boasting one of the newest and most well-designed carillons in the
country, Berea's bells were cast 20 years earlier for another
facility. University carillonneur John Courter plays holiday and
seasonal music throughout the month.."