St. Luke's United Methodist Church Carillon - Oklahoma City, OK
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Max and 99
N 35° 29.091 W 097° 30.971
14S E 634602 N 3927825
Very tall carillon bell tower at St. Luke's in Oklahoma City
Waymark Code: WM8R2Q
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2010
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This Carillon tower at St. Luke's is one of only two Carillons in the state of Oklahoma, and it is a beautiful one. There is a very large parking lot on the north side of the tower, so you can get very close to get a good look at the structure and the bells. The top of the tower where the bells are located is open, so you can get a really good view. There appears to be a railing/observation area near the top also.
According to the TowerBells website:
The St. Luke's United Methodist Church Carillon:
Traditional carillon of 42 bells
Pitch of heaviest bell is D# in the middle octave
Transposition is up 3 semitone(s)
Keyboard range: CG / CG
There are two missing bass semitones
There is a practice console
The whole instrument was installed in 1956 with bells made by Petit & Fritsen
Year of latest technical information source is 1970
Location:
222 NW 15
Oklahoma City, OK U.S.A.
73103
Who controls the carillon?: St. Luke's
Number of bells: 42
Schedule of regular public performances:
Unknown
Structure: Almost free-standing 100 foot tower, attached to St. Luke's church
Location web page: [Web Link]
Year of construction: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
An original photograph of the carillon is required. One of you and your crew doing your very best imitation of Quasimodo and/or Esmeralda will be most appreciated.