Trinity United Methodist Church Carillon - Springfield, MA
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A 48 bell carillon is housed in the ‘Singing Tower’ of the impressive Trinity United Methodist Church in Springfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WMBNWG
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2011
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The signature feature of this large stone church is the carillon tower they call "The Singing Tower". Even their monthly church bulletin is named "The Carillon".
The technical data for this carillon:
Traditional carillon of 48 bells.
Pitch of heaviest bell is A in the bass octave.
Transposition is down 3 semitone(s).
Keyboard range: C C / C C 24.
There is one missing bass semitone.
There is an identical practice console.
The whole instrument was installed in 1928
with bells made by Taylor.
Player:
Becky Rosendahl Isaacson, Choir Director and Organist.
Originally the carillon had one octave (12 or 13 notes) of doubled trebles (total 60 bells), which was disconnected by 1948.
Location:
361 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA United States
01108
Who controls the carillon?: Trinity United Methodist Church
Number of bells: 48
Schedule of regular public performances:
Thursdays at 7 pm in July and on special occasions.
Structure: Tower connected to Trinity United Methodist 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.
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