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Hopeman Carillon Summer 2014 University of Rochester Highlights from the 2014 Summer Concert Series July 7, 7pm Vera Wuensche July 14, 7pm Tin-Shi Tam July 21, 7pm Laura Ellis July 28, 7pm Klaus de Haan Points of Interest The Hopeman Carillon replaced the original chimes in 1973 The bells were cast at Eisjbouts in the Netherlands The Carillon Society has nearly 100 alumni members 25-30 students each year express interest, putting the program at maximum capacity July Renovation Initiative One of only seven carillons in New York State, the Hopeman Carillon has played a significant role in the life of the University of Rochester for the past four decades. Housed in the iconic landmark building, Rush Rhees Library, the carillon plays traditionally for Meliora Weekend and Commencement each year as well as offers professional concerts in July and studentperformed concerts and informal play throughout the school year. of overtones and, most importantly, will enable the carillon to be played year round, including at temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, which is currently not possible. After 40 years of use, this all-weather exterior instrument is in need of some maintenance and renovation. Rick Watson of Meeks, Watson, and Company has identified rusted bolts, cracked leather attachments, bells that rotate in place, and springs that no longer adjust as priority repairs to be tackled. Secondary needs include replacement umbrellas, adjusting turnbuckles and replacement clappers. The more than 40-foot-long wires need additional tracking so they do not cross during play or heavy winds. These improvements will increase dynamic control, enrich the sound of the bells’ array Double Your Impact We are excited to announce a new matching challenge! A full renovation of the carillon, as detailed above, will cost approximately $130,000 and your gifts will help us reach that goal. Recognizing the significance of the carillon in their own lives, an alumnus and his wife are offering a dollar for dollar match up to $50,000 toward the renovation project with the hope that other alumni, members of the Rochester community, and Carillon Society participants will join them in keeping the bells ringing. Double your impact by supporting the carillon today! Univer sity of Rochester Cherith Meeks Assistant Director for Advancement Arts, Sciences & Engineering Phone: 585-276-3686 Mobile: 585-353-7913 Fax: 585-276-2108 Email: [email protected] Alumni and Advancement Center c/o Cherith Meeks 300 East River Road P.O. Box 278701 Rochester, NY 14627 -8701 Learn more about the carillon on the web! http://www.rochester.edu/aboutus/carillon/ LEARN, DISCOVER, HEAL, CREATE— AND MAKE THE WORLD EVER BETTER How you can help! Take advantage of the matching challenge. There are giving opportunities at all levels and gifts of every size are welcome. $2000 will renovate a higher bell and $3000 will renovate a lower bell. Students serenade the campus on a daily basis throughout the year. Gifts may be made outright or as a multi-year pledge (5 maximum) to the University of Rochester with a designation to the Hopeman Carillon Fund. This is a current-use fund that will allow us to use 100% of gifts received immediately toward the renovation. You may make a gift online at: http://www.rochester.edu/ advancement/ (please choose the designation “Other” and specify “Hopeman Carillon Fund”) or you can send a check, payable to the University of Rochester (memo line – Hopeman Carillon Fund), to the address above. If you have questions or would like more details, please contact Cherith Meeks. We appreciate your support and look forward to many more years of hearing the bells ring!
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