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
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The Hopeman
Carillon replaced
the original chimes
in 1973
The bells were cast
at Eisjbouts in the
Netherlands
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The Carillon Society has nearly 100
alumni members
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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!