Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
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"...to educate the public to the beauty, harmony and other benefits of bell music and to teach the a
The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon is the gift of Senator Thomas Rees, publisher of the Illinois state register from 1881-1933. During World War I, Rees served on the International Board of Arbitration for newspapers and later for unions, providing him the opportunity to travel Europe and beyond. Rees attributes his great interest in bells to visiting carillons in Belgium and the Netherlands- though his initial interest was the result of reading articles in National Geographic, the Musical Quarterly, and Art & Archeology by William Gorham Rice. Rees provided a bequest to build his instrument, leaving specific instructions in his will regarding number of bells and its location. Robert Stuart, Springfield Park District President (1959-1975), carefully implemented the Senator's vision by consulting and hiring the architects, designers and the bell foundry when the carillon was constructed in 1962. The quality of the instrument coupled with size and location in the century old Washington Park distinguishes Rees Carillon as one of the world's finest instruments. The Rees Carillon boasts 67 cast bronze bells covering a range of 5 1/2 chromatic octaves. Total weight equals 82,753 lbs; the largest (bourdon) bell weighs 7 1/2 tons with the smallest weighing 22 lbs. The instrument was cast by the 300-year-old bell foundry of Petit & Fritsen, Ltd., in Aarle-Rixtel, Netherlands. All of the bells are played manually from a World Standard Keyboard installed in the year 2000.
An Update on This Weekend’s Carillon Recitals
We sincerely apologize, but this weekend’s carillon recitals have been canceled due to an elevator malfunction.
Unfortunately, the repair requires custom-made brake parts that must be manufactured, and we have been advised that this process will take several weeks.
We understand this is disappointing and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will continue to share updates on the repair progress and let you know as soon as we have more information.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the carillon recitals as soon as possible!
📢 Carillon Recital Update
All carillon recitals scheduled for this weekend have been canceled due to an elevator malfunction.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Updates will be posted on this page as soon as recitals can resume.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Today’s (Sun @ at 2 and 4pm) have been canceled due to elevator failure. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
🎃👻 Tonight is the final evening of our Jack-O’-Lantern festivities! 👻🎃
Join us in Washington Park from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM for a chance to admire all 2,100 carved and illuminated pumpkins! 🎃✨ It’s a magical sight you won’t want to miss!
🦇 As usual, Batman will be playing spooky Halloween music on the carillon every half hour throughout the event. You can also watch him perform on the monitors in the park!
🎶 Please note: The regular Saturday carillon recital at 2:00 PM is canceled due to the Jack-O’-Lantern festivities.
Bring your family and friends, soak up the Halloween spirit, and join us for one last spooky evening in Washington Park! 🕸️🎃
🎃🍂 Carve for the Carillon! 🍂🎃
Join us today for the last day of some fall fun at the Carillon!
🎃 FREE pumpkin carving for ages 1–99! 🕚 11 AM–4 PM (while supplies last!)
🔔 Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Carillon, which will be played on the hour for 10–15 minutes throughout the event!
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled fall experience. We are looking forward to see you there! 🧡🍁
🎃🍂 Carve for the Carillon! 🍂🎃
Join us today for some fall fun at the Carillon!
🎃 FREE pumpkin carving for ages 1–99! 🕚 11 AM–4 PM (while supplies last!)
🔔 Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Carillon, which will be played on the hour for 10–15 minutes throughout the event!
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled fall experience. We are looking forward to see you there! 🧡🍁
🎃🍂 Carve for the Carillon! 🍂🎃
Join us tomorrow and Sunday for some fall fun at the Carillon!
🎃 FREE pumpkin carving for ages 1–99! 🕚 11 AM–4 PM (while supplies last!)
🔔 Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Carillon, which will be played on the hour for 10–15 minutes throughout the event!
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled fall experience. We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🍁
Due to elevator failure today’s (Sun @ 2 & 4 PM) recitals are canceled!
We are sorry for any inconvenience
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