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Casting of the first carillon model bell

Author: Amy Juhnke

Please join us for this exciting event! Bell founders Meeks, Watson & Co. of Georgetown, Ohio, will visit Iowa State University to work with students and cast the first carillon bell on campus. When complete, the Campanile-Carillon Model will be a scaled copy of our iconic Campanile, and will travel throughout the nation, showcasing Cyclone pride.

April 10, 2018

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Join us at the Campanile and/or the ISU Metalcasting Laboratory (1098 Black Engineering Building) for tours

4:00 p.m.
A program will include a presentation about the project, and a live stream of the pouring of the first carillon bell
(Iowa State Memorial Union, Campanile Room)

5:00 p.m.
Reception
(Iowa State Memorial Union, Campanile Room)

For more information, contact the Department of Music and Theatre: 515-294-3831