Carillon

A brief technical outline of our carillon, compiled by Carl Zimmerman, member of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America, follows:

Carillon:

Remarks:

	~	Pedals down to bass G are present in new clavier.
	~	New bells cast 1988.
	~	24 ornamental bells in belfry screen.

Technical data:

~ Traditional carillon of 57 bells

~ Pitch of heaviest bell is C

~ Transposition is up 2 semitone(s)

~ Keyboard range: A#G / A#C 26

~ There is one missing bass semitone

~ There is an identical practice console

~ The instrument was enlarged in 1990 with 37 bells by Whitechapel

Prior history:

In 1931, the instrument was begun with 48 bells by Taylor (20 bells remain from that work.)

Electric-action Chamber Carillon

Remarks:

~ Awaiting renovation

~ The 28 trebles were removed from the tower carillon when it was enlarged, with 4 recast and one added. In swell box.

Technical data:

~ Electric-keyboard (from organ) carillon of 29 bells

~ Pitch of heaviest bell is A#

~ Transposition is up 24 semitone(s)

~ Keyboard range: A#D / NONE

~ There are no missing bass semitones

~ There is no practice console

~ The whole instrument was installed in 1989 with bells by Taylor (except for 5 by Whitechapel)

The Carillon

First-Plymouth Congregational Church
United Church of Christ

The Carillon

First-Plymouth Congregational Church United Church of Christ

First-Plymouth Congregational Church
United Church of Christ