ETSU Foundation Carillon and Alumni Plaza

ETSU Foundation
Carillon and Alumni Plaza
Architectural Details
A Lasting Legacy from One Generation to the Next
 

This marvelous gift represents the generosity of a unique group of people who desire to better the lives of all we serve.

It will honor our Past; it will celebrate our Present; and it will inspire our Future.

Carillon Times:

Westminister Chimes-
Chimes at the Four Quarters of the hour

Hour Strikes
Every Day 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

plus
8:01 a.m. - Alma Mater
12:31 p.m. - 3-song mini-concert
4:31 p.m. - Alma Mater
4:33 p.m. - 3-song mini-concert
6:46 p.m. - 3-song mini-concert

Carillon Facts
  • Height: 48 feet
  • Base Width: 10 feet 4 inches
  • Plaza Circumference: 56 feet
  • Number of Bells: 26
  • Weight of Largest Bell: 550 lbs.
  • Weight of Smallest Bell: 40 lbs.
  • Bronze Cast: 80% Copper - 20% Tin
  • Octaves: Two
  • Bell Casting: In Holland
  • Frame Construction: Cincinnati
  • Number of Donors: 38
  • Construction Cost: $750,000
  • Funding: Private Donations
  • Construction Duration: 15 weeks
  • Architect: Ken Ross Architects
  • Contractor: Burleson Construction
  • Brick: General Shale
  • Carillon Consultant: Verdin Co.
  • Dedication Date: August 31, 2005
  • Playing Options: Keyboard at Tower / Keyboard at Gilbreath Hall / Recording / Remote Control
Media Coverage
The ETSU Foundation Carillon and Alumni Plaza was dedicated between Gilbreath Hall, the oldest building on campus, and Burgin Dossett Hall. The ETSU Carillon features 26 bells, which were produced in Holland by the Verdin Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. More...
ETSU Foundation Carillon Contributors
  • 550 lb. bell - Bell "C"
    Donald R. Raber & Loyce C. Raber
    Peter W. Raber
    Donal R. Raber, II
  • 458 lb. bell - Bell "C"
    Ken & Carole Ross for Jeremy & Lauren Ross
    Reno G. & Grover C. Burleson Families
    Richard & Karen Green
  • 387 lb. bell - Bell "D"
    In Memory of Creed D. & Ollie E.Seal & O. Jean Seal
    In Honor of Martha Montgomery: Charlie Montgomery
    Richard Alan Arnold & Mary O'Dell Arnold, Class of 1969
    James E. Rhein
  • 321 lb. bell - Bell "D"
    Mark Hicks, Jr., Pre-Law '46-'48
    Jim & Alexandria Kalogeros
    Dennis R. Hammond, Hammond Associates
    In Memory of James Montag, Sr. & Donald Boudreau:
      Jim, Denise & Emma Montag
  • 273 lb. bell - Bell "E"
    In Memory of Wayne & Pauline Simonds: Ken & Sally Simonds
  • 246 lb. bell - Bell "F"
    Stuart E. Wood, Jr. Family
  • 220 lb. bell - Bell "F"
    Tim & Valda Jones
  • 194 lb. bell - Bell "G"
    Bill F. Breeding, Jr.
    Ray and Janie Thomas
  • 172 lb. bell - Bell "G"
    Dr. Clayton L. Carpenter & Dorothy Baird Carpenter
  • 150 lb. bell - Bell "A"
    In Honor of Becky Krieger: Tom Krieger
  • 139 lb. bell - Bell "A"
    Fred Warren for ETSU Golf
  • 128 lb. bell - Bell "B"
    Dr. Paul & Nancy Stanton Family
  • 112 lb. bell - Bell "C"
    Wayne G. Basler
  • 106 lb. bell - Bell "C"
    Dennis T. & Mary R. Powell
  • 97 lb. bell - Bell "D"
    James & Anne Reel: In Memory of Carrie Preston Wolfe
  • 88 lb. bell - Bell "D"
    Leslie & Joe Pope
  • 81 lb. bell - Bell "E"
    Thomas J. and Patricia K. Garland
  • 75 lb. bell - Bell "F"
    Dr. Richard A. & Lois A. Manahan Family
  • 68 lb. bell - Bell "F"
    Dr. Allan D. & Mrs. Cecilia M. Spritzer
  • 62 lb. bell - Bell "G"
    Gary M. & Jackie P. Mabrey Family
  • 57 lb. bell - Bell "G"
    Frank & Betty Anderson
  • 53 lb. bell - Bell "A"
    David & Hilda Collins
  • 48 lb. bell - Bell "A"
    Barbara Olson Kimbrough, M.D., & Stephen M. Kimbrough, M.D.
  • 44 lb. bell - Bell "B"
    Paul & Wilsie Bishop
  • 40 lb. bell - Bell "C"
    Dan & Katie Mahoney
  • Alumni Plaza
    Alumni Association
  • Alumni Bell
    Alumni Association

    Architect: Ken Ross Architects
    Contractor: Burleson Construction
    Brick: General Shale Brick
2005 Carillon Pictures
     
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