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This event is in the past.It took place on April 20, 2026 at Burton Memorial Tower.

Kathleen Beck, carillon 1
Kathleen Beck, carillon 2
Kathleen Beck, carillon 3
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Kathleen Beck, carillon 5
Classical Music

Kathleen Beck, carillon

February 16 at 12pm - April 20

At Burton Memorial Tower

Burns Park, Ann Arbor

🎵"really was such a nice surprise. Made me smile"
🦅Watch for the resident hawk near the tower
🎧Hearing protection provided in the bell chamber

Hear 53 bronze bells ring out across campus from one of the world's heaviest carillons. After the free noon concert, climb the tower to meet the carillonist and ask how they wrangle 12 tons of bronze.

Historic carillon concerts
Tower bell performances
Free midday recitals
Behind-the-scenes Q&A

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  • Historic carillon concerts
  • Tower bell performances
  • Free midday recitals
  • Behind-the-scenes Q&A
  • Burton Memorial Tower
  • Burns Park
  • Ann Arbor
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