Westminster Presbyterian Church Carillon - Oklahoma City, OK
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Max and 99
N 35° 30.926 W 097° 31.484
14S E 633775 N 3931205
Carillon bell tower located in a beautiful OKC church
Waymark Code: WM8R2R
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2010
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This is a beautiful church carillon tower, located in OKC at N. Shartel and N.W. 43rd. The school is mostly on the south side, and the church sanctuary is on the west side, with the carillon tower right behind it.
Tours are available by appointment only, and when the carillonneur is in town.
According to the TowerBells Website:
The Westminster Presbyterian Church Carillon:
Bourdon swings and has electric toller
Traditional carillon of 42 bells
Pitch of heaviest bell is F in the middle octave
Transposition is up 5 semitone(s)
Keyboard range: CG / CG
There are two missing bass semitones
The instrument was enlarged in 1956 with bells made by Petit and Fritsen
Prior history: In 1954, the instrument was begun with 35 bells by Petit and Fritsen
Year of latest technical information source is 1996
Location:
4400 N. Shartel Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK U.S.A.
73118
Who controls the carillon?: Westminster Presbyterian Church
Number of bells: 42
Schedule of regular public performances:
Sunday 10:30-11:00 and at noon ONLY when the Carillon player is in town
Structure: The tower is attached to the church.
Location web page: [Web Link]
Year of construction: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
An original photograph of the carillon is required. One of you and your crew doing your very best imitation of Quasimodo and/or Esmeralda will be most appreciated.