Hear the bells ring

Cornell University:

On the campus of Cornell University, McGraw Tower houses the 21 bells that make up The Cornell Chimes; the bells ring daily with concerts featuring virtually every kind of music, from Baroque to the Beatles, from Schubert to Scott Joplin.

The following pieces, which can be downloaded in MP3 or Windows Media format, are from the newest chimes CD Far Above Cayuga's Waters. This is the first chimes recording after the renovation of the tower and tuning of the bells.

The Cornell Changes, also known as the Jennie McGraw Rag — in honor of Jennie McGraw, who donated the money for Cornell's original 9-bell chime. The Rag is the first song played at each morning's chimes concert.
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The Cornell Alma Mater, which concludes each midday chimes concert.
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The Cornell Evening Song, which concludes each evening chimes concert and bears an uncanny resemblance to O Tannenbaum.
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St. Lawrence University:

The daily concert from Gunnison Memorial Chapel at St. Lawrence University begins with the ringing of
the Westminster chimes, the tolling of the hour, and “Changes,” then ends with three school songs.

(taken from the Laurentian Singer's 50th Anniversary CD)

Westminister Chimes and Hymn to St. Lawrence

Chapel Bells

Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary)

When The Saints Go Marching In

University of Rochester:

The University of Rochester’s 50 - bell Hopeman Memorial Carillon tower is located atop Rush Rhees
Library. While an electronic system is programmed to chime on the quarter hour, guest carillonneurs perform
throughout the year.

The Genesee (1895) - University Alma Mater (2:14) : by Thomas T. Swinburne, Class of 1892; arrangement by Herve D. Wilkins, Class of 1866; performed on the Hopeman Memorial Carillon by Daniel Harrison.

Rochester Quarters (2000) (0:53) : by Daniel Harrison, Department of Music professor. Composed in honor of the University's sesquicentennial celebration.

For more information on the Hopeman Memorial Carillon, contact the Music Department at (585)275-2828.