Friends of the Carillon of the First United Methodist Church of Germantown is pleased to announce our 40th annual summer carillon recital series.  Beginning on June 29, there will be four Monday evening recitals played by international performers.  Recitals begin at 7:30, rain or shine.  The audience may obtain programs in the garden of historic Wyck House, 6026 Germantown Ave (across the street from the church), where a lovely garden makes a wonderful listening area. Bring your own chair or a blanket for comfort, or use the folding chairs courtesy of Wyck.   A freewill offering will be received to support the recital series.

The series opens on June 29 with Lisa Lonie and Janet Tebbel, carillon duo.  With an all-new program including Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter, Angry Birds, Chopin’s Minute Waltz, a new take on Brubeck’s “Take Five” and other interesting pieces, the duo is heading off to Michigan this summer to play an 8 recital tour.  For this week only, the tower will be open at 8:15 to observe the performers, with a tour of the bell chamber to begin after the recital.  It’s 70 steps up, all normal steps, no ladders!  Children are welcome.

The carillon, installed in 1927, contains 50 bells ranging in size from 12 pounds to 3 1/2 tons.  There are 4 bells which are larger than the Liberty Bell!  The playing cabin in the tower will be open to visitors for the last 15 minutes of the June 29 recital.

CONTACT:  Janet Tebbel
(cell) 267-250-7727
(church) 215-438-3677