Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
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"...to educate the public to the beauty, harmony and other benefits of bell music and to teach the a
The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon is the gift of Senator Thomas Rees, publisher of the Illinois state register from 1881-1933. During World War I, Rees served on the International Board of Arbitration for newspapers and later for unions, providing him the opportunity to travel Europe and beyond. Rees attributes his great interest in bells to visiting carillons in Belgium and the Netherlands- thoug
Today’s recital at 6:30 PM will be performed by Ally Dodd.
Today’s Recitals (Sun @ 2 PM & 6:30 PM) will be performed by Ally Dodd.
Today’s (Sat @ 2 and 6:30 PM) Recital Program
1. All By Myself - Sergei Rachmaninoff
2. From “Carnival Suite” - Frank Dellapenna
• Ambiance
• Carousel
3. Pop! Goes The Weasel – Traditional
4. From “Carnival Suite” - Frank Dellapenna
• Sleepy Head
• Popcorn
5. Deep In The Meadow (Hunger Games) - Simone Burnett
6. El Esquinazo - Angel Villoldo Arroyo
7. Puff The Magic Dragon - Leonard Lipton
Tonight’s (Fri @ 6:30 PM) Recital Program
1. Personality - Harold Logan
2. From “24 Progressive Lessons Op. 31” - Fernando Sor
• #1 in C Major
• #2 in a minor
• #3 in D major
3. Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce
4. Ah, So Pure (Martha) - Friedrich van Flotow
5. Sweet Rosie O’Grady - Maud Nugent
6. Caro mio Ben - Giuseppe Giordani
7. Return To Me (Retorno A Me) - Danny Di Minno
Tonight’s Recital (@ 6:30 PM) will be performed by Ally Dodd
Tonight’s Recital (@ 6:30 PM) will be performed by Caleb Melamed
05/24/2026
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Tonight is the last night of the International Carillon Festival 2026. At 6 PM the Trinity Wind Ensemble will be presenting welcoming music. At 6:30 PM a carillon concert by Elien Van den Broeck from Belgium followed at 7:15 by a Carillon concert by Carlo van Ulft.
Food trucks and children’s lawn games will be available as well as carillon merchandise for sale.
This is a completely FREE event for the community brought to you by the Springfield Park District and cooperation with the Rees Carillon Society and the Carillon Belles.
Come and join us tonight!
Tonight is the Third night of the International Carillon Festival 2026. At 6 PM the The Mother Road Bones Trombone Quartet will be providing welcoming music. At 6:30 PM a carillon concert by Carson Landry from New York, followed at 7:15 by a Carillon concert by State Jesse Ratcliffe from West Virginia.
Food trucks and children’s lawn games will be available as well as carillon merchandise for sale.
This is a completely FREE event for the community brought to you by the Springfield Park District and cooperation with the Rees Carillon Society and the Carillon Belles.
Come and join us tonight!
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