About Us
The bells atop Rush Rhees Library, collectively called a carillon, are played daily by students and faculty. Although a few bells automatically chime every 15 minutes throughout the day, all other bell music is played live and entirely mechanically by real people in the library dome. As players of a public instrument, we’re committed to playing a wide variety of music that represents and engages all community members.
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2026 Summer Concert Series Dates and Program:
July 20 Andrée-Anne Doane (Canada)
July 27 Sheryl Modlin (OH)
Aug. 3 Julie Zhu (MI)
Aug. 10 Michael Gancz (CA)
Playing Schedule and Tours
The carillon is played during the fall and spring semesters Mondays–Thursdays at 1:45–2 p.m. and 4:40–4:50 p.m. Anyone may register for free tower tours during these times. We also accept song requests.
Register for a tower tour Request a song
Concerts and Rehearsal
Longer themed concerts are presented for special occasions, usually on weekdays at 5 p.m. The summer concert series features guests from around the country and the world for concerts enjoyed by the whole community.
Open rehearsal takes place 4:50–9 p.m. on weekdays and noon–9 p.m. on weekends. Lessons and workshops occasionally take place before 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Meet the Players
