The Bells of South College

The South College Bells were installed in December 1918 as the gift of the Class of 1863. They are rung before and after Wesleyan’s Commencement ceremony and nearly every day at noon when the University is in session by undergraduate members of Bell & Scroll, a guild of dedicated bell ringers. Meet student chime masters and discover their broad repertoire. After the talk, visit the bell tower to see the console where the bells are played and view the bell chamber where they are housed. The tour involves climbing a narrow, spiral stairway and a steep ladder; space is limited for the tour and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Introduction: Peter Frenzel, Marcus L. Taft Professor of German Studies and chimemaster of the South College Bells

Presenters: Gabriel Dillon ’03, Peter Harvey ’03, and Mariah Klaneski ’04, student bell ringers