Join us for a full afternoon of fun during the University Circle Holiday CircleFest. Our tower is on one of the free shuttle stops.

1:00-4:00 p.m.--See the McGaffin Carillon played live on video, plus videos and other exhibits about carillons around the world. Learn about planned renovations to this grand, 51-year-old instrument and get your "I Heard the Bells" wristband!

1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 p.m.--Christmas and Hanukkah Music on the Carillon. Listen outdoors (best behind the tower on the University campus) or see it live on video in the Church of the Covenant’s reception room.

1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. - Tower Tours. How does a musician play 15,000 pounds bronze bells? Climb Cleveland’s “singing tower” to watch the official University Circle Carillonneur demonstrate the 47-bell Dutch carillon and take in the breathtaking view of Uptown University Circle from about 85 feet high.
LIMIT 20/TOUR;
register online now! ucbells.org/circlefest2019
or sign up at the Friends’ table inside at the Reception Room if places are still available;
Free.
Suggested donation $5.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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3:00p.m. Holiday Concert
George Leggiero, Covenant and University Circle Carillonneur

Program

Jenny Conner, ASCAP
McGaffin Flourish (2018)

Popular Songs of the Season|
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (E. Pola & G. Wyle, arr. R. Perfecto)
The Christmas Song (M. Torme, arr. P Beullens)
Jingle Bell Rock (J. Beal & J. Booth, arr. A. Dye)
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas (I. Berlin, arr. J. De Vreese) 

Traditional Hanukah Melodies
arr. R. Giszczak
Chanuka
S’Vivon

Holiday Bells
Ding! Dong! Merrily On High (arr. E. M. Nassor)
Süsser die Glocken nie klingen (arr. M. Desair)
Jingle Bells (arr. L. ‘t Hart)
Carol of the Bells (M. Leontovich, arr. H. Fusner)