Ann & Robert H. Lurie Tower

09/18/2024

We mourn the passing of incredible philanthropist Ann Lurie, who donated the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Tower and Carillon and much more throughout the U-M campus, Chicago, and beyond. The largest bells of the Lurie Carillon are named after Ann and Robert's children.

Ann Lurie, who used her late husband’s substantial estate for wide-ranging philanthropic endeavors that included the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, has died at 79.

07/18/2024

Thanks to The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America for the lovely feature! Don't miss our next summer series recital, performed by Canadian carillonist Deborah Hennig on Monday, July 22 at 7 pm 🎶🎶🎶

01/15/2024

POSTPONED due to weather. Thank you for your understanding and watch this space for the new date!

On Monday, Jan. 15 at noon, SMTD presents a special concert on the North Campus bell tower, highlighting the actions MLK invoked during his “I Have A Dream” speech.

I. “To Pray Together”

Precious Lord
He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
There Is A Balm In Gilead

II. “To Struggle Together”

Freedom Is A Constant Struggle
Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round
We Shall Overcome

III. “To Stand Up For Freedom Together”

Woke Up This Morning With My Mind On Freedom
Change Is Gonna Come
Lift Every Voice and Sing

Carson Landry, Prof. Jessi Grieser, and Meghan Wysocki perform. The bells can be heard throughout the North Campus Grove. Lurie Tower will be open via elevator throughout the concert (hearing protection encouraged), as well as for a demonstration and Q&A from 12:30 to 12:45.

Performers:
Carson Landry, Prof. Jessi Grieser, and Meghan Wysocki

More information: https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/mlk-day-carillon-recital/

01/12/2024

On Monday, Jan. 15 at noon, SMTD presents a special concert on the North Campus bell tower, highlighting the actions MLK invoked during his “I Have A Dream” speech.

I. “To Pray Together”

Precious Lord
He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
There Is A Balm In Gilead

II. “To Struggle Together”

Freedom Is A Constant Struggle
Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round
We Shall Overcome

III. “To Stand Up For Freedom Together”

Woke Up This Morning With My Mind On Freedom
Change Is Gonna Come
Lift Every Voice and Sing

Carson Landry, Prof. Jessi Grieser, and Meghan Wysocki perform. The bells can be heard throughout the North Campus Grove. Lurie Tower will be open via elevator throughout the concert (hearing protection encouraged), as well as for a demonstration and Q&A from 12:30 to 12:45.

Performers:
Carson Landry, Prof. Jessi Grieser, and Meghan Wysocki

More information: https://oami.umich.edu/mlk-symposium-event/mlk-day-carillon-recital/