*Location: Clocktower Main Building University of Sydney University Place, off Parramatta Road Sydney, New South Wales, Australia LL: S 33.88587, E 151.18915
*Carillonist: Amy Johansen, University Organist (C) and Carillonist W: 2/4758 6067 E: amy.johansen@sydney.edu.au RobAmy@tpg.com.au - and - June Catchpoole, Asst.Univ.Carillonist 35 Hampden Road Pennant Hills, NSW 2120 T: 2 9484 2640 E: JuneC/@/optusnet DOTcom DOTau - and - Dr. Jill Forrest, (A) University Carillonist Emeritus 8 Morona Avenue Wahroonga, NSW 2076 H: 2 9487 2386 C: 0407 413 137 E: jandjmck@ozemail.com.au jillmsf/@/ozemail DOTcom DOTau - and Honorary Carillonists - Liz Cartwright Edward Grantham Lucy Shook Yiu Koe Veronica Lambert Isaac Wong Stacey Xiao Yu Yang*Past Carillonists: 1928Ap25 ded. Bryan Barker 1932-91 John D. Gordon, (d.1991) University Carillonist 1944-91 1991-92 Dr. Reginald L. Walker - and Honorary Carillonists - Archibald B. B. Ranclaud (1884-1967) Annick Ansselin Melanie Cameron Candy Fung Louise Grantham Andrew Hopkins Frances Simons Anna Wang Susan Wilkins *Contact: (unknown) *Schedule: Every Sunday afternoon (usually 2pm); every Tuesday (1-2pm) during semester; and for special events. *Remarks: In original instrument, top 13 bells were doubled, and there was space in the frame and keyboard for 53 notes. *Technical data: Traditional carillon of 54 bells Pitch of heaviest bell is G# in the bass octave Transposition is up 1 semitone(s) Keyboard range: G C / G A#28 There are no missing bass semitones There is a practice console 30 bells were recast or replaced in 2003 by Whitechapel Prior history: In 1976, the instrument was enlarged to its present size with bells made by Taylor ( 0 bells remain from that work.) In 1928, the instrument was begun with 49 bells by Taylor (24 bells remain from that work.) No auxiliary mechanisms known Tower details not available Year of latest technical information source is 2013
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