St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church (Crane Memorial Carillon)
St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church (Crane Memorial Carillon)
Instrument Info:
1927: Gillett & Johnston
Bells:
43
Player’s Name and Contact:
Richard Hoskins (richard@saintc.org)
Kimberly Schafer (SchaferK80@gmail.com)
James Fackenthal (JimFackenthal@gmail.com)
Address:
1424 North Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, Illinois, USA 60610
About:
Installed in 1927, the Richard Teller Crane Memorial Carillon of St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church in Chicago is one of the oldest in the country and the second oldest in the Midwest. The 43 bells were cast and installed by the bell foundry Gillett and Johnston of England. Gillett and Johnston bells are known for their well-tuned, full tone, and these bells are no exception. The Crane Memorial Carillon is played regularly by Jim Fackenthal before and after the Sunday 11 a.m. service, at weddings, at funerals, and in recital. Sunday recitals are frequently live-streamed on the church’s Facebook page.