Charles Baird Carillon Clapper Replacement
Sector: Education • Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Source: MLive
The University of Michigan is undertaking a repair project to remove and replace thirty clappers inside the Charles Baird Carillon located in Burton Memorial Tower. The project aims to improve playability, reduce injury risks for performers, and preserve the tower's long-term use. The clappers being replaced were installed in 2011 and were unusually heavy, causing difficulties in playing and injur
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- MLive
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Description | The University of Michigan is undertaking a repair project to remove and replace thirty clappers inside the Charles Baird Carillon located in Burton Memorial Tower. The project aims to improve playability, reduce injury risks for performers, and preserve the tower's long-term use. The clappers being replaced were installed in 2011 and were unusually heavy, causing difficulties in playing and injuries. New clappers will match industry-standard weights for better control and sound quality. |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
City | Ann Arbor |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education |
Article published date | 2026-05-29 |
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