The Music and History of the Baker Park Carillon

Explore the inside of Baker Park's Joseph Dill Baker Memorial Carillon in Frederick. The class will be led by City Carillonneur John Widmann, who will give you a history of the carillon as an instrument and how it came to be in Baker Park. Widmann will also show playing techniques including welcoming you to try playing a bell or two. There is also a practice keyboard at the base of the tower, which will be part of the tour. The carillon is located a short distance off North Bentz Street within Baker Park. There is a 50-step spiral staircase that participants will need to climb to the playing chamber. Once in the chamber there is no seating available. Participants will be required to stand during the class.