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Concert Program for the Dedication of

THE LEONIDAS POLK MEMORIAL CARILLON
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH

With Comment by

ARTHUR LYNDS BIGELOW, Bellmaster

April 12, 1959, at 3:30 p.m.

1. THE RINGING OF THE BOURDON
Processional

This huge bell, weighing four tons, is the foundation of the carillon. "Grandeur," "resonance" can only begin to describe its tonality. We ring out the old bell in Breslin and ring in the new at Shapard Tower.

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

2. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BELLS

One by one the bells will be sounded, from bass to trele, then in chords and arpeggios in all registers of the instrument, to acquaint the listeners with its extensive range and tone.

3. ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION
Two Hymns

The first is an expression of the Church Militant. The second, whether sung to the words above or as "Adeste Fidelis," is one of Christendom's best-loved hymns.

4. O SACRED HEAD
COME, LET US TO THE BAGPIPES' SOUND
Bach

The ST. Matthew's Passion is one of the noblest works of the composer. The "Sacred Head" is the best-known choral from that work. The second number, with its catching lilt, is from the "Peasant Cantata."

5. GREENSLEEVES
DRINK TO ME ONLY WITH THINE EYES
Old English

Two traditional melodies particularly well suited to the carillon. "My Lady Greensleeves," originally a tavern song, has long since been ennobled and is now sung as a Christian number, "What Child is this, Who laid to Rest."