CHICAGO -- The second largest carillon in the world resides on the South Side of Chicago, in the University of Chicago's Rockefeller Chapel. It weighs 100 tons, and is made of 72 bronze bells. The ...

The Rev. Bernard “Bernie” O. Brown, retired dean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel and associate professor in the University of Chicago Divinity School and the College, died peacefully Oct. 7 at his home ...

The University of Chicago will host the a series of free public concerts June 15-19 at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the campus instrument and convening musicians ...

Rockefeller Chapel. The carillon is at the top of the tower. Credit: Eden Sabala If you’ve spent much time on the University of Chicago campus, you’ve heard the chiming bells of the Rockefeller Chapel ...

Knowing President Don Randel’s fondness for Rockefeller Memorial Chapel and his commitment to the arts, a group of University trustees, deans, and donors presented him with a gift of $1.5 million ...

The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Davenport has been appointed dean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel after a nearly seven-month search to fill the position. She will begin her duties on July 1. “I’m greatly ...

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