The McGaffin Carillon

The Restoration and Renovation of The McGaffin Carillon has begun thanks to your support and encouragement. In the spring of 2025 University Circle will resound with an updated carillon with four new bells increasing our musical range to 51 notes. The 20,000 pounds of bronze will ring with renewed vigor. We will begin our student guilds and, sometime soon the carillon will be heard every day. Be sure to be on our mailing list to receive news of the rededication festivities during the summer.

Your continued support at any level is critical to keep the bells ringing.

Own a Piece of McGaffin Carillon History

In 2024, the final phase of a complete restoration and expansion of The McGaffin Carillon was undertaken by the Friends of the McGaffin Carillon in University Circle. This $661,000 project is the culmination of a ten-year effort by the group to raise the needed funds to update this unique Cleveland cultural asset. 
     As a result of this process the original manganese bronze clappers for these twenty-four bells became available along with the forty-seven hand levers and twenty-three foot pedals from the original clavier. FMC board member Patrick Macoska has prepared a limited number of these unique pieces of Cleveland and McGaffin Carillon history as premiums for donations to The Friends of the McGaffin Carillon. Own a Piece of McGaffin Carillon History A Unique Opportunity.

• One of the 24 original 1968 clappers mounted on a base with a certificate of authenticity. Patrick Macoska has mounted these original clappers on an attractive oak and mahogany base as a unique desk or shelf unit. 
  Minimum $2,000 donation ($1,800 deductible). 

• One of 70 hand levers or foot pedals from the original 1968 clavier with certificate of authenticity. Each lever or pedal has a plaque fixed to it documenting its origin as a part of the origin McGaffin Carillon installation. 
  Minimum $750 donation ($700 deductible)

• One of each! One of the 24 clappers AND one of the 70 hand levers OR foot pedals with certificate of authenticity. Minimum $2,500 donation ($2,250 deductible)

You can indicate your preference in the form below and we’ll be in touch concerning pickup or delivery. Feel free to call our office if you want any more information (216) 535-4411.

Checks can be mailed to our office: The Friends of the McGaffin Carillon, 11205 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-1717