Edgar W. and Margaret MacDonald Stanton Memorial Carillon
Throughout the twentieth century, the Bells of Iowa State have sounded across campus. Donated by one of the university's first graduates, the bells initially rang in 1899. Since then, they have become an Iowa State University tradition, remembered with affection by both alumni and campus visitors.
Overview
Upcoming Events
Summer 2026
Weekday Carillon Concerts
Twenty-minute concerts are performed at 11:50 am each weekday. For Summer '26, the dates are May 18 - June 19, except May 25 (Memorial Day).
Campanile Tours: Information
Music by Requests: Send Requests
ISU Carillon Composition Competition 2026 - Instructions
The composition and an audio rendering of the composition must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
ISU Carillon Festival 2026 - Schedule
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guest carillonneur: Povl Christian Balslev, Vor Frue Kirke, Svendborg, Denmark
Keep the Bells Ringing
Since 1899, the Bells of Iowa State have sounded across campus. They have become an Iowa State University tradition, remembered with affection by both alumni and campus visitors. Your gifts will Keep the Bells Ringing for years to come.
The Bells of Iowa State - An Enduring Love Story
All the proceeds from the sales of this book will support the University Carillonneur and carillon students and to expand the library of carillon music, especially that which is commissioned, to expand the repertoire for all.
Stanton Memorial Carillon Foundation
The Stanton Memorial Carillon Foundation was incorporated on Dec. 31, 1954, to preserve, improve, and further the advancement of the carillon at Iowa State University.
Carillon Society
The Carillon Society strives to bring together people who are passionate about carillon music and its tradition at Iowa State University.
Campanile-Carillon Model
This model serves as an extension of the legacy of Iowa State's beloved campanile and the carillon. It is used at various University events and outreach programs. It also serves as a musical instrument and an educational tool. Many have already enjoyed the musical experiences and learned the complex engineering of the carillon.
UPCOMING EVENT
Rings Around the Sun
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sukup Atrium, Biorenewables Complex
A journey through the cosmos with the music of Gustav Holst's The Planets.