Welcome to the website for the Janet Jeffrey Carlile Harris Carillon at Wake Forest University. The carillon rings daily at 5pm, Monday through Friday, throughout the academic year. We also perform for special events, such as convocations, commencement, baccalaureate, weddings, memorial services, and more.
This site offers information about the carillon, past and present. Enjoy!

'Lauren Mellick Strikes the Right Note'

University Carilloneur Lauren Mellick was recently featured on the Old Gold & Black. Enjoy learning more about her background and the Carillon itself. The full article is here: 'Lauren Mellick Strikes the Right Note'.

Carillon Goes Gaga

University Carillonneur Lauren Bradley Mellick ('05) and Kathryn Rohrer ('11) play one of their latest favorites on the carillon in Wait Chapel. Want to hear the bells chime something unexpected? Request a song via Facebook.

Want to hear a specific song from the Carillon?

The Carillon is now accepting requests...

Dear Old Wake Forest

Former University Carillonneur Matthew T. Phillips ('00, JD '06) plays the Wake Forest alma mater during the historic inauguration of President Nathan O. Hatch on October 20th, 2005. Feel free to explore other Carillon videos on the YouTube channel.

Inscriptions on the Bells

Wake Foresters have incribed their words into the bells throughout the ages. Check out the the full list of inscriptions.