Vol. 1 No. 13
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July 1, 2011
Carillon Bells Concerts on the Common
3rd Annual St. Catherine of Siena School 5k Road Race/Walk
You've probably heard them while driving or walking around Norwood Town Hall. The sweet, delicate sound of bells. You may have even looked up to the majestic Tilton Memorial Carillon to catch a glimpse of the origin of the music, maybe wondering about the framework of these lovely sounds.
The runners/walkers take off at the St. Catherine of Siena School 5k Road/Walk Race.
One hundred and eighty runners and/or walkers participated in the 3rd Annual St. Catherine of Siena School 5k Road Race/Walk that was held on Saturday, June 4. Mother Nature thankfully cooperated and provided ideal conditions for the participants with temperatures comfortably in the 70s and everyone involved had a great time while raising money for St. Catherine of Siena School (SCS).
Proceeds from the race and silent auction raised $3,000 and will be used to purchase chairs for the school auditorium and donated to the music department. The entire event was a complete success thanks to all who contributed their time, including SCS students and parents, Xaverian Brothers students, other volunteers who assisted with route control, the bouncy houses and calling out times at the finish line
and the SCS girl scout group who manned the water station. Professional race timing was provided by Harrier Race Management. Congratulations to everyone who participated and to those who won or placed in the event: top three women finishers: Maria Varela (first place overall), Kim Chula-Maguire and Jenny Cunningham; top three men finishers: Bill Wardyga, Matthew Gallant and George Mix.; overall top stu-
dent finisher: Danny Farrell; top three male students: Nate Newman, Josh Ostrom and Colin Faherty and top three female students: Isabella Scuderi, Barbara Thissell and Jillian Skerry. The race was coordinated by several St. Catherine of Siena parent volunteers who are running enthusiasts themselves and have participated in numerous
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The carillon is a unique musical mechanism composed of at least 23 bells that are systemically arranged to produce a unique harmony with a strike of a keyboard and foot pedal. The greatest concentration of carillon bells is in the low countries of Europe and were first produced during the Bronze Age. While their popularity almost died by the 19th century, they experienced a revival in the 20th century. According to the Guild of Carillonneurs of North America, the Tilton Memorial Carillon is one of only eight monuments housing this instrument in New England. Another interesting fact and additional gem to our Town is that Norwood is one of only four towns in New England this year that is offering registered carillon recitals. Throughout the summer, the soothing sounds of the carillon can be heard on the Town Common on Monday evenings, 7-8 p.m.
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