| Royal Eijsbouts Bell Foundry
Asten, The Netherlands
 
Chime Master's affiliation with the bell foundry of Royal Eijsbouts means we can supply you with a single bell, a peal of swinging bells, a chime, or a carillon with electrical and/or traditional mechanical clavier action.
Research and Campanology
Eijsbouts physicists and campanologists have developed, in cooperation with the
University of Eindhoven, proprietery software that accurately predicts the vibrational
characteristics of bells based on their profile (the combination of their inner and
outer shape) and material composition. The calculations provide the frequency and
amplitude of the dominant harmonic partials, as well as their decay characteristics.
The profiles and bronze alloy compositions of historic bells have been imported
into this program for analysis. Improvements can be tested on the computer before test
castings are made for verification purposes. These developments have lead to a number
of standard bell profiles that provide a variety of timbral qualities.
The Hemony profile, named for the famous 16th century founders Francoise and
Peter Hemony, provide a richly harmonic sound commonly heard in the Flemish region of
Europe. Many listeners prefer the sound of the English profile modeled after the
beautiful carillon bells cast by the 20th century founders Gillet and Johnston.
The Elusive Major Third
One of the musical challenges facing bellfounders since the Hemony's research
into tuning, has been the third partial. No matter how the bell founders tried to
vary the shape of their bells, the third remained minor. The natural vibrational
characteristics of string and wind instruments is a major third partial. So, mainstream
musicians historicaly have not accepted bells and carillons as serious musical instruments.
Computer modeling led to the development of the Major Third bell profile. Major
third bells were used in the carillon at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California.
Fine Tuning
Regardless of the technology used in the design of the bell, the musically trained
human ear is the most valuable instrument utilized in the manufacture and tuning of the
bells. Every Royal Eijsbouts bell we sell is a finely tuned musical instrument. So
even if you purchase a single bell, you can be sure that bells added in the future
will ring harmoniously together.
 
Chime Master/Eijsbouts Projects:
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Houston, TX
Campanile with 23-bell carillon with electric action, including a four-bell swinging peal. The Houston Chronicle has posted photos of the dedication, including the blessing of the bells (photos 85-87).
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church, Detroit, MI
Plainfield United Methodist Church, Plainfield, ILAddition of
eight new bells to the original 1907 Meneely Watervliet ten-bell chime. New clappers and a new traditional carillon keyboard action
that will support five more bells. Analysis of the original ten bells revealed a meantone temperament.
The additional bells not only match the timbre of the original bells, but were also manufactured to retain the
meantone tuning. Listen to a portion of the dedicatory concert by Tim Sleep.
Peals and Single Bells
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Private Residence, Montalba, TX
First Baptist Church, Blooming Grove, TX
Grace Episcopal Church, St. Helena, CA
St. William Catholic Church, Guntersville, AL
Gladys Chapel, Martinville, OH
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina, LA
Old Red Courthouse, Dallas, TX
St. Stanislaus Parish, Bristol, CT
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA
San Diego Church at Tesuque Pueblo, Santa Fe, NM
Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort, Bahamas
Ridgeview Elementary School, Spokane, WA
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Antioch, IL
Royal Eijsbouts Projects in North America:
Saint Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church, Scottsdale, AZ
Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe, Dallas, TX
St. Hugo of the Hills Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI
University of Massachusetts, Amerst, MA
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis, MN
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
24 Royal Eijsbouts bells enlarging the carillon to a total of 48 bells, tuning 24 of the 35 original Michiels (Belgium) bells, new four-octave keyboard and action. New practice keyboard. Refurbishing of existing automatic play drum mechanism.
(newspaper article)
Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
62 bell Royal Eijsbouts carillon
City of Naperville, Naperville, IL
Principia College, Elsah, IL
39-Bell Royal Eijsbouts carillon with traditional keyboard and action by Meeks, Watson & Co.
University of Denver, Denver, CO
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Renovation of the Beaumont Tower
included 22 new Royal Eijsbouts bells
that replaced all 20 Petit & Fritzen bells, from a previous renovation,
to enlarge the original Gillett & Johnston instrument to 49 bells
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (North Campus)
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI (Main Campus)
Hillside Village Shopping Center, Houston, TX
The Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, CA
Commercial Building and Restaurant, Vail, CO
You may also browse pages on Royal Eijsbouts own website regarding Carillons and Swinging Bells.
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