Marquette carillon bells ring Brewers anthem before World Series berth
Ahead of the Brewers' NLCS-clinching win, Marquette University's carillon rang out "Roll Out the Barrel," a tune long tied to the team.
Marquette University's carillon bells rang out the Milwaukee Brewers' anthem before clinching their spot in the World Series. On October 15th, the iconic carillon, located atop the Marquette Hall tower, played "Roll Out the Barrel," also known as the Beer Barrel Polka. This song has been part of Brewers' traditions since their inception in 1970.
The university's carillon, the only one of its kind in Wisconsin among three nationwide, comprises 48 bronze bells. Each bell, cast in bronze, produces distinct notes - larger bells emit lower tones, while smaller ones ring at higher pitches. The university's Paccard carillon was installed in 1967, following the tower's construction in 1923.
Marquette has had a total of two carillonneurs, William Geisheker from 1967 to 1998 and current player Mark Konewko since 1999. Konewko, who also serves as the director of the university's chorus and chamber choir, performs a variety of pieces on the campus carillon, including this World Series-winning anthem.
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