First Presbyterian Church

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First Presbyterian Church

A 49-bell Eijsbouts carillon was first played on October 28, 1973 dedicated on November 25, 1973 with a recital given by Arie Abbenes.  The carillon was funded by memorials and gifts.

The carillon was re-hung and new keyboards were installed in 2002 and a rededication was held on October 13, 2002 with a recital given by Richard Watson.

References
1973 "The Bells Will Ring Out," The Gastonia Gazette, July 22, 1973, Page 48.

1973 "The Bells Are Ringing," The Gastonia Gazette, October 21, 1973, Page 4A.
First Concert on October 28th

1973 "Carillon Concert Here Sunday," The Gastonia Gazette, November 24, 1973, Page 20.

1973 "Eijsbouts Carillon Dedication by Arte Abbenes, First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia, N.C.," by John E. Hebblethwaite, Bulletin of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America 24:32-37 (1973)

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