10. The Carillon turned 10 years old!
2010 marked the 10^th anniversary of the Carillon Naperville’s Millennium Carillon, housed in 14-story Moser Tower This unique instrument and community focal point and has grown in versatility, fame, and favor in the community. 
   
9. Evan Lysacek Day
The Carillon hosted the official public homecoming for Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek, who accepted the key to the City from Mayor George Pradel. Hundreds gathered at Rotary Hill at the base of Moser Tower to celebrate Lysacek’s outstanding achievement. Once again, the Carillon proved to be an ideal place to gather as a community in celebration of a momentous occasion, whether joyous or solemn. 

8. The Carillon spells PEACE
In late November, approximately 400 people gathered at the base of the Carillon to form the word, “peace,” which was photographed from Moser Tower for the City of Naperville’s holiday greeting card, which will be sent around the world. City Carillonneur Tim Sleep played seasonal tunes on the bells while the residents formed the letters. 

7. Wedding bells
During the quiet months of winter and early spring, preparations began for the first season of weddings at the base of the Carillon; seven nuptials were held at the Carillon in 2010. The beauty of the outdoor setting and the unique, festive element of Carillon bells provided a romantic and memorable wedding venue.  

6. International renown
June 13-18 brought the 68th Congress of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA) to Naperville’s Millennium Carillon for the first time. "It was an honor to host the Congress,” said Chuck Seidel, Carillon Foundation board member. "People came from as far away as Australia to be a part of this." Approximately 150 carillonneurs participated in the workshops, lectures, tours and banquet during the week-long event.  

5. Carillon expands its artistic repertoire
In 2010 the potential for creative use and appreciation of the Carillon in Moser Tower began to be realized throughout Naperville and beyond. Three public recitals were performed as part of the Congress of Carillonneurs with the theme of “The Carillon with Other Instruments,” featuring Naperville’s own carillonneurs and world-renown guests, including European carillonneurs Frank Steijns, Boudewijn Zwart, Anna Maria Reverte, and Koen Van Assche. Other instruments that performed with the Carillon included trumpet and percussion. Additionally, the Naperville Park District’s Concert Dance Ensemble performed with live Carillon music during the opening recital on June 13.  

4. SCARE-illon debuts for Halloween
The Carillon entertained audiences at Halloween with the dark, haunting music of the SCARE-illon, and guests were treated to fall goodies. 

3. Voted Chicago’s Favorite Secret Place
With its growing notoriety, the Carillon also earned recognition in the greater Chicagoland area. Through online voting, the Carillon was named the winner in the Metropolitan Planning Council’s “What Makes Your Place Great? Your Secret Corner of Chicagoland Contest.”  The contest was held in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Foundation to find out about “undiscovered” spaces across the Chicagoland area. Although the Carillon certainly is not a secret place for Naperville residents, it is one of the unique architectural and cultural landmarks that is not widely known across the Chicago area.  

2. The Carillon airs on Chicago TV
Aly Bockler of WCIU gave Chicagoland TV audiences an opportunity to discover the Carillon when she featured the venue as part of her tour of Naperville on “You and Me This Morning” in late October. Climbing to the observation deck of Moser Tower, Aly showed audiences the Carillon instrument and the fabulous view from the top. The video clip can be viewed on the Naperville Park District’s Facebook page or at WCIU’s website at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/27usdqr. 

1. Count down to the New Year right here in Naperville!
To close out the memorable tenth anniversary year, the New Year’s Eve celebration again will feature a festive recital at the Carillon, the New Year’s Eve countdown with the Mayor, and the ringing in of 2011. Of course, with the Carillon situated near Rotary Hill, there is plenty of room for a large crowd. Chuck Seidel looks forward to this annual tradition. “It’s a nice event for families. Come and celebrate with your neighbors,” said Seidel. 

Over the past 10 years the Carillon has become a symbol of invitation, celebration, and community. The Naperville Park District is proud to be a partner in maintaining and operating the Carillon and Visitor Center and invites the community to enjoy all that these facilities have to offer.