[nfbwatlk] CHRISTMAS, SANTA, AND GEORGE PROPSTRA

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CHRISTMAS, SANTA, AND GEORGE PROPSTRA



The late George Propstra gave many special things to Vancouver, but for me
the best gift was the Salmon Run Bell Tower at the southwest corner of
Esther Short Park. Many people are unaware that the tower actually houses a
glockenspiel, a musical instrument of 34 giant brass  bells, chromatically
tuned like strings on a piano.  It can perform by itself like a music box,
or can be played by a competent musician, skilled in meeting its demands and
idiosyncrasies.  With the annual lighting of the Christmas tree comes the
opportunity to hear the bells as well as other wonderful local musicians and
singers. While such instruments are common in Europe, very few American
cities have them, so it is a privilege for me to perform each year at
vancouver”s  Christmas tree lighting the day after thanksgiving at around 5:30
pm.





Paul Van Dyck







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Paul Van Dyck
Sounds of Awareness
www.soundsofawareness.org
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