February 23, 2022

UA Chimes and Echoes

There's more to the iconic chimes that ring out the time at the University of Arizona campus than you might think.
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If you spend much time on the University of Arizona campus, chances are you've heard a certain musical occurrence...maybe hundreds or even thousands of times. It happens every quarter-hour. As we learn in this story, 'The U of A's Remarkable Chimes and Echoes', that musical event has a history all its own...and an acoustical quality on the UA campus that is completely unique.

Producer: Dan Kruze
Videographers: Sandra Westdahl / Bob Lindberg
Editor: Sandra Westdahl
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