Marquette University may have brought some good luck to the Milwaukee Brewers ahead of their NLCS-clinching win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Leading up to Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, the chiming of bells echoed throughout campus as Mark Konewko performed a rendition of “Roll Out the Barrel” on the school’s carillon for the first time. The song, also known as the “Beer Barrel Polka,” has been played during the seventh-inning stretch at Brewers home games since the team’s debut in 1970.
On Oct. 15, the Brewers beat the Dodgers, 6-4, sweeping the series in four games. The team now heads to the World Series for the first time since 1982.
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (11) celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Imagn Images)
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate on the podium after defeating the against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher DL Hall (37) celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (5) celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers players and coaches celebrate winning the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
(Kiyoshi Mio, Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Milwaukee Brewers players and staff members pose for a photo after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Members of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Manager Pat Murphy #00 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after his team defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Jake Bauers #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers is presented with the Most Valuable Player trophy after his team defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
(Luke Hales, Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates with the Warren C. Giles Trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
(Luke Hales, Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is interviewed after his team defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe (45) celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill (29) celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is interviewed after his team defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (10) celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Manager Pat Murphy #00 of the Milwaukee Brewers is interviewed after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers to sweep the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (11) celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Imagn Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (11) celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Imagn Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate on the podium after defeating the against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher DL Hall (37) celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (5) celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers players and coaches celebrate winning the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
(Kiyoshi Mio, Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Milwaukee Brewers players and staff members pose for a photo after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Members of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Manager Pat Murphy #00 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after his team defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Jake Bauers #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers is presented with the Most Valuable Player trophy after his team defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
(Luke Hales, Getty Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates with the Warren C. Giles Trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
(Luke Hales, Getty Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is interviewed after his team defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe (45) celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill (29) celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is interviewed after his team defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (10) celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Manager Pat Murphy #00 of the Milwaukee Brewers is interviewed after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
(Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images)
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Brewers are going to World Series! See celebration, trophy presentation
Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers to sweep the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Marquette carillon only one of three in Wisconsin
Marquette University’s carillon, at the top of the Marquette Hall tower, features 48 bells cast in bronze. The instrument is complex. It is played by hand and foot, using wooden levers and pedals arranged similarly to a piano keyboard. Larger bells produce lower notes, while smaller bells ring at higher pitches.
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Carillons are among the world’s heaviest instruments. The largest bell on the Marquette carillon weighs about 5,000 pounds, according to the university.
Carillons are also rare. The World Carillon Federation estimates there are about 170 traditional carillons in the United States, with only three in Wisconsin, including at Marquette, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Green Bay.
The Marquette Hall tower was built in 1923 and was designed to house and project the sound of the carillon. But the school’s Paccard carillon wasn’t installed until 1967.
The university has had only two official carillonneurs: William Geisheker, who played from 1967 to 1998, and Konewko, who has been playing since 1999. Konewko, director of the university’s chorus and chamber choir, performs different songs on the campus carillon.
The university additionally features a carillon guild, a club for students with strong interest in the instrument, and offers a three-credit class exploring the history, characteristics and performances of the carillon for both musicians and non-musicians.
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