Wendell J. Westcott

Wendell J. Westcott
Born	(1911-01-20)January 20, 1911 Jackson, Michigan, US
Died	April 30, 2010(2010-04-30) (aged 99) Lansing, Michigan, US
Occupation	Carillonneur
Years active	1941–1987

Wendell J. Westcott (January 20, 1911 – April 30, 2010) was the University Carillonneur at Michigan State University from 1941 to 1987, and the creator and director of the Spartan Bell Ringers, a musical group composed of MSU students. Westcott was the author of Bells and Their Music, published in 1970. He served in the United States Army during World War II, stationed for much of that time in Egypt.

References

• Wendell J. Westcott's biography from Michigan State University
• Wendell J. Westcott's obituary