The enjoyment of music that nourishes the spirit and stimulates the intellect has become one of the greatest complements to living in the Pacific Northwest. The voice of the Millennium Carillon will be a world-class musical instrument that entertains and delights its audiences. If the performing arts give a generation the ability to define its own time, bell concerts that mark state and national events will equally salute the historic contributions of Washington citizens. It will stand as a noble monument that engages the viewer with its unique sense of place and time.