The “Let Freedom Ring” carillon concert to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will begin at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday on Central Campus.

Carillons are a musical instrument that are most often found in bell towers. Iowa State’s carillon is housed in the Campanile.

Dr. Tin-Shi Tam, the Cownie Professor of Music, will be performing the concert from the Campanile.

The 20-minute concert will feature hymns and spiritual music. It will end with two African-American songs, “Oh Freedom” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

“‘Let Freedom Ring’ comes from Dr. King’s most famous speech, ‘I Have a Dream,'” Tam said. “What would be more appropriate than having bells ringing across campus to remind us the true meaning of freedom?”

The concert will be a part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Series.

There will be more events throughout the month to honor King, including the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration in the Memorial Union on Jan. 19.

The event will include multiple musical guests, opening remarks from ISU President Steven Leath and numerous guest speakers. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Advancing One Community Awards also will be presented at that time.