Ringing Badgers
The Ringing Badgers is a community based handbell choir in Madison, Wisconsin. The group is an integral part of the Maestro Productions family of performers and includes handbell musicians from primarily Southern Wisconsin. The group made its debut at the Handbell Musicians of America Area 7 Festival Conference in 2012 (Duluth, MN), performed for the Area 7 Festival Conference in 2014 (La Crosse, WI), and Area 7 Festival Conference in 2016 (Sioux Falls, SD); and will perform for the Area 7 Festival Conference in 2018 (Rochester, MN).
The ensemble enjoys an exciting performance schedule each season presenting concerts in collaboration with Maestro's ensembles, as well as, guest appearances with other groups and solo concerts. Recent performances include the Madison Area Community Christmas Festival; Choral Arts Society Chorale Holiday Concert; the Madison Area Community Earth Day Concert; guest solo appearances at Sinsinawa Mound Center for "Bells, Bells & More Bells!" Handbell Festival and "Ringin' in Spring" Handbell Concert; and Immanuel Lutheran Church, Madison, and Monore United Methodist Church, Monroe.
A positive, team oriented, sharing atmosphere at rehearsals and performances is focused on nurturing individual ringers and the collective talents of the group to provide inspirational performances for our audiences.
The ensemble enjoys an exciting performance schedule each season presenting concerts in collaboration with Maestro's ensembles, as well as, guest appearances with other groups and solo concerts. Recent performances include the Madison Area Community Christmas Festival; Choral Arts Society Chorale Holiday Concert; the Madison Area Community Earth Day Concert; guest solo appearances at Sinsinawa Mound Center for "Bells, Bells & More Bells!" Handbell Festival and "Ringin' in Spring" Handbell Concert; and Immanuel Lutheran Church, Madison, and Monore United Methodist Church, Monroe.
A positive, team oriented, sharing atmosphere at rehearsals and performances is focused on nurturing individual ringers and the collective talents of the group to provide inspirational performances for our audiences.
Auditions, please join us!Open auditions are held each Fall and Spring. Experienced musicians are invited to join the team. Previous ringing experience is desirable, but not always required. If you are interested in joining a fun group, enjoy contributing to a positive team experience, and are committed to excellence, please contact Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director, by completing the form below. You will receive a reply to set an audition appointment.
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Maestro's Handbell History
The Maestro handbell program began in the mid 1990's under the direction of Maestro's founder Mark Bloedow. The devotion and commitment of Maestro participants and friends made it possible for Maestro to purchase four octaves of Malmark Handbells and three octaves of Malmark Choirchimes, as well as, the necessary equipment. Maestro now enjoys ringing 5 Octaves of Malmark Handbells and the full 7 octaves of Malmark Chimes. Over the years, the Maestro handbell choirs have enjoyed playing for Maestro concerts, festivals, programs at area retirement communities, and for area community groups and organizations. The motto from our early years says it best..."We're doing the best we can!"