Events
summer 2025
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Saturday, June 21, 11:30am to 2:30pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI 
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Make Music Madison with Lunch and Live Music
Performances by the Madison Community Chorus, the Maestro Community Orchestra, and Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, as well as the RBs Picnic Lunch Fundraiser. Planned for outdoors, the event will move indoors if needed due to inclement weather conditions. Wonderful event for family and friends, all are welcome! Performances are free, however donations are appreciated. Food will be available for purchase as desired. |
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Saturday, June 28, 3:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI 
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MCO Summer Concert with Maestro Community Orchestra
The Maestro Community Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Mark Bloedow, will present a Summer Concert on Saturday, June 28, 3:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran, 1021 Spaight Street, Madison. Concert highlights include Appalachian Morning by Robert Sheldon, the second movement from Joseph Haydn's well known Surprise Symphony, and other orchestra favorites. An audience reception will follow the concert in the Lakeview Room, all are welcome! Tickets (adult/senior/student) are available on this page, from orchestra members and at the door one hour prior to the concert. |
Spring 2025
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Saturday, April 26, 3:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI 
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Spring Concert with Madison Community Chorus and
Maestro Community Orchestra The Madison Community Chorus and Maestro Community Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Mark Bloedow, are excited to present Reflections & Celebrations featuring choral and orchestral favorites, classical masterworks, and beloved inspirational selections. A festive reception will follow the concert in the Lakeview Room, all are welcome, please join us! Tickets are available in advance online, from chorus members, and at the door one hour prior to the concert. |
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Saturday, May 10, 2:30pm
Oak Park Place 718 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI |
Encore Performance: Spring Concert with Madison Community Chorus
The Madison Community Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Mark Bloedow, will present selections from their Reflections & Celebrations spring concert. The program will include choral favorites, classical masterworks, and beloved inspirational selections. |
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Saturday, May 31, 3:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison Sunday, June 1, 3:00pm
Mount Olive Lutheran Church 110 N. Whitney Way, Madison |
Spring Concert with Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, Brass Quintet & Percussion
Enjoy a fun Ringin Spring! Handbell Concert with the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, a festive Brass Quintet and guest percussionist Greg Riss, under the direction of Dr. Mark Bloedow. The program features original handbell compositions, familiar hymn settings, and movie and pop arrangements. Please join us for a fun reception following the concert, all are welcome! Tickets are available in advance online, from ensemble members and at the door one hour prior to the concert. 
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Mondays, January 27 to February 24, 7:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Madison Community Chorus Welcome Nights!
Please click below to register in advance and receive regular email updates about Welcome Nights and the chorus. |
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Saturday, March 8
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 1833 Regent Street, Madison, WI |
Bach Around the Clock
Enjoy this wonderful community celebration of the music of J. S. Bach. The Madison Community Chorus will perform at 12 Noon and the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble at 12:20pm. No admission is charged. |
Fall 2024
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Mondays, September 16 to October 28, 7:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
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Saturday, November 16, 3:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Fall Concert with Madison Community Chorus & Ringing Badgers
Seasonal choral and handbell musical selections, as well as combined pieces with both groups and an audience singalong of beloved Thanksgiving songs. A reception will follow the concert. Tickets are available online and at the door. All are welcome! |
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Saturday, December 14, 3:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Sounds of the Season! Concert
Our popular holiday program featuring the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director, with guest percussionist Greg Riss, performing a colorful selection of beloved traditional Christmas Carols and well-known popular songs of the season. Great event for all ages, please join us! |
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Sunday, December 15, 3:00pm
Madison Christian Community 7118 Old Sauk Road, Madison, WI |
Sounds of the Season! Concert
Our popular holiday program featuring the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director, with guest percussionist Greg Riss, performing a colorful selection of beloved traditional Christmas Carols and well-known popular songs of the season. Great event for all ages, please join us! |
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Saturday, December 21, 3:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Festival of Carols Cantata
Enjoy the choral splendor of the holiday season with the Madison Community Chorus presenting Joseph Martin's exuberant cantata, Festival of Carols. The work includes lovely settings of traditional Christmas Carols combined with unique choral sounds and audience singing as well. Great event for all ages. Please join us for a festive gathering and a holiday cheer reception following. All are welcome! |
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Saturday, January 4, 3:00pm
Turner Hall of Monroe--Grand Hall 1217 17th Avenue, Monroe, WI Non-ticketed event-freewill admission |
Sounds of the Season! Concert (encore performance!)
Our popular holiday program featuring the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director, with guest percussionist Greg Riss, performing a colorful selection of beloved traditional Christmas Carols and well-known popular songs of the season. Great event for all ages, please join us! |
Spring 2024
Friday, June 21, 7:00pm
(free event) Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Make Music Madison
Feel free to bring your lawn chair and listen to some exciting handbell music outdoors! If it rains, the program will move inside the building. The event is part of Make Music Madison and the annual worldwide Make Music event celebrating the Summer Solstice. All are welcome to enjoy a fun evening! |
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Saturday, June 1, 3:00pm
(freewill offering, general admission) Ascension Lutheran Church 1415 Dopp Street, Waukesha, WI |
Ringin' Spring Handbell Concert
Join the Ringing Badgers for a fun concert celebrating the Spring season, and beginnings of Summer! The varied program includes inspirational settings of beloved hymns and songs, as well as arrangements of familiar selections from movies and pop music. All are welcome, please join us! |
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Sunday, June 2, 3:00pm
(ticketed concert, general admission) Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Ringin' Spring Handbell Concert
Join the Ringing Badgers for a fun concert celebrating the Spring season, and beginnings of Summer! The varied program includes inspirational settings of beloved hymns and songs, as well as arrangements of familiar selections from movies and pop music. All are welcome, please join us! |
Fall 2023
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Saturday, December 9, 3:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Sounds of the Season! Concert
Our popular holiday program featuring the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director, performing beloved sacred and secular Christmas music. Great event for all ages, please join us! |
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Sunday, December 10, 3:00pm
Monroe United Methodist Church 2227 4th Street, Monroe, WI |
Sounds of the Season! Concert
Our popular holiday program featuring the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director, performing beloved sacred and secular Christmas music. Great event for all ages, please join us! |
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Thursday, December 14, 7:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Carols & Candlelight (Lessons & Carols)
The Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble will once again perform for the annual Carols & Candlelight event at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Madison. |
Spring 2023
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Saturday, January 7, 3:00pm
Sinsinawa Mound Center 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI |
Sounds of the Season! Concert
An encore performance of our popular holiday program featuring the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director. Great event for all ages, please join us! |
Fall 2022
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Saturday, December 10, 3:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Sounds of the Season! Concert
Our popular holiday program featuring the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director, performing beloved sacred and secular Christmas music. Great event for all ages, please join us! |
Spring 2020
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Saturday, January 4, 2:00pm
Monroe United Methodist Church 2227 4th Street, Monroe, WI |
Sounds of the Season! Concert
An encore performance of our popular holiday program featuring the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director. Great event for all ages, please join us! |
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Saturday, March 28, 8:30am-2:30pm
Sinsinawa Mound Center 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI CANCELLED due to Coronavirus. |
Ringin' Spring Handbell Workshop
Looking to improve your handbell performance skills in a fun event with other ringers who share your enthusiasm for handbells? Ringin’ Spring Handbell Workshop features mass ringing, break-out sessions, lunch, a closing mini-concert, and great handbell friends! |
FALL 2019
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Friday, November 29, 4:45pm-Ballroom
The Edgewater Hotel 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison |
Merry & Bright! Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, Wisconsin Dickens Carolers, and community carolers, are excited to once again be featured in this popular Madison tradition celebrating the season. Choir, handbells, sing along carols, kick-off the holiday season in style. |
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Saturday, November 30
Oakwood Prairie Ridge, Madison |
Sounds of the Season!
The Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble will share the sights and sounds of the season |
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Thursday, December 12, 7:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Community Carols & Candlelight
Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble joins the Immanuel Choir & Handbells for this program of Lessons and Carols celebrating the season. |
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Sunday, December 15, 3:00pm
St. Luke's Lutheran Church 7337 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI |
Sounds of the Season! Christmas Concert
Relax and enjoy the season...the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble and St. Luke's Chorale, with Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director. Traditional and popular favorites including an audience Carol sing, and more! Great event for all ages, special complimentary holiday treats, too, please join us! |
Spring 2019
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Saturday, January 5, 4:00pm
Monroe United Methodist Church 2227 4th Street, Monroe, WI |
Sounds of the Season! Concert
An encore performance of our popular holiday program featuring the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director. Great event for all ages, please join us! |
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Saturday, April 6, 8:30am-2:30pm
Sinsinawa Mound Center 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI |
Ringin' Spring Handbell Workshop
Looking to improve your handbell performance skills in a fun event with other ringers who share your enthusiasm for handbells? Ringin’ Spring Handbell Workshop features mass ringing, break-out sessions, lunch, a closing mini-concert, and great handbell friends! |
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Saturday, June 1, 2:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Bell Treats & Sweets!
Join us for an afternoon of elegant handbell music, decadent desserts, and specialty coffees & teas, all on the shores of beautiful Lake Monona in Immanuel Lutheran's lovely Lakeview Room--a spectacular view! |
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Sunday, June 2, 9:00am & 11:00am
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Immanuel Lutheran Service & Event
Ringing Badgers musical selections for the 9am Service & special potluck program. |
Fall 2018
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Friday, November 23
4pm-Nolen Gallery, 5:00pm-Ballroom The Edgewater Hotel 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison |
Ice Rink Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Holiday Chorus and Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble are excited to once again be featured in this popular Madison tradition celebrating the season. Choir, handbells, sing along carols, piano, and a closing concert in the Grand Ballroom kick-off the holiday season in style. |
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Saturday, November 24 (private event)
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Sounds of the Season!
The Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble will share the sights and sounds of the season. |
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Sunday, December 9, 3:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Sounds of the Season! Annual Christmas Concert
Relax and enjoy the season...the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble and Wisconsin Dickens Carolers, under the direction of Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director. Traditional favorites including an audience Carol sing, and more! Great event for all ages, special complimentary holiday treats, too, please join us! |
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Thursday, December 13, 7:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Community Carols & Candlelight
Immanuel Choir and Community Singers will once again be special guests for this program of lessons and carols celebrating the season. |
SPring 2018
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Saturday, April 14, 8:30am-2:30pm
Sinsinawa Mound Center 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI |
Ringin' Spring Handbell Workshop
Looking to improve your handbell performance skills in a fun event with other ringers who share your enthusiasm for handbells? Ringin’ Spring Handbell Workshop features mass ringing, break-out sessions, lunch, a closing mini-concert, and great handbell friends! |
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Saturday, April 21, 2:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Ringin' & Singin' Spring Concert
Celebrate spring with a festive concert by the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble and Maestro's new Madison Women's Chorus; Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director. Tickets available at the door one hour prior to the concert. |
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Sunday, April 22, 9:00am
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Immanuel Lutheran Sunday Service
Women's Chorus will offer musical selections for the 9:00am service. |
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Sunday, May 6, 3:30pm
Concordia University Wisconsin Chapel of Christ Triumphant 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI |
Alleluia Ringers Spring Concert
The Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble will be special guests with Concordia's touring handbell choir, the Alleluia Ringers. Solo and combined handbell selections, as well as, guest instrumentalists with highlight the program. Tickets available at the door one hour prior to the concert. |
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Thursday, May 31, 7:00pm
Oakwood Village University Woods 6205 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI |
Ringin' & Singin' Spring Concert
Celebrate spring with a festive concert by the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble and Maestro's new Madison Women's Chorus; Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director. |
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Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24
Mayo Civic Center Rochester, MN |
Handbell Musicians of America
Area 7 Festival Conference Ringing Badgers & Guests, including students from Concordia University Wisconsin (23 ringers). Mini-Concert solo performance of Leroy Anderson's "The Syncopated Clock." |
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Monday, July 23 to Thursday, July 26
Immanuel Lutheran Church Madison, WI |
Handbell Week
Ringing Badgers attending Handbell Week with David Weck, clinician and conductor. Closing concert on Thursday, July 26. |
Fall 2017
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Friday, November 24
4pm-Nolen Gallery, 5:00pm-Ballroom The Edgewater Hotel 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison |
Ice Rink Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Madison Area Community Chorus and Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble are excited to once again be featured in this popular Madison tradition celebrating the season. Choir, handbells, sing along carols, piano, and a closing concert in the Grand Ballroom kick-off the holiday season in style. |
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Saturday, November 25 (private event)
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Madison, Wisconsin |
Sounds of the Season!
The Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble will share the sights and sounds of the season with the residents of Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. |
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Saturday, December 9, 2:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Fourth Annual Madison Area
Community Christmas Festival Relax and enjoy the season...the Madison Area Community Chorus & Orchestra, and Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director. A traditional favorite including “Canticle of Joy” by Joseph Martin, “O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion" and the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah (G. F. Handel), audience Carol sing, and more! Great event for all ages, special complimentary holiday treats, too, please join us! |
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Thursday, December 14, 7:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Community Carols & Candlelight
The Madison Area Community Chorus will once again be special guests for this program of lessons and carols celebrating the season. |
SPRING 2017
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Saturday, April 1, 8:30am-2:30pm
Sinsinawa Mound Center 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI Sunday, April 2, 9:00am
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI Saturday, May 6, 2:00 & 7:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Ringin' Spring Handbell Workshop
Looking to improve your handbell performance skills in a fun event with other ringers who share your enthusiasm for handbells? Ringin’ Spring Handbell Workshop features mass ringing, break-out sessions, lunch, a closing mini-concert, and great handbell friends! Immanuel Lutheran Sunday Service
Madison Area Community Chorus will offer musical selections for the 9:00am service. Community Earth Day Celebration Concert
An exciting musical extravaganza featuring the Madison Area Community Chorus & Orchestra, and Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble under the direction of Mark Bloedow. Musical selections celebrating spring and Earth Day! |
Fall 2016
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Friday, November 25
4pm-Nolen Gallery, 5:00pm-Ballroom The Edgewater Hotel 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI |
Ice Rink Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Madison Area Community Chorus, Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, and Choral Arts Society Chorale. |
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Saturday, December 10, 7:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI Saturday, December 17, 2:00 & 7:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI 
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Choral Arts Society Chorale Holiday Concert
Maestro's Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble as special guests in the annual holiday collaboration with Choral Arts Society Chorale. Third Annual Madison Area
Community Christmas Festival Relax and enjoy the season...the Madison Area Community Chorus & Orchestra, and Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director. A traditional favorite including “Ceremony of Candles” by Joseph Martin, “And the Glory of the Lord” and the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah (G. F. Handel), audience Carol sing, and more! Great event for all ages, special complimentary holiday treats, too, please join us! |
Spring 2016
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Saturday, April 23, 2:00pm
Sunday, April 24, 2:00pm Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Community Earth Day Celebration Concerts
An exciting musical extravaganza featuring the Madison Area Community Chorus & Orchestra, Guest Soloists, and Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble under the direction of Mark Bloedow. Musical selections celebrating spring and Earth Day! |
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Saturday, April 30, 8:30am-2:15pm
Sinsinawa Mound Center 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI |
Ringin' Spring Handbell Workshop
Looking to improve your ringing skills in a fun event with other ringers who share your enthusiasm for handbells? Ringin’ Spring Handbell Workshop features mass ringing, break-out sessions, lunch, a closing mini-concert, and great handbell friends! |
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Sunday, May 22, 9:00am
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Immanuel Lutheran Sunday Service
Madison Area Community Chorus and Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble will offer musical selections for the 9:00am service at Immanuel. |
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Tuesday, May 24, 7:00pm
Monroe United Methodist Church 2227 4th Street, Monroe, WI |
Ringin' Spring Handbell Concert
Featuring Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble presenting a varied program of musical selections celebrating the spring season. No Tickets, freewill offering appreciated. |
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Thursday, June 16 to Sunday June 19
Sioux Falls Convention Center Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
Area 7 Handbell Festival Conference-2016
Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble will attend and perform with hundreds of ringers in the Handbell Musicians of America-Area 7 Festival Conference. Closing Concert is Sunday, June 19, 1:30pm. |
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Tuesday, June 21
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art |
Make Music Madison
Performers from Maestro Productions will again perform in Make Music Madison, a free, citywide, outdoor musical celebration with concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city. |
Fall 2015
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Saturday, September 26, 9:00am
Immanuel Lutheran Church 1021 Spaight Street, Madison, WI |
Handbell Musicians of America Reading Session
Ring through music for the upcoming Area 7 Festival Conference 2016 (Souix Falls, SD). Directors and Ringers. Ringing Badgers, host choir, and Mark Bloedow, clinician. |
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Sunday, November 15, 3:30pm
Sinsinawa Mound Center 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI Saturday, November 21, 7:00pm
Sunday, November 22, 3:00pm Immanuel Lutheran Church, Madison, WI |
Messiah & More!
Seasonal Advent and Christmas favorites including Handel's Christmas Messiah, Hallelujah Chours, and Carol Sing with closing Silent Night. Singers and soloists representing area performers and choirs including Madison Area Community Chorus and the Tri-State Choral Society, Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble and chamber orchestra. Community Day of Thanks! Concerts
Join your community in expressing gratitude through music and art. Hear and sing your beloved inspirational favorites with the Madison Area Community Choir, Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, Guest Brass, and Immanuel's beautiful pipe organ. |
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Friday, November 27
The Edgewater Hotel 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI |
Ice Rink Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Madison Area Community Chorus, Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, and Choral Arts Society Chorale. |
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Saturday, December 12, 7:00pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Madison, WI |
Glad Tidings: Bach Magnificat & More!
The Ringing Badgers will once again be special guests of Madison's Choral Arts Society Chorale for their annual Holiday concert. |
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Saturday, December 19, 2:00 & 7:00pm
Sunday, December 20, 2:00pm Middleton Performing Arts Center 2100 Bristol Street, Middleton, WI 
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Madison Area Community Christmas Festival
Relax and enjoy the season...the Madison Area Community Chorus & Orchestra, Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, and guests, with Mark Bloedow, Artistic Director. A traditional favorite including “Festival of Carols” by Joseph Martin, “For Unto Us” and the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah (G. F. Handel), and a closing audience Carol sing! Great event for all ages, special complimentary holiday treats, too, please join us! |