Mark Bloedow, Professor of Music, Executive Director, Music Director & Organist
Higher Education, Community Music, and Church Music
Mark Bloedow is the founding Executive Director of Maestro Productions, Inc., a Madison-based non-profit community music organization. As the organization's Artistic Director, he conducts the Madison Community Chorus, Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble, and guest orchestral performers. In addition, Mark is the Music Director & Organist at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Executive Director of Handbell Week, and owner of Midwest Music, all located in Madison, Wisconsin. He served eight years as Assistant Professor of Music at Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, including ensemble leadership as Director of Handbell Activities and Developer/Director of the Concordia Civic Chorale, and previously was the Artistic Director of Madison's Choral Arts Society Chorale and Music Director of Madison Area Concert Handbells.
In 1989 Mark founded Maestro Productions, Inc. as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit community music organization in the Fox Cities, WI. Under his leadership the organization grew to enjoy a year round scheduled of performances in theaters, churches, schools, and other hospitality venues in Northeastern Wisconsin. Maestro moved to Madison in 2002, and relaunched its community music ensembles and collaborative performances in 2014 with a holiday performance at the Middleton Performing Arts Center. The leaders and participants of the organization continue to create and offer inclusive community-based music education, talent development, and seasonal performances in Madison, Dane County, and Southern Wisconsin.
Mark earned his Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where he graduated with Outstanding Senior recognition. He received his Master's degree in Music from Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon. Prior to joining the music faculty at Concordia full-time, he served as guest adjunct Professor of Music to lead Kammerchor (Concordia’s touring choir), teach Music for Teachers, and perform as a Chapel organist, as well as, teach Handbell Music Methods in the Master of Church Music graduate program at Concordia. Presently Mark is a DMA in Music Education doctoral candidate at Boston University with a focus on community music.
Mark's professional involvement includes being active with the Madison area Association of Church Musicians (ACM), having served the organization for five years in key leadership roles including President of ACM and Dean of the American Guild of Organists Madison Chapter. He served on the Handbell Musicians of America Area 7 Board as the Wisconsin South Sub Area Chair. In addition, Mark performs as an organ recitalist with previous appearances in Wisconsin and Nebraska. His handbell and organ works are published by Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Missouri; MorningStar Music Publishers, Fenton, Missouri; and Midwest Music, Madison, Wisconsin.
In 1989 Mark founded Maestro Productions, Inc. as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit community music organization in the Fox Cities, WI. Under his leadership the organization grew to enjoy a year round scheduled of performances in theaters, churches, schools, and other hospitality venues in Northeastern Wisconsin. Maestro moved to Madison in 2002, and relaunched its community music ensembles and collaborative performances in 2014 with a holiday performance at the Middleton Performing Arts Center. The leaders and participants of the organization continue to create and offer inclusive community-based music education, talent development, and seasonal performances in Madison, Dane County, and Southern Wisconsin.
Mark earned his Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where he graduated with Outstanding Senior recognition. He received his Master's degree in Music from Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon. Prior to joining the music faculty at Concordia full-time, he served as guest adjunct Professor of Music to lead Kammerchor (Concordia’s touring choir), teach Music for Teachers, and perform as a Chapel organist, as well as, teach Handbell Music Methods in the Master of Church Music graduate program at Concordia. Presently Mark is a DMA in Music Education doctoral candidate at Boston University with a focus on community music.
Mark's professional involvement includes being active with the Madison area Association of Church Musicians (ACM), having served the organization for five years in key leadership roles including President of ACM and Dean of the American Guild of Organists Madison Chapter. He served on the Handbell Musicians of America Area 7 Board as the Wisconsin South Sub Area Chair. In addition, Mark performs as an organ recitalist with previous appearances in Wisconsin and Nebraska. His handbell and organ works are published by Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Missouri; MorningStar Music Publishers, Fenton, Missouri; and Midwest Music, Madison, Wisconsin.