Dr. Mark E. Bloedow, Mass Ringing Conductor, Track 2 Clinician & Conductor

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Dr. Mark E. Bloedow, DMA, 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 and Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble. 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, conducting the Alleluia Ringers touring ensemble and Chapel Ringers, as well as Developer and Music Director of the Concordia Civic Chorale community chorus. Mark also previously served as the Artistic Director of Madison's Choral Arts Society Chorale and Music Director of Madison Area Concert Handbells. Dr. Bloedow received his Doctor of Music Arts (DMA) in Music Education from Boston University; his dissertation is "Perspectives on Hospitality and Transformative Learning for Community Music Participants."

Anne Kivikko, Track 1 Clinician & Conductor

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Anne Kivikko of Lakewood, IL,  is a retired band and orchestra teacher of 30 years and has been enjoying handbell ringing for over 25 years. She is very involved in her church’s music ministry as choir member, flutist, and handbell director. As as member of Chicago Bronze professional handbell ensemble, she has been improving her skills over the past 7 years. Anne has also attended Handbell Week for over 10 years as a ringer and is excited to bring her skills and experience this year as a director.

Handbell Week Staff

Mark Bloedow, Owner/Executive Director
Dorothy Nottelson, Program Assistant