Mark Bloedow, Conductor, Track 2 Clincian

Mark Bloedow, Assistant Professor of Music, is Director of Handbell Activities at Concordia University Wisconsin including conducting the Alleluia Ringers, Chapel Ringers, and the Concordia Civic Chorale community chorus. Mark is also the Executive/Artistic Director of Maestro Productions, Inc. (including the Ringing Badgers Handbell Ensemble), and Music Director at Immanuel Lutheran Church, all located in Madison.  He was previously Artistic Director for Madison's Choral Arts Society Chorale and Guest Director, Associate Music Director and Music Director for Madison Area Concert Handbells.  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 Church Music from Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, and later served at Concordia as guest adjunct Professor of Music before joining the Concordia music faculty full-time. Presently Mark is a doctoral candidate in Music Education at Boston University.

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Anne Kivikko, Track 1 Clinician

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.

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Handbell Week Staff

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