The 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble, conducted by Aivar Mäe, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage.

The concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18, 2025, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD), Pittsburgh (PA), Louisville (KY), Wichita (KS), Alton (IL), Chicago (IL), Akron (OH), and Hershey (PA).

This tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment, the Estonian American National Council, AS Tallink Grupp, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ.

We’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences!

Tour Schedule and Venues:

– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection, 11525 Greenspring Ave, Timonium, MD 21093

– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143

– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Rd., Louisville, KY 40207

– July 11 – Pinnacle 2025 Festival, Century II Performing Arts Center, 225 W Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202

– July 12 – Alton, IL – Venue TBA

– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room, 292 East Market St., Akron, OH 44308

– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church, 64 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033