{"id":3927,"date":"2025-05-02T14:17:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T11:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arsis.ee\/?post_type=class&p=3927"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T09:25:21","slug":"concert-tour-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"class","link":"https:\/\/arsis.ee\/en\/class\/concert-tour-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Concert Tour in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble, conducted by Aivar M\u00e4e, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025”<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

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

This tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment, the Estonian American National Council, AS Tallink Grupp,<\/strong> and GIGA Ehitus O\u00dc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re excited to share Estonia\u2019s unique handbell tradition with American audiences!<\/p>\n

Tour Schedule and Venues:<\/strong><\/p>\n

– July 7 at 7 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Church of the Resurrection<\/em>, 11525 Greenspring Ave, Timonium, MD 21093<\/p>\n

– July 8 at 7 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Saints John and Paul Church \u2013 Cardinal DiNardo Center<\/em>, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143<\/p>\n

– July 9 at 7 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Christ Church United Methodist<\/em>, 4614 Brownsboro Rd., Louisville, KY 40207<\/p>\n

– July 11<\/strong> at 6 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Pinnacle 2025 Festival<\/em>, Century II Performing Arts Center, 225 W Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202<\/p>\n

– July 12 at 7 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel, <\/em>5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey, IL 62035<\/p>\n

– July 13 at 6 PM<\/strong> \u2013 Christus Victor Lutheran Church<\/em>, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007<\/p>\n

– July 15 at 7 PM<\/strong> \u2013 First Congregational Church of Akron \u2013 The Upper Room<\/em>, 292 East Market St., Akron, OH 44308<\/p>\n

– July 16 at 7 PM<\/strong> \u2013 First United Methodist Church<\/em>, 64 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033<\/p>\n

All concerts on the tour are free to attend<\/strong>. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival \u2013 more information can be found here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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