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THE LEGENDARY
COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA
Directed by SCOTTY BARNHART
Guest Vocalist 2019 Grammy Nominee CARMEN BRADFORD
February 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM Tickets $45
Dance in the Edgerton High School Fieldhouse
In the history of Jazz, only one bandleader has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold-out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, 30 years after his passing. The Count Basie Orchestra, today directed by Scotty Barnhart, has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, along with 18 Grammy Awards. They have performed for kings, queens and other royalty, appeared in several movies and television shows, and have played major concert halls across the globe.
Now, they bring their considerable jazz chops to the Edgerton School District’s Fieldhouse for a night of swinging! Come with your dancing shoes on to celebrate the 20th Anniversary signing of the William and Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts.
Tickets are available online https://tickets.edgertonpac.com/ or by phone (608)561-6093
Funded by the William and Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts
PLEASE NOTE THIS PERFORMANCE IS IN THE EDGERTON HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOUSE AND NOT THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
Please find below a map of the high school showing parking and the entrance to the Field House.
Henhouse Prowlers
March 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM Tickets $35
THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS ARE BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS.
Founded 17 years ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy and education. On stage, the group's enthralling performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do. While bluegrass is the undeniable foundation of the Prowlers' music, the band bends and squeezes the traditional form into a sound all their own.
Working with the U.S. State Department and under their own nonprofit, Bluegrass Ambassadors, the Prowlers have toured over 25 countries across the globe. Using traditional American music as a foundation, connecting folk music and cultures the world over, the Prowlers incorporate international elements into their already robust repertoire of unique traditional American music.
Whether performing live or presenting workshops, and wherever they are, the Henhouse Prowlers find and spread the commonality we share as human beings through the universal language of music. You can feel it at every show!
Tickets are available online https://tickets.edgertonpac.com/ or by phone (608)561-6093
Funded by the William and Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts
Wisconsin Singers
April 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM Tickets $15
Featuring the top talents from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Singers entertains more than 50,000 annually with stellar vocals, stunning choreography and spectacular big band sound from the past forty years. Wisconsin Singers students come from a variety of majors across campus, all of whom have a passion for excellence, either onstage as a performer or working behind the scenes in backstage or entertainment management internships. Recognized as the very first collegiate pop music ensemble that features song, dance, and live instrumentals, Wisconsin Singers has been touring the country since 1967 with brand new shows each year, created to engage audience members of any age.
Tickets are available online https://tickets.edgertonpac.com/ or by phone (608)561-6093
Funded by the William and Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts
The opening act for the Wisconsin Singers concert on April 22, 2023 will be Edgerton’s own elementary students, who will perform the new school anthems they composed with award-winning songwriter Danny Gough of Class Dynamix. Featured on Britain’s Got Talent, see video below. Class Dynamix helps young people grow in confidence and self-esteem through their dynamic original material. Danny will
work with Edgerton’s students in workshops throughout the year to write songs and create music videos. Students will then perform at the Wisconsin Singers concert.To make a donation to benefit the Class Dynamix activity for the Elementary students, please click on the credit cards below:
The Wartmann Artist Series is partially funded by the
William and Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MAKE THE WARTMANN ARTIST SERIES POSSIBLE THIS SEASON!
CONCERT AND SERIES SPONSORS
MASTER VIRTUOSO ($10,000+)
The William & Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts Center
Edgerton School District Larry & Julie Midtbo
MAESTRO ($5,000-$9,000)
Thomas & Joyce Eastman Foundation The Edgerton Reporter
John & Sara Jennings Yahara Community Club
PRODUCER ($2,500-$4,999)
The Banushi Family IKI Manufacturing Tom & Lois Livick
BENEFACTOR ($1,000-$2,499)
Marc & Melissa Augsburger Diane L. Everson Dale Pope
Jack & Jean Austin Norman & Becky Fjelstad Jim & Betch Raymond
Kirsten Almo & Larry Beck Eric & Jenna Gresens Jeff & Kay Roethe
Best Realty of Edgerton, LTD Paula Carrier Dave & Tracy Hataj
John & Jann Roethe Brent & Amy Delzer Roger & Gail Hermanson
The Rudisill Family C&M Printing, Inc. Sue & Leo Johnson
Michael & Jeanette Londerville Jason & Megan Londerville
Gayle Corcoran Stettler Edgerton Children's Center Cathe Engler
Terry & Karen Johnson Howie & Ann Stiff Stuart Kennedy
Anonymous - In Honor of the Tropp Family Edgerton Hospital
Warren & Judith Kukla David F. Nelson Michele LaPean-Usher
Edgerton Rotary Nelson-Young Lumber Co. David & Mary Viney
Shirley Erickson Dennis & Mary Pauli Tad & Kim Wehner
Rosemary Bice Morrison's Auto Inc.
DIRECTOR ($500-$999)
Ron & Kathleen Algrim Roland & Gayle Breunig Donna Nelson
Anew Insurance Agency The Dickinson Family Oren's Auto Body & Car Wash
Ellen Knutson Frank & Patricia Parker Leia Maves & Andres Dominguez
ASSOCIATE ($200-$499)
Joan Behrmann Steven Chambliss Janet Kalkstein
John Behrmann Jim & Sherrie Cottrell Reitz & Gregerson Dental
Phill Bloedow Barbara Gausman Karla Simpson
Joseph & Kathy Brashi Richard Jordan Jill Waughs
Gary & Julie Smith Marge Fassbinder
PATRON ($1-$199)
Christa Alvarez Joyce & Russell Kaping David Sharpe
Nancy Eldredge Cheryl Lund Frederic Merritt
Mary Spike Mimmi Fulmer & Frederic Merritt Julie Murwin
Lisa & Mark Tate Annette Glasser Marilyn Nielsen
Michael & Susan Thompson Janet Grman Jane Ogle
Austin & Connie Tronnes Gregry Hofmeister Connie Olson
Donald & Beth Vruwink Elise Jacobson Martha Parsons
Kevin & Pamela Vizvary Pat Vogl Gena Schachtschneider & Dennis James
Bradley T. Kruckenberg Cheryl Lund
Deb Wolniak Joan Gard
The Wartmann Artist Series continues to provide a diverse selection of quality, affordable entertainment of world-renowned artists to entertain our community and regional audiences, and to inspire our students through music.
The moments we share throughout the season result in experiences we will not forget as we unite to enjoy the beauty, creativity, and fun with the performing arts. Will you join us in giving to ensure the arts are there for all ages, stages, and socio-economic groups? Please consider a gift today. Contributions by check should be made out to the Edgerton School District, MEMO: Wartmann Endowment 200 Elm High Dr. Edgerton, WI 53534 or donate online at https://tickets.edgertonpac.com/Home/Donations.

Upcoming Events
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February 11, 2023
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February 20, 2023
7:30 PM EHS Band Concert
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March 18, 2023
7:30 PM Henhouse Prowlers
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April 22, 2023
2:00 PM Wisconsin Singers
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6:30 PM Wisconsin Singers