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 20^th 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.