Maggie Paton – Regional CoordinatorUnion City, Alameda, California
Maggie Paton discovered her passion for handbells in high school when she enrolled in “Introduction to Handbells” as a fun and unique Fine Arts class. Over twenty years later, her love for ringing has only deepened. Maggie has played with the Wisconsin Lutheran College Tower Ringers, Madison Area Concert Handbells (Madison, WI), and, since 2014, the Opus Handbell Ensemble in Modesto, CA. She also directs the Laudate Ringers of St. Joseph Catholic Church / Mission San Jose in Fremont. Besides being an avid choir ringer, Maggie likes playing small ensemble and solo pieces. When she’s not making music, Maggie works as a software developer in healthcare revenue management. Check out the calendar below, and feel free to Contact us for more information about handbells in the Central California area. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
- December 14, 2025
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Opus Holiday Concert
December 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Rd, Modesto CAThe holidays are all the more delightful when you include Opus Handbell Ensemble in your entertainment plans! This advanced community handbell choir has been performing their extraordinarily beautiful music in the Modesto area since 1992. They play a highly unique instrument requiring precision eye-hand coordination, music reading ability and great teamwork.
Tickets may be purchased at the door and are $20 for adults, $15 for students, and $10 for children under 12.
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- December 18, 2025
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Opus Handbells at the Haggin Museum
December 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA 95203, USAThis fourteen-member group from the California Central Valley performs on five octaves of Malmark handbells and five plus octaves of Malmark hand chimes. Opus has been featured guest artists for several community concert series and has rung with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. They have shared this unique instrument and their music locally, nationally, and internationally.
1st and 3rd Thursday events vary from special guests to live music and everything in between. This evening, hosted by the Junior Women’s Group, is perfect for a night out with friends or a date! Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, beginning at 6:30 pm, as you socialize with friends before the program starts at 7 pm.
This program is included with regular museum admission. The museum and store are open until 9 pm. Seating at events varies and is limited to ensure the safety of visitors and the museum’s collection.
Regular admission prices
$8 Adults (ages 18-64)
$7 Seniors (ages 65+) & Military
$5 Youth (ages 10-17) & Students (with school ID)
Free admission for:
Haggin Museum Members
Children under age 10, accompanied by an adult
https://opushandbell.org/
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