Central California

Maggie Paton – Regional Coordinator

Union City, Alameda, California

cencal.area12@handbellmusicians.org

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 13, 2026
  • Holiday Concert with the Opus Handbell Ensemble

    December 13, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Rd, Modesto, CA 95350, USA

    The 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 15, 2026
  • Holiday Candlelight Concert with Modesto Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with Opus Handbell Ensemble

    December 15, 2026 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1200 Maze Blvd, Modesto, CA 95350, USA

    Slow down and enjoy the holiday season with your favorite Christmas hymns and carols are performed by the Modesto Symphony Orchestra, MSO Chorus, and the Opus Handbell Ensemble.         
     
    https://www.modestosymphony.org/season-calendar/dec25-hcc
     
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