Editor’s Note, April 1st, 2026
March 31st, 2026
This is an amazing month for the accordion!
Song for Astor (Frank Marocco) - João Barradas Trio at JAF Jazz Accordion Festival Castelfidardo 2026
Highlights
Accordionist Jeffery Broussard featured in Oscar-winning film ‘Sinners’
Jeffery Broussard's accordion playing is featured in the “Sinners,”
John Gart: AAA Founder, composer, actor, conductor, organist and accordionist
accordionist, conductor, organist
A World of Accordions Museum Celebrates World Accordion Day
The A World of Accordions Museum holds the Dr Willard A Palmer Festival
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
What are you doing for World Accordion Day (WAD) to promote the accordion
American Accordionists’ Association Fundraising Concert in April
The American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) proudly present their
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GR8 IDEAS Digital Accordion Symposium 5.0
GR8 IDEAS Digital Accordion Symposium 5.0 - June 21-24, 2026 will be held at The Grand Resort in Warren, Ohio. -
2026 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Information Released – USA
online annual competition open to world -
Bridge & Wolak Spring 2026 Concerts
Bridge & Wolak Spring 2026 Concerts: Bridge & Wolak are a globe-trotting musical duo from Canada who create life-affirming concerts full of beauty, virtuosity and humour. -
Publication 12 Noon 1st of the month.
Reminder that 12 Noon on the 1st of the month is the release of the news. -
San Diego Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp Invitation May 13-16
The San Diego Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp will be held from May 13 - 16, 2026 at the San Diego Wyndham Days Inn.
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Reports
of concerts, festival, workshops meetings etc.
How Tex‑Mex Shaped the American Sound — And The Quiet Innovator Who Helped Make it Happen
March 31st, 2026
How Tex‑Mex Shaped the American Sound — And The Quiet Innovator Who Helped Make it Happen.
Dr. William Schimmel Performs in “Women’s Orchestra of the Holocaust Concert”
On January 28, 2026 at Hebrew Union College, Dr. Schimmel arranged
Accordionist Hanzhi Wang performs with Santa Barbara Symphony
Accordionist Hanzhi Wang performed on March 28 and 29, 2026 with the
Forney Artist Geoffrey Houghton Wins Best in Show at National Accordion Association Conference Juried Art Show
Forney-based artist Geoffrey Houghton was awarded Best in Show for
AAA 2026 Festival in Pennsylvania Plans Are Underway
The 2026 AAA Festival takes place from August 13- 16, 2026.
2026 ATG Competition Registration is Now Open
The deadline for applying for ATG Competitions is June 12, 2026.
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1983 Concert Recording at UMKC by Marie Efford-Masefield is Released Internationally
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Video: Esther Lanting Performs The Lord’s Prayer, Arranged by Anthony Galla-Rini
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New England Accordion Connection & Museum Event
The New England Accordion Connection & Museum is bringing fun to town with “Groovin’ at the Depot” and you are invited on Sunday, March 15, 2026. -
Michael Salgado Builds on 30-Year Legacy With Cinematic New Video “Una Página Más”
Michael Salgado Builds on 30-Year Legacy With Cinematic New Video "Una Página Más". -
Video: Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate, Mozart, Performed by Antonino De Luca – Italy
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Interview with Guy Klucevsek (by Anthony Creamer)
This interview of Guy Klucevsek was conducted over two days in the summer and fall of 2019. -
World’s Largest Accordion Museum
Helmi Strahl Harrington founded the world’s largest accordion museum based in Superior, Wisconsin. -
Anthony Galla-Rini 53 Duet Arrangements
41 exceptional duet arrangements by the legendary Anthony Galla-Rini recently released.
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Future Events
April 12 Accordion Meetup Featuring Bonnie Birch
March 31st, 2026
Join the accordion meetup sponsored by the San Diego Accordion Club on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Accordionist Bonnie Birch will perform.
The 2026 Accordion Seminars- “Evolution in the Realm of Permanent Transition”
The 2026 Accordion Seminars: "Evolution in the Realm of Permanent
Ksenija Sidorova Performs With the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ksenija Sidorova will perform “Prophecy” with the Chicago Symphony
5th Annual qathet Accordion Festival May 1 – 3
The 5th Annual qathet Accordion Festival will be held from May 1 -
2026 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 25-28
The 2026 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration, will be
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Alabama Accordion Club Presents Jim Rommel
The Alabama Accordion Club presents Jim Rommel in concert on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Brookwood Baptist Church, Mountain Brook, AL. -
Squeeze Me If You Can: Accordion Weekend 2026
From May 15–17, 2026, Eric Baal will host the 2026 Accordion Weekend at Riedlbauer’s Resort, -
Livestream with Stas Venglevski and the Houston Accordion Orchestra
Stas Venglevski invites all on May 3rd, 2026, for a livestream of our 2026 recording project. -
Tacoma Accordion Gathering on April 11
The Tacoma Accordion Gathering will be in South Tacoma, Washington on April 11, 2026. -
2026 ATG Festival Presents Joey Miskulin
The ATG will feature Joey Miskulin as guest artist at the University of Utah at Libby Gardner Hall on July 10, 2026.
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