The 2013 National Accordion Convention takes place March 7-9, 2013 at the Westin Park Central Hotel, Dallas, Texas.The 2013 NAA Convention planning committee invites every single conventioneer to actively participate in all aspects of the Convention. The convention includes a stimulating three days of non-stop accordion, learning one or more accordion-related techniques and/or musical styles to take home with you. Having fun with accordion activities is the main focus.
American music will be featured this year including popular music such as rock ‘n roll, jazz, country and Hispanic music. Convention activities will include:
• Play-along sessions with lead sheets and director (ear-players welcome)
• Gospel – Bluegrass, Pop Tunes – Ethnic Music and Traditional Accordion Music
• Workshops for all levels of musicians (folk – light classical)
• Evening Events: Band/Orchestra – Polka Show – Concerts – Jam Sessions. It will be a social occasion and has even been called a “reunion” of sorts.
This convention is an opportunity to get together with old friends and to meet new friends with a common interest, an opportunity to share your musical talents by playing for each other and exchanging ideas!
President Norman Seaton says, “Our 2013 NAA convention will be extra special because this is the first year we are coordinated with Spring Break. As a result, we have multiple youth activities scheduled for all day Saturday, 2013 National Accoridon Convention Youth Day, March 9th, with Shelia Lee, Daniel Kott and Dick Albreski. Due to generous donations by various members, the youth are allowed to attend convention workshops, concerts, and related activities without paying an entrance fee.”
Saturday Concert Artists include: Patricia Bartell, Gordon Kohl, Amy Jo Sawyer, Nick Bratkovich, Richard Noel, Mario Pedone, Joel Guzman, and Jessica Faltot.
2013 Convention Workshop Presenters include: Joel Guzman, Richard Noel, Amy Sawyer, Debra Peters, Alvaro Barsi, Kaitlin, Gilbert Reyes, Dr. Ian Blair Fries, Bill Palmer, Nick Ballerini, Patricia Bartel, Dan Orza, Mario Pedone, Jessica Faltot, Rebecca Ratcliff, Daniel Kott, Shelia Lee, Tony Lovello, Dick Albreski, Arlyn Visentin, Kim Clowe, Joe Recchia, Gordon Kohl, Norman and Sharon Seaton and Nick Bratkovich.
Make sure to attend this festival which will inform and entertain you! For further information:
Norman Seaton: NatlAccordion@sbcglobal.net
Or call: 214-938-5984
