Video 1: “Beautiful Face / Flick Flack” performed by Cory Pesaturo and Gary Blair

Are you making plans to attend the NAA Convention March 6-9? This convention will have something for everyone, all styles of performance, many well known performers, workshop presenters, concerts and more. It is not too late to register.

Registration closes on February 15, 2019 for the 32nd Annual National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention being led by NAA President Norman Seaton. The convention is at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Richardson, Texas.

Here are some helpful hints on what you can do:
Before:
1.Practice and perfect your music in advance to be prepared to:
2.Attend the training and social sessions
3.Perform your public solo somewhere during the convention (if desired).

Prepare before coming to the convention by:
1.Viewing workshops to learn leader’s qualifications, training materials (including lesson plans), and printed music.
2.Preselect activities of interest and self-print a personal convention packet now!
3.Practice the music in advance for maximum learning experiences.

During:
2019 National Accordion Convention Learning Pathways:
Digital Training: Updates, equipment available, playing techniques, sound modules, and attitudes.
Improvisation: Musical enhancement skill development using multiple techniques, including Jazz.
Group Training: Accordion orchestra and band experiences.
Traditional training: Numerous training sessions associated with all accordion conventions

After:
1.Enjoy New Talents:
2.Use new techniques as you prepare for future engagements!

Grab Your Hat or Cap and Enroll Today:
National Accordion Association: National Accordion Convention

Going to a concert? All included at the National Accordion Convention.
Besides all the learning sessions there the NAA will host several concerts and performances:
Wednesday evening: Welcome Reception in the Digital Suite
Thursday evening: Circle of Champions
Friday evening: Dance Party and Concert in the Digital Suite
Saturday evening: Gala Concert
Make sure you see some great accordionists at the convention. Here is an example from the Circle of Champions from 2018: Cory Pesaturo and Gary Blair playing a duo: “Bel Viso and Flick Flack”.

Photo below: The 2019 Association Board and Convention Management Team includes Norman Seaton, Nick Ballarini, Rebecca Ratliff, Sharon Seaton, Nancy Bernstein, Markus Baggio, & Sabine Baggio.

Photo below: The 2019 NAA Presenters in alphabetical order: Dick Albreski, Markus Baggio, Sabine Baggio, Nick Ballarini, Nancy Bernstein, Paul Betken, Nickolas Bratkovich, Gail Campanella, Jane Christison, Jerry Cigler, Elena Fainshtein, Jessica Faltot, Max Frauenthal, Marcia Godwin, Kami Gunnoe, Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, Tiia Kerttunen, Greg Klugiewicz, Gordon Kohl, Brett Lane, Shelia Lee, Jamie Maschler, Matthias Matzke, Randy McPeck, Mike Middleton, Eddie Monteiro, Joseph Natoli, Larry Nickel, Bill Palmer, Cory Pesaturo, Debra Peters, Rebecca Ratliff, Lionel Reekie, Jim Rommel, Norman Seaton, Sharon Seaton, Michael Soloway, Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni, Ron Uhlenhopp, Arlyn Visentin, Tom Visentin, Mary Wright twice.

For further information:
Norman Seaton, NAA President
Email: natlaccordion@sbcglobal.net