Here are the ATG Workshops, Presenters, and Descriptions for July 26 to July 29, 2023:
Wednesday, July 26, 3:PM. Fake Book Ideas for Soloists and Accompanists, Frank Busso, presenter:
Ever wonder what to do with your left hand when reading from a fake book?
How can an accordionist make a simple melody line sound like a traditional arrangement? This workshop will present ideas on using lead sheets to play simple solos, sound like a seasoned ensemble member, and even how to take advantage of basic music theory.
Wednesday, July 26, 4:PM. Ethnic dance music: it’s more than just playing the notes! (and understanding Balkan meters),
Joan Grauman Morse, presenter
How can an international folk dancer instantly know that you’re playing a Swedish hambo, an Austrian Ländler, a Bavarian Schupplattler, a Russian waltz or an Irish waltz? They’re all in 3/4 time. We will learn the subtle nuances that immediately determine the dance and its country of origin. We will then move on to Bulgaria and Macedonia and learn the meters that create this hauntingly lovely dance music.
Thursday, July 27, 2:PM. Jazz basics: How to build a jazz improvisation
Nikolay Bine, presenter
This workshop has been prepared for learning the necessary fundamentals of jazz. Based on the material given during the workshop, participants will be shown a break-down of an advanced jazz improvisation. This knowledge will be used later in a little interactive session.
Thursday, July 27, 3:PM. A brief history of the accordion,
Helmi Harrington, presenter
Friday, July 28, 9:AM. Bellows/Bellow Control –
Grayson Masefield, presenter
How bellows action and control of air flow can interfere or help with the learning stages of new pieces and how utilizing the bellows will affect
phrasing, articulation and technique in the left and right hand.
Saturday, July 29, 9:AM. Hand care for the musician,
Lynda Griffith, presenter
Learn about care and feeding, strength and flexibility of musician’s hands. What
to know. What to teach.
Saturday, July 29, 10:AM.
Part 1: Update from ‘Downunder;’
Part 2: Aural awareness: Have you ever wondered if there’s more to the page than meets the eye (or ear)?,
Anthony Schultz, presenter
In Part 1, Accordion Society of Australia Vice-president, Anthony Schulz will briefly present the current state of the Accordion in Australia.
In Part 2, contemporary accordionist and educator Anthony Schulz will discuss how to listen to music and transfer the experience to a deeper understanding of what it means to play ‘by ear.’ The focus of this workshop is to assist accordionists of any level to explore and develop their aural awareness through listening, and as a
result of this process, engage with repertoire with a greater sense of style, nuance and confidence.
**Schedules subject to change
