On Tuesday, March 5, 2019 accordionist Dominic Karcic and vocalist Ron Morton (aka Rinaldo Toglia) made a “getting to know the accordion presentation” to the Italian language students at H. Frank Carey High School in Franklin Square, NY. This was the third time that the presentation was made at that school. The Italian language teacher, Ms. JoAnn Radoslovich Molina, was the event coordinator. About five eleventh and twelfth grade Italian language classes attended the session.

The program consisted of some history of the accordion, a discussion of its various parts, a look at and presentation on accordions of various sizes (a 12 bass accordion, a student model 120 bass instrument and a profession electronic Roland accordion).

Dominic played various selections for the students that were aimed at giving the students a good idea of the capacity, timbres and capabilities of the instrument. Selections included a My Fair Lady Medley, Tarantella Medley, Accordion Boogie (Charles Magnante arrangement) plus he also accompanied vocalist Ron Morton in great vocal renditions of La Donna Mobile, Funiculi – Funicula, Chella La, Reginella Campagnola and Time to Say Goodbye.

A fun part of the event was having all the students and teachers participate in the singing of well known Italian melodies that included That’s Amore and Volare.

Also attending the event were two members of the Italian Genealogical Society, authors Mario Toglia and Dr. Marilyn Verna who informed the audience about their on going efforts to preserve Italian history and culture.

Photo: left to right) author Mario Toglia, accordionist Dominic Karcic, Vocalist Rinaldo Toglia, Ms. JoAnn Radoslovich Molina (event coordinator), author Dr. Marilyn Verna and H. Frank Carey High School principal Mr. Christopher Fiore

For further information: dkarcic10@gmail.com