American Accordion Musicological Society Announcement:
Last minute reminders/updates for the 2016 AAMS Festival:
For those who have already signed up for the Festival Orchestra:
1. Bring a music stand and pen or pencil
2. Dress is white shirt/sweater, black pants/ skirt
3. Report to Salon D no latter than 2:30 Saturday for rehearsal set up.
An Open Mic session is planned for Sunday between 9:30 AM and 2:PM. Call Joanna Arnold Darrow at 856-854-6628 to reserve a 15-20 minute slot.
Banquet doors open at 5:30 PM on Saturday. No tables will be reserved-if you wish you can save your own or your group’s seats.
If you have not already registered for the 2016 AAMS Festival and still wish to do so, download the registration form at: 2016AAMS.pdf
AAMS has released its festival itinerary, including WORKSHOPS, CONCERTS, HONOREE BANQUET, FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA and more! Download at: 2016AAMS.pdf
Do not miss the exciting Friday Night Irish Experience Concert featuring the Irish Accordion and Guitar Duo of John McGillian and Darin Kelly. Also appearing Bob & Anita Siarkowski, Dee Langley, Irish Madrigals, Westmont Accordion Club and the WPAO, all with totally Irish programs. Lou Persic will provide pre-concert music beginning at 7:30 PM for the non-Irish. Download Friday night program at: 2016AAMS.pdf
On Saturday evening we will present the AAMS Guest Of Honor, Linda Soley Reed, who will conduct the Festival Orchestra 2016. Everyone is invited to participate in the orchestra.
Contact Linda (lsoleyreed@gmail.com) or
Joanna Arnold Darrow (acmeaccordion@comcast.net) for music.
Testimonial Banquet Information download at: 2016AAMS.pdf
Pre-Dinner music will be provided by Don Gerundo, Dinner Music by Lou Coppola and the Strolling Strings. Joe Natoli, Mary Tokarski, and Eddie Montiero and the WPAO will captivate your attention with exciting performances throughout the evening.
Workshops will begin Friday evening with “Jigs, Reels, Politics & Religion!” presented by Bob Lijana and Dean Ratzin. Saturday workshops include Paul Ramunni with “Secrets of the Accordion – What Makes the Instrument so Special,” followed by Dallas Vietty ‘Playing Off the Page’, Joe Natoli with “Inexpensive Studio Quality Recording at Home”, Music Educator Anthony Mazzocchi, GRAMMY® nominated music educator and Linda Soley Reed leading a 2 Hour long Festival Orchestra Rehearsal.
Sunday workshops include Paul Ramunni’s “Secrets of the Accordion – Part 2, Dee Langley, Part One: “Using Your Ear to Memorize Melody,” and Part Two “Using your Ear to Memorize Harmony” and Anthony Mazzocchi, Part Two: The Music Parents’ Guide: Survival Kit for the New Music Parent.”
All attendees of the AAMS are invited to attend an Open Meeting of the AAA held at 3 PM. A fabulous time will be had by all.
For more information:
Joanna Arnold Darrow 856-854-6628
Email: acmeaccordion@comcast.net
Download programs and Registration form at: 2016AAMS.pdf
All events will be held at The Hanover Marriott Hotel
1401 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981.
(GPS Address is 2 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ).
Phone: 973-538-8811
