The World Trophy Accordion organization presents the 62nd Trophée Mondial at the Bing Crosby Theater, Oct. 23-27, 2012. This prestigious competition will bring the best and the brightest of the accordion world to the United States for an exciting week of grueling mastery of technique and sound.
President of the Confederation Mondiale de l’Accordeon (CMA) Frederic Deschamps has announced an impressive sponsorship of $20,000 in Prize Money for the 2012 Trophée Mondial to be held in Spokane, Washington.
Prize money details are:
Senior Classical – 1st Place: $6,000 2nd Place: $2,000 3rd Place: $1,000
Junior Classical – 1st Place: $1,000 2nd Place $800 3rd Place $500
Senior Variety – 1st Place: $2,000 2nd Place: $1,000 3rd Place: $600
Junior Variety – 1st Place: $1,000 2nd Place $800 3rd Place $500
National Trophy – 1st Place: $1,000 2nd Place $800 3rd Place $500
Senior Diatonic – 1st Place: $500
Junior Diatonic – TBA
Digital Diatonic – Digital Diatonic Accordion Roland FR – 18D
Public Vote Winner: $500
President Deschamps said that entries are still open and candidates can view all rules, regulations and entry information on the CMA website. For furter information, full contact details are on the CMA website.
Similar to the Olympics, accordionists, from Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and Africa will showcase their considerable talent.The competition runs for five days, culminating in the crowning of the 2012 World Trophy Accordion Champions.
Spectators can attend daily competitions, nightly concerts and enjoy the art of the accordion in various locations downtown during the event. For more information about schedules, tickets and hotels, visit www.worldtrophyaccordion.org
“We are honored to have the Trophée Mondial in Spokane and to be a part of such a historic event for our instrument, the accordion,” said Patricia Bartell, President of the World Trophy Accordion U.S.A. organization. “The level of artistry and technique combined in this event will bring to light many facets of the accordion’s capabilities by highly trained international contestants.” – Frédéric Deschamps, President of Confédération Mondiale de l’Accordéon
Events include:
9:00 am – CMA Senior Trophée Mondial Round 3
Description: Candidates admitted to the 3rd round will perform a free choice classical program that includes at least one original piece for the accordion and one polyphonic work
12:00 pm – Lunch Break
1:30 pm – Presentation of “Simply Music for Accordion”
Description: Neil Moore, CEO and Founder of Simply Music, will present the new and remarkable method for Accordion. An Australian-developed program that has beginning students (children, teens, adults, and seniors) playing great sounding pop, blues, classical, and accompaniment pieces immediately from their very first lessons
2:30 pm – Accordion Concert for the KIDS
Description: Elementary and Middle Schools will gather to hear accordionists from around the world. This will create an opportunity to expose the next generation to the world of accordions and the styles of music available.
5:30 pm – CMA 2012 Trophée Mondial World Accordion Championships Awards Ceremony – Presentation of the 2012 Trophée Mondial Trophies & Prizes
Performances by 1st prize winners
To be notified of registration details, ticket sales, schedule, or other upcoming events related to the 2012 Trophée Mondial please contact the CMA Trophee Mondial 2012 Organizer, Patricia Bartell. Email: Admin@worldtrophyaccordion.org
Postal Address: PO Box 30693
Spokane, WA 99223, USA.
Tel: +1 509 998 5422
