Dr. William Schimmel, moderator/curator, will direct the 2011 American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) Seminars : Walton the imperial: Crowned!. The master classes are at 3 pm. The concerts take place at 7 pm. All events will be at the the Tenri Cultural institute, 43a West 13 St. – between 5 and 6 Ave, New York.

It will be a weekend of master classes, which includes afternoon workshops, discussions and informal performances as well as full length evening concerts of a more formal nature.

Accordion philosopher, Dr. William Schimmel will be the guide for the entire weekend supplying commentary, giving interviews as well as lecturing and performing himself. The weekend will cover literally every aspect of the accordion and its various dimensions – classical, jazz, ethnic, avant garde and world music

Anyone interested in performing at one of the afternoon masterclasses – to receive advice, encouragement and constructive criticism from the participants, the audience and Dr. Schimmel may contact him at 212-876-0827 – the same number for all reservations concerning the entire weekend events. the Tenri Cultural institute, 43a West 13 St. – between 5 and 6 Ave, New York.

The master class on July 29, 2011 will include:
The accordion in ordinary life
Twelve ordinary notes
The non narrative life
The accordion and FDR
More is better
Simplicity born of an inner complexity
The art of disappointment
Turn your garbage heap into a pop art statement

The Master class on July 30, 2011 will include:
Performing for the homeless
Tea and tango
The tango and shopping
Glasgow – the tokyo of the north/tokyo of tea rooms
The art of boredom
The 400 club
The tango and how to dance it
The house of the ordinary/ordinary people

More information will appear in future USA News.
$20 per master class, $40 per day
$25 per concert, $110 entire weekend

For reservations: 212- 876-0827
For more information: billschimmel@billschimmel.com