The American Accordionists’ Association is proud to announce the 2011 AAA Festival from July 13-17, 2011 at the Sheraton at Charleston Airport, Charleston, South Carolina.

At this time, the International Accordion Orchestra Competition will take place. The competition is open to all accordion orchestras. There is no restriction as to the number of members in the orchestra. The minimum requirement is eight accordions.

Click 2011AArules for Festival Contest Rules for solos, duets, ensembles, and bands. The deadline for these entries is June 10, 2011.

The Festival Orchestra music is available for distribution. The orchestra will be conducted by Joan Sommers. The selections for the concert include: “Sound of Music”, “Welcome to Venice”, “Phantom of the Opera”.

Please email AAA1938@aol.com indicating your grade level or send request by FAX 203-335-2048 or by phone: 203-335-2045

Join us as Joan C. Sommers is honored with the AAA’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

There will be cash awards, workshops, exhibits, concerts, and competitions for all ages. The tentative schedule includes:
Wednesday…..Registration, Press & Squeeze event
Thursday……..Luncheon Concert, Cabaret Night
Friday………….Massed Band Performance conducted by Frank Busso, Gala Evening Concert
Saturday………Awards Concert, Banquet, Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation, Festival Orchestra conducted by Joan Sommers.
Sunday………..Breakfast Meeting and Farewell

The AAA Festival Coordinators are: Mary Tokarski, Frank Busso, Linda Soley Reed.

Make sure you attend for wonderful, memorable music, friendship, and more!

For further information view 2011AArules or the AAA website or email Mary Tokarski: mary.tokarski@comcast.net or Linda Reed at aaa1938@aol.com