The Accordion Heroes Festival will be held from June 20-23, 2012 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Accordion Heroes honors the accordion artists, teachers, craftsmen, family and friends who have enriched lives by sharing the gift of music. It also celebrates the American Tradition by preserving the music, heritage and pedagogy of America’s accordion culture.
Featured artists and educators include:
Jamie Maschler, Hannah Jane, Michael Bridge, Jorgen Sundeqvist, William Cosby, Stas Venglevski, Tony Lovello, Patricia Bartell, Lena Rist Larson, Bruce Gassman, Lou Coppola, Corky Bennett, Pete Contino and more.
The 2012 Showcase Artists confirmed to date are: Michael Bridge, Jamie Maschler. Cory Pesaturo, Hannah Jane, Alicia Baker, and Christopher Gorton.
The event will have a Galla-Rini Banquet, Master sessions, Contino Caberet, workshops, bands, teacher workshops, special events, artist performances, and vendors.
Also coming soon will be more information on sign-up and participation in a showcase band at Accordion Heroes 2012 including the first ever Accordion Heroes All Female Accordion Orchestra. Check future USA News issues.
Accordion Heroes 2012 will include activities presented by the Accordion Heroes Staff in addition to activities and special events hosted by sponsors. Unique to this event will be numerous presentations by participants in the Young Artist Workshop and Showcase.
Individual ‘Small Group Sessions’ are currently scheduled to include: Basic Tone Production,
Basics of rhythm
Learning and how to learn quickly
Exercises and Building Technique through repertoire
Bellows Shake Technique
Introduction to Musical Styles
Introduction to Ethnic Styles
Paths to learning accordion repair and maintenance
Playing with other instruments
The goal of Accordion Heroes is to encourage increased integration of the accordion in the musical culture of the America’s by embracing the instrument’s versatility and diversity. Accordion Heroes will host activities specifically designed to enhance the capabilities of those with a professional interest or passion for the accordion, including the enthusiast, professional, accordion club & organization, teacher, and the industry that supports them. Accordion Heroes is looking to mentor the next generation of young accordionists. More info in future issues of the USA News.
For more information: info@accordionheroes.com
To register: 1-855-266-9847
Photo of Christopher Gorton
