Video 1: Conflict Overture Accordion Pops Orchestra performing “Conflict Overture” at Shannondell, Audubon PA. September 22, 2019 Al Terzo conductor
Video 2: Accordion Pops Orchestra performing “Hoedown” at Shannondell at Valley Forge, September 18, 2016 Al Terzo conductor

The Accordion Pops Orchestra was founded in 1970 by the Accordion Teachers Association of J.J. The first conductor was Jacob Neupauer followed by maestro Eugene Ettore in 1980 and Dan Desiderio in 1985. The group is now under the direction of Al Terzo ( 2011- Present), one of the original members. In addition to New Jersey, the orchestra now has members from New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The 35 member group rehearses once a month and performs 5 or 6 concerts a year. Al is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, New Jersey Music Teachers Association, and National Association of Music Educators. Mr.Terzo serves on the governing board of the American Accordionists Association and is a founding member of the Mid Atlantic Music Teachers Guild. He is an accomplished accordionist who has performed at the Garden State Arts Center and Newark’s Symphony Hall. Currently Mr. Terzo teaches accordion and piano in New Jersey.

Since the start of Covid, several orchestras around the world have asked Al Terzo for his arrangements. Groups from England, Germany, Belgium, Australia, and Malta have all asked for his arrangements after seeing the Accordion Pops Orchestra (APO) on YouTube.

The orchestra performs a repertoire of Light Classics, Broadway Big Band, and Popular music. Members of the group include professional musicians, teachers, students, and hobbyists. The orchestra has entertained audiences at many locations including concert hall, festivals, and playhouses in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia.

Future concerts include December 4, 2022 at the Hillsboro, NJ Elks Club. More concerts will be announced soon in the USA News.

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