The video you will see is an arrangement of “South Pacific” by Accordion Pops Orchestra conductor, Al Terzo which was its premiere performance on June 10th, 2012 in New Jersey. Video is by Dean Ratzin.

On Sunday June 10, 2012, the Accordion Pops Orchestra conducted by Al Terzo presented a concert at the Imperial Music Center, which also happens to be their rehearsal location.  They were honored to have renowned accordion champions Beverly Curnow and Mary Tokarski performing as guest artists. Also featured were Albert Manginelli (accordion) and Nicole D’Angelo (piano), champions from the recent Mid Atlantic Music Teachers Guild competition, as well as Brian Jeremiah on trumpet.


The varied program featured 16 year old soloist, Albert Manginelli, student of Danny Desiderio, in a performance of the “Carnival of Venice” accompanied by the APO. AAA Board member and virtuoso accordionist, Beverly Roberts Curnow performed Danny Desiderio’s arrangement of the “Hungarian Dance No.5”. Acclaimed accordionist, AAA and ATG Board member, Mary Tokarski performed “Mexican Carnival” which was composed by Danny Desiderio. Trumpet player, Brian Jeremiah, played “Bugler’s Holiday” and “Trumpeters Lullaby” by Leroy Anderson. Pianist Nicole D’Angelo played the “Theme from The Apartment” and “Bumble Boogie” accompanied bythe APO.

The Accordion Pops Orchestra gave the World Premiere of Al Terzo’s arrangement for accordion orchestra of “Medley from South Pacific”. Al Terzo often creates special accordion arrangements for the Accordion Pops Orchestra. Al is a teacher, arranger, and conductor who has been with the orchestra since its inception in 1970. He is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, New Jersey Music Teachers Association, and National Association of Music Educators.  Al 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.

Other selections played by the APO were Al Terzo’s arrangements of:” Entry of the Gladiators”, “Jamaican Rumba”, “Theme from the Apartment”, “Bumble Boogie”, “Colonel Bogey March”, “South Pacific”, “Bugler’s Holiday”, “Trumpeter’s Lullaby”, “Donkey Serenade”, ” “Frankfurter Polka”, and “Stars & Stripes Forever”. Additional selections on the program were: “Old Man River” – arr. Galla Rini, “Hungarian Dance #5”- arr. Desiderio. “Carnival of Venice” – arr. Frosini, “Mexican Carnival” – composed by Daniel Desiderio, “Caramba” – arr. Rixner, and “Conflict Ovrture” – composed by Eugene Ettore. The audience was delighted with the variety of the program and the virtuosity of all the performers.

The Accordion Pops Orchestra rehearses at the:
Imperial Music Center Concert Hall
48 Appleby Avenue
South River, NJ

Their fall schedule will be available very soon. If you are interested in joining the orchestra or would like more information about future performances please email: webmaster@accordionpops.com