The Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts , ATAM, will sponsor and celebrate their 56th New England Music Festival at the Boston Newton Marriott in Newton, MA. on April 6-8, 2018.

This year the Festival celebrate their 41st year at the Newton Marriott along with Peggy Falcetti celebrating her 41st year as chairperson.

The 3 day event includes music students from Connecticut, Massachusetts,New Hampshire and Rhode Island participating in accordion, bass guitar, drum, guitar, piano, violin and vocal categories. Students may compete in various solo, duet, ensemble, band, orchestra and battle of the band categories. Contestants who participate do so regardless of their ability, experience, or level. Over $5000.00 in cash awards and scholarships will be given out.

The Festival averages more than 2500 entries. All events are free and open to the public.

President Jay Latulippe from NH, is happy to announce that the ATAM will recognize Kevin Friedrich, Internationally famous accordionist, concert artist, educator and adjudicator. The award will be presented at the Saturday evening annual awards banquet. This is a well deserved honor for Kevin’s many years of dedication to the promotion of the accordion.

For further information: www.atammusicfestival.com.