The AAA Master Class and Concert Series will be held on July 28, 29, 30, 2017 at The Tenri Cultural Institute, 43A West 13thSt between 5 and 6 Ave.Master Classes from 3:PM to 5:PM. Concerts at 7:PM to 9:PM.

$25/ Master Class
$30/Concert
$50/day – Includes Master Class and Concert
$135 for the entire weekend

Dr. William Schimmel – Moderator and Curator

The Red Lantern Accordionist….. Our 23rd Smash Year

Accordion Culture is based on Contests. Championship Contests – much like sports.

Who comes in First of course is the Champion – whether its the World Champion, The U.S.

Champion or the Whatever Champion.

Sometimes the term, Champeen, is used.

There are those who come in Second and Third – they get trophies – but they are not Champions – or Champeens.

What about the person who comes in last place?

Ever watch a marathon? – and the final runner still running while practically every one has gone home or partying? He or She just wants to make it to the end – to run the course – personal best

and proud to be a part of it – as St. Paul says – “I fought the good fight. I have kept the Faith”.

That’s the Red Lantern Winner – Last place – a last place winnerWe have Red Lantern Accordionists – The backbone of the industry – in it for the long
haul – signed up for the whole ride – putting other’s interests first – working for the betterment of

the culture

We dedicate this weekend to The Red Lantern Accordionist – May his or her light shine bright!

Are you crying yet?

Ok – We got the maudlin stuff out of the way – now let’s get down to the real deal of it.

The Red Lantern Accordionist doesn’t think too much about making a difference.

He or She already has – by constantly showing up and working.

The Red Lantern Accordionist doesn’t think too much about His or Her relevance.

Too busy helping others – including those who think they are.

The Red Lantern Accordionist is not concerned about making history every time

He or She takes a breath or makes an excrement – much too busy in the mere doing of their art,

and trying to improve it – and yours as well.

The Red Lantern Accordionist can be a bit cynical at times – He or She knows a little too much – been around a bit – knows that their days are numbered and wants to make the most of them – some quietly – some with a vengeance.

Red Lantern Accordionists never quite know whether they have won or lost the good fight – even at the end – and neither did St. Paul – or Don Quixote – or any warrior worth mentioning.

He or She has totally obliterated themselves – understands the value of the Third Banana – is tempered like steel – has been through the fire – and came out it wounded, vulnerable and stronger than an ox – a work horse – a mule.

Red Lantern Accordionists are kind – happy and a bit sad – and not to be fooled with.

There is no logical reason to become a Red Lantern Accordionist

Red Lantern Accordionists are called

By whom?

Don’t quite know

But

They feel the call

Of a different winning

Of heard labor

Of a different winning

For no other reason

other than to do it

As best as they can

Because they can

If you are one of them

This is your time

You’re welcome

Others are welcome too

But the focus will be Red Lantern!

Participants will include:

Micki Goodman, Paul Stein, Dr. Robert Young Mc Mahan, Will Holshouser, Doug Makofka, Brian Dewan, Yoichi Fukui, Gene Pritsker, Melissa Elledge, Mark Nathanson, Benjamin Ickies, Godfrey Nelson, Lorraine Nelson Wolf, Dragica Banic Curcic, Peter Flint, Erica Maire Mancini,Dave Soldier, Mayumi Miyaoka, Dan Cooper, The Yorkvillians, Rachel Swaner, The Main Squeeze Orchestra, Bachtopus, Milica Paranosic, Michael Dames, Peter Jarvis, David Stoler, David First, Mary Spencer Knapp, Dr. Hugo Goldenzweig, Lee Mc Clure, Ken Laufer, John Foti, Kathleen Tipton, Marni Rice, Bob Goldberg, The Famous Accordion Orchestra, Corn Mo, Rachid Eladlouni, Carl Reihl, Linda Reed, Dr Denise Koncelik, Alicia Svigals, Elizabeth Brown, Ted Nash, Jeanne Velonis, Cecylia Barczk, Devon Tipp, Sydknee, Michiyo Suzuki, Robert Duncan, Miwa Gemini, Jenny Cho, Elliott Sharp, Jennie Muiio, Elaine Yau, Carita Patamikakam, Uri Sharlin and many others and a few surprise guests – and Dr. Schimmel.

Reservations and Information:
Phone 212 876 0827
Email: accordionbill@gmail.com