Be sure to attend the absolutely stunning Christmas Market at the Seattle Center. Everything for young and old including live music will be there. The location is Seattle Center, South Fountain Lawn and Fisher Pavilion between Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle,WA 98109, USA.

Accordionist Bonnie Birch will entertain on December 4, 2023 from 8-9:PM and December 14, 2023 from 5 – 7:PM.

Bonnie performs accordion music for all occasions played with virtuosity and class. She has a versatile repertoire of American, European Continental (French, Italian, etc), and classical music. Bonnie performs as a soloist as well as working with a wide variety of local area musicians and singers. Her varied audience includes restaurants, weddings, corporate events, family events, and artistic organizations.
Bonnie is president of the Northwest Accordion Society and chairman of the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration,

Some of Bonnie’s performances include:
*Solo concerts at accordion clubs and festivals including San Francisco Accordion Club, Northwest Accordion Society, San Diego Accordion Club, Leavenworth, Cotati, Las Vegas, Orlando, Chemainus B.C.
•Leads a ballroom dance combo for various community dances
•Downtown Seattle restaurants and clubs: Ristorante Picolinos, Café Campagne, Maximilien French Restaurant, Broadmoor Country Club, Sandpoint Country Club, Seattle Yacht Club, Seattle Tennis Club, Seattle Art Museum
•Festa Italiana, French American Chamber events, Cultural Crossroads, Seattle’s Folklife Festival, Taste of Edmonds
•Performances with Opera Singers and Cabaret Singers
•Private Parties including wedding receptions and anniversaries
•Guest accordionist in combos and orchestras
•Chairman and producer of the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
•Producer of Seattle’s Day of the Accordion
•President of Northwest Accordion Society

Bonnie began accordion lessons at the age of 7. Her primary teacher up to the age of 19 was Thorild Swanson from Stancatto School of Accordion. Thor was a classically trained musician on the piano and organ and was noted for his attention to detail and desire for perfection. With his guidance, Bonnie developed excellent technique, music reading skills, performing skills, and the appreciation of practice and patience. She was a consistent winner at the Washington Accordion Teachers competitions culminating in a trip to New York for an International competition and a performance in Carnegie Hall.

While attending the University of Washington, Bonnie discovered the budding field of computers and decided on a career as a Computer Systems Programmer specializing in large mainframe operating systems. After obtaining her degree in Mathematics, Bonnie worked for companies such as Bank of America, Seafirst Bank, Computer Sciences Corp., Control Data Corp., Scientific Data Systems, and Ames Research Center.

Currently, Bonnie is retired from the computer field and is a full time musician. This includes performing in many diverse situations and performing with many other skilled musicians. It also includes studying. Bonnie is concentrating on jazz studies and has studied with highly reputable artists such as David Friesen, Marc Seales, Doug Miller, Randy Halberstadt, Fred Hoadley, and Marc Fendell. She also studied with respected accordionist Ken Olendorf. Bonnie is continually attending classes and workshops to broaden her musical skills. She has a strong desire to see the accordion take it’s deserved position of respect amongst other well-established instruments.

Bonnie’s December 2023 events include:
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Ristorante Picolinos  6:30 – 9:00pm
Dec 7, 21 – Renton Sr. Center Dance  1 – 3 pm; ballroom dancing with Bonnie Birch and Nick Heiting Dance Duo
Dec 2,9,16,23,30 – Nonna Luisa Ristorante  6 – 8 pm; solo accordion;  314 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221
Dec 3- Northwest Accordion Society social 1:30 – 3:30; Bonnie Trio Performing with Tenor Stephen Wall (The Ballard Opera Man); Time 1:30 – 2:15 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 6020 Beacon Avenue S, Seattle, 98108
Dec 3- Austria Club of Seattle; Christmas party; 3 – 6pm; Kenmore Community Center  7304 NE 175th St, Kenmore, WA 98028
Dec  24 – Maximilien Restaurant  5:15 – 7:15  Christmas Eve dinner  solo performance 
Dec 31 – Private New Years Eve party  5:PM

For further information: bonniebirch@msn.com