Brooklyn Accordion Club Celebrates 8 Years
March 1st 2021
Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor Accordion USA News

The Brooklyn Accordion Club celebrated their 8th anniversary on Feb.10, 2021. They have provided entertainment and education about the accordion during these years. The Brooklyn Accordion Club aims to build a community of accordion players of all levels and admirers in the heart of Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Accordion Club Q & A
Q: What is Brooklyn Accordion Club?
A: Brooklyn Accordion Club (BAC) was founded in 2013, and is a community of accordionists and accordion enthusiasts in Brooklyn. All are welcome! Volunteer organizers plan open-mic, concerts, and workshops throughout the year. You can learn more about BAC via articles on ArtFiles and Village Voice.
Q: So a bunch of accordionists get together and play polka at the meeting? Geez….
A: No! One of the BAC missions is to provide the opportunity to listen to diverse types of music played on the accordion, and to discover how musically sophisticated the accordion can be! With that said, we embrace Polka : )
Q: I’m a beginner? Can I still join?
A: Yes, one of the BAC’s missions is to provide performing opportunities to beginners and non-professionals. Many aspiring accordionists debuted their performances at BAC, and some have gone to Broadway a few years later : )
Q: So it’s not for me, professional or advanced accordion player then?
A: Yes, many virtuoso accordionists including world champions from local areas and all over the world have performed or shared their talents via workshops and concerts at BAC meetings in the past. To name a few.. Guy Klucevsek (US), Hanzhi Wang (China), Petar Maric (Serbia), Duo Imagique (Poland), Cordeone Loic Da Silva, Feten Feten (Spain)… Local NYC area performers in the past include Vitor Goncalves, Rob Curto, Sy Kushner and more.
If you are willing to perform for fun and donate your time/talent, we’d be happy to take your offer! But we also recognize that musicians need to be compensated for what they do! BAC offers a small honorarium for performers and workshop presenters. Our budget, if there is any…, is super small so all your supports are appreciated! If you have an idea for a workshop, please email us! brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com
Q: Do I need to be a member?
A: No, if you believe you are a member, you are! There is no membership due or enrollment. For a ‘normal’ in-person meeting, a small admission fee ($5-$10) will be taken at each event to cover the space rental fee and professional performer’s honorarium. However, for this ‘new normal’ everyone is in together, admission is free and the meeting is conducted on Zoom! Everyone from anywhere around the world is welcome to join us.
Q: How can I help?
A: You can support BAC by helping with organizing, booking space, suggesting performers or workshop topics, or volunteering to perform at Open Mic. If you are able to help out, please let us know! A special thanks to all the devoted volunteers who have made BAC possible! Cannot name you all, but you know we mean you!
BAC began their 2021 workshops on 2/28. They are looking for accordionists around the world to present at meetings. If interested, please email brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com