Video of Carmen Carrozza: The great classical accordionist Carmen Carrozza (who premiered many original compositions for the instrument) died on June 17, 2013. Here he talks about the lack of accordion teaching books when he was young as well as techniques to create more interesting chords on the standard bass (Carmen never learned the “free bass” models). This is an excerpt from the DVD of “Behind the Bellows: A Documentary About the Accordion” by Steve Mobia.

The American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) was formed to promote the accordion as a legitimate classical instrument and commissioned many original pieces from major composers. Carrozza was often their chosen performer for these pieces.

April 30, 2017 will bring together some of our finest young artists for the Carrozza Memorial Scholarship Fund Raiser being held at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor,466 US Route 6,Mahopac, NY. The event will feature talented accordionists Gia Ciccone, Cody McSherry, Chris Gorton, Cory Pesaturo and more!

Enjoy music by strolling musicians Frank Busso, Sr. and Emilio Magnotta.Special AAA guest performers: The Connecticut Accordion Orchestra conducted by Peter Peluso and dancing to the music of Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini, Frank Toscano, Emilio Magnotta, Frank Carozza and family!

All profits will benefit the Carrozza Memorial Scholarship Fund and these funds are awarded to the winners of the Carrozza Memorial Competition.Thank you for your support, and we hope you will join us to hear these marvelous young performers in concert.

The Carrozza Competition on July 13, 2017 will be part of the 2017 AAA Festival, July 12-16, 2017 at Westin Forrestal Village, Princeton, NJ.

Enjoy a fantastic menu of appetizers, salad, main course, coffee and dessert, with wine on table for $75 per person.

For Carrozza reservations: Contact Dr. Joseph Ciccone, Chairman, Phone: 914-238-0041, fax 914-238-0494 or email drjciccone@aol.com

Details and registration forms are available on the AAA Carrozza Scholarship Dinner page.