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Editor’s Note and Your 2020 Accordion New Year’s Resolutions!
New Album Release: “MARY plays GARY”
Broadway Musical, “Hadestown” Features Two Accordions Onstage
Rita Barnea to Receive Honorary Membership Award from Accordion Teacher’s Association of Massachusetts
Julien Labro’s Musical Projects
New Kids Cartoon Program Features the Accordion
Acclarion’s First Virtual Orchestra composition and David Carovillano’s newest orchestral piece, “Perpetual Light”
Michael Bridge to Perform in Ladom Ensemble on January 12 in Toronto
Teachers – Win a Trip to New Zealand, 1 Week to Entry Closing
Guy Klucevsek Shares His Music
Accordion USA News and Other AWW Publications Policy
Accordion Pops Orchestra Celebrates 50 Years in 2020
Tribute to Bob Siarkowski: “Accordion, The Tie That Binds”
30th AAMS Festival Continues to Develop….
Bonnie Birch is Featured Artist at the San Francisco Accordion Club
Editor’s Note, 01st February, 2020
Editor’s Note, 01st February,2020
Accordion Major, University of Alabama School of Music
The Accordion Emoji is Here!
Dick Contino Estate Comes to AWAM
2020 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released, Castro Marim – Portugal
Nick Ariondo Performs on Soundtrack of New Movie, “The Call of the Wild”
National Accordion Convention 2020 – Orchestras
American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) 2020 Festival in Alexandria
May 6th is World Accordion Day! What Are You Doing to Celebrate?
Welcome to Chicagoland Accordion Academy
30th AAMS Festival March 6, 7
Sam Reider: New Recordings and Upcoming Shows in February
Steve Riley’s International Accordion Kings Concerts
Ksenija Sidorova Introduces the Classical Accordion – Classical FM Video Series
Stas Venglevski and Cory Pesaturo Perform in Ukraine
Article: Linda Soley Reed and Mary Tokarski, Lifelong Advocates for the Accordion
Hanzhi Wang Performs with Omer Quartet at Morgan Library & Museum
Cory Pesaturo: New CD and Performances
Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble Performs on February 23
Stas Venglevski’s Musical Adventures
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
Washington, DC Captivated by Scythian!
Dr. Mike Middleton Performs for Alabama Accordion Association
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Performs at First Night in Cape Cod
Paolo Belanich to Perform for LIAA
Editor’s Note 01st March,2020
2020 AAMS Honoree – Professor Joan Cochran Sommers
NAA Accordion Convention on March 18 in Texas
New England Music Festival in Newton, Mass. March 27-29
Registration for AAA 2020 Festival, Virginia
Happy Birthday, George Washington!
May 6th is World Accordion Day! What Are You Doing to Celebrate?
Eddie Monteiro Performs Brazilian Music at Shanghai Jazz, Madison, NJ
Jelena Milojevic Performs with the UVIC Chorus and Orchestra on March 7
Lidia Kaminska Performs with Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Florida
Duo Tutto a Dio plus Neringa Radėnaitė on 29 Concert Tour
Kevin Friedrich to Host “An American Journey” at Dargaville Museum in New Zealand
“Al Terzo and Friends” at AAMS on March 6
Dr Schimmel’s Recent Performances
Article: The First to Represent the US at the Coupe Mondiale – Still Going Strong 60 Years Later
Don Gerundo and Spencer Bruno Perform for the LIAA on March 4
Gary Dahl (1937 to 2017) eBook Special Price – USA
Joseph Natoli Performs Shopping Center Suite composed by Gary Daverne
Brooklyn Accordion Club Features Will Holshouser Plus More
Brooklyn Accordion Club Features Will Holshouser Plus More
Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble in March and April Performances
Fabulous Öllerer “Oberkrainer” Accordion at AWAM
Ray Abshire, Cajun musician and Louisiana Folk Artist Hall of Famer, dies at age 68
Editor’s Note,01st April ,2020
Breaking News: Louis F Coppola Passed Away – April 20, 2020. The Accordion World Has Lost One of its Finest
Internet Streaming 6th May World Accordion Day (WAD) Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Show
Michael Bridge to Perform in Solo Live Stream Concert on April 6
Accordion Cancellations or Postponements Due to Corona Virus
Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts Postpones March Festival Until July 24
AAA Festival 2021 Already Well Advanced
COVID-19 UPDATE from ATG President Joe Natoli
Accordion Noir Virtual Concert
Accordion Babes 2021-2022 Accordion Babes Calendar Calls for Artists
Accordionist Cory Pesaturo & Violinist Leah Zeger Create an Album in 3 Hours
ONLINE ONLY – The Big Squeeze –
Just Released! “Vignettes, Short Pieces for Accordion” Delightful original compositions by Guy Klucevsek
Accordionist George Secor Passes Away
Augustinas Rakauskas, Lithuanian Independence Celebration
Kevin Friedrich St Patrick’s Day Entertainment in Dargaville – New Zealand
Dr. William Schimmel Releases New Video
The New England Digital Accordion Orchestra: Now on YouTube!
30th AAMS Festival March 6th & 7th in New Jersey
Frank Mucedola Accordion School Receives 2020 Best of Auburn Award
Yvonne Marts Donates Very Special Accordions to AWAM
Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca Daily Videos
Editor’s Note 01st May, 2020
Next Broadcast 23 May, Report: 9th May World Accordion Day – Worldwide
Review: Gary Daverne Video “This is My Life” – New Zealand
May 1: Hear the Grand Prize Winners of the Texas Folklife Big Squeeze Competition
Review: Michael Bridge Xenia Online Concert
AAA Festival Postponed to July 14th-18th 2021
Free Album for WAD – “Harley Plays Gary” eTracks Album Released Online
Leavenworth Accordion Celebration Postponed Until June 17-20, 2021
Joseph Natoli Performs His Newest Composition “Alone”
Celebrate World Accordion Day with “Accordions Rising” Available Now
Doin’ Just Fine” by Alicia Jo Straka – NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2020
Accordion 101: How an Accordion Works with Ted Lange And Mollie B
Alex Meixner Live from His Living Room
Accordionist Tom Pixton Records Sound Track of Fun Short Film
Accordion Class Presses On Virtually
Accordionist Ivan Filipchyk Paints to Music
Joseph (Chubby) Carrier in Live Online Concerts
Ocean Beach Park Polka Days 2020 is Cancelled
Elena and Gregory Fainshtein Present Concerts from Their Dallas Home
Papa Joe’s Accordion Brings Positivity During Pandemic Times
Young Accordion Finalists in Texas Folklife Big Squeeze on May 1
Music Acadiana in Quarantine
Cancelled: 2020 Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Brooklyn Accordion Club, Live on Zoom!
Report: 6th May World Accordion Day Broadcast – Worldwide
Report: 9th May World Accordion Day – Worldwide
Review: World Accordion Day Broadcast 23rd May
New Art Deadline for 2021 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar is July 10
Mario Tacca at Special Assumption Church Concert, New York
Passing of John Castiglione, 1938 – 2020 – Michigan
Accordionist Rachel Bell’s Newest Composition
Cancelled: 32nd Carrefour Mondial de l’accordéon 2020
Rob Reich in Lifestream Performances
Cancellation of Stowe Tango Music Festival Bandoneon International Competition
Quaranstream Fridays by Scythian
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Meets Outside on June 4
Music Happy Hour with Accordionist Erica Mancini
Editor’s Note , 01st June,2020
Final World Accordion Day Broadcast is on June 6th. Don’t Miss It!
Film “In Tribute to a Great Man – Louis F. Coppola”
IDEAS and The Whole Note
Remembering and Honoring Eugene Ettore
New Series “The Whole Note” Premiers Online on June 13
Passing of Rose Marie Caccamise, Owner of Roxy’s Music – New York
New Song “Night is Just the Shadow of the Sun” includes Accordionist Gary Schreiner
Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts Transitions to a Virtual Music Competition
List of Cancelled/Rescheduled/Online 2020 Accordion Events
“Clarinet for the Soul” with “The Circus of the Mind” for Accordion, Clarinet, String Quartet
New Song ”Quarantine” featuring Those Darn Accordions, Family and Friends
Virtual Accordion Camp on June 27
2020 Las Vegas Accordion Convention is Cancelled
Not Just Oom-Pah Will Be Online
Catching Up With “Creosote”
Into The Wild Blue Yonder!!!
Stas Venglevski’s New Tango Book Available Now
Star Spangled Banner with Accordion and Balloons!
Poeluev Live Online Concert
Technician’s Fun: “The Coughing Flea”
Frank Busso’s Accordion at Alex’s Birthday Party!
Jon Hammond from Pandemic Quarantino
Accordionist Dan Newton Performs on Bastille Day with Cafe Accordion Orchestra
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Meets July 2nd
Highlights 2020 Annual Master Class and Concert Series Online Presentation July 31-Aug. 2
Frank Busso Jr. Performs With US Air Force Strolling Strings on Social Media
GDTLC’s Digital Essentials to be Released August 1
Kevin Friedrich Organizes Free Concert: Mid Winter Melodies in New Zealand
Stas Venglevski Presents World Premiere and Tango Workshop at AWAM July 19, 20
Peter Jarvis and Dr. William Schimmel’s New CD: “Dragonfly”
Michael Bridge: Concerts in Care, Ontario
This Old Accordion – A Tribute to Ilmar Kuljus on His 90th Birthday
Video: Frank Busso Jr., Luke Wedge and Victor Holmes Trio – USA
Terry Cavanagh Online Accordion Festival
Final World Accordion Day Broadcast 6th June
Judging a Virtual Competition, the 58th Annual New England Music Festival
ATG Announces Results of 2020 Election for Board of Directors.
AAA Archivist Joan Grauman Articles All Listed On AAA Site – USA
Editor’s Note,1st July, 2020
William Schimmel 2020 AAA Annual Master Class and Concert Series Online Presentation
IDEAS Symposium 3.0 To Go Virtual This Year
Alex Meixner Performs at Virtual Musikfest 2020
Gene Pritsker’s New Composition “Memories Are Not Enough” Miloš Katanić, Accordionist
Archival Articles Added to the AAA Website
Archival Articles Added to the AAA Website
Ladom Ensemble – Toronta Summer Music Online Concerts
Dan Newton in Live Stream and Outdoor Concerts
Connecticut Accordion Association Presents Creosote
Cory Pesaturo Presents Online Programs
New Accordion Gift Website Launched – USA
“Third Grade Can Be Fun” by Carol Perkins
Brooklyn Accordion Club August Zoom Meetings
Video: Moses Concas Harmonic, America’s Got Talent – USA
Oktoberfest Cancellations
New Compositions for Accordion Orchestra Released by Gary Daverne
2020 Not Just Oompah! ZOOMs into Success !
“We Love Accordion” August 15 Zoom Meeting
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Plays the Accordion on Sesame Street
GDTLC’s Digital Essentials Release Rescheduled to September 30
Editor’s Note 1st August , 2020
Passing of Composer Ennio Morricone
Interview: CIA President Mirco Patarini About the 2020 Coupe Mondiale – Portugal
New Compositions by Joseph Natoli
2020 Coupe Mondiale Entry System Online – Portugal
AAA Carrozza Scholarship Dinner is Cancelled
Editor’s Note,1st September, 2020
ATG Announces ATG Online Master Class Series
Circus of the Mind: Virtual Multimedia Concert by Canadian Accordion & Clarinet Duo, Acclarion
Bachtopus 2020 Composers Commissioning Fund Invites Submissions
Alicia Jo Straka to Perform for San Francisco Accordion Club on September 20
Book Completed: Play Your Accordion Without Pain
Editor’s Note 1st October, 2020
2021 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition for Aspiring Composers
International Digital Electronic Accordion Society (IDEAS) Virtual Symposium 3.0
A Great Digital and Electronic Accordion Event
Announcing the ATG Online Master Class Series
Accordionist Dan Newton New CD, “Out of My Dreams” Release Show
Editor’s Note, 1st October, 2020
October Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) News
NAA: Week #32: Evaluate Your Playing, continued . . . .
IDEAS Symposium 4.0 Re-Scheduled for Jan 21-30, 2022
Editor’s Note 1st November, 2020
2021 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition for Aspiring Composers
2020 IDEAS Symposium Souvenir Book & Concert Tickets
Bachtopus Releases First Commission
”Music with Mary Accordion Academy” Virtual Event
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents Jeremiah McLane
Eddie Monteiro On Faculty of IDEAS Symposium
Stas Venglevski Bach Concert and World Premiere of “Poetic Rhapsody”
Texas Folklife Seeks Participants for its 2021 Apprenticeship Program
“Accordions Rising” For the Holidays!
Dr. William Schimmel Releases New Digital Album.
Lina Orfanos ~ Love Matters
New Fashion: Accordion Mask!
Lidia Kaminska Performs with Heartland Festival Orchestra
NAA Revises Dues Payment Method
Cody McSherry in Concert!
Beethoven & Banjos 2020 Online Festival Featured Stas Venglevski
Double Keyboard Accordion
”A Leaf Falls” – A Spooky Music Video by Rob Reich
Not Just Oompah! Zydeco & Blues Workshop hits Successful Notes
Accordionist Lou Le Brun Celebrates Her 90th Birthday on Zoom!
“Accordions Rising” For the Holidays!
Two Fabulous Concertinas
MoMM@Home: The Accordion with Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
Video: Mario Tacca Performs “Gentilezza” With Fred Schwinger – USA
Dan Newton in Western Swing Night at Crooners Supper Club, Minneapolis
Editor’s Note ,1st December, 2021
Passing of Leonard R. “Skeets” Langley
AAA Cancels Festival 2021
Breaking News: Passing of Rose-Marie Bruno Coppola
AAA 2021 Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
New Arrangement of Eugene Ettore’s “Manhattan Concerto” Planned for 2021
Stas Venglevski in December 6 Bach Concert and World Premiere of “Poetic Rhapsody”
National Accordion Association Training Centre
ATG 2021 Festival in Lisle, Illinois
New Accordion Scholarship at the University of Victoria
Rob Howard’s Releases New Book, “Accordion Anthology 2”
Cory Pesaturo Presents New Video and CD
Introducing: the Essentials Collection for Digital Accordions
Alex Meixner Online December 3 at 8:PM ET
Collaboration Across the Miles Creates Online AAA Archives
2020 IDEAS Symposium: A Great Success!
Joe Soprani: ”My Thanksgiving Story”
Not Just Oompah! Presents“ Music is Math 101” Workshop with Shirley Johnson
2021 Accordion Babes Calendar Available for Pre-Order Now
Kevin Friedrich “Sounds of the Season” Concert, Dargaville, New Zealand
Carlos Vives Latin Grammy Winner with Cumbiana – Columbia
Jeanne Velonis Releases New CD “New York Dronescape” on December 12
Gia Ciccone Performs on Mary Tokarski Zoom concert
Editor’s Note and 2021 New Year’s Resolutions for the Accordionist
Stas Venglevski’s Musical Adventures
Breaking News; Passing of Jeff Lisenby
Breaking News: Passing of Shelia Lee
BREAKING NEWS: Passing of Julie Kasprzyk Cardona
Children’s Corner Section to Begin in February
Accordion Youth Summit (AYS)
2021 National Accordion Convention Registration is Open Now
Corey Ledet’s Newest CD Available January 15
Virtual Accordion Camp IV on January 16 Features Creosote in Concert
Holocaust Survivor Alex Rosner: His Accordion Saved His Life
Rebel Reed presents: Exploring the Bellows
Frank Toscano Performs in New Movie “The Many Saints of Newark”
The Essentials Collection Enjoying Huge Success!
AWW Extends Condolences to Kevin Friedrich Upon the Passing of his Mother
ATG 2020 Holiday Video
Conjunto Star Flaco Jiménez To Open New Food Trailer Business
The Versatility of Nick Ariondo
Stas Venglevski Performs Bach Concert and World Premiere of his “Poetic Rhapsody”
Newly Available Sheet Music “Poetic Rhapsody” by Stas Venglevski
Jamie Maschler Teaches at Virtual Accordion Camp IV
Trio Voronezh Wins 3rd Prize in 2020 PIF Performance
A Glorious Christmas Concert with Mary Mancini and Mario Tacca
Remembering Frank Marocco
Anton and Joseph Klettner in Concert
WMAS Virtual Holiday Concert – December 13, 2020
Rachel Bell Presents Online Concert
Alex Meixner Band Entertainment
Grand Finale of 2020 Cotati Accordion Festival
Denny Malmberg Brings Holiday Cheer to Shoppers
Editor’s Note, February 01st,2021
Accordion Major, University of Alabama School of Music
The Accordion Emoji is Here!
2020 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released, Castro Marim – Portugal
Nick Ariondo Performs on Soundtrack of New Movie, “The Call of the Wild”
National Accordion Convention 2020 – Orchestras
American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) 2020 Festival in Alexandria
Welcome to Chicagoland Accordion Academy
30th AAMS Festival March 6, 7
Sam Reider: New Recordings and Upcoming Shows in February
Steve Riley’s International Accordion Kings Concerts
Ksenija Sidorova Introduces the Classical Accordion – Classical FM Video Series
Stas Venglevski and Cory Pesaturo Perform in Ukraine
Article: Linda Soley Reed and Mary Tokarski, Lifelong Advocates for the Accordion
Hanzhi Wang Performs with Omer Quartet at Morgan Library & Museum
Cory Pesaturo: New CD and Performances
Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble Performs on February 23
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Performs at First Night in Cape Cod
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
Washington, DC Captivated by Scythian!
Dr. Mike Middleton Performs for Alabama Accordion Association
Paolo Belanich to Perform for LIAA
Editor’s Note, March 01st, 2021
ATG Memorial Tribute to Jeff Lisenby 02/21/21
Cancelled: NAA Convention in Dallas, Texas
Linda Soley Reed 2021 AAA Lifetime Achievement Award
AAA is going Virtual for Festival 2021 Competition Categories
NAA Presents 52 Challenges
2021 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released
Welcome to the NAA Training Center
Stas Venglevski and Flutist Stephanie Jutt in Online Concert
Dan Newton in March 1 Online Concert
Passing of Chuck Berger
Dr. William Schimmel to Present Parts 5,6, 7 of New Virtual Work
Victor Prieto Trio at Terrazza in NYC
Brooklyn Accordion Club Celebrates 8 Years
Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat
New Releases in the USA by Jacques Pellarin
Video: Alex Meixner New Composition – USA
Accordion Babes Calendar and “Accordion Revolution” Book Still Available
Editor’s Note, April 01st,2021
Passing of Carol Ann Ettore-Asimou
International Women’s Day👩🏼🤝👩🏽💚 8th March
William Schimmel 2021 AAA Master Class & Concert Series in New York – USA
Virtual Presentation: Linda Soley Reed AAA Lifetime Achievement Award
National Accordion Association News Release
Bridge & Wolak play “Gankino Concerto” in USA & Canada
ATAM Goes Virtual Once Again For 59th Annual New England Music Festival
The Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International Has Something New!
Join the AAA Today
Mary & Frank Tokarski Musical Arts Fund – USA
The Business of ”Music Birthday Parties for Children”
Sam Falcetti Introduces his 7 Pop Music Ideas Books to the Accordion World
Bachtopus Accordion Ensemble Workshop is Online on April 11
Dallas Vietty Teaches “Creativity for Accordionists” Zoom Series
Zoom Vancouver Squeezebox Circle on April 1
Rachel Bell Releases Tune Book, “This Part of the World”
Bachtopus Performs: “Scintillation In Isolation” by Will Holshouser
Accordion Star International Competition-Festival 2021
Free: Rob Howard’s Generously Offers Out of Print Books Free as pdf
World Accordion Day Online: Sharon Schrul Performs in Whistler Public Library Event
Central Texas Accordion Association Restarts In Person Club Meetings
Cancelled: Vancouver Folk Music Festival – Canada
Children’s Corner: Young Accordionist Daniel Mecher is Involved in Many Musical endeavors
Highlights AAA is going Virtual for Festival 2021 Competition Categories
Highlights AAA is going Virtual for Festival 2021 Competition Categories
Upcoming Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Events
Texas Folklife Presents 15th Annual Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Contest Finals
Celebrate WAD: Joseph Natoli’s New Composition “Continuum” & “Permutations on a Theme by Paganini”
National Accordion Association: Weekly Challenge 10: World Accordion Day
Dr. William Schimmel’s “Tributaries” Now on YouTube
Brenda Martinez: Guest Musician on Mollie B Variety Show on May 4
Celebrate World Accordion Day with Film, “Accordions Rising”
“Scythian” Live Outdoor Concert in Virginia
Alex Meixner Band “On the Road Again” at National Polka Festival
Swamp in the City: A Cajun & Creole Music Festival May 15-16 in NYC
Joe Natoli Offers Free Workshop In Honor of World Accordion Day
Friendship of Tony Dannon and Vince Borsini
Bernadette (Conlon) Zabawa: Accomplished Accordionist from Australia to America
Group Intocable Releases New Hit
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents Judy Minot
Immigrant Sons Dedicate All May Performances to World Accordion Day
Rob Reich and Daniel Fabricant Perform Live at Yoshi’s in Oakland
Ken and Mary Turbo Accordions Express
World Accordion Day 2021 Promotional Video
HARTS and AWAM Hosts WAD Accordion Festivals: Online Registration Open Now
Editor’s Note, May 01st,2021
Kevin Friedrich CD Release Party – New Zealand
Virtual Presentation: Linda Soley Reed AAA Lifetime Achievement Award
“Poor Man’s Gambit” Entertains at Longwood Gardens
Online: Encore Broadcast of 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award for Linda Soley-Reed
Editor’s Note,June 01st,2021
Recommended Reports for Your Viewing – International
A Beautiful Celebration: Linda Soley Reed’s Virtual Lifetime Achievement Award
Video:” Gratitude”: For my dear friend Linda Soley Reed by Joseph Natoli
Kevin Friedrich CD Release for Europe & North America & Asia
Remembering and Honoring Eugene Ettore on His 100th Birthday
2022 International Video Competition for Conductors
Michael Bridge Performs Final Doctoral Lecture-Recital
Guy Klucevsek: Accordions4Peace – Artists4Peace
Updates for Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 17-20
Virtual Accordion Camp V on June 5
A World of Accordions Museum Honors World Accordion Day
Chris Rybak Plays Accordion at Elementary School in Texas
Victor Prieto Performs Live in “A Musical Voyage” in New York City
Online: Hamidreza Nematollahi Guest at Brooklyn Accordion Club
Texas Folklife Announces Champions of 15th Annual Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Contest
Alexander French Wins Texas Folklife “Big Squeeze Contest” Polka Category
Geno Delafose Performed at “Mudbug Madness Festival” in Shreveport, La.
A Virtual Tribute to Zydeco on June 17
Not Just Oom-Pah! 2021 Accordion Concert and Workshop
Slavic Soul Party is Back!!
Alex Meixner Performs for the World Accordion Day Special Event
Accordions on the Canadian Peace Tower
Rochelle Morse Thompson Plays Accordion After 54 Year Pause
Accordionist Performs for Irish Funeral
Victoria Accordion Club Band Performs for World Accordion Day
Video: Maria Telesheva Plays Bach to Celebrate World Accordion Day
Editor’s Note, July 01st, 2021
Save the Date: Frank Busso, Sr. To Receive the 2022 AAA Lifetime Achievement Award
Updated Site: Kevin Friedrich “The Journey” CD Released
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz Club on July 8
Nick Ariondo Performs Music in New Disney Movie “Luca”
Stas Venglevski and Michael Bridge in Online Concert July 18
Joseph Natoli in Concert at SFAC
Meet Accordionist/Singer Silvia Navarro
2021 Virtual AAA Master Class & Concert Series in New York with Dr. William Schimmel
NAA Weekly Challenge 19: Independence Day
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues Teach 3 Courses at Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
Dan Newton, “Daddy Squeeze” Summer Accordion Events
Cory Pesaturo Performs on TV Game Show “Let’s Make a Deal”
Meet Accordionist “Papa Joe” DeClemente
Marek Kalinowski Entertained at Milwaukee Accordion Club
Online: International Youth Music Competitions 2021 – USA
OLLI Zoom Class on Accordion+Music+Culture Available for Adults 50+
Dominic Karcic Performs for Bastille Day Festivities
Jack Garton Performs at Victoria Event Centre – Canada
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Meets on July 2
Editor’s Note, August 01st,2021
Pennsylvania Accordionist Garrett Tatano is Voted Polka Star of Tomorrow
2021 Not Just Oompah! Accordion Concert & Workshop Featuring Joseph Natoli
Julian Labro in Summer Concerts
New Location of The New England Accordion Connection & Museum Co.
2021 Virtual AAA Master Class & Concert Series Online Now with Dr. William Schimmel
Find Your Post-Pandemic Musical Opportunities! National Accordion Association, Inc.
Paul Betken Demonstrates the Use of the Accordion in Pop Music
Summer Update on Sam Reider
2021 AAA Virtual Competition Results
The Accordion World Loses Another Great: August “Gus” Greyhosky, age 94
2021 World Cup on the Accordion Virtual Polka Championship
2021 Stowe Tango Music Festival with Hector Del Curto
Bachtopus Releases “Six of One (Half Dozen of the Other)” by Bob Goldberg
Mario Tacca Entertains at Magnanini Winery
The Alex Meixner Band on Tour
2021 40th Annual Celebrations – Milwaukee Irish Fest
Accordion Player Entertains a Herd of Walruses in the Arctic Ocean
Accordionists Perform at DAS Fest in Wisconsin
Performance by Francesca and Julianna Busso
We Salute Yevgeny Pavlovich Rodygin Famous Composer and Hero – Russia
XI International Competition of Performers on Folk Instruments “Belogorya Cup”, Belgorod – Russia
Nihad Hrustanbegovic Performs at Sarajevo Film Festival – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Castelfidardo Accordion Museum Reopens – Italy
NOVAM Accordion Soloists & Chamber Music Competition – Netherlands
Accordionists Feature in “Global Music Match” – Worldwide
40 Years after the Dream Came True – 1980 Coupe Mondiale
18th International Bayan Competition “Vivat Bayan!”, Samara – Russia
Video: Aydar Gaynullin Performs at “Ingolstadt 2020 Live” – Germany
Adam Ørvad Performs at Classic Mini Festival! in Frederiksberg – Denmark
30th Annual Cotati Virtual Accordion Festival, California – USA
Brooklyn Accordion Club is Calling for Presenters
Long Island Accordion Alliance Meets on September 8
Polka Hall of Fame 17th Annual Slovenian Sausage Festival
Live Northeast Squeeze-In September 10-12 in Pennsylvania
Children’s Corner: Gia Ciccone plays “Hungarian Dance No. 5”
NAA Weekly Challenge #36: Other Musical Instruments
Joan Grauman and Dr.William Morse Perform for Golden Arts Festival
Editor’s Note, September 01st,2021
Antique Accordion Restoration Course at A World of Accordions Museum
Kevin Friedrich Releases CD “Reflections”
Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Season Premiere Features Stas Venglevski
A Windfall Donation to Superior’s Great Accordion Museum
New Accordion Scholarship at UVic School of Music
Cotati Accordion Festival Press Release September 25 & 26
Joe Soprani’s Arrangement of “Adagio for Strings”
Alex Meixner Band “On the Road Again”
Sergei Teleshev and Maria Telesheva: Father and Daughter Duo
Pearl Django Entertain at Jansen Art Centre
The 2021 Dr. William Schimmel Virtual Accordion Seminars 21 – The Twilight Time
A Virtual House Concert Presented by NAAC
New Date for 2021 Not Just Oompah! Accordion Concert & Workshop Featuring Joseph Natoli
Dominic Karcic Entertains in New York
Excellent Entries for ‘Live’ 74th Coupe Mondiale in Munich – Germany
Online: Mika Väyrynen World Premiere Concert Video Link – Finland
Ksenija Sidorova Performs at “Last Night of the Proms” – England
Accordionists Celebrate Farroupilha Month – Brazil
International Accordion Week, Calabria – Italy
“Accordéons-nous.org 2021” International Festival – Belgium
XIV International Accordion Composition Competition Francisco Escudero – Spain
National Accordion Convention Request for “Expressions of Interest” for the 2022 Convention – USA
Royal Academy of Music Welcomes Live Concerts From November, England – UK
Joan Grauman and Dr. William Morse Perform for the Golden Arts Festival – USA
XXVIII “Arrasate Hiria” International Accordion Competition – Spain
V International Competition “AccoPremium” 2021 – Belarus
Martynas Levickis Concert with the Gewandhausorchester – Germany
Astoria Marathon: Four Concerts in Mons – Belgium
Doorslaande Tongen Workshops – Netherlands
Mika Väyrynen World Premiere Recordings and Concerts – Finland
Antique Accordion Restoration Course at A World of Accordions Museum – USA
Now in Russian, German and Spanish, Friedrich Lips 2021 Interview by Herbert Scheibenreif, Moscow – Russia
2021 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Winner – USA
Accordion Show Cremona 2021 – Italy
Video: 2021 Global Accordion Orchestra Project
Video: Face2Face Duo Performs “Isn’t She Lovely” – Poland
Postponed: Canterbury Accordion Association Jam Session – New Zealand
Online: IV International Competition “Magic Symphony”, Moscow – Russia
Mickaël Clément Big Weekend of Music – France
Datastico e. V. Accordion Orchestra Celebrates Open Day – Germany
Guildford Accordion Club Meeting, England – UK
Patricia Crolbois Performs at 40th Verdun National Fair – France
Friday Night with Black Pencil Ensemble Concert – Netherlands
Video: “Accordéons-nous.org” 2021 Young Winner – Belgium
Martynas Levickis Concert with the Gewandhausorchester – Germany
Astoria Marathon: Four Concerts in Mons – Belgium
Doorslaande Tongen Workshops – Netherlands
Mika Väyrynen World Premiere Recordings and Concerts – Finland
Antique Accordion Restoration Course at A World of Accordions Museum – USA
2021 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Winner – USA
Now in Russian, German and Spanish, Friedrich Lips 2021 Interview by Herbert Scheibenreif, Moscow – Russia
Accordion Show Cremona 2021 – Italy
Video: 2021 Global Accordion Orchestra Project
Video: Face2Face Duo Performs “Isn’t She Lovely” – Poland
Postponed: Canterbury Accordion Association Jam Session – New Zealand
Ksenija Sidorova steals the show @ BBC Last Night of the Proms, London – UK
Guardia Nueva 20th Jubilee Celebrations, Kokkola – Finland
Sofia Ros Gonzalez Performs at Prize Winners Concert, Vienna – Austria
Sini Ström Performs Two World Premieres – Finland
“Flogging Molly” 2022 Salty Dog Cruise – USA
Stockport Accordion Club Broken Cross Concert, England – UK
Friedrich Lips Performs in Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Video: Alexander Poeluev Performing Galliano Concerto – Siberia
Video: Fofa Nobre Performance at Expointer 2021 – Brazil
“Bachtopus” Releases Eighth Commission from 2020 Composers Commissioning Fund – USA
Video: Melbourne Accordion Orchestra Performs at 2021 Cabaret Festival – Australia
Video: Italian Tarantella on the Tram – Italy/Switzerland
“Music on the Green” Concert – England
Fernando Fraga Traba Performs at Oscar Ibáñez Concert – Spain
Video: Jazz Accordionist Lee Terry Meisinger “Rio Beach Party”
Video: Accordionist takes Part in Humorous Play – Egypt
Video: Orchestra Popolare del Saltarello New Release – Italy
50th Anniversary Festival of the Royal Danish Academy of Music – Denmark
Rachael Xu Heard by Millions On Recording Track of Pop Star Zhang Jie – China
Ksenija Sidorova Performs at George Enescu International Festival – Romania
IX All-Russian Pop Music Competition “Merry Accordion”, Nizhny Novgorod – Russia
HHC Nufringen Performs Concert Dedicated to Günther Stoll – Germany
Accordionists Win Online “Rising Star” Competition – Germany
Renzo Ruggieri Performs with Campania International Arches Orchestra – Italy
Friedrich Lips 2021 Future Events – Russia
New Dates for IDEAS Symposium 4.0 – USA
Editor’s Note, October 1st,2021
October Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) News
NAA: Week #32: Evaluate Your Playing, continued . . . .
IDEAS Symposium 4.0 Re-Scheduled for Jan 21-30, 2022
Jaimie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues in “En Canto” Forró Music Concert
Ludovic Beier to Perform at Django Reinhardt Festival at Birdland NYC
2021 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Winner
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents Charlie Giordano Workshop
ZOOM Online with the San Antonio Accordion Association on October 12
Dr. Henry Doktorski III: Accordionist, Educator and More!
“Have Accordion, Will Travel” (2021)
Bridge & Wolak October 2021 Concerts
Alex Meixner on Accordion at Peppermint Productions
Oktoberfest, October 10, A World of Accordions Museum, Superior, WI
“Flogging Molly” Included in 2022 Salty Dog Cruise
Cotati’s Future Accordion Stars
”Squeeze This!: A Cultural History of the Accordion in America”: Conversation with Dr. Marion Jacobson
13 year old Levi Burroughs, RCAC Scholarship Recipient 2021
Rob Reich to perform at The Maybeck Studio in November
Rose City Accordion Club Camp 2021 Enjoys Successful Event
Northwest Accordion Social on October 11
Long Island Accordion Alliance Presents Oktoberfest at La Villini
Music with Mary Accordion Academy November 13-14
Children’s Corner: Zachary Friedenburg
Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat Includes 6 Talented Young Artists
Dick Contino Estate Comes to AWAM
Guardia Nueva 20th Jubilee Christmas Concert, Kokkola – Finland
Daily Reports, 2021 Coupe Mondiale, Ends Sunday, Munich – Germany
Creation of the Ivan Dyma Concert Agency, Moscow – Russia
Two New Recordings by Accordion Melancolique – Netherlands
Postponed: Craven Accordion Orchestra North Central Area Accordion Championships – UK
Oktoberfest 2021 Concert at A World of Accordions Museum – USA
The New AAA Commission Composed by Will Holshouser
National Accordion Convention In Richardson, Texas March 16-19,2022
Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Launches Professional Development Series
Texas Folklife’s ‘Accordion Kings and Queens’ Returns to Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre
Klezmatics… Back on the Road
Joe Soprani: ”My Thanksgiving Story”
Review: Stas Venglevski Performs Galla-Rini “Concerto No. 2”
Cycle Zydeco 2021 Postponed to 2022
Jeanne Velonis Performs at AAA Seminars
Joe Hall’s New CD “Proud to Be a Creole” is Available Now
Cory Pesaturo’s Performances
Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca With The Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble
San Francisco Accordion Club: November 21st: Accordion Circle (Virtual via ZOOM)
Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) Meeting on November 3rd
10 Year Old Isabella Pizzarelli Busks for College Fund
10 Year Old Colin Kennedy Wins Scholarship at Cotati Accordion Festival
San Francisco Accordion Club: November 21st: Accordion Circle (Virtual via ZOOM)
Long Island Accordion Alliance (LIAA) Meeting on November 3rd
Ksenija Sidorova to Perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
The American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) Live Festival, Summer 2022
ATG 80th Anniversary Festival July 20-24, 2022
Dr Schimmel’s Upcoming Performances
Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat Includes 6 Talented Young Artists
Gator by the Bay – next in March 2022
Oregon Alpenfest Rescheduled to Sept. 29- Oct. 2, 2022
Editor’s Note, November 01st,2021
Passing of Donna Dee (Anderson) Ray (March 13, 1947 to November 09, 2021)
Alabama Accordion Association Presents Elijah Clements in Concert on November 13
History of AAA Music Commissions by Prof. Robert McMahan
Eva Ybarra: 2022 Texas State Musician
Concert Series to begin Down Under Fundraising the Accordion Gems Exhibition
Music with Mary Accordion Academy November 13-14
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
Editor Rita Barnea Begins Her 14th Year as Accordion USA News Editor
World/American Premiere of Orchestration by Zisl Slepovitch
Smorgasbandet Performs for the Long Island Accordion Alliance
Takács Quartet with Julien Labro, bandoneon on Dec. 3
Hector Del Curto Premieres His New Composition “Trace of Time”
Online ATG: Friedrich Lips Workshop
Updates on “Accordions Rising” by Roberta Cantow….Great Holiday Gift Idea
Rachel Bell and Karen Axelrod Perform Live Stream Tunes on Accordion and Piano
Suggestions for: Analyze Why You Experience Stage Fright When You Perform
The American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) Commissioned Works Project Is Well on Its Way
Seattle Accordion Social on December 13
Litvakus at Rockwood Music Hall 2
Jingle Jamz on December 4 in Louisiana
Stas Venglevski Conducts Houston Accordion Retreat January 13-16, 2022
Dr. William Schimmel’s 2022 Performances
ATAM 60th Annual New England Music Festival & Competition April 8-10, 2022
Sam Reider’s Winter Update
ATG Syllabus Available for Purchase Now!
The Accordion in the Media Spanning the Decades Part 1: The late 1920s to 1960
Mary Tokarski’s Holiday CD Brings Good Cheer
ATG Wednesday Workshops Presents Joseph Natoli on December 8
NAAC Holiday Member Video Series Invitation
Editor’s Note, December 1st,2021
Happy New Year to Everyone!
Breaking News — The 2022 AAA Festival has been postponed until 2023
The American Accordionists’ Association Commissioned Works Project Moving Along Well in Its Third Month
Stas Venglevski Conducts Houston Accordion Retreat January 13-16, 2022
TV Documentary: Metsamerica – A World of Accordions Museum
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz in Madison, NJ on January 19
The Accordion Global Association 2022
Ksenija Sidorova Performs Piazzolla with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
Drop Your Shoulders and Breathe!
New Music Video Released by Father/Son Collaborators Jacques and Lucas Pellarin
Frank Toscano Performs for LIAA on January 5
Amazing Accordion Reunion!
The Accordion in the Media Spanning the Decades Part 2: 1960 to 2021
Alicia Joe Straka Performs “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year – I’M ANIMATED!”
Dr. William Schimmel Performs with The Boston Symphony Orchestra
“Tick Tock Polka” – Alex Meixner on Piano Accordion
41st Tejano Music Awards Announce Winners During December Virtual Event
80th Anniversary ATG: July 20-24 in the Chicago Area
Editor’s Note, February 01st, 2022
Guy Klucevsek Performs His Compositions: “Clarissa” and “Air Apparent”
2022 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released – Switzerland/Finland
NAA Convention 2022
Trio Voronezh Performs in “Beauty and the Beast” Ballet March 4 – 6
ATG Professional Development Workshop on February 13, 2022
Free Postage, Super Value Books Until 7th February – France
Accordionist Louis Simao performs with Kiran Ahluwalia: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
2022 AAA Festival: Postponed until 2023
Bridge and Wolak On Tour
ATAM to Honor Joseph Natoli in April
33rd Illinois Polkafest – February 4, 5 & 6
NAA Updates and Weekly Challenge #50 of #52: Driveway Concert
“Accordions Rising” Available Now Free on YouTube
Virtual: Accordion Star International 2022 Competition/Festival
IDEAS Symposium 4.0 Jan 20 – 30, 2022
Ksenija Sidorova Performs Piazzolla with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
Try Something New as a Way to Become a Better Musician
Cory Pesaturo on Jimmy Fallon’s New Musical Game Show
L’Art En Voyage with Anna Lumière and Finn Manniche on February 12 in Canada
Dee Langley Performs for “La Boheme” in Minnesota
“A is For Accordion”: New Book for Children
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini in December Concert
Lou Jacklich and Colette Ogata Perform for Silicon Valley Accordion Society
Frank Toscano Performs for the Long Island Accordion Alliance
Powell River’s First Annual Accordion Fest May 6-7, 2022
ATAM 60th Annual New England Music Festival & Competition April 8 – 10
Sergei Teleshev and Maria Telesheva to Perform for San Francisco Accordion Club in March
Kim and Dan Christian Organise the Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp 2022
Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat: Big Success
“Cherish the Ladies” March USA Tour
Joe Cerrito Performs with the Venice Symphony Orchestra
Save the Date for Guy Klucevsek’s 75th Birthday Concert on May 14
CNIMA USA Teaching Tour, May & June 2022 – USA
The ATG Festival Orchestra of 2022
2022 AAA Coupe Mondiale Qualification
Indiana Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival
Editor’s Note, March 01st,2022
Daniel Ratcliffe to Star as Weird Al Yankovic
ATG 80th Anniversary Festival
2022 Texas Folklife Apprenticeship in the Folk & Traditional Arts Program Awardees
Register Now! Exciting NAA Convention 2022 – Youth Program
Accordion Pops Orchestra Begins 52nd Season
ATG Wednesday Night Virtual Workshops
Michael Bridge and Kornel Wolak Celebrate 10 Years Concertizing Together
Online: New England Music Festival Welcomes Adult Virtual Competitors
Mary Ann Covone: Expert on Podcast Show: “The Big Fib”
Drs. Norman and Sharon Seaton Present the NAA Weekly Challenge #52 of 52
Klezmatics Perform on March 3 in Middletown, PA
Texas Folklife Announces 16th Annual Bg Squeeze Statewide Youth Accordion Contest
Online Reunion to Remember Frank Marocco Ten Years After His Passing
The New ATG Syllabus
The Pioneer Women of the American Accordionists’ Association, Part 1
NAA Convention 2022: “We Are Back and Revitalizing the Convention!”
Composer Sam Sadigursky Releases 3 New CD’s Featuring Accordionist Nathan Koci
Litvakus Performs at Rockwood Hall, NYC
Rob Curto Performs “There’s a Place for Us”
A Very Special Story
Passing of Leo Aquino
Dominic Karcic’s Upcoming Events
Mike Zampiceni Presents Virtual Concert for Silicon Valley Accordion Society
Spotlight on Peter DiGiovanni — Accordionist, Composer, Arranger, and Technical “Whiz”
Sofia Ros Performs with Irving Symphony Orchestra in Texas
Long Island Accordion Alliance Hosts “Accordion Love Fest”
The Accordion Saves the Day! …….Wedding!!!
Editor’s Note, April 01st,2022
Joan C. Sommers Will Conduct the 2022 80th Anniversary 80-Piece Festival Orchestra
What Are You Doing For World Accordion Day, 6th May?
Online: 2022 AAA Festival Competition Goes Virtual
A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) Events for World Accordion Day
World Premiere of “Tangorium” by Bridge & Wolak on April 3
C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band at Savannah Music Festival
Joel Guzman to Perform with Austin Symphonic Band
Oktopus Performs Live on April 10
National Accordion Convention 2022 – A Special Anniversary
Buy Last Stock before Price Increase from Euro 29 (US$32.50 approx) to Euro 34 (US$38 approx) – Germany
Jamie Maschler Performed in “Indecent” with the Seattle Repertory Theatre
AAA Composers’ Commissioning Committee Information – USA
San Diego Police Officer Plays His Accordion With Local Musicians
Afro-Caribbean Music Presentation by Loïc Cordeone Da Silva
Three Expanded Historical and Analytical Articles by Dr Robert Young McMahan – USA
Silicon Valley Accordion Society Presents Live Accordion Event
Update: Not Just Oompah Workshop Series With Rita Barnea 4/27 and Raif Hyseni…Date Changed to May 19/20
Nathan Troxell is the Newest Accordionist in the Euro Express Band
Guy Klucevsek’s 75th Birthday Concert on May 14 in Brooklyn
UMKC Community Chamber Accordion Ensemble To Perform AT 2022 ATG
Connecticut Accordion Association in Concert at Mattatuck Museum
Mickey Bisilia, Important Teacher, Musician, Accordionist and More!
Mary and Frank Tokarski Musical Arts Fund Offers Scholarships and Grants
Dan Newton Live Stream and More!
Editor’s Note, May 01st, 2022
World Accordion Day Palmer Festival May 6-8, 2022
Friends of Guy Will Perform the Music of Guy Klucevsek May 14
Petosa Accordions Announces Publication of “An American Accordion Story”
ALSI Sponsors Free Zoom Concert with Joe Natoli
“Gems of Bulgarian Song (Series 2)” With Accordionist Lauren Brody
“Hand Health For Accordionists” by Dr. Angela Natoli DC, DACNB
Not Just Oompah! Presents Raif Hyseni in Virtual Workshop/Concert on May 19 and 20
Pioneer Women of the AAA Spotlighting Addie Cere (1919-2005): Prolific Composer, Performer, Instructor, Adjudicator
Julien Labro in World Accordion Day Programs
Reunion of Friends Concert with Accordionist Courtney Von Drehle
Alex Meixner on Tour In May And June
Accordion Star International Competition/Festival Extends Registration Until May 10
AAA Recent Publications – USA
Indiana Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival May 20 & 21
Texas Folklife Announces Finalists for the Annual Big Squeeze Accordion Contest
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents CNIMA USA Class in Brooklyn
Dr. William Schimmel to Perform at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on June 16
Seattle Accordion Social
Joseph Natoli JANPressMusic Annual Student Recital May 15, 2022 at 3:PM EST
Not Just Oompah! Presents a Live Workshop/Concert Series With Lori Brooke and Alex Meixner
Connecticut Accordion Association in Concert at Mattatuck Museum
Betty Jo Simon To Present Workshop at 2022 ATG Festival
2022 Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Dr. William Schimmel: The 2022 Accordion Seminars and More!
CIA President Mirco Patarini in Concert at ATG Festival
June is National Accordion Awareness Month
Stas Venglevski in Concert at July ATG Festival
Canadian Premiere of Sofia Gubaidulina’s “Accordion Concerto” Performed by Michael Bridge
Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Festival Presents Michael Bridge
Michael Arnon’s 31st Annual Crawfish Festival is On Again!
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz on June 8
Murl Allen Sanders to Perform at 2022 ATG Festival
Pioneer Women of the AAA, Alice “Essie” Bradshaw Armstrong (1917 – 2018) – considered the “Sweetheart of the Accordion” in the early years of the AAA
More 2022 World Accordion Day (WAD) Reports Online
Musical Friends Celebrate Guy Klucevsek’s 75th Birthday
The Accordion: A Possible Treatment for Dementia?
Results: Online Accordion Star International Competition 2022
Dr.William Schimmel to Perform at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Heyni Solera: Finalist in the 2022 Che Bandoneon International Competition
Alex Roitman is a Finalist for 2022 Che Bandoneon International Competition
Sam Reider Premieres New Concerto for Accordion
Beverley Fess Performs for the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration in June
Not Just Oompah! Features Alex Meixner and Lori Brook in Live Concert/Workshop
Bonnie Birch and Fortissimo Play for LIAC
Sergei and Maria Teleshev Perform at Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration and Cotati
Creosote in Summer Accordion Festivals
ATG Online Student Recital on June 5
Megumi Hada: NASA Scientist, Accordionist, and Composer
Tom Torriglia Releases New Album “Limoncello Time”
Accordion Lovers! Almost Fifty Years of Love!
Mary Tokarski, Celebrating 50 Years of Accordion Music
45th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Dominic Karcic and Gina Haver at La Villini
Finalists Announced for 2022 Che Bandoneon International Competition in August
Editor’s Note,June 1st,2022
Reminder: 2022 AAA Festival Virtual Competitions
UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble Concerts
2022 ATG Festival in Lisle, Illinois
Rita Davidson Barnea is the New AAA Secretary
A World of Accordions Museum Hosts World Accordion Day and Willard A. Palmer Festival – USA
Petosa Celebrates 100 Years with Release of “Petosa Accordions, An American Accordion Story”
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 16-19: Info/Schedule
Editor’s Note, July 1st, 2022
ATG Festival: July 20 – 24 in Lisle (Chicago) Illinois
Entry Date Changed For 2022 AAA Virtual Competition – USA
Michael Bridge Performs in Canada and USA
ATG Announces Historic CD Recording Event
Ludovic Beier Performs in The NYC Django Reinhardt Festival at Birdland July 12-17
Nikolay Bine to Perform at ATG
Dan Newton and Honky Tonk Jump Perform at Red Wing Concert in the Park
Additional Concert by Michael Bridge at AWAM on July 25
AAA Composers’ Commissioning Committee Additional Publications – USA
Gratitude for my almost 68 years of love for the accordion!
Introduction to Joan Graumans’ Article – Gratitude for my almost 68 years of love for the accordion!
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Performs on Sturbridge, MA Concert Series
“Not Entirely Schubert” at Lincoln Center
Papa Joe De Clemente to Perform for New England Accordion Museum
Viivi Maria Saarenkyla Performs in VILDA at Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Kim and Dan Christian Present Patriotic Celebration Concert Video
Dr. William Morse Conducts the Racine Symphony Orchestra with Guest Artist Stas Vengleski
The Polski Chix Release New CD “Polka Lovin’ Chix”
New Accordion Club: Toronto Accordion Club
In Spite of His Disabilities, Franklin Nichols Excels on the Accordion
Dominic Karcic Performs for Bastille Day Festivities
Cotati Festival August 20-21 in California
2022 Carrefour Mondial Accordion Festival in Quebec
NorthEast Squeeze-In 2022: September 16-18
Celebrating the 101st Birthday of the Great Accordion Legend, Carmen Carrozza
Video: Michael Bridge Concert at A World of Accordions Museum
Alex Meixner Chosen for International Polka Hall of Fame and 2022 “Best Local Live Band/ Musician”
Joseph Natoli Performing John Williams Composition with the Packard Band
“Duo TWO ACCORDIONS” Blazes West Coast with Far Reaching Impact New CD
Rob Curto Performs at the Philadelphia Phillies Game!
Hector Del Curto Performs with the 2022 Stowe Tango Music Festival
International Music on the Porch Day!……. With Your Accordion!!
Cotati Festival August 20-21 in California
Halfway Point Reached on Project to Update and Enhance the 22 Articles on the History and Description of the First 35 Commissioned Works of the American Accordionists’ Association
Twenty-eighth Annual Accordion Master Class and Concert Series, Dr. William Schimmel, Director, Continued Great Success
Duo Two Accordions Entertains at World Athletic Championships
2022 Not Just Oompah! Announces New Fall Workshop/Concert with Matt Tolentino
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Chemainus Accordion Festival on August 13
Cotati Festival Student Scholarship Fundraiser
Editor’s Note, August 1st ,2022
ATG Celebrates their 80th Anniversary Festival in Grand Style
Editor’s Note, September 1st, 2022
Winner Announced, AAA 2022 Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
A Tribute to Daniel Desiderio
New album: Accordionist/Composer Will Holshouser & Eric Vloeimans, “Two for the Road”
Applications for Grants Now Being Accepted!
2022 Carrefour Mondial Accordion Festival September 2-4
Accordion Pops Orchestra (APO) Concert on September 18
Petosa Celebrates 100 years with a book “Petosa Accordions: An American Accordion Story”
Cory Pesaturo Establishes Record with Racing Legend Mario Andretti and more!
“Making The Accordion Great Again”: Accordion Display at Philadelphia Airport by Liberty Bellows
Not Just Polkas: The Accordion Can Do It All! The Connecticut Accordion Association Orchestra in Concert!
Dr. Denise Koncelik Performs “An Evening of Piazzolla Tangos and Mozart Sonatas for the Piano & Flute/Accordion”
Meet Miles Hoyle, Musician. Composer. Accordionist
40th Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival is Live on Sept. 3
Joshua Camp Performs With Litvakus Trio on September 1
Accordion Festival in Bryant Park on September 16
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini’s Upcoming 2022 Performances
Powell River Academy of Music Workshop on Sept. 24
Spotlight on Karen Lee Accordionist, Lawyer, ATG Board member and Collector of “All Things Accordion”
Stas Venglevski to Perform for WMAS on September 25
Latest Additions to the AAA Composers Commissioning Web Pages
2022 Not Just Oompah! New Fall Workshop/Concert with Matt Tolentino on September 12, 13
Book Review: The Art of Accordion Playing, Author Prof. Friedrich Lips
Sequin Accordion Social on September 11 Featuring Andy Mirkovich
Frank Toscano and Dominic Karcic Perform with Long Island Accordion Alliance
Seattle Accordion Social on September 4
8th Annual Polish Festival in British Columbia
“Requiem”: Mozart – a Reality written and performed on Accordion by Dr. William Schimmel
Accordionist Steve Albini Performs in October
Editor’s Note,October 1st,2022
Updated Expanded Article, AAA Commissioned Concert Work
Stas Venglevski: Four Concerts in Four Days with One World Premiere
Cody McSherry, Multi-talented Artist, Performs with the Tamburitzans
Tom Torriglia Releases New CD “Limoncello Time”
Michael Bridge To Open the 125th Toronto Women’s Musical Club Season
Ensemble of Hope to Perform on October 16
Cotati Review: A Storm of Accordions Hit the Cotati Plaza
A Trip to A World of Accordions Museum Needs to be at the Top of Everyone’s Bucket List!
“Eloise & Co” Performed in Mass. Lawn Concert
Lemon Bucket Orkestra Performed at Lotus World Music & Arts Festivals
2023 Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story – Official Teaser Trailer (2022) Daniel Radcliffe
Editor’s Note,November 1st, 2022
75th Coupe Mondiale in Zofingen, Switzerland
Official National Accordion Association News Release
Cory Pesaturo Playing In Weird Al Movie: “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
Ludovic Beier Performs at Birdland NYC for Django Reinhardt Festival Nov. 1-6
JANPress Master Classes Release
World Accordion & Tango Festival
Rob Curto’s New EP Release on November 15
Miles Hoyle’s Debut Recordings Will Be Released on Friday, November 25th
Great Holiday Gift Created by Joan Grauman to Assist A World of Accordions Museum
Accordions Are Coming! November is National Accordion Month at Westmont Accordion School
Accordion Pops Orchestra (APO) Concerts
The Victoria Pops (Canada) is Looking for New Members
Mary Ann Covone Performed for SAI National Convention
Accordionist Julia Williams Performed in “Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Those Darn Accordions: “Zombie Polka”. A Halloween Classic!
Dominic Karcic and Continental Sound Orchestra Perform for Italian Charities of America Gala
Cody McSherry Performs with the Tamburitzans
What happens when an IDEA becomes a GR8 IDEA??
2022 Polka Hall of Fame Awards Highlight 58th Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, November 25 – 27
An Accordion Holiday at the Mattatuck on December 10
Byrne Brothers Perform for Florida Keys Celtic Festival and More!
Versatile Accordion Orchestra Returns to First Night Chatham 2022
Branson Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp 2023 with Kim and Dan Christian
2023 Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat
“Home of the Accordion” Trip to Castelfidardo, Italy: May 16-20, 2023
Sam Reider’s New Album Release on November 3rd in Philadelphia
Brooklyn Accordion Club Presents Virtuoso Accordion Concert Series Fall/Winter 2022-2023.
Gift Idea Created by Joan Grauman to Assist A World of Accordions Museum
AAA Commissioned Works Update on the AAA Website
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz on December 28
An Accordion Holiday at the Mattatuck on December 10
Silicon Valley Accordion Society Presents Paul Abersold and Christine Capsuto-Shulman
Brooklyn Accordion Club presents Virtuoso Accordion Concert Series Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Cafe Accordion Orchestra: Cafe Christmas on December 8
Chubby Carrier Entertains on New Year’s Eve
Not Just Oompah! Presents Shirley Johnson
Kim and Dan Christian Lead Branson Accordion Extravaganza/ Band Camp 2023
LIAC Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 22-25, 2023
Dr. William Schimmel Presents 4 new videos with Paintings by Michael Schimmel
Editor’s Note , December 1st ,2022
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
ATG Professional Development Seminar: Michael Bridge’s Doctoral Thesis
National Accordion Convention (NAA): March 15-19, 2023
Cory Pesaturo Performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
“Update on Jane Christison, Accordionist, Entertainer, and More!”
Sam Reider: Accordionist, Pianist, Composer, Educator
Gift Idea: “Accordions Rising” Something New Has Been Added
Gary Schreiner Performs with Peter Calo at Jazz on Main in Mt. Kisco, NY
Great Gift Idea: “Petosa 100th Anniversary Book: An American Accordion Story”
Alex Meixner at Tomball German Festival Christmas Market –
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Unveils Newest Arrangement with a New Look
Klezmatics Present Hanukkah at The Falcon in Marlboro, NY on December 10
San Francisco Bay Area Accordionist, Anand Joseph, in “Amélie” Debut
Editor’s Note, January 1st, 2023.
CBS Presents “Welcome to the World Capital of Accordions”
Hold the Date for AAA Festival July 12-16, 2023
AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention: March 15-19, 2023
Stas Venglevski Releases 30th CD
Not Just Oompah! Presents Shirley Johnson
San Francisco Accordion Club Presents Accordionist Paul Aebersold
Hanzhi Wang on Tour in the USA
Joshua Camp Releases Official Video from C.A.M.P.O.S. Album
Dallas Vietty’s Rising Reed Formerly Rebel Reed Offers Online Accordion Classes
Accordion Lovers! 25 Years Plus of Love!
2023 Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat
17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends
Accordionist Beverley Fess in Concert
Active Accordion Clubs Information
“Get Back Unplugged” Performance in Canada
Branson Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp!
SFAC Presents Matt Tolentino in Zoom Concert
Gail Campanella in Live Concert
2023 Accordion Seminars: In the Shadow – In The ……!I
2023 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
Editor’s Note, February 1st,2023
Guy Klucevsek Performs His Compositions: “Clarissa” and “Air Apparent”
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Ils Sont Partis Band and Lost Bayou Ramblers Tie For Best Regional Roots Music Album at GRAMMYS
Special Price Complete Collection of Gary Dahl (1937 to 2017) eBooks (10 Books) – USA
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? – International
Chicagoland Accordion Academy Begins After-School Accordion Program in Chicago Public Schools in April
2024 National Accordion Convention is March 21 – 24 in Texas
Accordionist & Teachers Guild (ATG) Annual Festival. in Kansas City from July 24-27, 2024
“Black Swan” by Dr. William Schimmel to receive World Premier on February 23 in NYC
The Delta Boyz Inducted Into Tejano Hall of Fame
Andre Thierry Presents Creole/Zydeco Shows Celebrating Black History Month
Cory Pesaturo Plays National Anthem Live On USA National Channels
Latest Article of AAA Commissioned Series, Paul Creston’s Embryo Suite, Plus an Appreciation of the Composer
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz in NJ on February 21
“ A Winter Accordion Wonderland Concert”
Two New eBooks (pdf and epub) Release by Friedrich Lips – Austria
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) Celebrates 21st Anniversary with Guest Artist “Papa Joe” De Clemente
Central Florida Accordion Club Presents: Accordion Fest 2024
Hector Del Curto and Family Perform in New York City
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Meeting and Vancouver Accordion Events
CNIMA Workshops in New Orleans – USA
3rd Annual Accordion Extravaganza Preview Show
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Sam Reider in Upcoming Performances
Grayson Masefield in Concert at A World of Accordions Museum on July 30
Searching for Accordion Orchestra and/or Solo Accordionist to Perform Accordion Works of Lloyd La Vaux
Latest Activities of the AAA Composers Commissioning Committee:
Alicia Jo Straka: New CD Plus Upcoming Performances
Dr. William Schimmel’s 2023 Accordion Performances
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
New England Music Festival Celebrates 61st Anniversary
Joseph Natoli Receives “Honorary Lifetime Member Award” from Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts
New Book Release: “Olaf & Me” by Accordionist Edwin Erickson
The Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) Celebrates 20th Anniversary
NAA Evening Concert with Brave Combo & Alex Meixner
“Scythian” Presents March USA Concerts
Rob Curto Releases New Single”Ersatz Angel”
Powell River Academy of Music Presents Accordion Fest Preview on March 5
Rachel Bell Performs at Bal Folk Evenings
Seattle Accordion Social on March 5
Cory Pesaturo’s Performances
Cody McSherry and the Tamburitzans – Florida
Accordion-YellowPages.com Future Events Free Listing – Cyberspace
The Teleshev Father and Daughter Duo – Two Accordions in Concert
41st Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival May 19 – 21
Texas Folklife Announces 34TH Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert
2023 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 22-25
CNIMA and Jacques Mornet’s Accordion Method Workshops in New Orleans
2023 Master Classes in Spain with Victor Prieto
Thank You Readers for Amazing 2022 Traffic Statistics: Almost 1 Million Page Views!
AAA 85th Anniversary In-Person Festival: July 12-16, 2023
National Accordion Convention March 15 – 19: Still Time to Register
2023 ATG Festival to Feature Many International Guest Artists
National Accordion Association: Another Big Success!
Editor’s Note, April 1st,2023
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
TromboKordion Duo: Elena Fainshtein and Bass Trombonist Lucas Kaspar Perform on April 5
Press Release: Digital Accordion (a Fresh Perspective) – Episode 1
Hundreds of Musicians to Compete at New England Music Festival in Waltham, MA April 5-7
Dean Olsher’s Debut Album, “Letters of Transit” Released on March 29 on Bandcamp
HMC Honors Alex Meixner with Happy Music Ambassador Award at NAA Convention
One-month Extension of AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Deadline Date – USA
”Phantom of the Opera (1929”) Accompanied by Michael Bridge
Cory Pesaturo Performs Four Concerts in Bakersfield, California
Join the Accordion Pops Orchestra Rehearsal on April 14 in New Jersey
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Entertain on April 5
Elena Stenkina Performs at Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society Benefit Event
“Accordions Rising” Documentary Available Now Free on YouTube
Rachel Bell in Spring Programs
Get your Accordion Fest 2024 tickets now before they sell out!
21st Annual Gator by the Bay
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Centrum Blues Camp with Bruce Sunpie Barnes
Carrozza Scholarship Fundraiser on September 15
Sam Reider’s Album Release Concert on June 26th in Brooklyn
ATG Festival Important Information
Groupo Frontera Wins Prestigious Awards
Texas Folklife Hosts Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Championships
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues Receive Artist Grant
Elena Fainshtein: Featured Performer at the Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Championships on May 13
Branson Accordion Extravaganza on May 20
Will Holshouser Presents Concert at Brooklyn Accordion Club
Alex Meixner Band Tour
Powell River Academy of Music Presents Accordion Fest Preview on May 5
The Latest Addition, Updated Articles About AAA Commissioned Works
Dr. Mike Middleton Presents World Accordion Day Program at AWAM
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs on May 20 in NJ
2023 ATG Festival Workshop Descriptions
Only 2 spots available VIII International Jazz Accordion & Modern Harmony Master Classes
Joe Cerrito’s 90th Birthday Celebration
Atlanta Celebrates World Accordion Day
My First Accordion Lesson
41st Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival May 19 – 21
Brooklyn Accordion Club Orchestra 2023: Call for accordionists!
Bernadette Conlon Zabawa: Over 500 Videos Online!
Rob Reich Quartet in Concert at Fifth Street Farms and More!
ATG Final Concert, July 22: Joan Cochran Sommers & the ATG Festival Orchestra
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration in June
ATG Concert on July 20: UMKC Accordion Ensemble, Nikolay Bine, Das Duo Kollektiv
Join the Rybak Europe Tour July 8-21
ATG Concert on July 21 with Stas Venglevski, Kevin Friedrich, and More!
Dr. William Schimmel’s 2023 Seminars and More!
Cotati Festival 2023 on August 19 and 20
AAA 2024 Annual Competition and Festival July 12 – 14 in Pennsylvania
A World of Accordions Celebrates World Accordion Day and Palmer Festival 2024
Editor’s Note
What are You Doing for World Accordion Day on May 6?
World Accordion Day (WAD) Festival at A World of Accordions Museum
Time to Register for the 2023 AAA 85th Anniversary Festival!
World Premiere of “Black Swan” by Dr. William Schimmel
June is National Accordion Awareness Month
AAA Festival July 12-16, 2023. Join the AAA for our 85th anniversary in-person celebration this summer!
Editor’s Note, June 1st, 2023
Grayson Masefield Performs at A World of Accordions Museum
ATG 2023 Festival Important Information
Updated AAA Composers Commissioning Committee Publication
Kevin Friedrich Guest Artist at South Pacific Accordion Championships Finale Concert in NZ
UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble June Concerts
Stas Venglevski: “Fifteen Minutes of Fame”
Dee Langley to Perform with the Pavia Wind Quintet in Minneapolis
Gregorio Uribe Performs at Carnegie Hall Citywide in NYC
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs July 14 at AAA Festival
Bachtopus Performance for the River Arts Music Tour in Dobbs Ferry, NY
34th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Music Festival on June 3
2nd Anniversary of the New England Accordion Connection & Museum on July 1
Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers Perform at Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
Breaking News: Passing of Nick Ballarini
Last Call: AAA 85th Anniversary Festival – USA
ATG 2023 Festival Information
Cory Pesaturo and National Accordion Month on FOX News
Dr. William Schimmel, Virtual Accordion Seminars July 28 – 30
Accordion Pops Orchestra Performs July 14 at AAA Festival
Online: Not Just Oom-Pah! Presents Workshop with Courtney Von Drehle July 25 -27
GR8 Ideas Workshop June/July Series
San Francisco Accordion Club Highlights from “Symphony of Accordions”
29th Annual Catskills Irish Arts Week
Amy Jo Sawyer receives “Foundation Fellow Award” at MTNA Conference
Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers Perform at Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
Rachel Bell Presents New Video Workshop
Learning from National Music Associations: Increasing Attention to Detail
Parno Drom Performs at Polish Festival
45th Vancouver Folk Music Festiva July 14-16
Cotati Festival 2023 on August 19 & 20
Sam Reider in Future Concerts
Editor’s Note, July 1st, 2023
Grayson Masefield World of Accordions Museum Concert – USA
AWW Founder/Editor Harley Jones Celebrates 70th Birthday in True Accordion Style
Remembering the Wonderful, Unforgettable Faithe Deffner by Joan Grauman Morse
Mary Ann Covone: ATG President Featured in Sigma Alpha Iota Journal
Editor’s Note, August 1st, 2023
Online: Gemini Duo Winners at Manhattan International Music Competition
C.J. Chenier Performs in Ohio
Highlights 85th Anniversary AAA Festival is a Huge Success!
Photo Report of 2023 Accordionists & Teachers Guild International (ATG) Festival
ATG Festival Receives National TV and Radio Coverage
Kevin Friedrich Director of The World Accordion Museum Alliance In China
“Meditato” by Gorka Hermosa Has Chicago World Premiere, Chengdu Premiere, Ugljevik Premiere – USA / China / Bosnia & Herzegovina
2023 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Winners Announced
Hanzhi Wang Fall Concerts
Grupo Intocable Achieves No. 4 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay Chart
Jacques Pellarin Releases New Album “Haute Couture”
41st Annual Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival
9th Annual Polish Festival in Vancouver on September 3
Paul Ramunni Presents “The Joy of Accordions” at Goshen Public Library
Final Appearance by the Great Morgani at the 2023 Cotati Accordion Festival
Rob Reich Events
Editor’s Note, September 1st, 2023
Sunday Afternoon AAA September 10 Accordion Celebration
Lauren Brody’s New Publication: “Outsinging the Nightingale-Lost Treasures of Bulgarian Music”
Editor’s Note, October 1st, 2023
Donald Balestrieri, Principal, Music Graphics Press, Passed Away, San Diego
Semer Ensemble Performs in Canada and the United States in October
Grayson Masefield World of Accordions Museum Fundraising Concert
ATG Commissions Documentary to Highlight the Accomplishments of Dr. Helmi Harrington
Sam Reider and Jorge Glen: Nominated for 2023 Latin Grammy Award
”Arietta” – New Free Bass Accordion Composition by Richard Romiti
Intocable Evolution Tour 2023
Amal Quartet with Guy Klucevsek to Perform on October 7.
“Lou Jacklich Plays!” Free eTrack MP3 Download Album, Limited Offer
Stas Venglevski Concert & Workshop at A World of Accordions Museum – USA
Grupo Frontera Performs on Good Morning America (GMA)
Future Concerts and Profile of Michael Bridge
Will Holshouser and Eric Vloeimans on Fall USA Tour
Latest Article on AAA Commissioned Series, Aria by William Grant Still
32nd Cotati Accordion Festival 2023
Accordionist Dr. Bill Schimmel Performs with Musical Guests
Dominic Karcic and Frank Toscano Perform for Octoberfest Celebration
“Duo Two Accordions” Sergei and Maria Teleshev
Set The Stage And Jazz It Up at the Pequot Library!
Rachel Bell Fall Update
Annual NorthEast Squeeze-In
Stas Venglevski and Murl Allen Sanders in Concert
Vladimir Mollov to Perform with the Cleveland Orchestra
5 Day Cruise with Flogging Molly
2024 National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention
Editor’s Note, November 1st, 2023
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
ATG 2024 Festival Honoring Joan Cochran Sommers, July 23-27 in Kansas City
2024 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
Free Postage from France, Super Value Christmas Gifts Books – France
Professional Development by Marie Andree Joerger Live from France
Cory Pesaturo Records Viral Video with Nahre Sol
Patricia Bartell’s New Book Release in January
Joe Soprani: ”My Thanksgiving Story”
Christmas Sheet Music by MusicForAccordion.com
World Accordion and Tango Festival November 15 – 19
John Smoltz, FOX MLB Lead Game Analyst Played the Accordion!!
Maria Telesheva Awarded Special Scholarship: Interview on October 4 for KEZI 9 TV News
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz on November 1
Latest Article on AAA Commissioned Series, Toccata by Ernst Krenek
Emerald City Accordion Camp Concert on November 1
Stas Venglevski and Murl Allen Sanders in Concert Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Petosa
Long Island Accordion Showcase on November 1
Tamburitzans Program Features the Accordion
Squeezebox Circle November Vancouver Accordion Events
Silicon Valley Accordion Society Presents Sunday Seven Band
Retirement Recital by Dr. Lou Persic
London Scholle Performs in Tango Duo, Accordion and Violin
Public School in Queens, NY Needs 12 Bass Accordions
Dan Newton “Daddy Squeeze” in Concert
Accordion Pops Orchestra Concert in NJ on November 26
Innovative Accordion Music Productions Presents Winter Accordion Wonderland Performance
Editor’s Note, December 1st, 2023
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
2024 ATG Festival Honoring Joan Sommers and International Competition, Kansas City MI – USA
Free Postage from France, Super Value Christmas Gifts Books – France
Jimmy Stewart’s “It’s a Wonderful Accordion Life”
Great Holiday Gift idea: “Petosa Anniversary Book: An American Accordion Story”
Great Gift Idea: “Outsinging the Nightingale-Lost Treasures of Bulgarian Music” by Lauren Brody
Accordion Summit on December 26 in NYC
New Yorker Kevin Friedrich In The News For Hometown Fundraiser Concert – New Zealand
Latest Article on AAA Commissioned Series, Two Solos by Alexander Tcherepnin
Massachusetts Conductor and His Unique, Versatile Orchestra
Christmas Sheet Music by MusicForAccordion.com
Accordion Students from PS 203 Queens, NY in Christmas Concerts
Betty Jo Simon: Honors and Christmas Performances
Bonnie Birch at Seattle Center Christmas Market
It’s Time for the San Antonio Accordion Association Zoom Parade
Brooklyn Accordion Club Holiday Concert on December 10
Roma Jazz Ensemble on December 29
Bandoneonist Hector Del Curto hosts: “Why Does It Sound So Good?”
Innovative Accordion Music Productions Presents Winter Accordion Wonderland Performance
Starting soon Jan 2024: Celebrated Accordion Lessons and Classes
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Accordion Visit to Castelfidardo, Italy October 1-5, 2024
Cory Pesaturo Performance in Saudi Arabia Televised to Millions
The Impact of Rob’s Accordion…a Story to Remember…
Editor’s Note, January 1st, 2024
“Moments with Leonard Bernstein” by Dr. William Schimmel
Latest News: Ready to Pursue your Childhood Dream and Compete for $100,000?
2024 National Accordion Convention: Celebrating the Return of Live Music!
Kevin Friedrich & Friends 2023 Christmas Concert, Dargaville – New Zealand
Innovative Accordion Music Productions Presents Winter Accordion Wonderland Performance
Vitor Goncalves Performs on The Jazz Cruise
The Impact of Rob’s Accordion…a Story to Remember…
The Delta Boyz Inducted Into Tejano Hall of Fame
Andre Thierry Presents Creole/Zydeco Shows Celebrating Black History Month
Cory Pesaturo Plays National Anthem Live On USA National Channels
Latest Article of AAA Commissioned Series, Paul Creston’s Embryo Suite, Plus an Appreciation of the Composer
Eddie Monteiro and Warren Vache Perform at Shanghai Jazz in NJ on February 21
“ A Winter Accordion Wonderland Concert”
Two New eBooks (pdf and epub) Release by Friedrich Lips – Austria
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) Celebrates 21st Anniversary with Guest Artist “Papa Joe” De Clemente
Central Florida Accordion Club Presents: Accordion Fest 2024
Vancouver Squeezebox Circle Meeting and Vancouver Accordion Events
CNIMA Workshops in New Orleans – USA
Hector Del Curto and Family Perform in New York City
Alex Meixner on Tour
3rd Annual Accordion Extravaganza Preview Show
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Sam Reider in Upcoming Performances
Alicia Svigals Album Release Show at Nublu in NYC
AAA Festival in West Conshohocken, PA – July 12-14, 2024
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Ils Sont Partis Band and Lost Bayou Ramblers Tie For Best Regional Roots Music Album at GRAMMYS
Special Price Complete Collection of Gary Dahl (1937 to 2017) eBooks (10 Books) – USA
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? – International
Chicagoland Accordion Academy Begins After-School Accordion Program in Chicago Public Schools in April
2024 National Accordion Convention is March 21 – 24 in Texas
ATG Annual Festival. in Kansas City, July 24-27, 2024
Editor’s Note, February 1st, 2024
Add Your Photos to AAA Memory Article
Elena Stenkina Performing for Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society
Editor’s Note, March 1st, 2024
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
2024 National Accordion Convention March 20 – 24 “Celebrating the Return of Live Music” in Texas
Exciting News Upcoming 2024 AAA Festival, Conshohocken, PA
Guy Klucevsek Receives Orpheus Lifetime Achievement Award – Italy
Michael Bridge Updates
Guy Klucevsek on Bold Journey
Cherish the Ladies March Concert Tour
March Special Price Complete Collection of Gary Dahl (1937 to 2017) eBooks (10 Books)
New Accordion Band at New Jersey Public School
Cory Pesaturo and the Grammys TV
ATG Presents: TeachTalk Online Lesson
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (LIAC) in Leavenworth, Washington June 20-23
Sam Reider in Performances
Seattle Accordion Social on March 3
2024 Che Bandoneon International Competition
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Travel to Castelfidardo in 2024 to Accordion Factories
Add Your Photos to AAA Memory Article
Ramón Ayala Announces His Retirement with a New Single and Farewell Tour
Editor’s Note, April 1st, 2024
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day?
A World of Accordions Celebrates World Accordion Day and Palmer Festival 2024
TromboKordion Duo: Elena Fainshtein and Bass Trombonist Lucas Kaspar Perform on April 5
Press Release: Digital Accordion (a Fresh Perspective) – Episode 1
Hundreds of Musicians to Compete at New England Music Festival in Waltham, MA April 5-7
World Premiere of “Black Swan” by Dr. William Schimmel
Dean Olsher’s Debut Album, “Letters of Transit” Released on March 29 on Bandcamp
HMC Honors Alex Meixner with Happy Music Ambassador Award at NAA Convention
National Accordion Association: Another Big Success!
One-month Extension of AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Deadline Date – USA
”Phantom of the Opera (1929”) Accompanied by Michael Bridge
Cory Pesaturo Performs Four Concerts in Bakersfield, California
Elena Stenkina Performs at Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society Benefit Event
Join the Accordion Pops Orchestra Rehearsal on April 14 in New Jersey
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Entertain on April 5
Kevin Friedrich Celebrates Launch of his Album “The Journey” Online Download
One-month Extension of AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Deadline Date – USA
3rd Annual Qathet on May 10 – 11 in Canada
Conjunto Apprenticeship Showcase on June 15 in Texas
The Alex Meixner Band on USA Tour
Sam Reider’s New Album, “ The Golem and Other Tales”
Stas Venglevski in Maryland – 8 gigs in 4 days
Latest Expanded Article About AAA Commissioned Works Now Published
“Halmoni’s Pot (Grandma’s Pot)” Film by A. Lauren Lee Receives Two Audience Awards
Accordionist Aaron Collis Receives Canadian Folk Music Award – Canada
Squeezebox Circle Meeting Dates
The 2024 Accordion Seminars – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
3nd Anniversary of the New England Accordion Connection & Museum on July 1
Lost Bayou Ramblers on Summer Tour
2024 Cotati Festival August 17th and 18th in California
Editor’s Note, May 1st, 2024
Breaking News: Passing of Russell Cerminara : Former President of ATA of NJ
AAA Upcoming 2024 Annual Competition and Festival July 12 – 14 in Pennsylvania
Kansas City to Host International Accordionists & Teachers Guild Festival, July 23 – 27, 2024
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? – International by Harley Jones
2024 World Accordion Day and Willard Palmer Festival – USA
Editor’s Note, June 1st, 2024
Dr. Helmi Harrington Named Citizen of the Year in Superior, Wisconsin
World Accordion Day Reports from Around the World
ATG to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to Support 2024 Festival
AAA 2024 Annual Competition and Festival July 12 – 14 in Pennsylvania
Kansas City to Host International Accordionists & Teachers Guild Festival, July 23 – 27, 2024
Memories of AAA Events Through the Decades
Gilbert Reyes Inducted into Conjunto Hall of Fame
Jacques Pellarin: Two Compositions in Soundtrack of Hollywood Blockbuster Film
The 2024 Accordion Seminars 30th Anniversary – Dr. William Schimmel, Curator
Open Call for Accordionists of All Levels for the Annual Make Music NY Accordion Mass Appeal!
Eugene Ettore Birthday….. Remembering a Musical Giant
Remembering Lou Jacklich: Master Accordionist and Teacher, 1928 – 2024
Sam Falcetti Presents New England Concert & Workshop on June 9
Dee Langley Performs in Spring/Summer Musical Events
Video: World Accordion Day “Flash Mob” in Canada
Big Squeeze Accordion Festival Features Elena Fainshtein and Students
Julia Williams Shares Her Experiences as a Busy Accordionist
5 Life Lessons I Learned From Playing the Accordion
Google Home Page Features Animated Accordion – Internet
Qathet Accordion Fest 2024 was Outstanding Success
“Intocable” 30th Anniversary Celebration Tour
Leavenworth Accordion Celebration June 20 – 24
Western Swing Jamboree Featuring Lori Beth Brooke
Tickets Now on Sale for Scythian at Appaloosa Music Festival
William Schimmel and Elliott Sharp Release New Album: “Lowdown”
2025 National Accordion (NAA) Convention, March 13-15, 2025, Texas
Editor’s Note, July 1st, 2024
Remembering the Wonderful, Unforgettable Faithe Deffner by Joan Grauman Morse
2024 ATG Festival Workshops and More!
Gilbert Reyes Inducted into Conjunto Hall of Fame – Texas
Mirco Patarini & String Quintet to Perform at ATG Festival July 25
AAA Composers Commissioning Committee, George Kleinsinger: Prelude and Sarabande
AAA Honors Joan Cochran Sommers at 2024 ATG Festival
Switzerland Tour of Stas Venglevski
The AAA honors Joan Cochran Sommers at the 2024 ATG Festival
Accordionist/Composer Ben Rosenblum Premieres New Composition
Cotati Festival August 17 – 18
Accordionist Miles Hoyle
Cory Pesaturo Performs with Jason Mraz
“2024 Accordion Seminars”: Dr. William Schimmel, Curator, More is Better!
Last of Five Intermediate Level Concert Works Commissioned by the AAA Discussed and Performed at the 2024 Schimmel Accordion Seminars
Western Swing Jamboree Review
Cedar Polka Fest
2024 AAA Carrozza Scholarship Fundraiser
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Entertain on August 23
Milwaukee Irish Fest
National Accordion Association (NAA) March 13-15, 2025
Squeezebox Circle: Aug 7 from 7-9:PM
Summertime Blues with “Cafe Accordion Orchestra” – USA
Alex Meixner Band Entertains at Oktoberfaust & National Polka Day – USA
Editor’s Note, August 1st, 2024
2024 AAA Festival was a Big Success
Passing of Lou LeBrun 93 on July 16
Felicien Brut Plays For Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games
Joseph Natoli Wins 2024 Elsie M. Bennett AAA Composition Competition
2024 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG), Kansas City
2024 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG), Int. Competition
Accordionist/Composer Ben Rosenblum Premieres New Composition
Eric Vloeimans & Will Holshouser in Fall USA tour
Editor’s Note, September 1st, 2024
2024 Coupe Mondiale Video Center Schedule
Oakland Airport Gig
Breaking News: Passing of Daniel Desiderio
Gene Pritsker: Versatile and Prolific Composer/Musician
Editor’s Note, October 1st, 2024
Composer Spotlight: Gorka Hermosa presents Meditatio – World Premiere by Grayson Masefield – Spain, USA
Editor’s Note, December 1st, 2024
Editor’s Note, January 1st, 2025
Editor’s Note, February 1st, 2025
Historic Accordion Catalog of Galla-Rini Music Released Online
Editor’s Note, March 1st, 2025
Nuvo Zydeco Performs at Zydeco Dance Party – Canada
Korg Fisa Suprema – A new digital accordion star is born! First Concert Video
Happy Holidays! An Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich & Friends – New Zealand
2025 AAA Festival Save-the-Date
Exciting news about the upcoming 2025 AAA Festival in Conshohocken, PA
AAA Daily Reports, 86th AAA Festival, Conshohocken, PA – USA
Editor’s Note, November 1st, 2024 by Rita Davidson Barnea
Last Call for the 2025 NAA National Accordion Convention March 13-15, 2025
Korg Fisa Suprema Arrival, First Concert Video
Report: Grand Opening of expanded Kevin Friedrich Accordion Gems exhibition, Dargaville Museum, New Zealand
New Video: Elijah Clements Untimely Passing, December 24, 2024
Last Call, 2025 NAA National Accordion Convention, Lewisville Texas, March 13-15
Daily Reports: The 2024 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) 82nd Festival
Accordion Pops Orchestra in Concert
Broadway’s Shaina Taub Plays Accordion in Her Musical “Suffs”
Elections for 2025-2027 AAA Executive Board
Kevin Friedrich Events a Sell Out in New Zealand
Houston Accordion Orchestra with Stas Venglevski
Seattle Accordion Social on March 2
Passing of Gregory Fainshtein
How The Accordion Became Virtuoso Bill Schimmel’s Main Squeeze
Mike Schneider Celebrates National Polka Month
Foleada Band Featuring Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
Great Holiday Gift Idea: “Petosa Anniversary Book: An American Accordion Story”
First National Accordion Association (NAA) Collaboration Convention: March 13-15, 2025
Stas Venglevski to Perform at Carnegie Hall on February 20
Central Florida Accordion Club Presents AccordionFest 2025 on February 8
Accordion Study Produces Community Benefits
Faithe Deffner
ATG 2024 International Competition
Cory Pesaturo at NAMM and Opens the 2024 Presidential Election with his Accordion
Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini Entertain in New York – USA
Litvakus in Performance on December 10 in NYC
2025 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition – USA
Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) Celebrates 22nd Anniversary with Guest Artist “Papa Joe” De Clemente
Scythian’s 2025 Halfway Home Tour
The Value of Playing the Accordion Throughout Life and Into Your Senior Years
Hug an Accordion Day
First National Accordion Association (NAA) Collaboration Convention March 13-15, 2025
AAA Executive Board for 2025-2027 Takes Office January 1st, 2025
The Klezmatics and Friends in Sony Hall, NYC January 8, 2025
Cory Pesaturo at the Grammys
2024 Cotati Accordion Festival – USA
“Sam Reider and The Human Hands” September Tour – USA
The Pioneer Women of the American Accordionists’ Association, Part III: Magnificent Maddalena Belfiore
Michael Bridge wins the Virginia Parker Prize
Day of the Accordion February 21 – 23
“Cherish the Ladies” 40th Anniversary Tour
Taras Luka Trio to Perform on December 22
Radu Ratoi: One of Only Two Winners at 2024 Susan Wadsworth International Auditions in New York
Julien Labro Nominated for 2024 Latin Grammy
Radu Ratoi to Perform at ATG July 2025
Dr. William Schimmel at Bruno Walter Auditorium, a Great Success!
Kevin Friedrich – The Journey Album, now available in mp3 format
Elena Fainshtein: Appointed Instructor in Accordion at College in Texas
Stas Venglevski Returns to Maryland to Present Concerts in October
Accordionist Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini Celebrate Italian Heritage Month at Rini’s
Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International 2025 Festival – USA
Joe Soprani Shares “My Thanksgiving Story”
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Invited To Return to Chatham’s First Night
2025 Flogging Molly “Road to Rebellion” Tour
Maria Telesheva’s Music Career Receives Huge Boost
Jazz Accordionist Ben Rosenblum on 2025 Tour
Jacques Pellarin’s Music On Soundtrack of “Den of Thieves Pantera 2”, Original Upcoming Album and More!
The Accordion Noir Festival is Back!
A Bellows Pleated World – Full of Ins and Outs
Interviews
Alex Meixner: Breathing New Life into Polka Music and More!
Accordion Museum Brings Music History to Connecticut
Playing the Accordion Benefits Your Brain
Jacques Pellarin Compositions in Hollywood blockbuster film, “Criminal Squad 2 Pantera”
Qathet’s Fourth Accordion Fest May 2-3, 2025
Dan Newton 2025 Performances
2025 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar Now Available
2024 World Accordion Day Reports – International
The Klezmatics and Friends in Sony Hall, NYC January 8, 2025
Creosote: Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues December Schedule
Cory Pesaturo and Jelena Milojević in Concerts
“Ladom Ensemble” Presents Live Concert in Toronto, Canada
Dr. William Schimmel: What’s Tango About the Classics?
The Connecticut Accordion Association in Concerts at The Mattatuck Museum
Stas Venglevski and Tatyana Krasnobaeva in September Concerts
Mary Ann Covone and Johanna Beth Sennett Perform Original Compositions by Gorka Hermosa and Karen Fremar
Christmas Sheet Music Online, sent by email
Dee Langley in Recent Performances
Accordionist Stas Venglevski and His Loyal Maryland Audiences
Emerald City Accordion Camp – USA
Latest Expanded Article from the AAA Commissioned Composers Series:
Ludovic Beier Performs in 25th Anniversary Django Reinhardt Festival at Birdland, NYC
Rita Barnea
AAA Honors Joan Cochran Sommers at the 2024 ATG Festival
Ben Rosenblum Presents Shows in USA
The November Squeezebox Circle Schedule
Greg Klugiewicz Performs in Oktoberfest Concert
Adrian Jost Performs for San Francisco Accordion Club on January 26
December 2024 Seattle Accordion Social
Successful Accordion Youth Ensemble 2024 Japan Trip
Rob Reich Performs with Circus Bella “Kaleidoscope” December 13- January 5
Squeezebox 18 of P.S. 203, Queens, New York Concerts
Carrefour Mondial de l’Accordéon – Canada
William Schimmel and Elliott Sharp Release Newest Album
Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor Accordion USA News
Those Darn Accordions (TDA) in October Performances
Vladimir Mollov Performs With Itzhak Perlman and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Seattle Accordion Social on February 2
Luigi Bruti Showcases the New Korg Fisa Suprema
Brooklyn Accordion Club November Meetings
Dr. William Schimmel: What’s Tango About the Classics?
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (LIAC) June 26 – 30, 2025
“Flogging Molly” 2024 Fall Tour – USA
Will Holshouser and Eric Vloeimans in Fall USA Tour
Mary Ann Covone Performs in Two November Benefit Concerts
Cory Pesaturo Awarded Happy Music Ambassador at Cotati Accordion Festival
Ben Rosenblum in New York City Performances
2025 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar Now Available
Last of Five Intermediate Level Concert Works Commissioned by the AAA Discussed and Performed at the 2024 Schimmel Accordion Seminars
Dr. Robert Young McMahan
Young Orchestral Students Perform with Accordion Orchestra
2025 National Accordion (NAA) Convention, March 13-15, 2025 in Texas
Brooklyn Accordion Club Upcoming Events
Guy Klucevsek and Volker Goetze in Album Show Release “Little Big Top”
Dan Newton’s September Performance Schedule
Accordionist Ben Batchelder Performs at Bryant Park, NYC
Accordion Pops Orchestra in Concert on November 24
