Dr. William Schimmel and his distinguished team presented their 31st smash year of The Accordion Seminars. Since the pandemic, the Seminars have been presented virtually.
Wonderful presentations, new works, dance and video art. The weekend of August 1, 2, and 3, 2025 was curated by Dr, Schimmel himself – who also gave presentations and performances and hosted the weekend.
The Seminars can be viewed on YouTube:
The 2025 Accordion Seminars #1
The 2025 Accordion Seminars #2
The 2025 Accordion Seminars #3
Participants included: Micki Goodman, Paul Stein, Will Holshouser, Dr. Denise Koncelik, Dr. Robert Young Mc Mahan, Bachtopus, Michael Schimmel, Corn Mo, The Main Squeeze Orchestra, Carl Riehl, Mary Spencer Knapp, Godfrey Nelson, Lorraine Nelson Wolf, Melissa Elledge, Doug Makofka, Rita Davidson, Erica Marie Mancini, Benjamin Ickies, Dan Cooper, Katia Righetti, Cam Goldberg, Olivia Goldberg, Luigi Righetti, Walter Di Vecci, Dr. Thomas Massucci, Gene Pritsker, Graham Elliot, Peter Flint, Mike’s Place, Jeanne Velonis, Bob Goldberg Mayumi Miyaoka, Robert Duncan, David Stoler, Pat Stoler, David First, William Komaiko, Sari Kalin, Jack di Bennidetto, Dr. Hugo Goldenzweig, Brian Dewan, Abby Swidler, Lee Mc Clure, Quentin Tice, Peter Jarvis, John Foti, The Filthy Rotten System, Elliott Sharp, Milica Paranosic, Rachid Eladlouni, Benjamin Niemczyk and Dr. Schimmel.
Since the Seminars can now be viewed on YouTube, donations can be mailed to:
Dr. William Schimmel
345 E 85th St 4RE
New York, NY 10028
Paypal: Accordionbill@gmail.com
