Happy New Year to all! It is the beginning of another great year of accordion activities……………many unique developments on the accordion horizon…….new types of instruments and new artists to share their special skills on the accordion. Make sure to read the USA News each month for the latest updates in the accordion world.

I will continue to call the accordion………THE GREATEST INSTRUMENT OF THE DECADE!!!

I invite all of you to share your musical concerts and events this coming year. Our readers want to know what accordionists are doing in the musical world.

Did you know that the accordion is an integral part of the orchestra of the Cirque de Soleil all over the world? Did you know that Madonna has an accordionist in her band? Bob Dylan used the accordion in his latest CD. Movie composer, John Williams, frequently includes the accordion in his scores.There are so many more examples.

You will read about fascinating accordion happenings right here on the USA News. www.accordionusa.com

We want to publicize your accordion club concerts, festivals,events, CD releases. We are interested in everything related to the accordion!

Please send me details about your future concerts. If possible, I will try to attend and write an article.In addition, you may also send information post concert with photos and comments.

This year and every year, please support accordion artists by attending concerts, accordion festivals, competitions and conventions, purchasing CD’s and, most importantly, sharing YOUR gift of music. Learn new music, go out and play for other people. Not only will you make people happy, but you will feel good about yourself knowing that you have contributed something positive and wonderful to our world!

Let’s stay in touch. Send all to USA News Editor Rita Davidson at Ritabelll@aol.com or call me at 201-675-4861.
Happy New Year to all.