In the upcoming year, 2026, the HAO (Houston Accordion Orchestra) will be celebrating its 10th anniversary and has already planned a special recording camp from January 2-10, 2026 in Curtis, Michigan, where all original music will be recorded and released later in the year on video and audio, followed by online presentations of orchestra performances.

The success that Stas Venglevski, the music director of the orchestra, claims comes from original music written by young orchestra members and involving young musicians in all orchestra activities. It has become a tradition for many young and talented musicians to be given opportunities to compose and premiere their works annually with the orchestra.

During the summer of 2026, the orchestra will be traveling to Virginia State for their celebration to collaborate with Accordion Renaissance under the leadership of Jim Rice and Ashley Frye. It will be the culmination of a year of anniversary celebrations.

Everyone is welcome to join the orchestra. For support and all information on orchestra activities visit:
https://www.stasvmusicfoundation.org/home

There will be more information in future publications.