The Leavenworth Accordion Celebration takes place from June 20-24, 2024 featuring concerts, workshops, Frank Calapristi Accordion Parade and more. Featured artists include: Pearl Django, Gary Blair, Beverley Fess, Andy Mirkovich, Toby Hanson, Lyle Schaefer, John Giuliani, Robin Hyland, Jamie Maschler, Gabe Hall-Rodrigues…..And more!

2024 LIAC Workshop Summary: Workshops are $15 if paid by June 10 or $20 at Leavenworth
#1 Beyond the Notes With Beverley Fess
Fri 10:00am Grange/Upper

#2 Understanding Chords for Accordionists With Toby Hanson
Fri 11:30am Grange/Upper

#3 How to Improve Technique and Authenticate Genres With Gary Blair
Fri 1:00pm Grange/Upper

#4 An Overview of Jazz and Jazz Improvisation With David Lange and Jim Char – Pearl Django musicians
Fri 4:30pm Grange/Upper

#5 The Difference Between Demonstrating and Communicating with your Audience – Part 2
A Master Workshop with Andy Mirkovich on Sat 10:00am Grange/Upper

#6 Accordion Gym With Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
Sat 1:30pm Grange/Upper

#7 Ask A Teacher – all welcome especially Youth With Cooksie Kramer (Kaserzon)
ABCA, LBCA, Member ABRSM Trinity College London, UK
Sat 4:30pm Grange/Upper

Be sure to attend our Free Sessions!:
Playing in a group; performing at the gazebo with Toby Hanson and Jakob Bean
Thurs 3:00 – 4:30pm Grange/Upper

The Button Box Across the Centuries with Tom Tilton
Fri 12:30 – 1:15pm Festhalle by Button Box display

For further information: liac@nwasnews.com