The American Accordion Musicological Society announces activities to be held at the
27thAnnual Festival of Workshops from March 27 thru March 29, 2015 in Whippany, NJ
In addition to the workshops, enjoy TWO magnificent concerts and a Banquet honoring Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini for their support of the AAMS and the accordion world.
The Friday Night Concert will treat attendees to an Italian Experience thru Music. Enjoy a kaleidoscope of Itallian culture thru all things Italian. Music from Italian composers such as Vivaldi, Scarlatti and Frescobaldi will be interspersed with original accordion music by Italian composers such as Frosini and Berio. Frosinis arrangement of “Carnival of Venice” will be presented along with Folk Music from various regions of Italy. Guest Performer for this event is Fabio Turchetti , who hails from beautiful Italy will perform “MURALES”- original music composed for 3 row diatonic accordion with tributes to the Italian tradition. Also included in this program will be: Dee Langley, Joanna Darrow, Jim Vandelly, Bernie Gardzallo, Lenn Feldmann and the Westmont Accordion Club.
Saturday Night Banquet Entertainment and Concert will present Dinner Music provided by Dr. Louis Persic, and strolling musicians Vladimir (accordion) & Annie Mollov (violin). Saturdays, Gala Concert will feature this year’s Honorees and exciting duo Mario & Mary Mancini (accordion & voice) in a program titled “Music from the Heart.” Vladimir Mollov of Bulgaria will perform a program of “Flavors from Europe”. This program will be rounded out with a performance by the Virtuoso Accordion Winners of the MAMTG competitions and the Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra directed by Stanley Darrow.
Workshops will include both active attendee participation and exciting presentation type events. Remember to BYoA.(Bring your own Accordion.) Workshops are………………………………….
##Dallas Vietty “Be-Bop on Accordion” Exploring the Style from Tommy Gumina thru Richard Galliano.
##Bernie Gardzalla “All Together Now” A look at musicianship for ensemble playing. Bring your accordion. Everyone plays at this one. We’ll read a few easy and fun pieces written for various types of ensembles. Music will be available by March 1st.
##Fabio Turchetti “from the Adriatic Sea to the New World” Fabio presents typical Italian folk rhythms and their relation to latin music.
##Dee Langley “Your Ear – Your Best Friend ” Quick tips and tricks for learning how to play by ear.
##Vladimir Mollov “Improve your learning with Scales” Learn the fabulous benefits of understanding and playing scales. -faster memorization – quicker and more efficient mastery of difficult passages and more.
Paul Ramunni & The New England Accordion Museum “Boxes of Memories and Sounds” Experience the latest additions to the museum and their fascinating stories.
##Joanna Darrow “Metronome Magic” A guide to making this your most valuable friend for improving technique and reduce the time for learning new pieces.
##Lenn Feldmann “PRACTICE – Art of Science?” This workshop will show you how to concentrate your work and what habits and errors to avoid in order to attain the quickest technical results.
Dr. Robert McMahan “From Deiro to Berio and beyond” A survey of original works for or including the accordion by Italian composers.
Stanley Darrow “The Hohner Symphony” A presentation on the orchestra that is the Epitome of Accordion Orchestras thru recording, photos and memories.
## BYoA (Bring your own accordion)
DISPLAYS WILL BE PROVIDED BY:
MUSIC MAGIC – ACCORDIONS USA
ACME ACCORDION SCHOOL
THE NEW ENGLAND ACCORDION MUSEUM.
SIGN UP TO PERFORM IN THE REVOLVING PERFORMERS ROOM ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY……..
2015 AAMS EXTRAVAGANZA AMERICAN ACCORDION MUSICOLOGICAL SOCIETY
ACCORDION DISPLAYS:
ACME ACCORDION SCHOOL at the AAMS 2015!
Acme Accordion School is located in Westmont, N.J. is now in its 67th year! Acme is also the home of the famed Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra. Founded in 1948 by the esteemed instructor and conductor Stanley Darrow, the Acme Accordion School is a prestigious music academy welcoming students from all over New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware and is considered the place for everything accordion, providing various services from instruction to repair.
Many Acme alumni have gone on to make their mark in the music industry. Acme is also part of the EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC & MOVEMENT PROGRAM – Musik Garten, a unique music, art and physical movement program where children learn certain skills and learn how to express themselves through movement while applying musical techniques. Acme Accordion School will have sheet music, instructional guides, accordion accessories and helpful hints available for the general public.
Come tap into their vast knowledge and share some stories. Stanley and Joanna are board members of the Accorordionists and Teachers Guild Int. Joanna is also a board member of the American Accordion Association. You can contact Stanley and Joanna Darrow further by calling (856) 854-6628.
MUSIC MAGIC – Accordions USA at the AAMS 2015!
Music Magic – Accordions USA, founded by Alex Chudolij in 1997, is an authorized importer and representative of over a dozen different Italian accordion manufacturers also a source for midi systems, keyboards, amplifiers and accessories.
Alex, now a Board Member of the American Accordionists Association, started his musical career at the age of 6 studying with the renowned professor, teacher and performer Tulio Gasperini in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. During the latter part of his formal training Alex earned numerous awards in solo, band and ensemble categories at Rhode Island state competitions as well as national American Accordionists Association championships held in Pittsburgh, PA, Washington, DC and Springfield, MA. As a teenager Alex was already making numerous concert and festival appearances, pleasing the crowds with classic showpieces and his own concert arrangements. Adulthood brought over 20 years of being a bandleader, multiple band and solo albums, and dozens of events as MC and talent scout for ethnic and international festivals.
The accordion remaining his passion, Alex has become known for honest advice, incredible knowledge of accordion styles and variety, and provides a friendly place for clients to learn about and shop for new instruments when visiting the Music Magic USA showroom in Clifton, New Jersey. You can reach Alex & Lillianna Chudolij at 888-887-0975.
THE NEW ENGLAND ACCORDION MUSEUM IS COMING TO THE AAMS 2015!
Paul Ramunni, director of the New England Accordion Museum, will bring his travelling showcase filled with photographs of famous accordion players as well as an array of unique antique accordions “that tell a story” or two about their amazing past lives. Visit Paul’s display in the Performing Artists Room on Saturday and Sunday and also get information on how to visit the museum located in Canaan, C.T. Email:ramunni@comcast.net
For more information contact: Joanna Darrow 856-854-6628
www.aamsaccordionfestival.com
