Mary Tokarski, concert accordionist, recently returned from a successful concert tour of mainland China with the Mantovani Orchestra both as an orchestra member and as a soloist This was her second tour with the group. Tour report: 2009 Tokarski China tour.

Mary Tokarski performs as a soloist, and as a member of “Buttons & Keys” (a piano/accordion duo). Mary was United States Champion twice, and represented the U.S. in the 1971 and 1973 Coupe Mondiale events in Belgium and France. Mary serves on the Board of Directors for both the American Accordionists Association and the Accordionists and Teachers Guild, Intl. Mary also teaches and travels throughout the U.S. presenting workshops and Master Classes on improving musical skills, and coaches on all aspects of performance.

For a fascinating report on her experiences in China, please read 2009 Tokarski China tour.