Public performances are the NAA outlet for demonstrating the accordion which is their “Musical Instrument of Choice.” Every year the National Accordion Association (NAA) gives many opportunities for listening to accordion music. During lunches and early evenings, visitors may dine with world-class accordionists or attend the evening concerts.

Thursday Evening Concert Schedule 7:30 to 10:PM includes:
Annual Fun Band: Dick Albreski, Dir.
Willard A. Palmer II Tribute: Shelia Lee, Dir.
Accordion Orchestra: Mary Tokarski, Dir

Circle of Champions:
This event has become a tradition at the convention and it’s celebrating its seventh year. The Circle of Champions is an opportunity for some of our best and long standing and new gifted accordionists to get to share their talents. Each performer plays 2 musical selection, which allows the evening to showcase a lot of great talent.

Put this on your list of events to attend, because you’re not going to want to miss this one!

Strolling Accordionists are featured daily in the restaurant pr banquet hall. The NAA convention provides wonderful music everywhere, including during lunch and dinner in the hotel restaurant. It’s a great way to showcase talent and it gives accordionists another opportunity to perform for their fellow accordionists and guests.

Plan on having lunch or dinner in the restaurant and enjoy some great strolling accordionists.

Friday Evening (Progressive Party) includes:
Folk Dance Music (N. Bernstein)
Cafe’ Accordion (S. Seaton)
Party Animals (N. Ballarini)
Jam Sessions (Max/Charly)
Saturday Afternoon Youth Concert
Saturday Evening Concert
Concert artists will be selected from the list of presenters.

For full information, view the website: National Accordion Association (NAA)
Registration Information: 2017NAARegistration

Picture below, alphabetical order of 2017 performers/workshop providers.