The 2019 NAA presents many concerts followed with informal playing sessions in numerous locations during the convention.Musicians, new media, and general public are encouraged to drop by to see the action on Wednesday. No Charge!
All activities, workshops, concerts, gatherings are listed online on the NAA site. You can choose any or all of the great musical programs to attend. Times, locations, and fees are listed. Everyone is invited to join one or more of the band camp practice and performances. All music is easily available for printing out from the NAA website
Wednesday – Digital Welcome Reception: This year’s digital welcome reception will showcase a variety of instruments and play styles. This is all about having fun, listening to music, talk to your fellow conventioneers and enjoy the company. This will not be a formal concert, more a get-together with good music in the background. Get a drink from the bar and relax and enjoy. Eddie Monteiro, Markus Baggio, Larry Nickel, Nick Ballarini, Michael Soloway, Joe Natoli, Matthias Matzke, Cory Pesaturo
Circle of Champions Show: After the Fun Band Concert, the Circle of Champions takes the stage and continues until 10:00 p.m. Together, the Thursday evening Fun Band and Circle activities has become an “ice breaker” event for the entire convention. This is a chance for many conventioneers to perform on the large stage and learn something about the other conventioneers. The pace of the convention is established during the Thursday activities day and evening.
At 10:PM on Thursday, the scheduled events of the day are over and socializing and jam sessions start. For 2019, the New NAA Dance Band, Director Shelia Lee, has requested the Ballroom stage for a familiarity session with the music. Even if you do not plan to perform on the Friday Crazy Hat Dance Party, join this group anyway. The Arkansas Accordion Association will be joining this fun group on Thursday. The music can be found on the music page.
Digital Suite: All conventioneers are encouraged to attend and participate (digital and/or acoustic) in the Ballroom activities.The Digital Suite will open after the concert.
Friday, March 8, 2019 Bernstein & Bratkovich Crazy Hat Dance Party: Guest performers will be Eli Davidsohn, the New NAA Dance Band, Klugiewicz/Albreski Duo, Middleton, Rollie, and other conventioneers.
Friday: Jazz, Swing, and Latin Jazz Concert Jazz, Swing, & Latin, (Acoustic and Digital): This will be an evening you won’t forget. Where else will you get all these fine musicians in one place: Nick Ballarini, Jerry Ciglar & Paul Betken (Solo + Duo), Jamie Maschler & Gabe Rodrigues (Duo), Eddie Monteiro, Matthias Matzke, Cory Pesaturo
Saturday, March 9, 2019 Gala Concert 7:30 – 10:PM. The NAA Symphonic Accordion Orchestra under the direction of Lionel Reekie (New Zealand) will open the Saturday evening Gala Concert.
The Saturday evening Gala Concert consists of the various musical styles studied during the 2019 NAA Convention. After the concert, the Digital Suite will open for jam sessions, conversation, and other convention-related activities.
Do not miss seeing and hearing your favorite accordionists during the 2019 NAA Convention! You will be happy you attended!
