New England Accordion Orchestra Sets Free a World of Instruments Hiding Inside Digital Accordions:
Throughout centuries many types of orchestras and bands had their own identity- from the Symphony, Woodwind and String Orchestras, to the Swing, Marching and Ethnic Bands
from different countries. Each served a purpose in musical evolution. The 1930 and 1940’s had their Banjo, Hawaiian, and Accordion bands but there has never been an orchestra that could do it all until now.
The New England Digital Accordion Orchestra is the nation’s only digital accordion Orchestra. They reproduce virtually every musical instrumental sound through a technology that’s as versatile as it is portable. One accordionist aptly described this instrument as “an orchestra in a box!”
The New England Digital Accordion Orchestra was formed and is conducted by internationally recognized accordionist and music educator, Anselmo (Sam) Falcetti of Wilbraham, Massachusetts. It rehearses at Falcetti Music in Springfield, MA. and is made up of talented longtime and more recent players, some professional and others hobbyists.
Each accordion is capable of playing two or more “instruments” at the same time, even varying the volume of each. The orchestra is complemented by drums, percussion, guitar, and vocalists. The NEDO currently features more than 20 players representing four of the six New England States.
They perform in many genres including jazz, standards, classical, big band, ethnic Broadway, country and rock. The Orchestra may sound like a brass band, a full-out symphony, marching band, or a classic Big Band, but accordions are exactly what produce these musical styles and many more! The audience hears horn and wind sections, strings, guitars and rhythm sections, along with the true tones of the accordion in arrangements orchestrated by internationally famous Quincy Jones and John Franceschina. “You see accordions but you clearly hear flutes and trombone solos. Then we play “Pennsylvania Polka” and you have a polka band sound”, said Falcetti, who has watched accordions evolve over a 60-year musical teaching career.
Nowadays, the old reed accordions may create sounds that are “cool”, but it’s the 21st century digital accordion that makes the instrument sound really “hot”! Whenis an accordion not just an accordion? You’ll find the answer as you watch the New England Digital Accordion Orchestra create a musical entertainment that is lively and varied. You won’t be disappointed, in fact, you’ll be amazed!
Close Your Eyes And You Won’t Believe You Are Hearing An Orchestra of Accordions!! The New England Digital Accordion Orchestra.
SUMMER PERFORMANCE CONCERTS:
* Thursday June 27th – Sturbridge Commons – 6:00-8:00
(Across from the Public House)
* Tuesday July 30th-Chicopee-Aldenville Park-6:30-8:00
* Saturday August 31st-Labor Day Weekend
Spencer Fair-Spencer, Ma.-2:00-3:45
* Tuesday-September 17th/3:00-4:30
Eastern States Exposition – Big E (Gazebo & Stage in Storrowton)
* Tuesday December 31st – Chatham, Ma. – 1st Night-1:00-3:00
The Orchestra’s 1st performance was in 2015 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel’s 90th Italian Festival in Enfield, Ct., opening for the Deana Martin Show with special guest artist, Bobby Rydell. Since than they have been performing in concerts throughout Massachusetts.
The New England Digital Accordion Orchestra is available for performances at summer concert series, festivals, fairs, holiday celebrations, parties and special events. Performances can be tailored to run for one to two hours and include solo and duet performances. Audiences are encouraged to sing and dance along to the music.
To arrange a performance or for further information:
Please contact Sam Falcetti at 413-204-5522 or samfalcetti@gmail.com
