Video: USA AAA representative Nathan Chapeton performing at the 2018 Junior Coupe Mondiale Category, 71st Coupe Mondiale, Kaunas, Lithuania from September 24-30, 2018.

The Junior Coupe Mondiale category requires 2 performance rounds and Nathan Chapeton performed:
Round I
J. S. Bach – Prelude And Fugue G Major BWV 860
V. Zubitsky – Aria
P. Makkonen – Flight Beyond The Time
Round II
V. Zolotariew – Sonata No. 3, Mov. 4
F. Angelis – Asia Flashes

His performance earned the 17 year old Nathan Chapeton from Middletown, Connecticut a creditable 17th place in what is probably the worlds strongest junior age concert music competition. Nathan was also the winner in two prestigious categories at the 2018 AAA 80th Anniversary Festival. Nathan was also the winner of the Elsie Bennett Junior Composition Competition.

Nathan Chapeton is a young musician who became interested in playing the accordion at the age of eight when he heard his teacher, Mary Tokarski perform in concert. His plans for the future include teaching the accordion and piano, improving his composition skills and ultimately wants to bring the accordion to the youth of the United States. With his dedication and enthusiasm, we are confident that Nathan will achieve his goals. Congratulations Nathan!