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Johanna Lewis - August Arruda, JR
Center Standing L-R: Anthony Falcetti - Paul Monte - Frank Gaviani, JR
Lucille Saccoccia - Peggy Falcetti - Robert Paolo
Back Row L-R: Michael Meresi - Emilian Badea - Jay Latulippe - Holly Poitras -
Sam Falcetti - David Lewis - Rosita Lee (Deedee) Latulippe - Roger Latulippe
Absent when photo was taken: Barry DeRossi - Judy DeRossi - Ida DeRossi
Tulio Gasperini - Christopher Gorton - Chet Losiewicz - Leonard Ludovico
PRESIDENT - MICHAEL FALCETTI, VICE-PRESIDENT - JOHANNA LEWIS
SECRETARY - FRANKIE COELHO, TREASURER - PEGGY FALCETTI
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: JAY LATULIPPE, ROGER LATULIPPE, DAVID LEWIS and CHRISTOPHER GORTON
The
ATAM was established in 1962. The founding father was the late Aldo DeRossi
of New Bedford, Ma. and the first
President was the Frank Gaviani, Sr. of Weymouth, MA.
The annual New England Music Festival is sponsored by the ATAM. All events
are open to the public and over 800
contestants participate each year. Each year current information is available
on the New England Music Festival
web site : www.atamnemusicfestival.com.
Aldo
DeRossi (1917-2010) was the person who organized and ran an accordion
competition for several years at the Brockton Fair. This was the formation
of the Accordion Teacher's Association of MA. Aldo learned to play the
accordion as a child and became so accomplished on the instrument that
he wrote sheet music including "Trickling Keys," and many other
selections that are often on the music list for accordion competitions.
He formed DeRossi music in the 1930's. Throughout the years he has have taught the accordion to thousands of students. They participated annually in the ATAM since its formation. Aldo's bands have won top awards in accordion competitions throughout the United States.
Ida was known as the "Ballroom Queen" as she was the Mistress of Ceremonies for many years for the ballroom events held at the ATAM music competition. Pictured are Ida and Aldo DeRossi of DeRossi Music in New Bedford, MA.
Frank
Gaviani Senior (1908-1990) was born in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1913 he left
for Italy with his mother and sister to visit relatives. They were unable
to return to the US as World War I had started. It was in Italy that music
became his passion. His uncle purchased an accordion for him and he began
playing by ear. In 1923 at the age of 15 he returned to the US with his
beloved accordion. He found teachers in Boston and eventually learned music
theory and composition. He began entertaining in the Boston area and gained
recognition. In 1928 in New York, he was accepted as a student by Pietro
Deiro. After 3 lessons, Deiro offered him a job as his teacher assistant.They gave many concerts together throughout the West, Midwest, in Washington and Chicago. They were lose friends,. Pietro Frosini was also his teacher and they remained close friends.
In 1934 Frank Gaviani returned to Boston and opened a studio. Eventually he opened studios in Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. His late wife Mary was his bookkeeper and kept perfect records. In 1934 he produced many compositions and arrangements for the Pagani Company in which he eventually became a partner. He had many friends in the music world, including the late Arthur Fiedler, former conductor of the Boston Pops. He has been the teacher of champions. His son Frank Jr. is an excellent musician, teacher and composer.
The Frank Gaviani Accordion Museum is located in S'Arcangelo, Romangna Italy. Gaviani has donated over 886 manuscripts to the museum. His pieces are used in accordion competitions today.
| Year | President | Year | President |
| 1962-1965 | Frank Gaviani, Sr. | 1988-1989 | Rosita Lee Latulippe |
| 1966-1967 | Aldo DeRossi | 1990-1991 | Paul Monte |
| 1968-1969 | Anthony Imbriglio, Sr. | 1991-1993 | Peggy Falcetti |
| 1970-1971 | Sam Falcetti | 1993-1995 | August Arruda |
| 1971-1973 | Sal Sava | 1995-1997 | Roger Latulippe |
| 1974-1975 | Paul Monte | 1997-1999 | Sam Falcetti |
| 1976-1977 | Rosita Lee Latulippe | 1999-2001 | Donna Michael |
| 1978-1979 | Aldo DeRossi | 2001-2003 | Rosita Lee Latulippe |
| 1980-1981 | Peggy Falcetti | 2003-2005 | David Lewis |
| 1982-1983 | Naomi Girouard | 2005-2007 | Michael Falcetti |
| 1984-1985 | Roger Latulippe | 2007-2010 | David Lewis |
| 1986-1987 | Sam Falcetti | 2010-2012 | Michael Falcetti |
| Massachusetts |
New
Hampshire |
Rhode
Island |
|
DeRossi
Music |
Holly
(Latulippe) Poitras Londonderry, NH 03053 Email: marcholly1@yahoo.com Let's Play Music Schools Jay Latulippe 145 Hampstead Rd. Derry, NH 03038 Phone: (603) 425-7575 Email: info@letsplaymusic.com www.letsplaymusic.com 114 Rockingham Rd Londonderry, NH 03053 Phone: (603) 425-7575 Email: info@letsplaymusic.com www.letsplaymusic.com Rosita Lee Music Roger & DeeDee Latulippe 136 Lowell Rd Hudson, NH 03053 Phone: (603) 882-9840 E-mail: rositaleemusic@comcast.net www.rositaleemusic.com |
Arruda
Music August Arruda 650 Newport Ave Pawtucket, RI 02861 Phone: (401) 724-5350 Cell: (401) 524-5806 E-mail: auggiejude@msn.com Christopher Gorton 127 Alverson Ave Providence, RI 02909 Phone: (401) 255-1800 Email: CSGorton@yahoo.com Leonard Ludovico Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: (401) 739-8311 Paolo Music Robert Paolo Michael Meresi 60 Venice Ave. Johnston, RI 02919 Phone: (401) 944-2895 Email: info@giftbasketsri.com EdSac Music 2059 Cranston St. Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: (401) 942-6398 Cell: (401) 742-1925 Email: edsac@verizon.net |
For
more information about the Festival please refer to the New England Festival
web site
www.atamnemusicfestival.com
or contact Co-Chairpersons Peggy Falcdetti or Roger Latulippe.
Peggy
Falcetti
500 Springfield St
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6940
E-mail: peggyfalcetti@falcettimusic.com
Roger
Latulippe
136 Lowell Rd
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 882-8940
E-mail: rositaleemusic@comcast.net