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Workshop
#6
The MIDI Accordion
Presented by Gordon Kohl (Los Angeles, CA)
Appearing at the ATG for the first time, Gordon's workshop pertained
to work with the MIDI accordion and utilizing it to enhance the performance.
Gordon uses the Concerto accordion MIDI system. Gordon's workshop
covered material such as voicing your music and the use of sounds
to enhance various styles of music including Pop, Country, Latin,
Big Band, Classical, Rock, Polka, Dixieland etc... |
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Workshop
#7
Left Hand Bass Patterns
Presented by Betty Jo Simon (Overland Park, KS)
Betty JO gave a workshop detailing the setup and utilization of the
left hand of the accordion. The workshop covered fingering for various
scales, the layout and structure of the left hand bass system. Topics
included the circle of fifths, switches, how the left hand chords
are formed, walking bass and bass patterns for various styles including
Pop, Slow Rock, Country, Waltz, Jazz Waltz, Country Waltz, Viennese
Waltz, Boogie, Rumba, Tango, Cha-Cha, Bossa Nova, Calypso and Ballard. |
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Workshop
#8
Instant Zydeco
Presented by Murl Allen Sanders
Murl Allen Sanders conducted a hands-on workshop delivering Instant
Zydeco. Beginning with the pentatonic scale and the rhythmic bass
patterns, he developed the basic melody of Shortnin' Bread into Z'ydeco
style. Murl's workshop discussed the Zydeco and Cajun origins, similarities
and differences, instrumentation and various tools and artists helpful
in learning the style. |
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Workshop
#9
How to Put Your Musical Ideas on Paper
Presented by Liz Finch (Studio City, CA)
Liz Finch, a music copyist and orchestrator in Los Angeles, gave a
workshop about the do's and dont's of putting your musical ideas on
paper. The workshop showed examples of how 'not' to put things on
paper as well as the Ten Commandments for Arrangers. Examples of various
types of manuscript sketches and scores from composers such as John
Williams, Hans Zimmer and others were given. |
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The
example below is a real example of a copyist's nightmare sktech that
was presented to work with. |
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By
contrast, below is an example of a sketch where the composer's intention
is clearly defined. |
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Workshop
#10
Polka Is Good For the Soul
Presented by Karen Yatuzis (Smyrna, TN)
Karen Yatuzis gave an entertaining and lively workshop about how Polka
is good for the soul. The presentation included history of the Polka,
the name and origins, when it jumped the Big Puddle to the USA, Americanized
Polka Styles, the Popularity of the Polka with many references to
Irish Polka, Polish Polka, German Polka, Latino Polka etc... Karen's
philosophy is that Polka Music adds years to your life and life to
your years! |
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The
2008 Festival Orchestra:
- Menuet
from "Don Giovanni" by W. A. Mozart (1756 - 1791)
- Polonaise
in Bb by Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828)
featuring Samantha Jarquio as Clarinet Soloist
- Juntos
(Tango) by Amy Jo Sawyer
- Route
66 ("Get Your Kicks on Route 66") by Bobby Troup
- Portrait
(A Medley of Show Tunes) by Richard Rodgers (1902 - 1979)
The ATG 2008 Festival Orchestra
Conducted by Joan Cochran Sommers
Members of the 2008 Festival Orchestra: Mary Tokarski,
Betty Jo Simon, Amy Jo Sawyer, Kevin Friedrich, Samantha Jarquio,
Dan Wright, Liz Finch, Donna Dee Ray, Barbara Scott, Gordon Kohl,
James Wadowick, Joanna Darrow, Megan Jarquio, Esther Lanting, Sundi
O'Mara, Barbara Beier, Esti Fernandez, Christine Jarquio
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Murl
Allen Sanders:
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Mystery
Medley
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Lightnin'
by Sanders
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Malandrinho
by Noguiera
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The
Way You Look Tonight by Jerome Kern
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La
Bonne Caniche by Sanders
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Life
Took Away My Bone by Sanders
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Concerto
# 1 Theme by Sanders
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Concerto
#2 Theme by Sanders
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But
Not For Me by George Gershwin
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All
Right, OK, You Win by Wyche, Watts
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Love
Is Here To Stay by George Gershwin
Murl Allen Sanders, Accordion Soloist
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Alexander
Shirunov, the 2008 International guest artist from St. Petersburg,
Russia performed a magnificant concert showcasing his magnificant
techincal ability and rich musical style. The audience gave two
standing ovations for his captivating recital. Alexander's program
was as follows:
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Prelude
and Fugue in D from Book II from WLC by J.S. Bach
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Prelude
and Fugue in G from Book II from WLC by J.S. Bach
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Te
lucis ante terminum by A. Tuchowski
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Etincelles
by M. Moszkowski
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Romance
by F. Angelis
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A
la française by C. Bolling
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Carnevale
by R. Ruggieri, A. Shirunov
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Omaggio
ad Astor Piazzolla by V. Zubitsky
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Monsieur
Ferrero by E. Bouvelle, M. Larcange
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L'Aquilon
by A. Astier
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Variations
on a Ukrainian Theme by Yuri Kazakov
Alexander Shirunov, Accordion Soloist
At
the conclusion of the concert the enthusiastic audience were eager
to be photographed with this outstanding young artist, and many
of the pictures are included below.
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Alexander
Shirunov pictured above with Kevin Friedrich (left), Faithe Deffner
(right), and below with Samantha Jarquio and Joan Sommers (left
picture) and Liz Finch and Amy Jo Sawyer (right picture).
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with
Mary Tokarski
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with
Betty Jo Simon
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THE
REASONS WHY I BELONG TO THE ATG:
"I
am a member of the Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International because
I love: fellowshipping with and hearing accordionists from all over the
world, helping add to the accordion repertoire, the spirit of friendly competitions,
the fine workshops, and the great concerts every year it gives us as members."
Jeff Lisenby,
Member of the Board of Directors of the Accordionists and Teachers Guild,
International (ATG)
"I
strongly support the organization's ongoing endeavors to elevate the standard
and awareness of the accordion both nationally and internationally, in addition
to providing exciting musical opportunities for those that play it. Serving
all those that are passionate about our instrument, the ATG provides an
inspiring and exciting forum through which we can share ideas and goals
while working for the advancement of the accordion with our fellow accordion
professionals.
Kevin Friedrich,
Member of the Board of Directors for both the Accordionists and Teachers
Guild, International (ATG), the American Accordionists'
Association and President of the Confédération
Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA)
"I
am a member of the Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International because
of the influence of my teacher, Anton J. (Tony) Rozance, who was a past
President and active participant in the ATG. He and his wife, Trudie, were
like an aunt and uncle to me. They knew that I would become a member and
work toward the recognition of the accordion as a major instrument when
I grew up. I enjoy watching the contests, hearing the fantastic young players,
playing in the orchestras and becoming better friends with those I have
become close to through these events. Being a member of ATG helps me to
keep playing through my so-called "golden" years and inspires
me to work to become a better player."
Barbara Scott,
Member of the Board of Directors of the Accordionists and Teachers Guild,
International (ATG) |
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The
ATG presented an award to Stanley Darrow in recognition of his services
to the ATG. |
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Performers
at the Dinner included Gordon Kohl, and Samantha Jarquio
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Karen
Yatuzis and Die Musik Meisters entertained during the dinner hour.
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Joanna
and Stanley Darrow
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Norman
and Sharon Seaton and Esther Lanting
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Betty
Jo Simon and Gordon Kohl
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Mary
and Frank Tokarski
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Barbara
Scott and Jim Waddowick
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Faithe
Deffner, Murl Sanders and Liz Finch
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The
lively dinner crowd!
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Murl
Allen Sanders and Joan C. Sommers
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The
2008 Festival Orchestra rehearses for the Gala Concert
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