National Accordion Band, Youth, and Orchestra Information
"Open Call" for interested accordionists!
Printed Music and Sounds Tracks are available now:
- Thursday's Music - Visit http://www.mecatx.org
- Friday's Music - Contact Dee Langley at SqueezerMN@yahoo.com
- Youth Music - Contact Dick Albreski at
JuAccord@Hotmail.com
For 2008, the accordion orchestra leaders are stepping out of their comfort zone and entering the world of “playing for dances.” The music is not that difficult, so the participating accordionists can spend less time preparing to have more time to attend other workshops. However, all band music will be very unique to the traditional convention scene.
Thursday Evening Accordion Band Performance
Dr. Daniel Kott's FOLK DANCE SessionMusic Director: Debra Peters
Performers – Open call, just show up to practice!
- The Folk Dance will consist of 4 songs, all in the key of G
* La Raspa
* La Cucaracha
* Waltz Across Texas
* Cotton-Eyed Joe
If you want to join this band, to find copies of the music and/or to listen to the music, visit http://www.mecatx.org
Dr. Daniel Kott is the dance director. Debra Peters is the music director for the FOLK DANCE. There will be one rehearsal on Thursday afternoon, before the show for the evening performance. If you have any other questions, contact debra@debrapetersmusic.com
Friday Evening Accordion Orchestra Performance
Langley Dee: Accordion Dance Band Director
- The musical selections for the Friday event are as follows:
* All I have to do is Dream - Everly Brothers
* Elvira - Oak Ridge Boys
* Wipe Out - Surfaris
* Amour del Bajo Corales - Columbian folk song (waltz)
* Macarena - Willie and the Hand Jive - Johnny Otis Sow
Attention! We need "dance instructor" for these musical selection.
Dee Langley has selected and arranged a special music book for this convention. Order your personal copy of the musical arrangements (all part) from Dee. The cost is $20 per book. Her e-mail address is SqueezerMN@yahoo.com or dlangley@airaccordion.com, or just call her at 612-781-8192.
Attention All Convention Youth!
Join with the ACCORD'S from OKC in the NAA Youth Band
All that is required from you is: be a teenager or younger, play accordion, read 2 grade or better accordion music, love to play the accordion and have fun. Music for your grade level is now available at no-charge. Order your music today and be ready to join with others at the NAA Youth Band rehearsals. Contact Dick Albreski at juaccord@Hotmail.com or call him direct at 405-721-0564. Be part of the new generation.