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04-May-2012
RESCHEDULED: First Annual Branson Accordion Festival - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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| Due to tornado damage this event has had to be rescheduled. The new date will be announced soon. All deposits and registration fees will be returned in full. The First Annual Branson Accordion Festival, May 17th to 20th, takes place at the Lawrence Welk Theater and Resort in Branson, Missouri. Activities include accordion workshops, competitions, and concerts showcasing accordionists including Gordon Kohl, Bruce Gassman, Nick Ballarini, Debra Peters, Steven Albini, Matt Tolentino, Tatiana Semichasnaya, plus more. Vendors from the accordion industry will be available offering new and used accordions, music, accessories, clothing, and other specialty items. Repair service will be available as well as a “swap shop” for those wishing to buy, sell, or trade an instrument. Instructors will lead workshops geared for all levels of skill, from beginners to advanced. Students 18 years of age and younger are admitted free to all events. Lawrence Welk's accordions and other memorabilia will be on display. A panel of celebrity judges, including special guest Jo Ann Castle from the Lawrence Welk show, will select the best performer from the competition to open for Tony Orlando at the Welk Theater later this year. There will also be a speed contest in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest accordion player. On Sunday, the 1st Annual Branson Zydeco Fest will take place from 10am to 4pm. A Cajun Cook-off will also take place. All proceeds from the ticket sales to this event will go to Branson Tornado Relief. Accommodation is available at the Welk Resort close to the Welk Theatre. Mention that you are attending the 2012 Branson Accordion Festival to receive the lowest rate. Contact the Welk Resort directly by calling 1-800-505-9355 and ask for the accordion festival discount. For further information email: bransonaccordionfestival@hotmail.com |