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08-Apr-2016
by Rita Davidson Barnea
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 Above: Slideshow prepared by Dan & Joan Grauman.Pictures above, left to right: Sgt. Major Manny Bobenrieth, Linda Soley Reed, Don Gerundo Joan GraumanLinda conducting 2016 AAMS Festival Orchestra Linda Soley Reed was the 2016 Honoree of The AAMS (American Accordion Musicological Society) on Saturday April 2, 2016 at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, New Jersey. Organizers of the event were Stanley and Joanna Darrow of AAMS. Over one hundred people attended the event including Linda's friends and accordion colleagues who came from all over the USA to honor her. Master of Ceremonies, Sgt. Major Manny Bobenrieth was the emcee of the evening. Pre-dinner entertainment was provided by Don Gerundo. Lou Coppola and the Stereo Strings entertained beautifully strolling at the event. Guest artists were Joe Natoli, Mary Tokarski, and Eddie Monteiro. First place winner of the MAMTG Virtuoso Competition, Nathan Chapeton, performed his winning solo for the enthusiastic audience and Linda conducted the AAMS 2016 Festival Orchestra. Stanley Darrow led the Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra. AAA President Mary Tokarski and Connecticut Accordion Association President Marilyn O'Neil were among those who made presentations. Linda was presented with a beautiful original sketch, created by AAA Historian and artist Joan Grauman, reflecting Linda's long and distinguished career. Linda was delighted with the presentation as well as the fascinating slide show (above) created by Joan and Dan Grauman. Linda Soley Reed began studying the accordion at age seven, participated in the American Accordionists' Association and Connecticut State-wide competitions winning numerous awards. She studied with the late Rudy Molinaro, was a music / theory major at the University of Bridgeport and also studied conducting privately with Dr. Harrison Valante and John Maucieri at Yale. She also studied jazz piano with John Mehegan. Linda became a Certified Teacher member of the American Accordionists' Association in 1962 and by 1971 was an active member of numerous committees as well as the owner of the Molinaro School of Music in Bridgeport, CT. She chaired the AAA "Accordion Day" events for many years. Her ensembles and orchestras consistently won awards and were invited to perform at events both locally and nationally. Linda club dated with a 4 piece group, Odyssey for 15 years. She was adjunct professor of music at the University of Bridgeport during that time. Linda Soley Reed made an important contribution when she served as President of the AAA from 2005 to 2014. Since retiring as AAA President, Linda remains active, currently as a 2nd Vice President and Chairman of the Lifetime Achievement Committee as well as artist liaison for the AAA 2016 Festival July 6-10, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. Picture below: Left to right: Joe Natoli, Mary Tokarski and Lou Coppola. Below Eddie Monteiro trio. |
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