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First Nordic Accordion Teachers Symposium 2024 - Denmark
Accordion Building - Colombia
XVI Dani Harmonike & Accordion Euro Coupe - Bosnia & Herzegovina
Orkney Folk Festival – Scotland
IV International Competition of Accordion Players “Concord of Sounds 2024” - Latvia
2024 Macedonian Pearl Folk Seminar – Macedonia
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? - International
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Centrum Blues Camp with Bruce Sunpie Barnes - USA
Deadline Extended: VII All-Russian Accordion Competition "Yugoria - 2024" - Russia
Future events |
Dmitry Khodonovich Performs at "Pearl of the Kuban" Competition - Russia
16th TanGO To Istanbul – Turkey
Accordeons-nous.org "Belgian Sound #3" Concert – Belgium
Tracey Collins Entertains at St Patricks Day Parade – New Zealand
New CD Launch “30x30” - Italy
Christchurch Accordion Orchestra “St Valentine Meets St Patrick” Concert – New Zealand
Jenny's Accordionists Accordion Tribute Concert – England
“Balkan Fields” Perform Live at IFC International Folk Dance Camp – USA
Diou Flo: Diatonic and Chromatic Accordion Courses – France
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2024 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations Released - Italyby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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  The 77th Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Coupe Mondiale will be held from 6-10 September 2024 in Castelfidardo, Italy. The event will be hosted by the Italian CIA member, Italian Accordion Culture (IAC) and the City of Castelfidardo, the city of accordion producers.CIA President Mirco Patarini and CIA Secretary General Kimmo Mattila warmly invite accordion competitors, teachers and supporters to attend the 2024 Coupe Mondiale which will feature concerts and competitions as follows: • 77th Coupe Mondiale • Masters Coupe Mondiale • Junior Coupe Mondiale • International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music • Junior International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music • Chamber Music - Classical • Chamber Music - World Music 2024 rules and regulations at: Coupe Mondiale Hotel information will be released shortly. Download poster: 2024CM-poster.jpg Immediately following the 2024 Coupe Mondiale, will be the PIF Castelfidardo competition and festival, Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 September 2024. International travellers with one airfare or car journey, can in 2024, attend two most exciting accordion events. The on-line entry system will open in April. 2023 Coupe Mondiale Video Homepage: 2023CM-Video 2023 Coupe Mondiale Daily Reports, pictures, results at: 2023CM-Report |
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First Nordic Accordion Teachers Symposium 2024 - Denmarkby Grayson Masefield |
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 Organized by Professor Geir Draugsvoll (picture left), The Royal Danish Academy of Music hosted the groundbreaking First Nordic Accordion Teachers Symposium from February 29th to March 2nd, 2024, in Copenhagen, Denmark.The event aimed to inspire educators and students while providing a platform for exchange among young accordionists. The symposium, featured a diverse lineup of speakers delivering seven keynote addresses on accordion pedagogy showcasing innovative teaching methods and also included presentations exploring the state of accordion education in countries. Three concerts were held featuring world premieres and performances by ensembles and soloists, including students from the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Picture below: Ensemble premiering Cathedrals of Nebulae and Ocean Worlds by Marianna Filippi Full report, photos & video: 2024NATS |
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Accordion Building - Colombiaby Christine Johnstone |
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| This accordion shaped building is in the city of Valledupar, Northeastern Colombia. Note the right hand buttons and grill fascia, then the clearly shaped bellows and pleats, then the bass buttons. The architect must have been an accordion lover! |
XVI Dani Harmonike & Accordion Euro Coupe - Bosnia & Herzegovinaby AWW |
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 The XVI Dani Harmonike and the 1st Accordion Euro Coupe will be held in Bijeljina and Ugljevik, Bosnia & Herzegovina from April 18th to 22nd, 2024.The Accordion Euro Coupe competition will be held for the first time as part of the XVI Dani Harmonike festival and include categories for soloists, senior classic and senior virtuoso. The competition will take place at the Cultural Center "Semberija" (picture below) in the Bijeljina city center. Download competition information: 2024DaniEuro |
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Orkney Folk Festival – Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
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  The Orkney Folk Festival will be held in Orkney, Scotland from May 23rd to 26th, 2024. The festival won the 2023 “Event of the Year” at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards last year.Performers include “The Chair” (picture above left), which includes accordionist Bob Gibbon, who will celebrate their 20th birthday at the festival this year. The group play “a turbocharged mash-up of folk, blues, rock, dub, klezmer and more.” Other performers include Karen Tweed, Genticorum (picture above right - accordionist Nicholas Williams), The Glencraig Scottish Dance Band (picture below- Nicol McLaren on accordion), Mairtín O’Connor, Orkney Accordion and Fiddle Club, Orkney Strathspey and Reel Society, Orkney Traditional Music Project (traditional accordion and fiddle playing group) and Rum Ragged. |
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IV International Competition of Accordion Players “Concord of Sounds 2024” - Latviaby AWW |
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| Music school, secondary school and higher educational establishment accordionists are invited to participate in the IV International Competition of Accordion Players “Concord of Sounds 2024”, which will be held in-person and virtually on April 24th and 25th, 2024. The event will take place at the Marupe Music and Art School in Jaunmarupe, Marupes novads, Latvia. The competition is organised by the Marupe Music and Art School in cooperation with the Accordion class of Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music, Confédération Mondiale de l’Accordéon (CMA), International Music Schools Association “Con Anima”, and the society “MMMS AB”. The deadline for registrations is March 26th, 2024. Download competition rules here: 2024Concord.pdf Application: 2024ConcordApplication.docx |
2024 Macedonian Pearl Folk Seminar – Macedoniaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 2024 Macedonian Pearl Folk Seminar will be held at the “Goran Alachki” Cultural Centre in Vladimirovo, Berovo, Macedonia from July 28th to August 4th, 2024 The event will include workshops on Macedonian dance, music & songs and will include accordion tutor Goran Alachki. For details email: g_alacki@yahoo.com |
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? - Internationalby Harley Jones |
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 What are you doing for World Accordion Day (WAD) to promote the accordion in your country? World Accordion Day (WAD) is on May 6th, which is the day the accordion was patented in 1829.WAD was started in 2009 by the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) and has been very successful, generating a lot of positive publicity for the accordion. A key part of this event is the WAD website. Every association, group, orchestra, performer and teacher, is asked to actively support WAD by encouraging national and local accordion activities to happen in their country on this day or the weekend either side of WAD if that should be more convenient. Everyone can register their WAD activity on the WAD website and send a report of their event after, for that website. No event is too big or too small. ALL accordion events celebrating WAD are welcome. This is a CIA promotion for the accordion in which every accordion enthusiast can participate and help bring our accordion world together as well as strongly promote the accordion. |
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Concerts & Events at 2024 "Accordéons-nous.org" 6th International Festival – Belgiumby Christine Johnstone |
Klaudiusz Baran concert.
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Steve Normandin's lecture.
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Tonino Alessandrini by appointment.
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  The opening concert of the 2024 "Accordéons-nous.org" 6th International Festival, held in Mons, Belgium will feature accordionist Klaudiusz Baran (Poland) on April 18th.On April 19th, at 12.15pm, Steve Normandin will give a lecture on his new book tracing the life of Edith Piaf. He will mainly cover the topic "Piaf and its Accordionists". The will be a concert by Klaudiusz Baran. Tonino Alessandrini, accordion builder and repairer, attends the event. You may make an appointment by email or by phone at 0495/88.5214 to make an interview, a repair or a quote. See posters for details. |
Centrum Blues Camp with Bruce Sunpie Barnes - USAby Christine Johnstone |
 The Centrum Blues Camp will be held at the Centrum Campus in Port Townsend, Washington, USA from July 29th to August 4th, 2024.Camp instructor and accordionist, Bruce Sunpie Barnes is a “veteran New Orleans musician, former Park Ranger with the National Park Service for 30 years, actor, photographer, book author, former high school biology teacher, former college football All-American, and former NFL player (Kansas City Chiefs).” “Sunpie Barnes’ many careers have taken him far and wide. He has traveled to over 50 countries playing his own style of what he calls Afro-Louisiana music incorporating Blues, Zydeco, Gospel, Caribbean and African influenced rhythms and melodies.” “Now in its 30th year, the Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival continues to offer a side of the blues that popular culture does not always recognize – its roots! Immerse yourself in a creative community of artists from across the globe who share a passion for early blues traditions and moving the genre forward. Blues week celebrates the music and traditions of African American folk blues, its roots, forerunners, and their stories, while at the same time coming into the future with a new twist on the past.” |
Deadline Extended: VII All-Russian Accordion Competition "Yugoria - 2024" - Russiaby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
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| The deadline for entry applications for participation in the VII All-Russian open competition for accordionists "Yugoria - 2024" has been extended. The competition will be held at the Surgut Music College in Surgut, Russia from April 4th to 8th, 2024. This musical festival will be dedicated to two significant events: the 150th anniversary of the birth of well known composer and teacher E.F. Gnessina, as well as the 430th anniversary of the founding of the city of Surgut. The jury features musicologist and composer, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, professor of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, Viatcheslav Semionov. Applications for participation are now accepted until March 11th, 2024. For details email: smckonkurs@surgutmusic.ru |
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Skerryvore Sell-Out Concerts on Tour - USAby AWW |
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| Skerryvore (which includes brothers Daniel on accordion and Martin Gillespie on pipes, whistles and accordion - picture below) began their tour of the USA on February 24th in California. A number of their concerts have been sold out. Skerryvore are a multi-award winning Scottish band creating a ‘trad-rock’ fusion that has seen them perform in over 25 countries worldwide. See poster above for tour dates. |
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Dmitry Khodonovich Performs at "Pearl of the Kuban" Competition - Russiaby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
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| Dmitry Khodonovich will perform a solo concert at the IX International Competition "Pearl of the Kuban", which will take place at the Small Concert Hall, located at 240 room 2 of the educational building of the Krasnodar State Institute of Culture in Krasnodar, Russia on March 11th, 2024 at 4pm. Dmitry Khodanovich is a laureate of the international Grand Prix competition in France and a student of composer and Honored Artist of Russia, Vladimir Bonakov. His work is permeated with bright and unique sounds that have won recognition both in Russia and abroad. Dmitry Khodanovich's concerts are a unique opportunity to plunge into the world of button accordion and classical music. |
16th TanGO To Istanbul – Turkeyby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 16th TanGO To Istanbul will be held at the Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center in Istanbul, Turkey from March 11th to 18th, 2024.The event will feature a tango dance competition, milongas, concerts, workshops and a VIP marathon. Music will be provided by three orchestras: “Romantica Milonguero”, “Tango Bardo” (picture left) and “Solo Tango Orquesta with Chino Laborde” (picture below). “Prepare to experience the best accommodation, dazzling classes, mesmerizing milongas, soulful concerts, thrilling competitions, and much more in this unique location”. For details email: info@tangotoistanbul.com |
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Accordeons-nous.org "Belgian Sound #3" Concert – Belgiumby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordeons-nous.org will hold a Belgian Sound #3 Concert at the Eglise St Jean Baptiste (Church) in Bois d'Haine, Walloon Region, Belgium on March 15th, 2024 at 8pm. The concert will include a performance by the Accordion Ensemble Accordeons-nous.org plus other surprises. For details email: accordeons.nous.org@gmail.com |
Tracey Collins Entertains at St Patricks Day Parade – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
Tracey Collins & Marian Burns
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St Patricks Day Parade
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| Accordion entertainer, Tracey Collins will take part in the St Patricks Day Parade with Marian Burns (violin), which will take place on Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand on March 17th, 2024, from midday, organised by the Hugh Green Group. “The parade will feature traditional Irish music and dance performers, colourful floats, costumes and marching bands, celebrating the spirit of Ireland on Auckland's main street.” Following the parade, Tracey will entertain at the St Patricks Day Hooley, held at Florry McGreals Irish Pub in Takapuna, Auckland at 8pm with the “Pat for President” band. For details email: traceycollins81@gmail.com |
New CD Launch “30x30” - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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| A new CD named “30x30” launch presentation will take place on March 19th, 2024, at the Marucelliana Library in Florence, Italy. The CD “30x30”, is “an exciting sonic journey that will take you through new musical perspectives. With 30 extraordinary tracks performed by talented accordionists, this CD presents a one-of-a-kind collection and each track tells a story, capturing the essence of different contemporary compositional styles.” These composers gifted a piece of their own to the CD: Richard Galliano, Carla Magnan, Alessandro Solbiati, Alain Abbott, Francesco Antonioni, Davide Anzaghi, Massimo Berzolla, Paolo Cognetti, Fabrizio De Rossi Re, Fabrizio Festa, Francesca Gambelli, Alessandro Magini, Uroš Rojko, Petri Makkonen, Hugo Noth, Mario Pagotto, Marcello Panni, Andreas Pflüger, Rossano Pinelli, Carla Rebora, Barbara Rettagliati, Corrado Rojac, Paolo Rotili, Christopher Shultis, Simona Simonini, Roberto Solci, Andrea Talmelli, Roberta Vacca, Harri Wessman and Sergey Zhukov. |
Christchurch Accordion Orchestra “St Valentine Meets St Patrick” Concert – New Zealandby Jeanette Perry |
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| The Christchurch Accordion Orchestra directed by David Thorne and the St Albans Community Choir directed by Heather Gladstone QSM will hold a concert entitled “St Valentine Meets St Patrick” on March 17th, 2024 at 5pm. The concert will be held at the St Paul's Parish Church in Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand. Admission is by donation and the performance will be followed by a light supper. See poster for details. |
Jenny's Accordionists Accordion Tribute Concert – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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 Jenny’s Accordionists will hold a concert to celebrate the life of Richard Gregory at the All Saints Church in Fordham, Essex, England on April 13th, 2024 from 7pm.Jenny’s Accordionists were first formed in the late 1950's by teacher and conductor, Jennifer Neal (née Cross). Jenny passed away in 2013, however, the orchestra has continued to perform a varied repertoire of swing, classical, show tune, festive, popular and easy listening music from around the world. Concert proceeds will go to St Helena Hospice. For details email: contact@jennysaccordionists.co.uk |
“Balkan Fields” Perform Live at IFC International Folk Dance Camp – USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| The IFC International Folk Dance Camp will be held at Circle Lodge in Sylvan Lake, Hopewell Junction, New York, USA from May 10th to 12th, 2024. Six piece band “Balkan Fields” (picture above) will play live music at the event. Boston-based Balkan Fields has received accolades for their enthusiasm, musicianship, and harmony with careful attention to the needs of the IFC community. The group includes Melinda Fields (accordion), Dean Brown (guitar), Mel Fitzhugh (bass), Henry Goldberg (tupan, darbuka, riq, snare & vocals), Melinda Hunt (vocals) and Ralph Iverson (violin, gadulka, sax & viola). For camp details email: DanceIFC@gmail.com |
Diou Flo: Diatonic and Chromatic Accordion Courses – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| Diou Flo which consists of Florence Pinvidic and Florence Glorion will hold diatonic and chromatic accordion courses in Brittany, France this year as follows: June 17th to 21st, 2024 July 15th to 19th, 2024 August 5th to 9th, 2024 For details email: florence.pinvidic@gmail.com |
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Updated Site: Add Your Photos to AAA Memory Articleby Harley Jones |
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Maddelena Belfiore had such an enormous Massed Band (1000 accordionists!) in Nashville, Tennessee that she was hoisted up in a cherry picker to conduct the “Tennessee Waltz”, 1980.
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Myron Floren conducted the Festival Orchestra in Philadelphia, 1996.
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Joan C. Sommers conducts the Massed Band in 1995, Houston, Texas.
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| Were you in any of these massed band photos? Do you have memories of American Accordionists' Association (AAA) events in photos that are special to you? I am creating an “ongoing” online article featuring photos from AAA events dating back to 1938. All events and all years are welcome! This article will be on the AAA website in the “Articles AAA History” section at https://www.ameraccord.com/articles.php It will be Article #43 and will hopefully grow regularly with all of your contributions! I have many boxes of photos and memorabilia from AAA achievements, events and competitions. It is important to me that this rich history of our now 86 year old organization will always be available to the public and accordion enthusiasts worldwide. Picture below: Washington, DC, 1997, Joan C. Sommers conducting Please send photos and descriptions to my email address: graumanjoan98r@gmail.com |
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Updated Site: Accordion Russia Newsby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Accordion Russia News has been updated with information on upcoming events. |
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