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Daily Reports: 2020 PIF Castelfidardo International - ItalySMAAC entwickelte Online-Lehrplan für Akkordeonprüfungen, Shanghai - China
2020 PIF Castelfidardo International Finalists - Italien
2020 PIF Castelfidardo Programm - Italien
Veli Kujala als „Komponist des Jahres“ ausgezeichnet - Finnland
Accordion-Konzert Osimo/Castelfidardo – Italy
Kevin Friedrich in der Northland Zeitungr – Neuseeland
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Aydar Gaynullin Performs Two Concerts at Engadin Festival - SwitzerlandIndia Smith Records her UK Championships Programme During Lockdown – ScotlandAccordionist Luka Esteves, CNIMA Alumni - FranceATAM 58th New England Virtual Music Competition – USA
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Oxford Folk Weekend Online Concerts – UK4th World Music Brunch with Veronika Todorova Band, Limburg - GermanyGhenadie Rotari at “Classic for Teens” Concert - Romania“Rusty Creek” Entertains at MacLean Park - CanadaIan Lowthian Online Music Weekends - UKGood Habits Duo Perform in Hamilton – New ZealandLadom Ensemble Royal Conservatory of Music Concert, Toronto - Canada18th Irish Folk Music Course in Fürsteneck – GermanyZydeco and Blues Workshop & Concert with Bruce Sunpie Barnes - USA20th National Accordion Festival – France
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| Daily Reports by Accordions Worldwide including results, pictures and video is online at: 2020Castelfidardo See the rules, list of Finalists, program and results etc. at 2020Castelfidardo Video Opening concert at: http://www.accordions.com/pifcastelfidardo/2020/16.htm Video Premio Round 1 at: http://www.accordions.com/pifcastelfidardo/2020/17.htm Video Jazz and Virtuoso at: http://www.accordions.com/pifcastelfidardo/2020/18.htm |
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SMAAC entwickelte Online-Lehrplan für Akkordeonprüfungen, Shanghai - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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  Aufgrund der COVID-19-Epidemie in diesem Jahr waren die Akkordeon-Lehrgänge und Prüfungsmethoden der Shanghai Musicians Association betroffen. In der ersten Hälfte dieses Jahres hat das Akkordeon-Komitee der Shanghai Musicians Association unter der Leitung der bekannten Lehrerin Crystal Wang eine Online-Bewertungs-App entwickelt, die den Bildungsanforderungen entspricht.Da diese Prüfung das erste Mal ist, dass das Akkordeon-Fachkomitee Online-Operationen ausprobiert hat, werden diese Sitzungsprüfungen und die Eltern gebeten, auf relevante Ankündigungen zu achten: Das Akkordeon-Komitee der Shanghai Music Association 2020 hat einen Online-Prüfungslehrplan für alle Akkordeon-Enthusiasten in ganz China entwickelt. Jeder kann sich gerne registrieren und es werden mehrere tausend Bewerber erwartet. Die Akkordeonprüfungen der Shanghai Music Association 2020 werden im letzten Quartal 2020 stattfinden. Das Akkordeonprüfungsrepertoire der Shanghai Music Association 2020 wird die vom Shanghai Music Publishing House herausgegebene "Akkordeonprüfungssammlung" (Satz 6) verwenden. Informationen und Termine für den Prüfungseintritt werden in naher Zukunft bekannt gegeben. Wenden Sie sich an den stellvertretenden SMAAC-Sekretär Nova Wan, Tel.: 13764223060. |
2020 PIF Castelfidardo International Finalists - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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Premio CategoryAugustinas Rakauskas (Lithuania)Zhang Zhiyuan (China) Alberto Vernarelli (Italy) Artem Malkhasyan (Russia) Flemming Vioar Valmundsson (Denmark) Luigi Gordano (Italy) Artem Trtiakov (Russia) Ryan Corbett (United Kingdom) Beautemps Julien (France) Alexey Mykitenko (Russia) |
Astor Piazzolla Award CategoryGuido Gavazza (Argentina)Cuarteto Rotterdam (Germany) Remolino Ensemble (Russia) Astoria (Russia) Tango Quinteto Liu Shanshan (China) Octetology (France) Trio Voronezh (USA) I.A.Q. (Italy) Carlos Corrales (Argentina) Pinakkolada Duo (Russia) |
Virtuoso CategoryPavlo Gilchenko (Russia)Hongting Liu (China) Marco Leonetti (Italy) Gianmarco Alcini (Italy) Alexander Matveychuk (Russia) Evgeniia Buryakova (Russia) Manuel Marchegiani (Italy) Artem Tretiakov (Russia) Augustinas Rakauskas (Lithuania) Matteo Tortora (Italy) |
World CategoryFrancesco Scarselli (Italy)Evgeniia Buryakova (Russia) Cono D’elia (Italy) Trio (Kazkhstan) Angelo Lucarelli (Italy) Meguree (Japan) Matteo Tortora (Italy) Maria And Sergei Teleshev (Russia) Koharuxtomaru (Japan) Duo Irena And Dimitar Rogachevi (USA) |
Jazz CategoryValerio Chiovarelli & Fulvio Chiara (Italy)Sergei Teleshev & Friends (USA) Duo Astra (Belgium) Anne-Mari Kanniainen & Heikki Ruokangas (Finland) Zhong Kai (China) |
Gervasio Marcosignori Award CategoryLorenzo Dalla Rosa (Italy)Gianmarco Alcini (Italy) Leonardo Rondolone (Italy) Giuseppe Di Falco (Italy) Manuel Marchegiani (Italy)> |
 Oben ist die Liste der Finalisten für jede Kategorie.PIF-Teilnehmer haben vor dem 31. August ein Video einesandt und die Jury hat ihre Präferenz (keine Punkte) zum Ausdruck gebracht. Die Liste der 50 Finalisten (in der Reihenfolge der Registrierung) besteht aus den am meisten gewählten Personen. Die 50 Finalisten werden vom 17. bis 20. September im Astra Theater auftreten (online Videos). Der künstlerische Leiter Renzo Ruggieri schreibt: "Mit einer Beschränkung auf 50 Teilnehmer hat das PIF eine Kategorie für junge Menschen bis zu 18 Jahren geschaffen, die zwar kein richtiger Wettbewerb ist, sondern es ermöglicht sich der Öffentlichkeit zu präsentieren, indem diese die vielen Videos junger Wettbewerber (über 50) aus aller Welt, anzuhören und anzusehen. Die Öffentlichkeit kann mittels Facebook vom 12. bis 16. September abstimmen" Sehen Sie sich die Videos der jungen Spieler unter an: https://www.pifcastelfidardo.it/categoria-young-pif2020/ |
2020 PIF Castelfidardo Programm - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| PROGRAM 2020 | ||
| 16th September Wednesday | ||
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OPENING Concert Roberto LORI (direction, choreography) |
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| 17th September Thursday | ||
| 14:00 | Auditions CLASSICAL I (first part) | 5 candidates |
| 16:30 | Pause | // |
| 17:00 | Auditions CLASSICAL I (second part) | 5 candidates |
| 19:30 | End auditions | // |
| 21:30 | Concert DANILO REA (piano) LUCIANO BIONDINI (accordion) |
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| 18th September Friday | ||
| 14:00 | Auditions JAZZ | 5 candidates/groups |
| 16:00 | JAZZ web seminar: THE WORLD ACCORDION TO GIL Gil Goldstein live streaming from the USA |
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| 17:00 | Auditions VIRTUOSO | 10 candidates |
| 19:00 | End auditions | // |
| 21:30 | Concert MEMORIES: LUCIANO FANCELLI Virtuosity Duo Andrea Di Giacomo, Valerio Russo Italian Accordion Quintet Romano Benetello, Gianfranco De Lazzari, Omar Francescato, Roberto Rusalen, Roberto Salvalaio |
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| 19th september saturday | ||
| 14:00 | Auditions GERVASIO MARCOSIGNORI AWARD | 5 candidates |
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WORLD seminar: UN’ANCIA A SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Fabio Turchetti with videos and live contributions |
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| 16:00 | Auditions WORLD | 10 candidates/groups |
| 19:00 | End auditions (with videos) | // |
| 21:30 | Concert RAPHAEL GUALAZZI (piano, singer) feat. Renzo Ruggieri (accordion) |
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| 20th september sunday | ||
| 14:00 | Auditions ASTOR PIAZZOLLA AWARD | 10 candidates/groups |
| 17:00 | CLASSICAL seminar: LIFE THROUGH COMPOSITIONS Viatcheslav Semionov with video and final streaming |
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| 18:00 | Auditions CLASSICAL II (mandatory piece) | 3 candidates |
| 19:00 | End auditions | // |
| 21:30 | FINAL GALA & AWARD CEREMONY |
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| PIF-Programm 2020 oben. Online-Jury, Liste in Länderreihenfolge: Elton Balla (Albanien), Carlos Adrian Fioramonti (Argentinien), Juanjo Mosalini (Argentinien), Aldo Taborda (Argentinien), Herbert Scheibenreif (Österreich), Ivo De Greef (Belgien), Anatoli Taran (Bielorussia), Chico Chagas (Brasilien), Veronika Todorova (Bulgarien), Ignacio Hernandez (Chile), Antonio Rivas (Kolumbien), Ladislav Horak (Tschechische Republik), Petri Makkonen (Finnland), Cyril Garac (Frankreich), Frederic Deschamps (Frankreich), Jean-Louis Noton (Frankreich) , Elsbeth Moser (Deutschland), Prakash MB (Indien), Cesare Chiacchiaretta (Italien), Paolo Di Sabatino (Italien), Gerlando Gatto (Italien), Alain Pagani (Italien), Massimiliano Pitocco (Italien), Antonio Spaccarotella (Italien), Simone Zanchini (Italien), Coba (Japan), Galimzhan Narymbetov (Kasachstan), Raimondas Sviackevicius (Litauen), Zorica Karakutovska (Mazedonien), Grayson Masefield (Neuseeland), Zbigniew Ignaczewski (Polen), Anibal Freire (Portugal), Alexander Drie (Russland), Roman Jbanov (Russland), Friedrich Lips (Russland), Djordje Gajic (Schottland), Gary Blai r (Schottland), Vojin Vasovic (Serbien), Jure Tori (Slowenien), Sergio Zampolli (Südafrika), Haein Yujeong Jeon (Südkorea), Gorka Hermosa (Spanien), Volodymyr Runchak (Ukraine), Joseph Natoli (USA), Cory Pesaturo (USA), Nguyen Tai Hung (Vietnam). Bild unten: Online-Jury-Sitzung. |
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Veli Kujala als „Komponist des Jahres“ ausgezeichnet - Finnlandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Veli Kujala, Konzertakkordeonist und Komponist, erhielt die Auszeichnung „Komponist des Jahres“ bei der Preisverleihung der Finnish Music Publishers 'Association am 7. September. Die Jury, die sich aus Kare Eskola, Jaani Länsiö, Eriikka Maalismaa und Minna Pensola zusammensetzte, sagte: „In Veli Kujala werden kompromisslose Kunstansicht, Vielseitigkeit, Unterhaltung, Experimentierfreudigkeit und Virtuosität auf eine Weise kombiniert, die sowohl die besten Traditionen der Kunstmusik als auch ihre repräsentiert glorreiche Zukunft. " Aufgrund von Covid-19 fand die Preisverleihung ohne geladene Gäste statt. |
Accordion-Konzert Osimo/Castelfidardo – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Ein wunderbares AbendKonzert wurde am Dienstag, den 8. September in einer ganz besonderen Atmospähre des „Chiostro San Franceso“ in Osimo aufgeführt. Organisiert wurde dieses, als Teil einer Konzertserie, von der Association Gervasio Marcosignori und wollte wieder einmal dem Publikum zeigen, wie vielseitig das Instrument „Akkordeon“ ist und eingesetzt werden kann. 4 aussergewöhnliche Künstler, Massimo Marconi/Organetto, Antonio De Luca/Jazz, Mirco Patarini/Klassik, Valentino Lorenzetti/Worldmusic gaben dem zahlreichen Publikum, unter Einhaltung der Covid-19 Sicherheitsabstände und Mundmasken, die verschiedensten Genre an Musik zu hören, von Klassik, bis Jazz, Traditionell, Tango und Unterhaltungsmusik. Sehen Sie unsere Bilderbericht: 2020OsimoConcert.pdf |
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Kevin Friedrich in der Northland Zeitungr – Neuseelandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Der Wochenendreporter von Weekend Lifestyler, Andy Bryenton, hat am vergangenen Wochenende den Akkordeonisten Kevin Friedrich in einem zweiseitigen Artikel vorgestellt. Kevin reist zweimal jährlich von seinem Zuhause in New York nach Dargaville, Neuseeland, wo er in den ersten Jahren seines Lebens lebte, um Konzerte für die lokale Gemeinde zur Unterstützung des Dargaville Museum zu organisieren. In diesem Jahr bedeutete Covid-19 jedoch, dass das Konzert abgesagt werden musste. Seitdem ist Kevin in Neuseeland geblieben und konnte sogar ein kleineres kostenloses Minikonzert veranstalten, um der örtlichen Gemeinde und den wichtigen Mitarbeitern für ihre Hilfe und Unterstützung während der Virensperre zu danken. Das Dargaville Museum beherbergt auch Akkordeon Edelsteine von Kevin Friedrich - Eine Meistersammlung von Akkordeons durch die Zeit. Dies ist die einzige Ausstellung dieser Art in der südlichen Hemisphäre. Von alten Flutinas, die fast das ursprüngliche Akkordeonpatent von 1829 hatten, über elektronische Instrumente, kleine Kinder bis hin zu Konzertmodellen in voller Größe, Knopf- und Klavierakkordeons und vielen anderen zeigt das Display die faszinierende Entwicklung des Akkordeons. Siehe Bild unten von einigen Exponaten. Kevin ist zuversichtlich, dass die Bestimmungen der Regierung Covid 19 NZ es ermöglichen werden, dass sein Weihnachts-Extravaganza-Konzert am 22. November 2020 im Museum Lighthouse Function Center stattfindet, bevor er in die USA zurückkehrt. Zeitungsartikel pdf unter: WeekendLifestyler.pdf |
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| Aydar Gaynullin (accordion) and Avi Avital (mandolin) performed 2 concerts at the 2020 Engadin Festival in St. Moritz, Switzerland last month. The video above is a live performance of Galizyn Dance filmed at one of the St. Moritz Festival concerts Enjoy! |
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 Video 3b – 17 Years & Under Solo – Own Choice Programme Piece 1: A March of Graduated Students – Petri MakkonenVideo 3c – 17 Years & Under Solo – Own Choice Programme Piece 2: Song for S.B. – Renzo Ruggieri Catalog: rrenzo501 Video 3d – 17 Years & Under Solo – Own Choice Programme Piece 3: Carnival of Venice – Arr. P Frosini Three videos from Scottish accordionist India Smith, who recently qualified at the NAO (Scotland Area) Festival held in Grangemouth in March, to perform at the NAO UK Accordion Championships 2020 in Liverpool. As the UK event, organised by the National Accordion Organisation of the United Kingdom, was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, India from Milton Bridge near Edinburgh, Scotland decided to record several videos, featuring the pieces she planned to perform in three different categories, and share them with Accordions Worldwide. This week we are publishing India’s own choice program in the 17 Years & Under Solo category. |
by Nathalie Boucheix, Director CNIMA J.Mornet
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| Video: Luka Esteves, CNIMA alumni and winner at Trophée Mondial 2018 Luka Esteves, a CNIMA student alumni, studied as a full time student at the CNIMA, from 2016 to 2020. He obtained the French national Diplome D'Études Musicales in accordion variety. In 2018 he won the Trophée Mondial (junior) and in 2019 and 2020 the Claude Thomain prize. The CNIMA welcomes accordion players from all levels and all ages, from potential world class players to beginners. The CNIMA full year program begins on September 21st and students are given the opportunity to study for National French conservatory diplomas. Registrations are still open Upcoming accordion workshops; October 19th to 23rd (for adults) October 26th to 31st 2020 (for all) December 27th to 31st 2020 (for all) A la carte custom sized studies are also available. Both workshops and a la carte studies are available online and on location. For further details email: cnima@orange.fr |
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 The Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts (ATAM) held their 2020 New England Virtual Music Competition recently with over 800 entries competing virtually.Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the association was unable to hold this event at the Boston Marriott Newton in March this year, and had to transition to a virtual competition. This event usually draws 2,000-3,000 people over the competition weekend. With this transition to a virtual competition, the students who had worked so hard to prepare their competition pieces were still able to perform. The competition included categories for accordion, bass, drums, guitar, piano, voice, and violin players for students and adults. The Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts (ATAM), which sponsors this event, also distributes cash awards and scholarships. This year’s annual music scholarship was awarded to Miriam Felzenstein (a student of Carol Adamski-Maggi’s at Falcetti Music). Download results: 2020ATAM.pdf |
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 Video: Peter Knight & John Spiers - Folk East 2016Karen Tweed (picture left) will perform at the Oxford Folk Weekend Online event on September 12th from 8pm to 9.45pm. Karen will be joined by her special guests, Iain Tait and Freddie Pretorius from Orkney. Knight and Spiers will entertain on September 22nd from 8pm to 9.45pm. This duo comprises of John Spiers (melodeon) and Peter Knight (violin). For details email: info@folkweekendoxford.co.uk |
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| The Veronika Todorova Band will entertain in the new Limburg music venue "Pastorale Kultursalon & Sommergarten" on September 13th from 11am to 2pm. This event includes a brunch with fine food from the gourmet cuisine of the Pastorale Restaurant and Beer Garden. The concert with food costs 39 Euro and Covid-19 regulations will be in place for all bookings. For more information phone: +49 6431 2178850 |
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| Duo Aspera - Ghenadie Rotari (accordion) and Valentina Vargiu (piano) will perform a concert at the “Classic for Teens” festival on September 15th at the Municipal Theatre "Major Gheorghe Pastia" in Focsani Romania. The duo enjoy performing a variety of Astor Piazzolla’s Tango Nuevo works among others The event will run from September 14th to 20th and include a variety of concerts and masterclasses. For details email: g.rotari@yahoo.com |
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 “Rusty Creek” will entertain at an outdoor event in MacLean Park, Vancouver, BC Canada on September 19th from 2pm to 4pm.The band, which features Sue Baines (accordion and vocals - picture right) are pleased to present their new member Mavis Vaugeois (vocals & percussion). They have been busy writing new songs and rehearsing for their new song 'The Curve of Time' which will be released this month. Their repertoire includes folkrock, bluegrass, country blues and cajun fusion along with songs by Johnny Cash, Elton John, J.J. Cale, Rolling Stones and much more. For details email: info@rustycreek.ca |
by Rob Howard
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 Ian Lowthian has announced that the remainder of his 2020 music weekends will all be online due to Covid-19 restrictions.Dates of upcoming 2020 online weekends are: September 19th & 20th: Advanced Accordion Weekend October 10th & 11th: Scottish Dance Weekend for mixed instruments December 5th & 6th: Christmas Weekend for accordionists For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
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| “Good Habits” will perform at the Te Pahu Sound Lounge in Te Pahu, Hamilton on September 26th from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. This eclectic indie-folk duo (from Manchester, UK) includes Pete Shaw (accordion) and singer-cellist and songwriter Bonnie Schwarz. The duo play a mix of folk and jazz along with original songs. Pete is an experienced performer who bases his style around many different folk influences from Irish to Klezmer. Covid-19 has left them stranded in New Zealand, but thanks to the warmth and support of new friends, they have made the most of their time there by capturing a collection of songs from their travels. “Going For Broke” represents their leap of faith as they pursue their musical dreams on the other side of the world! For concert details email: aunteapea@gmail.com |
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| The Ladom Ensemble will perform a chamber and world music concert at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on September 27th, 2020 at 1pm. The concert is part of the Royal Conservatory “Sunday Interludes” series. The Ladom Ensemble consists of Michael Bridge (accordion), (Beth Silver (cello), Adam Campbell (percussion) and Pouya Hamidi (piano). Due to Covid-19 the number of seats available has been reduced to ensure safe physical distancing at all concerts. For details email: ladomensemble@gmail.com |
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 The 18th Irish Folk Music Course, held from October 2nd to 6th 2020 at the Fürsteneck Castle in Fürsteneck, Germany will feature diatonic accordionist Damian McKee (Northern Ireland - picture left). The course is for diatonic B/C tuning instruments as well as piano accordions and diatonic instruments in C/D tuning.The course will include tuition on typical phrasing, rhythmic playing and ornamentation techniques on the basis of the newly learned pieces. The course will be held in English language. The event will also include evening concerts where participants can perform and try out their newly learned techniques. Covid-19 protocols will be adhered to during the course. For details email: bildung@burg-fuersteneck.de |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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 Video: Bruce Sunpie Barnes at the 2016 Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano FestivalA Zydeco & Blues workshop and concert with Bruce Sunpie Barnes (from New Orleans) will be held online on October 5th, 6th, 11th & 12th organised by Not Just Oompah! The concert (October 5th) is free, but Virtual Tips are appreciated, and go to support the artist. The cost for the workshop (October 6th, 11th & 12th) is US$65 per person which includes all materials delivered by email. The workshops will include: Melody and Bass Rhythmic Elements Creole Two-Steps, One-Step, Blues Shuffles and Waltz How to create a Syncopated Dance-able Sound Bass Button Patterns Technique for playing Zydeco in Any Key Sing at least One Song in Louisiana Creole All workshops and Meet and Greet will be recorded for later viewing by participants who miss the presentation due to conflicts in scheduling. Sunpie learned to play the accordion from some of the best Zydeco pioneers in Louisiana, including Gernest Arceneaux, John Delafose, and Clayton Sampy. Along with his musical group "Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots" he performed at festivals and concerts across the US and around the globe. He has 7 critically acclaimed CDs with his compositions currently featured in 16 Hollywood film productions. For further information email: shirleyJ@Vjeverica.com |
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| The 20th National Accordion Festival will be held in Haute Maurienne Vanoise from January 23rd to 29th, 2021. The festival “combines winter, the mountains and the warmth of a festive atmosphere with the sound of the accordion” along with concerts, masterclasses and a parade. For details phone: 0033 479 205 167 |
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 Dan Grauman of AccordionGifts announces the introduction of its newest products. The SUNbuster car shade. Keep your car cool in hot weather and show your pride in your instrument by placing the car shade behind your windshield. This corrugated cardboard sun shade prevents the sun from penetrating the windshield so the air is cooler and more bearable upon return. The sun shade efficiently folds up accordion-style to maximize vehicle interior space. Accordion Masks: The double layer mask, imprinted with two accordions, is made of soft breathable fabric consisting of 95% cotton and 5% Spandex. It is washable and reusable, and is adjustable around the nose. One size fits most adults. The mask is available in black or charcoal. www.accordiongifts.com |
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 1980 Historical website Report, Pictures and Results at: 1980CoupeMondialeHistory"Could we in New Zealand, host the Coupe Mondiale? Would it not be a great event both for New Zealand and the accordion?" These were questions posed to a group of New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) committee members in the late 1970s by prominent Auckland lawyer, Gerald Ryan, who was a keen supporter of the accordion movement, with several of his children learning the instrument. With added encouragement from Harley Jones and his father Allan, both of whom had considerable contact with overseas accordion organizations, it became first a feasibility study and finally developed into a definite project. 1980 Historical website Report, Pictures and Results at: 1980CoupeMondialeHistory |
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