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‘14 Years Ago’ – Showstoppers Accordion Orchestra in 1999by Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending April 16th 1999 included an item about the Showstoppers Accordion Orchestra and dancers, from New Hampshire, USA, visiting Ireland. This orchestra has a history dating back to 1970, formed to bring together students from the Rosita Lee Music Center. They are under the direction of Rosita Lee Latulippe and Roger Latulippe of Hudson, NH, and have performed in Italy, Ireland, Canada, throughout the USA. In addition to touring the Showstoppers have taken top honors at the New England Music Competition and the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) competitions. SHOWSTOPPERS PERFORMING IN IRELAND Contributed by Kevin Friedrich The Showstoppers Accordion Orchestra and dancers (under the direction of Deedee and Roger Latulippe and Shelly Latulippe-Klimas of the Rosita Lee Music and Dance Centers, Hudson, New Hampshire), will take part on a concert tour of Ireland from July 14 to 22nd. Performances will include July 17th at the Civic Theater in Tallaght, July 18th at the Cabra Castle, Kings Court, Cavan, and in Limerick on July 20th. |