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http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=13-Feb-2015&lang=de&s=9961
13-Feb-2015
by Anna Bodell, Past NAO Chairperson
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 The NAO Thames Area Festival, is a qualifier for the NAO UK Championships to be held in Liverpool, 17th – 19th April and was held on the 8th February.Accordionists and supporters flocked to Hatfield Heath’s village hall where more than 100 entrants competed in Polka, Musette, Classical, Duet, Group and Band categories. All qualified to play in the corresponding catagories at the UK Championships – including the Hatfield Accordion Preparatory Orchestra under the Musical Direction of the NAO Thames Festival organiser and local teacher Mrs Stella Hughes. The Phil Clapcott Challenge Shield, awarded to the contestant with the highest mark of the day, was on this occasion shared by Roseanna Bodell (17 & Under Solo) and Ann Claire Herr (Higher Preparatory Solo). Presentation picture left. The next NAO Area Festival will be held on February 28th in Larne Northern Ireland. Full details of the NAO UK Championships and Results from this festival may be found at: National Accordion Organisation of the United Kingdom (NAO) |