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17-Nov-2017
Christchurch Accordion Orchestra in Concert, Christchurch - New Zealandby Kevin Friedrich |
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 Picture above: RehearsalThe Christchurch Accordion Orchestra under the direction of David Thorne (picture left), in conjunction with the St. Albans Community Choir presented a concert to a capacity audience on November 5, 2017 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The St. Albans Community Choir is directed and accompanied on accordion by well known Christchurch entertainer Heather Gladstone (QSM) picture left. Both the Choir and the Orchestra presented well received programs, concluding with an impressive finale combining both groups as well as guest Brass musicians and organist. The Concert titled 'With a Song and a Squeeze the program included items by the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra including works such as Florentine March by Julius The Cactus Polka, One Moment in Time, Gounod's Soldier's Chorus and the Dam Busters March by Eric Coates while combined works with the Choir were a selection of pieces by The Seekrs, Land of Hope and Glory and traditional New Zealand concert works Now is the Hour and Auld Lang Syne. Initially known as Royale Accordion Orchestra the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra began in 1972 under the direction of well known accordion personality Meg Fidler, the director until her retirement in 2010. The membership for this Orchestra has been a very faithful group of accordionists, who over the years have given concerts over the length and breadth of the South Island, competed in the national New Zealand Accordion Association Competitions winning the NZ National Accordion Orchestra Championships on four occasions, most recently in 2016, as well as competing at the Australian Accordion Teachers Competitions in Sydney, in 2001. They were featured guest artists performing at the World Accordion Championships (Coupe Mondiale) in Auckland in 1980 and again in 2009. In addition to recording a CD, in 2005 they embarked on a three week concert tour to Reunion Island via Brisbane, Singapore and Mauritius. At 2:00 PM on December 3, 2017 the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra will perform as part of the annual Christchurch (New Zealand) Santa Parade. They have continued to this tradition for several decades, making them one of the longest standing Christchurch participants in this annual extravaganza, which attracts up to 100,000 people. Picture below: Rehearsal |
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