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18-Feb-2011
2011 National Accordion Association Convention, Dallas – USAby Rob Howard |
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 Sponsored artists pictures above, left to right: Steve Albini (Roland USA), Patricia Bartell (Hohner), Bill Cosby (Giulietti) Tony Lovello (Petosa), Bruce Gassman, Gee Rabe (Hohner), Hank Thunander (Castle Accordion). Picture right, NAA President Norman Seaton and Joan Sommers, conductor. This year’s National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention will be held at the Westin Hotel, Dallas, Texas, from March 9th to 13th. Guest performers include Tony Lovello, Steve Albini, Patricia Bartell, Bill Cosby, Cory Pesaturo, Gee Rabe, Hank Thunander, Bruce Gassman, Greg Klugiewiczl, Mario Pedone, Louise Kucera, David Slovak, and Nick Ballarini. The Convention includes a variety of workshops: ‘Band Camp’ (Joan Sommers), ‘Circle of Champions’ (Jessica Faltot), ‘Squeezing Out the Fear of Improvisation’ (Gee Rage), ‘Master Classes and Workshops on Important Accordion Topics’ (Bill Cosby), ‘Right Brain-Left Brain’ (Patricia Bartell), ‘Medical School 101 for Accordionists’ (Dr. Ian Blair Fries, M.D.), ‘You're Never Too Old to Rock 'n Roll (Bruce Gassman), ‘Play Sing-Along TV Tunes’ (Jim Rommel), ‘Demonstration Concert on Creating Arrangements’, (Joe Domitrowich), ‘Ornamentations and Embellishments’ (Mario Pedone), ‘Convention Jam Orchestra’ (Shelia Lee), ‘Tips for Singing/Yodeling’ (Ross and Valina Witte), ‘Remembering melodies and using your counter bass buttons’ (Debra Peters), and Roland V Accordion workshops led by Cory Pesaturo and Steve Albini. The Trade Show includes Roland, Music Magic Accordion Company, Ballarini Music Company, Giulietti Accordions, Gordon Kohl Convention Workshop Details and Promotion, Gordon Kohl Music Company, Petosa Accordion Company, Mr. E's Music Company, Castle Accordion and Randy McPeck, Zink's Swap Shop Information. The full NAA Convention fee ($189) covers all activities including evening events and the banquet. Others must pay $10 each at the door to attend public concerts. For further information: natlaccordion@sbcglobal.net |