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Jim Vandelly Honoured at 26th AAMS Festival, New Jersey – USAby Rob Howard |
This year’s American Accordion Musicological Society (AAMS) takes place from March 28th to 30th at The Hanover Marriott Hotel, 1401 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ. The festival includes a range of workshops and a banquet in honour of accordionist and balalaika player Jim Vandelly. Jim Vandelly began playing the accordion in1948, and has long been associated with the AAMS. His lengthy professional playing career includes performing at the Inaugural Ball for President George W. Bush in January of 2001. Accordionists Bruce Gassman and Lou Persic will provide music during the banquet, after which there will be a concert featuring Jim Vandelly, Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra and Westmont Accordion Club, Potomac Accordion Ensemble conducted by Joan Grauman, Mary Tokarski, Lenn Feldmann, Dr. Robert McMahan, Bernie Gardzalla, and Suzy Andrew. For further information email: acmeaccordionschoolmusikgarten@verizon.net |