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30-Mar-2012
National Accordion Association 25th Annual Convention Awards - USAby Laura Niland, President of the San Antonio Accordion Association |
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 The 2012 National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention held its 25th Anniversary Festival at the Westin Park Central Hotel in Dallas,Texas on March 14-17, 2012. NAA President, Norman Seaton, started the event with the 2012 National Musical Achievement Awards to individuals for their work with the NAA. Award picture right.Awards went to: Dr. James Bezdek for Advancement of the Accordion in Higher Education, Dick Albreski for Youth Activities and Organizational Contributions, Nick Ballarini for Lifetime Dedication to the Accordion as Musician, Instructor and Distributor, Carl Finch of Brave Combo for Establishing New Musical Horizons Featuring the Accordion, Gordon Kohl for Lifetime Journey with the Accordion, as Musician, Instructor and Distributor, Dr. Daniel Kott for Commitment to Youth Programs Featuring Traditional Music and Dress, Bill and Louise Kucera for Preservation of Accordion-driven Polka Music, and Joe Petosa & Petosa Accordions for Organizational Support and Quest for Perfection. Congratulations to these individuals for their work in promoting the accordion. Many thanks go to the NAA Convention Planning Team led by Norman Seaton (photo right), Greg Klugiewicz, Nick Ballarini, Sharon Seaton (photo right), Louise Kucera, Judy Dillard, Chett Warzusen, Nancy Bernstein and Tom Faulkner for their work in making the 25th Annual NAA Convention was one of the most successful NAA conventions ever. A detailed report of the 2012 NAA Convention by Laura Niland is on the NAA website. |