The Dargaville Museum proudly presents
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 2022 text from: http://www.accordions.com/index/squ/archives/2212/dargaville/The Lighthouse Function Center in Dargaville, New Zealand was filled to capacity for the 17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends, a Variety Show featuring accordionists and entertainers from different parts of New Zealand. Accordionist Kevin Friedrich hosted his popular fundraising concert called ‘Christmas Joy’, on 4 December 2022 at 1:00 PM. Presented by The Dargaville Museum - Te Whare Taonga o Tunatahi, the 17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends featured a variety of traditional and lighter themed Holiday music. Guest artists included the North Shore Accordion Orchestra, Anna Collins, Paul Jonson, Lionel Reekie, Jone Yelcich, Take 6, Linda Emmett Litt, Thomas Koloi, Rivertown Singers, Roslyn Gilmour, Alanah Jones, Maurice Jones, Kaipara Ensemble, Sonja Whitehouse, Ian Bartlett and Jean Reid. The popular annual Holiday Shows Concerts, which have been added to the annual regular season concerts, are a wonderful Variety Show for all ages, bringing the community and guests together for an afternoon of music and friendship. All proceeds are donated to the Dargaville Museum in support of their efforts to showcase the history of the community for future generations to enjoy. The Dargaville Museum hosts the only public accordion exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere “Accordion Gems, A Master Collection of Accordions Through Time”. Established and curated by Kevin Friedrich, the 140 instruments on display showcase the fascinating evolution of the instrument over its nearly 200 years. Concert photos by Harley Jones and Paul Randal. |
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| North Shore Accordion Orchestra (NSAO) -
Christine Johnstoner Kevin Friedrich, Christine Johnstone, Alanah Jones, Harley Jones, Maurice Jones, Amber Masefield, Grayson Masefield, Heather Masefield, Andre Samotoi & Annalise Verrall - God Save the King New Zealand is unique for having two National Anthems of equal standing - God Defend New Zealand and God Save The King. While Canada has a National Anthem and a Royal Anthem, the only other country to have two officially recognized National Anthems of equal standing like New Zealand, is Denmark. Both Anthems are always sung at this concert series. |
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| Grayson Masefield (CIA Vice Chair of the Music Committee and World Champion), Kevin Friedrich (CIA Ambassador) a nd Harley Jones (CIA Public Relations Manager) as members of the North Shore Accordion Orchestra |
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| North Shore Accordion Orchestra (NSAO) -
Christine Johnstoner Kevin Friedrich, Christine Johnstone, Alanah Jones, Harley Jones, Maurice Jones, Amber Masefield, Grayson Masefield, Heather Masefield, Andre Samotoi & Annalise Verrall - God Save the King - Jingle Bell Rock by Joseph Beal & James Boothe - Glen Miller Medley, arr. Gary Daverne |
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| Kevin Friedrich and Lionel Reekie at the conclusion of the Concert | |
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