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NORTHWEST ACCORDION
NEWS
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Frosini Tells How
The Fox and The Hound
Leavenworth Intenational Accordion Celebration!
Kimberley Old Time Accordion Competition Results
Accordions by the Sea, Accordion Social Reports, Photos & More!
Northwest Accordion Society
VOL. 20 NO. 4
Winter Quarter 2010
Northwest Accordion News
Northwest Accordion News Staff
Doris Osgood............................................(503) 357-0417
dorisosgood@frontier.com
Judith Ames .............................................(360) 254-5245
judith@ameshomeplace.com
Geoff Levear (Advertising) .......................(503) 293-0322
glevear@aol.com
NW Accordion Society Officers
Bonnie Birch, President/Treasurer ................................. (206) 622-4786
Doris Osgood, Vice President/Communications............. (503) 357-0417
Judith Ames, Secretary/Technology ............................... (360) 254-5245
Advisory Board
Rick Hatley,..................................................................... (253) 288-0442
Shirlee Holmes .............................................................. (206) 282-4934
Dick Myking .................................................................... (253) 537-0136
Birgit Teuwen .................................................................. (206) 368-9720
Cooksie (Kaserzon) Kramer ........................................... (425) 828-9104
Brenda Bard ................................................................... (425) 822-4404
Jim Tobler ....................................................................... (425) 745-4872
Membership:
Doris Osgood.................................................................. (503) 357-0417
Judith Ames ................................................................... (360) 254-5245
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Mail letters & articles to:
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NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY
The Northwest Accordion News is a quarterly
newsletter published by the Northwest Accordion
Society for and by its members. The purpose of
the NWAS News is to unite the membership by
providing news of its members, and articles that
instruct, encourage, and promote the playing of the
accordion.
Inquiries, questions, suggestions, etc.
Contact Doris Osgood, 3224 B St.,
Forest Grove, OR 97116. (503) 357-0417.
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Quarterly Update
Letter from the Editors
Quarterly Update
Letters to the Editors
Composer – Arthur Metzler
Flying Fingers
Results Coupe Mondiale 2010 in Croatia
Tacoma Accordion Social
Day of the Accordion
In Remembrance
John Raymond Giuliani, Sr. (Julian)
Design Needed
Seattle Accordion Social
Seattle Monday Night Socials
Pietka Scholarship Recipient
Happiness at the
Bremerton Blackberry Festival
Summer Vacation 2010
A Good Little Harmony/Music Theory Lesson…..
Christmas Issue BONUS! Polka Dot Polka
Telling on Guido Deiro
U.S. Roland V-Accordion Festival
NWAS goes to the Puyallup Fair
My Accordion Summer
Remembering Charles Nunzio
NWAS Welcomes New Members:
RE: Stradella Bass
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
2011
By the Way –
Forest Grove Autumn Accordion Social
Accordion Events Calendar
Entertainers in the Northwest
Øivind Farmen plays Scandinavian Accordion Favourites’,
Letter from the Editors
Greetings!
Where did the Fall go? As we put this Winter
Issue together, Thanksgiving is almost here! We are
already preparing for Christmas programs! I did have
the privilege of playing for an Oktoberfest celebration
at a church I grew up in. What fun that was!
In upcoming issues, you may see some changes.
I’m taking a class in InDesign. I’m learning LOTS!.
Question - would you like to receive your NWAS
news electronically (i.e. a link to a PDF)? This may
be possible in the near future. If you are interested,
please send me an e-mail - judith@ameshomeplace.
com and I will send you a link to this issue.
Judith
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Dear Members,
In Oregon, our first days of November were warm
and mild. As I write this evening, the temperature has
dropped 15 degrees and the wind is brisk. Lest I was
lulled into thinking otherwise, it really is mid autumn!
As you read through this issue, please note the
changes that are outlined for the Seattle Socials and
for the Day of the Accordion. Socials are an important
part of the accordion community. To keep the socials
in Seattle interesting and fun, the venue will alternate
sites. Check the schedule for those locations. Also,
the Day of the Accordion is on hiatus for 2011. This
is an opportunity to evaluate the program and create
a celebration of the accordion in 2012 that will showcase the instrument and acquaint new people with the
possibilities of the accordion and the music that can
be played.
LIAC Chairman, Bonnie Birch has been working
on the International Accordion Celebration in Leavenworth. The featured performers are new for Leavenworth. The details for the entire event are incomplete,
but so far the event looks to be exciting. We are
grateful to our members and friends of the accordion
for supporting LIAC last year. We have cash to fund a
good portion of LIAC for the coming year. The one area
where we cannot recoup expenses is the competition.
Because we continue to feel that the competition is an
important part of the music festival, we will not give
that up. Cash donations supporting the competition
awards and incentives for young players are needed.
We hope that you can help. Schedule your vacation
time to be with us June 16 – 19, 2011 in Leavenworth;
join us for the love of the accordion.
You will note that the accordion community said
good by to pillars of our “family”. Charles Nunzio was
the last of the founding members of the AAA. One
NWAS member commented that playing the accordion
must ensure longevity! Charles Nunzio played into
his 90’s. His arrangements and his music will live on.
More locally, the patriarch of a musical family passed
away. John Giuliani Sr. was a hard working, proud
Italian who loved his family, his business, and his accordion. He was an example for many of us. We all
stand on the shoulders of great accordion players like
Charles and John. We honor them both by continuing
their passion for the accordion.
As the year is coming to a close, I want to take
Winter Quarter 2010
this opportunity to thank our regular contributors and
our advertisers. Thanks to: Marjorie Rombauer, Dick
Myking, Eloise Adaire, Ed Lofquist, Ron Ostromecki,
Geoff Levear, Petosa Accordions, Michael Arralde,
Castiglione, Roland and KIOTAC. This publication
would not be possible without them. I especially thank
Judith Ames for her work maintaining the NWAS roster
and formatting the Northwest Accordion News. I write
a good deal of the material, but Judith works her magic
to get the publication into the form that we’ve come to
enjoy. It’s no small job!
You can help us out! Judith and I both have “day”
jobs and time is a premium. Don’t forget to check your
address label for the date of your membership renewal.
Also please let us know when you have a change of
address too. It saves both time and money.
Best wishes to you all for a Merry Christmas and
a healthy, happy New Year filled with music.
Doris Osgood
Letters to the Editors
Dear NWAS,
Thank you so much for the e-mail reminder. I had
no intention to let my subscription lapse. I guess I just
didn’t think August 2010 was here already!
Regards,
Glea Trulove, Cheney, WA
Dear NWAS,
Thank you for all your good work for all of us who
love the accordion.
Andy Mirkovich, Sammamish, WA
We need your articles, advertising, pictures,
etc. for NWAS News BY:
Composer – Arthur Metzler
ARTHUR METZLER, well known accordionist,
was in his youth, a protege of the famous accordion
teacher, Andrew Rizzo of Chicago. Later Metzler received a free scholarship from the Andy Rizzo School
of Music. He traveled the country playing for music
schools, recitals, and radio stations (WLB and WBBM
in Chicago) to promote the accordion as a serious
instrument. One of his greatest achievements was
to perform the first solo accordion concerts for music
critics at Kimball Hall in Chicago on April 4, 1937.
Metzler studied and majored in composition with
the famous composer and oboist, Florian Mueller, who
was a professor at Roosevelt University. Metzler was
also first oboist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and he also held first chair in the Rizzo Accordion
Ensemble. This ensemble had 30 members, many
of them became famous accordionists, such as Art
Van Damme, Vince Geraci, Manny Quartucci, Enrico
Mastronardi, Mario Moschino, Frank Messina, and
Bud Keuhl.
In 1939 Metzler joined the Patek Accordion School
and became the music director. During WW II he
served in the Army in Europe as a chaplin's assistant.
Metzler also played for the wounded in hospitals, Army
shows, for the Royal Family and the Prime Minister
of Belgium. After the war, Metzler founded his own
music school with seven music teachers on his staff.
Mr. Metzler has written textbooks, and hundreds of
compositions and arrangements for his students and
professional musicians in almost all forms of musical
compositions. His compositions have been written
for standard stradella accordions and also free bass
accordion.
Metzler retired to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1982
where he played engagements in the Tampa and St.
Petersburg area. One of his hobbies was cartooning
and he became the staff cartoonist for the Friends
of the Accordion (FOTA) and the Accordionist and
Teacher Guild (ATG). His cartoons also appeared
in other accordion clubs' monthly newsletters whose
purpose was to promote the accordion in this country.
Arthur (Art) Metzler, aged 90, of St. Petersburg,
Florida, passed away on March 18, 2006.
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Have a VERY Merry Christmas and Holiday Season!
Share your music with your family and friends.
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Results Coupe Mondiale 2010
in Croatia
Senior Coupe Mondiale
1st. Petar Maric - Serbia
2nd. Milan Vidovic - Bosnia and Herzegovina
3rd Petar Mirkov – Serbia
4th Vincent Van Amsterdam – Netherlands
5th. Mirko Jevotic – Serbia
Junior Coupe Mondiale
1st. João Barradas - Portugal
2nd. Nikola Zivanovic - Serbia
3rd. Dmitrii Yarkinov - Russia
4th. Predrag Radisavljevic - Serbia
5th. Michael Bridge – Canada
Senior Virtuoso Entertainment
1st. Petar Maric - Serbia
2nd. Alexander Veretennikov - Russia
3rd. Liang Tan Jia - China
4th. Sarah Vonau - France
5th. Dorin Grama – Moldova
Junior Virtuoso Entertainment
1st. Radu Laxgang - Moldova
2nd. Samuele TelariI - Italy
3rd. Joao Guerreiro - Portugal
4th. Pietro Roffi - Italy
5th. Svetlana Kozina - Russian
International Piano Accordion
1st. Martynas Levickis - Lithuania
2nd. Marko Lukic - Serbia
3rd. Milos Beljakovic – Serbia
4th. Klavdiya Tarabrina - Russia
5th. Alexey Nefedov - Russia
Ensemble
1st. Syrius Duet - France
Gonzales, Julien (Accordion)
Carbonne, Cyril (Clarinet)
Tacoma Accordion Social
Submitted by Eloise Adair
August
We had 54 attending our August Social and
we had a lot of players. Our first player was Kathy
Peterson and she was joined by her friend Kay
Cottrell on the violin. They played “Ashokan
Farewell”, “Adeline the Baker” and “Calush
Dance”. Grace Anne Henry was up next playing
“Voice in My Heart” which Linda Bishop sang
with her. Then Grace Anne played “Little Train”
and “Spanish Eyes”. Jerry Olson hadn’t been to
our meetings for a long time so it was nice to
hear him play “Moonglow” and “Till I Waltz Again
With you”.
The last time we heard Dorene Fox her
wrist was bandaged so she played the piano but
now she lifted her big accordion so she played
“For Me And My Gal”, “You Belong To My Heart”
and “Daddy Sang Bass”. Michael Barbarossa
played “Wabash Cannon Ball” and “Let’s Dance
the Polka”. Then he was joined by Rick Hatley,
his teacher. They played a Duet by Mozart which
was very different. When you looked at all the
lines it did not look like a duet but then you turned
the page upside down and it was the second
part, very interesting. After the duet Rick played
“Busy Time Polka”, “Over Three Mountains” and
“Echo Polka”.
John Nantz brought a little iPad about
the size of a book and he made it look like an
accordion and then he played a bit of “Tennessee
Waltz”. Our next players were Richard and Linda
Bishop. Richard played the accordion and Linda
played the guitar and sang “Fly Me to the Moon”,
“Mother’s Kitchen” and “Freight Train”. David M.
Emter was next to play some nice dance tunes,
Digital Accordion
1st. Pawel Janas - Poland
(qualified from 4th Roland Digital V Competition in
Rome, sponsored by Roland Europe)
2nd. Eduard Akhanov - Russia
2nd.Alexey Chernomordikov - Russia
(qualified from 4th Roland Digital V Competition in
Rome, sponsored by Roland Europe)
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“Prune Song”, “Triglov Polka” and “Gloria’s
Waltz”. Our next performer was Toby Hanson
playing “Twilight Time”, “Silk Umbrella” which
he sang in a foreign language and then “Fjall
Bruden”, “Jamtgubben”, “Livet I Finnskogen” and
“Waltz Across Texas”. Our final player was Dick
Myking playing “Minot Medley”.
September
Our September meeting started out with a
few people and only two had signed up to play.
Our emcee Randall Tron decided to play first.
He played “Side by Side”, “Cattle Call”, “Peek-ABoo W”, “Pepperoni” and “Just a Closer Walk”.
By then we had more sign up and we had a total
of 64 attending. Our next performer was Ted
Janossy playing the chromatic accordion. He
played “Schuhplattler Landler” and “Lokkeren
Vals”. Next we had a duet with Edith Barrett
and Jim Leonhard playing “You Can’t Be True
Dear” and “Tinker Polka”. Then Edith soloed
playing “Ole Guapa” a tango by A. Malando and
“Espagna Alegre Pasa-Doble” by Helene Criscio
and “Bandoneon Arraballero Tango” by Bachicha.
Our next player was David Emter playing
“Servent Song” and “Argentine Waltz”. Then Mimi
Emerson joined him and they played “Barbara
Polka” and “Give Me My Heart Back”. We hadn’t
seen Dennis Perry for a long time and it was
good to hear him play “Life in the Finnish Woods”,
“Johann Pa Snippen” and “Village Tavern Polka”.
Dick Myking was up next. Playing “It Is No
Secret”, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” and
European Waltz”.
I was surprised to read that Louis Traverso
won second place in the Leavenworth competition
so I was so glad he played for us. He played
“Italian Polka”, “A Second Italian Polka” and
“AI’s Polka Medley”. We then had another duet,
Marilyn Redding and Mike Werner. They played
“Waltz Was Make For Me”, “In The Mood” and
“St. Louis Blues”. Our last performer was Tom
Demski playing “Spanish Eyes” and “Cumana”.
It was so great he received a big applause.
October
Our October meeting was a very nice day
and we had 55 in attendance. Our emcee for the
evening was Barbara Lofquist who began our
program with “Bei Mir Bist Du Schon and then
she sang “My Favorite Things” from “The Sound
of Music” acappella. Then Linda and Richard
Bishop, Linda played guitar and Richard played
accordion. They played “Came”, “Riding With
Dad” and “Barn Dance”. Our next performer was
Michael Barbarossa playing “I’m Rosewinkle” a
duet with his teacher Rick Hatley. Then Michael
played two songs, “Heidi’s Waltz” and “Green
Waters”.
Next we had another duet, Edith Barrett and
Jim Leonhard. They played “Landler Medley”
and “In Munchen Steht Ein Hofbrauhaus.” Lyle
Schaefer was up next and he played several
German songs but I didn’t get the names.
Then the North Bound 4 composed of Larry
and Colleen Price and Mike and Billie Henry
played “Muzette Waltz”. They also played Happy
Birthday for Pearl Ginter who was 101 years old
that day and everyone sang.
It was nice to have Diane Crews back
to sing for us. She sang “Jesus Will Fix It”, a
Southern Gospel. David M. Emter brought a
small wooden box
up front and inside
was a little diatonic
ACCORDION
accordion
that
WOODWIND
only weighted four
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pounds. He played
REPAIR
“Wooden Heart”, “Do
Lich Mer Im Hearz”
TUNING
and “Musicians Play”.
SALES
Lyle Schaefer then
RENTALS
played some more
INSTRUCTION
German songs and
sang one of them.
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Everyone was happy
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Day of the Accordion
We love it but…..
By Bonnie Birch
The Day of the Accordion (DOTA) is taking a
vacation in 2011. This event has been held at the Seattle Center for nearly 20 years. The main goal was
to bring quality accordion music of all types to the
public to demonstrate the accordion’s great versatility
and to counteract misconceptions many people have
about the accordion. The Seattle Center House, with
a ready-made walk-in audience, was a perfect location to hold this event. After years of events, NWAS
and the Seattle Center personnel have the required
stage-management and organizational skills down to
a “T”. I would have to say our efforts have been more
than successful. Through the years, we have had
many memorable programs including not only great
accordion music but ballroom dance exhibitions, opera
singers, dancing, free accordion lessons, workshops,
displays, and a superb list of volunteers.
The question is: “Where do we go from here?”
Now that NWAS is undertaking the Leavenworth In-
ternational Accordion Celebration, the volunteers and
leadership of NWAS is being stretched beyond what is
reasonable. There is also a question about finances.
The Day of the Accordion has always been free to the
public with expenses paid by NWAS. We are a financially solvent organization but with the expenses of
LIAC, we need to look at the big picture in considering
the use of our funds and fund-raising efforts.
The decision to take a year off from DOTA was not
made easily. However, if accordionists and accordion
fans really care about the future of the accordion, now
is a good time to do some serious thinking about what
we will do next with DOTA. Do we want to continue “as
is”, should we try a new location, should we change the
format, should we find a way to have a suggested donation for admission, how do we bring in more people
as volunteers, performers, and audience?
During the next year, let’s come up with some
good, solid ideas and resume DOTA in 2012. Many of
us talked this over and felt it was a reasonable thing
to do.
“TARGET:FOCUS – the Art of Exploring Practice for the Accordionist”
“I say that his book should be in the hands of not only every teacher of the instrument, but also
accordionists in general, let alone the beginners.” – Anthony Galla Rini
Many decades of performing & teaching accordion come together in this valuable book designed
to help students and seasoned artists alike to really know their instrument, use their practice
time to its best advantage, and explore their connection with the accordion and its music. In
addition to the book, a vast selection of Joe Morelli’s music is available in printed form. If you
are interested in a brochure outlining various original compositions & arrangements of well
known standards, contact information is below.
To order “TARGET:FOCUS – the Art of
Exploring Practice for the Accordionist”
($24.00 Cdn) and /or a brochure of original
compositions and arrangements by Joe
Morelli, contact Mrs. T. Morelli:
morellit@telus.net.
Target:Focus is also available at Petosa
Accordions, Seattle Wash, ($19.95 in USA)
www.petosa.com
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The Author, Joseph Morelli (1929 – 2009)
Composer, Arranger, Teacher
Winter Quarter 2010
In Remembrance
John Raymond Giuliani, Sr. (Julian)
August 4, 1927 - October 12, 2010
The Northwest Accordion Society had to say
goodbye to a treasure. John Giuliani was born in
R e n t o n , WA
August 4, 1927
where lived
and worked
all his life. He
had a four year
hiatus with
the Merchant
Marines from
1945 – 1949.
John was the
2nd generation
owner of John
Julian and Son Electric Motors in Renton. Now a 3rd
generation business, Jim Giuliani continues the legacy. John was
known to
keep an accordion at his
shop and often played for
his customers
and friends.
He was an
accomplished
accordionist/
musician and
a respected
dance band leader for many years.
He was well known for his ability to tell a great
story; one accordion friend described him as smart
and witty. We all know that he was a great accordion
player and proud of his Italian heritage. He was also
proud that both of his sons became fine accordion
players too. Jim and John Jr. have performed at the
socials in Seattle.
Those attending the Seattle Socials have fond
memories of John Jr. and his dad playing together as
an accordion duo and as accordion with string bass.
John passed away October 12, 2010 in Renton; he was
83. His wife, Jane Giuliani, preceded him in death May
12, 1999. The Northwest Accordion Society extends
sincere sympathy to his family: John Jr. and Jim (Debbie) Giuliani, grandsons Michael, Steven and Jeffrey
Giuliani, his sister Grace Storwick, and his long time
friend and companion Rosetta Scavella.
A youth scholarship is set up in John’s name
through the Northwest Accordion Society. Donations
in memory of John Giuliani Sr. may be made to: NWAS
Giuliani Scholarship Fund 812 N 1st Renton, WA 98057.
Design Needed
The Northwest Accordion Society is seeking a
design for the commemorative pins for Leavenworth
2011. The design must include an accordion, 2011,
and “Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration.” The pin’s diameter will be 1 ¼ - 1 ½ inches.
Submit your design for a lapel pin for the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration 2011 to
the NWAS c/o Steve Berg, 274 Timberline Drive Sequim, WA 98382, berg_sa@yahoo.com by December
31, 2010. The designer selected by the LIAC committee will receive a year’s subscription to the Northwest
Accordion News.
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Seattle Accordion Social
By Marjorie Rombauer
There was no August social.
September 13, 2010
Susan Matthew, a member of the audience,
agreed to report her impressions of the performances
in the first half of the evening program. The performers
were students of Cooksie Kramer and the Northwest
Accordionaires orchestra under Cooksie’s direction.
Linda Joda was the first
performer. It was her first performance at out social (and also
her first appearance later with
the Northwest Accordionaires).
Linda has been living in Gig Harbor between visits to California
where she and her husband have
another home that they are hoping to sell. She took accordion lessons for ten years,
played for pleasure and participated in competitions,
and then put the accordion away until six years ago.
She played a rousing rendition of “Accordion Boogie,”
and a “bluesie” version of “Georgia on My Mind.”
Anthony Pierce followed her.
He played a difficult version of “Teddy’
Bears’ Parade,” expressively, and a
romantic “Waltzing to Mongolia.” Kudos to Anthony after only one year of
accordion lessons. He looks good, too!
Then the Accordionaires program began under Cooksie’s direction
with “Liberty Bell,” a happy and rousing march with
drum rolls that got people clapping. It also showed off
the talents of the tuba player. The arrangement was
written by Ray Kujawa, a member of the band and
another of Cooksie’s students. The next two numbers
took us from the romance of Spain (“Spanish Dance”)
to the drama of the tango (“Tango Montmarte”), dramatic and beautiful, making us want to dance around
the floor. Next, an Italian Medley took us from Santa
Lucia to the streets of Rome – a beautiful medley and
a crowd pleaser. The next number, “Three Blind Mice”
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was playful.
Cooksie interrupted the program to introduce
the members of the band, Clayton Murray on tuba,
Lionel Kramer on drums, John Giuliani, Jr., on
string bass, and the accordion players, David Locke,
Joe Kupferling, Ray Kujawa, Linda Joda, Marjorie
Rombauer, Marla Donaldson (back from a two year
visit to Pennsylvania), Martin Tracy, Lisa Tracy, and
Rick Hatley. Cooksie also played the accordion as
well as directing the band. Unless otherwise noted,
all arrangements were by Cooksie.
The program continued with another arrangement
by Ray Kujawa, Piazzolla’s La Misma Pena, dramatic
and expressive, followed by “Jamaican Rhumba.”
Then back to classics with “Regina Overture,” from melodic to rousing, another crowd pleaser. The program
concluded with a medley of songs from
Sweden, from mazurkas and waltzes to
polkas, arranged by Cooksie from music Marla brought back from Sweden.
Sounded great! Really enjoyable!
Bonnie thanked Cooksie and the band
members.
The second part
of the program presented a special
guest, Sergio Scappini from Italy,
a master of the accordion and in
particular of the Roland accordion.
Thanks go to Joe Petosa for arranging the appearance. Sergio
was introduced by Steve Albini, who
later joined in the performance.
Sergio began in a playful mood, playing “Are You
Sleeping, Brother John?” first, quietly with single notes
in a high voice, moving into formal classical style, then
to jazz improvisations, extended fast bellow shaking,
ending in classical style, an impressive display of the
versatility of the Roland accordion. Then he played
an extended arrangement of Gershwin’s “Serenade in
Blue,” beginning with the familiar clarinet sound, piano,
full orchestra, and an excellent trumpet sound. After
the introduction of familiar themes, he segued into a
number of Gershwin ballads, including ”Someone to
Watch Over Me,” “Oh, Lady Be Good!,” “Who Could
Ask for Anything More,” and “I Got Rhythm.” He returned to the Serenade with full orchestra, authentic
trumpet and violin, and the powerful ending with piano
octaves.
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He continued with a wide variety of music and
improvisations, including American, Italian, operatic
and orchestra numbers, using a wide variety of sounds,
from clarinet to flute to banjo to chorus and otherworldly
voices. How he made sound and volume changes so
quickly was often almost indiscernible, some made
after only a few bars of a sound. The balance between
treble and bass was very good, volume was usually
very good, and he was particularly good at seeming to
sustain notes, important to avoid a mechanical sound.
He was joined by Steve, who sang an Italian song
with a beautiful and powerful tenor voice. Then Steve
picked up an acoustic accordion and played three
numbers with Sergio on the Roland.
October 11, 2010
Joe Kupferling was host for the evening. He
brought members of the German choir (of which he is a
member) to entertain us with
Oktoberfest music – and more.
Joe accompanied the choir
on the accordion. They began
with a humorous “My Name is
Fritz,” followed by the popular
In München Steht Ein Hofbrauhaus, which tells the story
of a man measuring himself
against others
on how much he
can drink. Then,
“My Hat Has
Three Corners”
and “Drink, Drink,
Drink.” The next
song was somewhat of a surprise “She’ll Be Comin’ Around the Mountain,” but one singer explained that this song had been
adopted by the Germans during World War II, and he
thought it was really a German song until he came to
the United States and learned differently. The next
song was a 1990’s hit in Germany. It recounts the
rise of the morning sun and its setting in the evening.
Then followed “The Happy Wanderer,” a song about
a woman from the Rhine, a Hungarian song telling the
story of a man crazy about a girl who leaves and how
he brings her back, the English “Sloop John D,” “My
Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean” (in English) and “Promise
me.” A rousing and crowd-pleasing performance. To
my regret, I did not get the names of the singers.
The Bonnie Birch Trio (Bonnie, Nick, and Paul)
entertained us at the beginning of the second half of
the evening. They started with “There is No Beer in
Heaven,” “The Merry Widow Waltz,” “Do, Re, Mi, - - -,”
with Paul soloing on the tuba and Nick singing. Then
they began “Oktoberfest Around the World,” including
a Ländler, an Italian Tarantella, the Spanish Espana
Cani, a schottische, “Moonglow,” and “American Patrol,” complete with “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,”
played before a make-believe reviewing stand. They
concluded with “Drink, Drink, Drink.”
Special guest Mario Pedone then joined Bonnie
for a rousing “Liechtensteiner Polka,” with Mario improvising around Bonnie’s playing, followed by Besame
Mucho, and Tico Tico, (which turned into a race
between the two of them). Mario then played an extended medley of German songs, with members of the
audience singing along in German from time to time.
I recognized only “Lili Marlene” and the “Snow Waltz.”
Then two American popular tunes with fancy finger work, “I Could Have
Danced All Night,”and “I
Wish You Love,” followed
by a medley that ended
with “Roll Out the Barrel.”
Then some serious music and finally some Italian music, “Oh, Marie,”
“There’s No Tomorrow,”
and Amore.. Mario is a
master of improvisation
and fast finger work, and
his arrangements are
always pleasing.
It was a full evening
of wonderful music.
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for the remainder of the year and for 2011:
Seattle Monday Night Socials
Changes are happening
By Bonnie Birch
Our accordion socials have been going on for
about 20 years. First, Ken and Barbara Olendorf organized the socials which were held at the European
Connection in Burien. We drew people from the greater
Seattle-Tacoma area. They were very successful but
after running it for 9 years, Ken felt it was time to retire. Also, the European Connection was undergoing
changes and we had to find a new location.
The leadership was taken over by Jim Tobler with
his loyal assistant, Bonnie Birch. We found a new location at the West Seattle Senior Center (WSSC). It was
not as convenient for the Tacoma folks but was only
about 15 min. farther on the freeway. WSSC offered
us reasonable rates, they provided coffee and dessert,
and were friendly and easy to work with. We continued
to charge $5 at the door, which has been the price
since the beginning. Jim organized the entertainment
month after month. We also had a mailing which Bonnie wrote and Jim mailed to everybody. Every month
at 5 PM, we arrived at WSSC to set up the tables and
chairs. This went on for 8 years! Then, for the past 3
years, we have involved other members to take on
the responsibility of handling the program for their assigned month. This has been a big help and worked
quite well but after 11 years of having the socials at
WSSC with basically the same format, it is time to rethink and re-group.
First of all, Jim is going to retire from all duties and
become one of the regular attendees. When anybody
sees Jim, please thank him for all his hard and dedicated work. He deserves a break. Bonnie deserves
a break as well and is working some new ideas to
get others more involved. In fact, we do have a new
location and another new person to head some of our
socials! Paul Fedorowicz has been an accordionist,
composer, teacher, and band leader in the Seattle
area for many years. His band is called the Ethnic
Underground. Paul is going to lead the accordion
socials to be held at a new location called the Gypsy
Café & Pub in Seattle’s Fremont district. The Gypsy
Café has a stage and performance area and a nice
relaxed atmosphere. The food is great and reasonably
priced. They have musical events of all types going on
throughout the week. We will alternate our socials with
the WSSC and see how it goes. Here is the schedule
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Dec. 13 – Gypsy Café & Pub – 3510 Stone
Way N. Seattle 98103; host: Paul Fedorowicz
(206) 328-6552. Call Paul for more details.
Music is from 7:30 – 9:30 but be there at
7 p.m. to get food (if you want) and to get
seated.
Jan. 11 – same as Dec. 13
Feb. 14 – Location WSSC - 4217 SW Oregon
St. Seattle 98116; host: Bonnie Birch (206)
622-4786. Special Valentine’s Day program
by NWAS players
Mar 14 – Gypsy Café – see Dec. 13
April 11 – WSSC – host: TBA
May 9 – Gypsy Café – see Dec. 13
June 13 – WSSC – host: TBA
July, Aug. – we are off
Sept. 12 – Location: TBA host: Cooksie
Kramer and the Northwest Accordionaires
Oct., Nov., Dec. – TBA
Note: Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (LIAC) June 16 – 19, 2011.
Pietka Scholarship Recipient
Dear Ms. Osgood,
Hello, I am Grant Mumford, the recipient of your
Pietka Scholarship. I wanted to thank you very much
for the money; it will really come in handy to tune
my accordion and to fund my lessons as well as my
education.
Thanks again for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Grant Mumford
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Happiness at the
Bremerton Blackberry Festival
By Dorene Fox
Happiness is giving - giving to others who in turn
return happiness back to you. This occurred on the
boardwalk in Bremerton, Washington at the annual
Blackberry Festival held September 5, 2010 for the
citizens, friends and visitors of Kitsap County. This
festival was an eclectic gathering of ethnic vendors
and food. High on the list was blackberry pie topped
with blackberry ice cream. What better way to enjoy
blackberries than a visit from the Smiling Scandinavians led by Toby Hanson, “A-1" accordionist, playing his Spano accordion and accompanied by Dave
Brown alive on the banjo, Mike Woolf two-time first
place tuba champion and Erick Cohn hitting it on the
drums. What an excellent combination of musicians!
The first number on the program was "Let's
Have A Party" which set the audience to toe tap-
ping and also set a happy mood. They were ready
to give back their happiness to the band. A touch
of Scandinavia followed with "Livet I Finnskogan",
Johan Pa Snippen" and "Krlstiana Valsen". Toby
relishes this music as he is half Norwegian and half
Swedish calling himself a NorWedish person.
To celebrate the Bicentennial of Oktoberfest
in Bavaria, Germany, Toby and the band played
some rousing polkas - "Just Because", "Quick Stop
Polka", "Pennsylvania Polka" and "The Ohio Polka"
concluding with "The Beer Barrel Polka" a definite
crowd pleaser. They also played "Oklahoma Hills
Where I Was Born" and "Silk Umbrellas" and Toby
dedicated “I Wanna Call You Sweetheart" to his wife.
What a special touch that was!
Thank you Smiling Scandinavians for sharing
your happiness with us.
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Contact: Pat Loken paloken@comcast.net, 503-652-6477
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Summer Vacation 2010
By Sundi O’Mara
I arrived in Santa Clara, near San Jose, California
for the ATG 70th Anniversary Galla-Rini Celebration and had a tour of San
Francisco the first day. It
was cold that day. Brrr!
For the next 3 days there
were workshops, competitions and rehearsals. Esther
Lanting’s class was about
Anthony Galla-Rini’s life.
She knew him since she
was about 11 years old. Boy,
she can tell some stories.
She had us tell our memories about Mr. Galla-Rini. I
said he was a sweetie and
recalled going to his Accordion Camp since 1991. We saw “Behind the Bellows”,
a documentary about accordion history in America. I
went to four other classes.
Social hours and Banquets: the performers were
Patricia Bartell, Ron Borelli, and The Great Morgani.
Concert performers were Stas Venglevski, Lionel
Reekie, Bruce Gassman, Betty Jo Simon, Amy Jo
Sawyer, Alexander Sevastion, Cory Pesaturo, and
the Executive Festival Orchestra conducted by Joan
Cochran Sommers. I played in the Galla-Rini Festival
Orchestra with Esther Lanting as a conductor. All selections were arranged by Anthony Galla-Rini. “Paragon
March”, the official march of ATG was composed by
Mr. Galla-Rini. We played a few more pieces including
his favorite arrangement of “God Bless America.” We
also played at the Great America theme park. It was
fun and we saw some Peanuts characters. They’re
cute and fun.
The ATG Festival was held for the first time in
California and it was the first time they had nightly after
hour informal performances at the Bootleg Lounge
where anybody could play solo or jam. That was history making!
After ATG Festival, I was off to North of San
Francisco (after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge) for
Galla-Rini Accordion Camp at San Domenico Music
Conservatory on San Domenico School Campus. All
of our classes and rehearsals and concert were on
stage. It was grand. We didn’t have to haul our accor-
dions around. We had a party with all kinds of music,
even some Galla-Rini arrangements. I believe that if
the camp is called Galla-Rini Accordion Camp, his arrangements should be played there.
We missed Kjell Holmes this year; the camp was
the same without him. We met in 1991. For the fifth
year, Joe Smiell conducted the camp ensemble. We did
classical, show-tunes and a Galla-Rini arrangement of
“Intermezzo” from Cavaleria Rusticana. All of the rest
were arranged by Joe Smiell. He always has a smile.
Nightly there was fun at the French Quarter where
there was eating, drinking, music and good times. Hats
off to the Committee of ATG Festival and Galla-Rini
Camp for great jobs. There’s nothing like live music.
Accordion Events are like going to family reunions. On
this trip nothing broke. Bravo!
A Good Little Harmony/Music Theory
Lesson…..
Shared by Wayne Nelson
Three notes go into a bar…
So a C, E-flat and G go into a bar. The bartender
says, “Sorry, but we don’t serve minors.” So E-flat
leaves and C and G have an open fifth between them.
After a few drinks the fifth is diminished and G is out flat.
F comes in and tries to augment the situation, but
is not sharp enough.
D comes in and heads for the bathroom saying,
“Excuse me. I’ll just be a second.” Then A comes in,
but the bartender is not convinced that this relative of
C is not a minor.
Then the bartender notices B-flat hiding at the
end of the bar and says, “Get out! You’re the seventh
minor I’ve found in this bar tonight.”
E-Flat comes back the next night in a three-piece
suit with nicely shined shoes. The bartender says,
“You’re looking sharp tonight. Come on in, this could
be a major development.” Sure enough, E-flat soon
takes off his suit and everything else, and is au natural.
Eventually C sobers up and realizes in horror that
he’s under a rest. C is brought to trial, found guilty of
contributing to the diminution of a minor, and is sentenced to 10 years of D.S. without Coda at an upscale
correctional facility.
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Telling on Guido Deiro
By Pietro Deiro
Reprinted from Metronome November, 1933
In several of my recent articles in this magazine, I
have presented interviews with some of the well known
accordionists. The idea occurred to me that perhaps
the readers would enjoy an article about my brother,
Guido Deiro. When a boy, I always looked up to my
brother as sort of a hero and I therefore take pleasure
in relating a few of the highlights of his career.
Guido Deiro was born in Salto (Torino), Italy in
1896. When a child, he was presented with a small
accordion by our uncle. This had been imported from
Germany. Our parents never had to urge Guido to
practice, for the accordion was his most cherished possession and ‘twas said that one seldom saw the boy
without the accordion. Guido showed marked musical
talent not only on the accordion but in singing, and no
local gathering was complete with the performance of
the youthful accordionist.
Father felt so encouraged that he bought the boy
another accordion and although it only had 16 buttons,
it was larger than the first instrument. As soon as Guido
had mastered this size of accordion, he became more
ambitious and used to canvass the neighborhood to try
to borrow a larger size as he was so eager to progress
in his playing. My brother’s life is an example of what
one can accomplish when he has a single purpose.
To Guido, life began and ended with the accordion and
it was only natural that he should attain the heights
which he did in later years.
After a time, young Guido became a little bored
with performing for the village gatherings and as his
repertoire had brown to be quite a large one, he decided that his talent should be used to produce a little
profit so he went to Germany. Here he obtained a
position in a café. His playing was well received, for
this time Guido had developed a very artistic style of
playing which was quite original. His interpretation
and musicianship were appreciated by the Germans
who are a music loving race. Even to the present day
my brother has maintained his own individual style
of playing which no on has been able to successfully
imitate. He has a certain daintiness and finesse in
his interpretation of the finer passages of music which
most accordionists cannot produce. I attribute this to
the fact that in his heart and soul he is a true musician
and his fingers are merely an aid to help him portray
what his soul feels. Many accordionists feel that they
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are not playing unless they “blast” away as loudly as
possible with no observance of tonal shading. I always
feel that such players could learn a valuable lesson by
listening to my brother.
When Guido’s popularity was at its height in
Germany, it was necessary for him to return to Italy to
serve a period of army training, required of all young
men at that time. While in training he could not let his
beloved music fall by the wayside so in his spare moments studied bass horn which enabled him to play in
the army band. He also studied the theory of music
which he had not had an opportunity to do before.
After the fifteen months of army training were over,
Guido went back to Germany but for only a short time.
Being an ambitious young man, he realized that there
were other worlds to conquer so he secured passage
for America. His first permanent position in this country
was in a café in Seattle. He remained there until his
accordion went on strike and refused to work any more.
The nearest accordion factory was in San Francisco
so it was there that he went.
When the accordion had been re-conditioned,
the logical thing for Guido to do was to look for work
in San Francisco, which he did. His first engagement
was at the Washington Square Theater. Frisco liked
accordion music and also liked Guido so his act was
what vaudevillians call a “show stopper.” When this
engagement was finished he added a baritone singer
to his act. It seems peculiar how history repeats itself
because during the past couple of years there has
been quite a vogue for singers accompanied by an accordion and the idea seems to many to be a new one
although it was done so many years ago for vaudeville
entertainment.
The inner urge to go on conquering new territory
again presented itself so Guido thought it about time
that New York heard some accordion music. Little did
he realize that he was about to attempt to “crash” in
on what is known as the most5 difficult theatrical city
to conquer.
Little lady luck must have been sitting on his
shoulder though for about that time a new style of
music became popular. This was called “rag time” and
Guido found that his individual style of playing could
readily be adapted to rag time and this meant almost
instantaneous success for him in New York. His café
and small time vaudeville work in the West had not
been for aught for by this time Guido had developed
a most pleasing stage personality. The audience liked
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him the minute he set foot on the stage. They liked
his playing and they liked his winning smile. Right
here I would like to say a few words about personality. Fe performers realize what an important part a
pleasant stage personality can play in success. In
many instances certain individuals have a charming
personality when one meets them in a drawing room
but they are unable to project this personality to an
audience. I often think that personality means exactly
as much as music performed. To those who differ with
mi, I shall also add that even a gifted musician cannot
be a success without a pleasing personality.
The remaining story of my brother’s career is probably known to accordionists. For many years he was
a headline attraction in the largest theaters of not only
America, but all countries of the world. He recorded for
Columbia Phonograph Company and also composed
quite a group of accordion solos. Among the most
popular of these are: My Florence, Deirina Mazurka,
Lola Two-Step, and Polka Variata.
As I look over our childhood days, two of my
brother’s characteristics stand out vividly in my mind.
The first was his great talent for music and the second
was the pride he took in his appearance. He was
quite unlike me in the latter characteristic for any old
pair of overalls would do for me but not so for Guido.
His clothes were always of as late a fashion as it was
possible for him to obtain. He was always immaculate.
I can scarcely remember of ever seeing my brother
when he was not meticulously groomed.
In later years this subject became a joke between
us for my nature is a sort of rough and ready one and
neither clothes nor fashions ever bothered me. The
thought never entered my consciousness. When my
brother ad I went out socially, my appearance was
always a sort of bone of contention and before we
departed he would thoroughly inspect me to be sure
my appearance would not embarrass him. If we met
accidentally on the street, he would look me over and
probably brush off my coat of straighten my tie before
greeting me or beginning a conversation. I became
so accustomed to this that I formed a habit of handing
him my coat before I would greet him.
When Guido was playing in the café in Germany
mentioned earlier in this article, he was considered the
Beau Brummel of the town. At that time I played the
accordion but only for my own amusement as I had
not begun my professional career. My vocation was
mining. It happened that I was working in a town not
far from the one my brother was in so one Saturday
night my comrades and I decided to play my brother a
surprise visit. We were all out on a sort of a lark and
the idea of dressing up never occurred to us. It probably would have done no good even if we had thought
of it for we owned no fancy clothes.
We hiked to the town and must have presented
an odd spectacle as we appeared at the café for we
were all dressed in coarse corduroy pants, mining
caps and high boots covered with mud. The place
was crowded when we entered. The musicians were
not there as they were having their dinner. I noticed
my brother’s accordion on the piano and so was sure
we were in the right place. Fearing that we might not
see everything, our group had seated themselves at
the most conspicuous table near the musicians.
After a while, the musicians returned to play and
I watched my brother enter, get his accordion and
prepare to open the program. Just as he was about
to start he looked at our table ad cast an appraising
glance at my appearance. Without a hint of recognition
in his eye, he took his accordion off and set it down and
started to walk out. Under his breath he whispered
to me in Italian, “follow me.” I did and before I knew
what had happened I was up in his room where he
insisted that I wash up and the proceeded to make me
don some of is fancy clothes. The all fit me a little too
soon for I was larger than he. The worse part came
when I tried to put on his shoes. They were entirely
too small so when I walked in them I had to rest my
heels on the top of the back of the shoes for my feet
would not go in completely. Guido then looked me over
thoroughly and took me downstairs and presented me
to the proprietor and is other friends about the place.
Brotherly love, or no, Guido was taking no chances on
being embarrassed by a rough neck brother.
Guido is of a very temperamental and high- strung
nature but I truly believe that it is these finer traits of
emotionalism which have contributed to his success
as an artist. His playing comes direct from his heart
and soul. When we were children together I was always inspired by his playing before I began to study
the accordion. The thought uppermost in my mind in
those days was the desire to become as good a player
as Guido.
In closing, I hope that these few anecdotes about
my brother’s career will be interesting to those who
know him personally or know him by his accomplishments.
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Roland/Dallape – Towards the Future
Roland-Dallape Report
With the official signing of this unique and historical decision between Roland and Dallapé, the unmisBy Holda Paoletti-Kampl
takable sound DALLAPE will continue to enchant the
world and accordion lovers. The company ROLAND
September 14, 2010 the historical decision was from Japan – but most of all its founder Mr. Ikaturo
made in the City of Stradella, Lombardia, Italy, between Kakehashi and the President Hidekazu Tanaka, has
the multinational Japanese company Roland and one foreseen a new and interesting innovation for the future
of the oldest accordion manufacturers in Italy, the with this project which has moved relatively quickly
company Dallapé.
from a dream concept to an actuality.
Dallapé started production of accordions back
Roland and Dallapé have agreed to continue
in 1876, when founder Mariano Dallapé founded the the long lasting Dallapé history and to transform the
accordion factory and started the production that has original “Dallapé Sound” into a new digital system, that
remained in family hands until today.
can easily be adapted as an additional option to any
After 134 years of traditional and hand -crafted ROLAND V-Accordion.
production of the very finest accordions, due to various
The wonderful Dallapé sound is therefore not
difficulties, the time has come for the factory to close only retained for future generations in pristine sound
their big and somehow impressive gates forever, at conditions perfectly sampled, but will also expand with
the end of 2010.
more options available, and expand to every part of the
But history is and will always remain history and world, being easily operated and accessible in future
as such cannot and will not disappear.
to large numbers of accordionists.
Historical instruments, tools and parts of the
This historical agreement was signed in the City
factory will be found in the world of the Museum of of Stradella, in the ancient office of Mariano Dallapé by
Stradella where enthusiasts will be able to experi- Amleto and Bianca Dallapé and Alfredo Maroni (Presience and appreciate – even for short moments – the dent of Roland Europe). The signing was followed by
atmosphere of the unrepeatable and unforgettable a press conference in the Stradella City Hall in the
“ancient history Dallapé” during their short visit in… presence of Luigi Bruti (Marketing Director of Roland
"it was once upon a time…."
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Pierangelo Lombardi (City of Stradella), Carlo Aguzzi
(Director of the Museum in Stradella), Giuseppe Zacchetti (Director of the Theatre), as well as journalists,
TV and local media reporters.
The outstanding musical harmony between traditional and digital music moving "Towards the Future"
was masterfully performed by Maestro Ludovic Beier
on his Roland FR-7X and the “Dallapé Centenario
1976” played by Maestro Gianluca Campi to a very
attentive and appreciative audience.
Works by Ludovic Beier:
Bluesette using American Tuning on Italian
Accordion / Dry Tuning on Jazz Accordion + ABass & E-Piano
Melody Tango using Bandonéon / Bandonéon +
Octave Piano & Strings
Cinema Paradiso using Bayan Accordion
Brazilian Fingers using Musette detune (French) /
Flute & Bass
Swing My Reeds using Classic Accordion Master
+ A-Bass & Clarinet
Arrivederci Roma using Old Italy musette / Symphony
Works by Gianluca Campi:
Amarcord - N. Rota
(Soundtrack)
Voci di primavera - J. Strauss
Waltz)
Adios nonino - A. Piazzolla
gentina)
La Campanella - N. Paganini
Tico-Tico - Z. Abreu
(Viennese
(Tango Ar(Rondò)
(Samba)
Duet by Ludovic Beier and Gianluca Campi:
Tango For Claude - Galliano
Original)
(Tango,
….welcome to the high technology ROLAND “digital
Dallapé Sound of Music”.
U.S. Roland V-Accordion Festival
The Northwest was well represented at this year’s
Roland United States’ V- Accordion Festival held in Los
Angeles on September 18. Alicia Baker of Milwaukie,
OR and Steve Gordon from Beaverton, OR were 2 of
the 5 finalists chosen to compete in the adult division.
Alicia was back for her second try at the title. While
not chosen as the winner last year, she did have the
opportunity to represent the United States in Rome,
Italy when the winner was unable to attend.
Steve competed in his first accordion competition
ever! According to Steve, Roland was a wonderful host
for the event, ushering the contestants around and
providing first class catered meals. "There was time to
relax and mingle with the other contestants, some of
the Roland professionals like Cory Pesaturo and Steve
Albini, and Roland dealers including Joe and Kristi
Petosa. A great time was had by all!" All competitors
were provided with the new Roland FR-7x virtual accordion for the contest. This new electronic accordion
has numerous accordion sounds, built in orchestral
sounds which can be layered, a built in digital recorder,
and a built in USB port for saving and transferring data
and recordings.
The judges were impressed by everyone's playing; the president and other executives at Roland
felt they learned from some of the sound and performance innovations of all of the players. Steve states
that the hard part of the contest was having to give
back the accordion at the end. He describes it as a
"magnificent instrument." And the sad part of the contest was that the performers were kept in a warm-up
room which was supposed to have the performances
piped in. There was some sort of glitch and the sound
did not work, so the contestants did not get to hear
each other's performances. Here is a link to Roland's
announcement and a picture with Alicia and Steve:
http://www.rolandus.com/community/insider/article.
php?ArticleId=1151&tab=in_the_news
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NWAS goes to the Puyallup Fair
Report from Dick Myking
Richard Svensson and Dick Myking
For the past eleven years, faithful members of the
Northwest Accordion Society have manned a booth
at the Western Washington State Fair in Puyallup.
The accordionists worked at the booth for five days
and provided live performances for three hours at the
Education Stage. Their hard work gave the NWAS and
the accordion public exposure in a big way.
Dick says that they noticed more people seeking
an accordion teacher to continue lessons they’d begun
as children. More mentioned that they are having
accordions repaired so that they can play again. The
NWAS workers had an accordion display, talked with
people, distributed business cards and fliers, and
invited people to attend accordion socials in Seattle,
Tacoma, and Sequim. Upon request, they’d play at
the booth. Children and adults were invited to come
in the booth and try an accordion. For their effort they
received a “Jolly Rancher”.
Occasionally the workers were asked to fill stage
time when a scheduled performing group didn’t show.
This year that gave an extra hour of time at the Education Stage.
The enthusiastic NWAS members intend to continue the “fair experience” next September 2011.
Barb Lofquist
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My Accordion Summer
Remembering Charles Nunzio
By Rod Miller
I have had a wonderful summer this year and have
been very busy playing in several bands and on my
own. I started with a wonderful time at Leavenworth
and receiving the honor of 1st in the Leavenworth
Open. Enjoying old friends and meeting new as well.
Also playing with Cooksie and her wonderful orchestra,
thanks for including me.
I was then busy in Kelowna playing with the
"Malarkeys", "Cruzeros", Cowboy Bob" and my usual
dance band, which as far as I know has no name!
One or two dates a week throughout the summer. I
was unable to make it to Kimberley but it was for a
wonderful reason, Barb and I celebrated 30 years of
marriage on July 6, can't believe anyone could put up
with me for that long.
Then in September I was asked to play for the
Sequim Accordion Club and what a great day that was.
Many accordion friends and of course Einar Tapio was
there to play some duets. It was a short but wonderful trip. Also this fall I have started working with the
elementary schools in Kelowna, I am working with a
wonderful music teacher who is allowing me to present the accordion to all of her classes. I made my first
presentation to a group of about 100 1st to 6th grade
students and have two potential students – a good
percentage I think.
Now I am looking forward to attending the Frank
Marroco Accordion Event in Mesa, AZ this January.
I can't wait to meet some new accordionists and of
course Frank himself.
All in all it was a perfect year and I am looking
forward to next summer and all the accordion events
to attend. The most important aspect is seeing friends
and acquaintances and enjoying the wonderful world
of the accordion. See you all soon!
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Accordionist and teacher Charles Nunzio, the
last surviving founding member of the American
Accordionists Association passed away on October
17, 2010.
A native of Cattafi, Italy, Charles immigrated
to America at age eight in 1921. His family lived
in Newark, New Jersey and in order to continue
his accordion study with Frank Umbriaco in New
York City, Charles and his father would travel for
2 hours every Sunday morning.
A well known composer, artist and teacher,
his own advanced study was with Pietro Frosini.
He would sub on radio programs for Pietro Deiro,
Charles Magnante, Joe Biviano and Frosini. At one
time in the 1930's, Charles would do as many as
35 radio programs in a week, plus maintain his
teaching schedule and evening appearances with
orchestras.
In 1938 Charles Nunzio became a founding
Board member of the American Accordionists Association along with Pietro Frosini, Abe Goldman,
Sydney Dawson, Anthony Galla-Rini, Charles Magnante, Pietro Deiro, Gene Von Hallberg, Joe Biviano, John Gart, Sam Roland and Byron Streep.
NWAS Welcomes New Members:
Michael Barbarossa, Federal Way, WA
Joan Blaser, Tillamook, OR
Sheryl Gullon, Clancy, MT
Gail Larson,Seattle, WA
Doru Rotovei, Kirkland, WA
Remember - you are welcome to give gift memberships! The membership form is on the last page
of this publication!
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RE: Stradella Bass
The CordeenMan News: Issue 079 by Lenny Feldmann, aka The CordeenMan
Reprinted with permission
I am often asked about the best way to develop using all four fingers in the left hand. As you are aware,
most of us were taught to play the major scale with the following fingering. As you know, this uses just three
fingers (2 - 3 - 4). Also, the standard Bass-Chord-Chord accompaniment also only utilizes only the second,
third, and fourth fingers.
Then we encounter a piece that calls for the use of our fifth (pinky) finger... and this is when we realize
that it is 'weak' because we have never used it before (exercised it)! Another thing we should be doing in the
Left Hand is getting used to stretching the fingers to be able to easily and accurately make reaches between
bass buttons in order to play the more modern bass-chord combinations. The following solution to this problem was taught to me by the great Carmen Carrozza when I took lessons from him back in the early 1990's.
Learn to play the LH major scale in just the fundamental bass row!
This technique involves the use of all four fingers (2-3-4-5) and also exercises the 'webbing' between
the fingers for stretching. I will show you this starting on the 'C' fundamental bass. Of course, because of
the Stradella system, it works the same for every button in the fundamental bass row... and... also in the
counter-bass row!!
Start out slowly and deliberately. Get used to placing your fingers over the buttons. Visualize each finger
in the proper location as you make the finger stretches. Gradually increase the speed until you can play both
ascending and descending scale evenly and accurately. Duplicate the process by starting the scale on all 12
bass buttons in the fundamental row... C-C#(Db)-D-D#(Eb)-E-F-F#(Gb)-G-G#(Ab)-A-A#(Bb)-B
Then do the same thing utilizing the buttons in the counter-bass row!
(1) Start with your 5th finger on C bass
(2) Place your 3rd finger on D bass
(3) Place your 2nd finger on E bass
(4) Next, move your 5th finger from C down one button to F bass
(5) Place your 4th finger on G bass
(6) Next, move your 3rd finger from D up one button to A bass
(7) Next, move your 2nd finger from E up one button to B bass
(8) Next, move your 5th finger from F up one button to C bass
You have now played the ascending scale. Do the reverse fingering to play the descending scale.
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Here is the fingering pattern in graphical form:
I suggest that you do this "single row scale pattern" exercise five to ten minutes daily and you will find
that in just a few months that your left hand dexterity and abilities will be greatly enhanced and you will enjoy
playing your accordion even more than you do now!
Long Live the Accordion!
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Leavenworth International Accordion
Celebration 2011
We Are Getting Ready to Roll
By Bonnie Birch
Please note: LIAC 2011 June 16 – 19, 2011
Leavenworth, WA
www.nwasnews.com
Work has begun on the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration for 2011. I am very
excited about our concert performers. We have not
finished all the details but so far we have Vincenzo
Abbracciante from Italy, Jelena Milojevec from
Victoria, B.C., and Mario Pedone from Sugar
Land, Texas. All three of them will blow you away
with their creative skills and yet each program will
be very different. We will be putting their bios on
the website and in the Spring magazine but in the
meantime you can find out more about them by going to YouTube and/or looking at their websites on
the internet. The Spokane Accordion Ensemble
will perform their highly entertaining Broadway
Musicals program. We will also have a Bavarian
Bonanza featuring favorite accordion players with
their interpretation of the Leavenworth theme.
This year, we intend to expand on venues
where accordionists can jam and perform. There
will be after-concert activities in the restaurants
and a published schedule of what is happening
and where. For those of you who were there last
year, we would be glad to hear your suggestions.
Here are some areas I would like to make
comments:
Our Website—updates will start being made
around the end of 2010
Volunteering—We had a tremendous volunteer staff last year. If you would like to volunteer
at LIAC this year, please e-mail me or Doris or
Steve. All volunteers will receive a special LIAC
gift package. Check the website for details.
Competition—We would like more competitors especially young students; however, no
matter what age, all teachers need to encourage
their students to go to Leavenworth and enter the
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competition or the evaluation category.
Donations—Thanks to all of you, we now
have a bank account that will give us a good start
for next year. We have funds to pay the rent on
the Festhalle, Grange, pay the performers, and
judges. The area that could use help is the competition and scholarships for young people. The
entry fees for the competition do not pay for the
cost of running the competition. Yet, the competition is valuable for many reasons; one of them is
that encourages people to work on their accordion
playing and strive for a higher level of playing. We
would like to target donations from the accordion
community this year to be used for the competition. This would involve awards and incentives to
bring young accordionists to Leavenworth. We
accordionists do need to start making a serious
effort to get more young people involved with the
accordion. Your donations for this effort will be
much appreciated and recognition will be given.
Your suggestions in this area are welcome.
Contacts:
Doris Osgood – dorisosgood@frontier.com
Bonnie Birch – bonniebirch@msn.com
Steve Berg - berg_sa@yahoo.com
Toby Hanson - toby.hanson@comcast.net
The Northwest Accordion Society presents the
Leavenworth International
Accordion Celebration
June 16 – 19, 2011
Competitions, Concerts, Workshops, Vendors,
Performance Opportunities
A music festival experience – fun for the entire family
Join us for the love of the accordion.
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AAA Festival Coordinators are Mary Tokarski,
Frank Busso and Linda Soley Reed. Join them as
from Doris Osgood
the AAA honors Joan Cochran Sommers with the
The Rocky Mountain Accordion Celebration AAA’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
in Philipsburg, MT was successful this year. We For details The AAA will hold their 2011 Festival
had reports that the entertainment was outstand- from July 13-17, 2011 at the Sheraton at Charlesing and that the event was very well attended this ton Airport in contact aaa1938@aol.com
summer. Regrettably, no one is able to take the
leadership in Philipsburg for 2011. Though people For Bonnie Birch, October is not just a month
LOVE going to Philipsburg, there are no players for Oktoberfests. She had the pleasure of playing
that actually live in Philipsburg. The manpower for the opening of the Seattle Art Museum’s landjust isn’t there to have an event next year. We mark exhibition of the work of Pablo Picasso
are hopeful that someone will give RMAC new life (1881–1973), arguably the most radical and influential artist of the 20th century. She has since
after a year’s rest.
played for 3 other Picasso-related events at SAM.
The NWAS thanks Jim Tobler for his eleven years’ Her French connection continues with the release
service as chairman of the Seattle monthly socials. of a commercial for the opening of a new French
Jim’s decided to “retire” from his responsibilities. restaurant called Luc. This café-style restaurant is
He assured me that he’s not retiring from life… owned by the same chef who started the elegant
just from the monthly work at the socials. The Rover’s restaurant in Seattle 23 years ago. The
socials and the work to keep accordion playing commercial can be viewed online at http://www.
vibrant and alive takes WORK. Be sure to thank thechefinthehat.com/video . The musicians are
Bonnie (accordion) and Joe Rojo (piano). Joe
Jim when you can.
plays regularly at Nordstroms in Seattle.
Alicia Baker of Milwaukie, OR is a busy young
woman. She had an exciting summer job at Flat- The Rose City Accordion Club will host the annual
head Lake in Montana but was allowed time away RCAC Accordion Camp at Silver Falls State
to participate at Kimberley. As many know, she Park Conference Center, OR again in June 5 –
was the winner of the Happy Hans title. Just as 10, 2011. Enjoy ensemble playing, workshops,
she was about to return to Oregon State University comfortable lodges, maid service, and delicious
for her 2nd year, she also participated in the Roland meals. Instruction will be given by Ilmar Kuljus
V-Accordion Festival in California. Her study at - music director, Murl Allen Sanders - guest conOSU is music with piano and voice as her focus. ductor, and workshop instructors – Gordon Kohl
Fortunately for us she was able to serve as accom- and Beverley Fess. Space is limited so reserve
panist for a 600-voice choir at Portland’s Memorial your space soon. www.rosecityaccordionclub.org
Coliseum. Directed by her dad and sponsored by
the Portland Trailblazers, the program November Congratulations to fourteen year old Hannah
7 was a tribute to veterans. Included in the event, Lewis of Seattle, WA. Hannah, a student with
Alicia played 4 accordion solos depicting the music Murl Allen Sanders, is the recipient of a $500.
of each war period remembered. She’s especially Rose City Accordion Club Student Accordion
excited to have been invited to play in concert one Scholarship.
evening at the KIOTAC next July.
Congratulations to Michael Bridge of Calgary, AlAAA 2011 Festival. There will be an Interna- berta for placing 5th in the Junior Coupe Mondiale
tional Accordion Orchestra Competition with cash recently completed in Croatia. We were told that
awards. For details contact: aaa1938@aol.com. one of the 9 judges on the panel placed Michael
Entries must be received by 2/28/2011. The 2011 in 1st place. There were 20 competitors listed in
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the Junior Coupe Mondiale category; we are all
very proud of Michael’s performance. http://www.
michaelbridgemusic.com/.
A Christmas Tradition. A Celebration With The
Accordion’ is the title of a new Mel Bay book
of 19 Christmas carols and songs, arranged by
Gary Dahl. All titles are specially arranged for
the accordionist with one advanced version and
one single note version that is accessible for all
skill levels. There is also advice from Gary Dahl
about registration and performance. The titles
are: O Little Town of Bethlehem, O Holy Night
(Cantique de Noel), I Saw Three Ships, O
Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum), God Rest Ye
Merry Gentlemen, Away in a Manger, Angels
We Have Heard On High, It Came Upon the
Midnight Clear, Deck the Halls, The First Noel,
Auld Lang Syne, Silent Night, O Come All Ye
Faithful (Adeste Fideles), Hark the Herald Angels
Sing, We Three Kings, Joy to the World, Jingle
Bells, Gesu Bambino, and What Child Is This?
For further information e-mail: garydahlmusic@
msn.com
For twenty years I’ve hosted the accordion socials in Forest Grove on the 4th Sundays in April
and October. Much to my surprise, I turned the
calendar to check out 2011 and discovered that
the 4th Sunday in April is Easter Sunday. That
happened once before about 15 years ago, but
that year there was a 5th Sunday. The Community
Center wasn’t prepared to talk about next year just
yet, so the exact date for the social isn’t set. We
will not meet on Easter. Watch for information in
the spring issue; I should have it resolved in the
next few weeks
Russia and Germany, respectively, is the most
fitting accompaniment for the harmony produced
by beer trickling down thirsty throats.
The two aggregations of musikers have declared war to the last note and the last pretzel.
Do you have a flair for design? The Northwest
Accordion Society is seeking a design for the
commemorative pins for Leavenworth 2011. The
design must include an accordion, 2011, and
“Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration.” The pin’s diameter will be 1 ¼ - 1 ½
inches. Submit your design for a lapel pin for the
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
2011 to the NWAS c/o Steve Berg, 274 Timberline
Drive Sequim, WA 98382, berg_sa@yahoo.com
by December 31, 2010. The designer selected by
the LIAC committee will receive a year’s subscription to the Northwest Accordion News.
One of our older NWAS members has come to a
time in life when circumstances won’t allow her
continuing to play the accordion. She is offering
her fine instrument for sale at a greatly reduced
price. Take a serious look at the ad in this issue.
The owner is looking for someone to take her instrument who shares the same love and interest
in the accordion.
Remember to submit your articles and other information to our magazine address: NWAS News
5102 NE 121st Ave Unit 12, Vancouver, WA 98682
Check the web site, www.nwasnews.com for current events and updates.
July 1933 Metronome Magazine “Beer Wars”
Beer, and especially the music that goes with
it, is bringing international rivalry to the air.
The Balalaika Orchestra of the Russian Art
rendezvous and Willie Mathias and his Continental
Ensemble of the village Brewery, both broadcasting over WINS, each contends that the music of
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Dear members of Accordion Society,
It is with regret that Robert Troxel will not be renewing
his membership in your wonderful publication.
Bob has had a stroke and has mini strokes that has
effected his memory loss. (dementia) He also had other
health problems that cause loss of some eye sight.
His MUSIC was the last to go. He does open the piano
occasionally to play the easy parts of the “Maple Leaf Rag”
with so-so effect; but my favorite, “The Chinook Winds
Whispers Waltz” is a disaster. He unplugged his electronic
keyboard some time ago because he could not keep up
with the rhythm.
For over 26 years he entertained at our rehab-care
center thru all its new ownerships. He played his last “show”
Nov. ‘09 just before his 85th birthday. They honored him
with a party. He also is a member (55 yrs) to the Knights
of Columbus and has played for their many social and 30
years at the Spaghetti dinner fund-raiser. He always had his
students especially the Capri Girls to play with him. He has
left the care center in good hands because Dr. Bunker and
Pieter Bergshoff continue to entertain with their accordions
and banjo.
I too shall miss your publication. Names became friends
like Doris, Cooksie, Nik, Chester… and the “Lil” Alicia Baker.
Her dad, John, is one our Newport kids who done-goodwith-music.
I am very impressed with the growth of your publication - from a few pages to the best Sept. issue, all nice
and clean. As a professional Photographer and somewhat
historian, I have worked on many publications. I know how
time-consuming it is and especially before the computers
and printers. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORKS!
Update on his best student, Gina Capri. She studied
in Italy after high school, graduated from college, married,
has a son and is working on her masters in speech therapy.
She still plays her accordion. When “home” she stops for a
visit. Anna went on to other things but found that commercial
fishing with her dad is very exciting.
Keep up your good works and keep those ACCORDIONS PLAYING!
Fondly,
Rose Troxel
PS. Please contact me if you are interested in VERY
old music like “Chinook Winds Whisper Waltz”, 1882
and many other waltzes, polkas, named for cities in
Oregon. Try to find a copy of “Oregon’s Flamboyant Fourth ~ 1876 ~ by Doris Hoffman, copyrighted
1976. There is even a “Forest Grove Gallop” by K.J.
Fincks
Mail your request to: Rose Troxel, 6049 NE Evergreen Ln., Newport, OR 97365
Forest Grove Autumn
Accordion Social
By Doris Osgood
The first storm of the season blasted into Oregon
and Washington just in time for people to travel to the
social in Forest Grove. The weather along with bacterial/viral infections unidentified by the CDC… kept
several people away. However, for those who made
the trip or ventured into the wind and rain, it was a
great afternoon!
The program began with first time performers.
Wil Knoop from Columbia City has observed for several programs and finally decided to play. He played
“Elusive Butterfly” and “Eleanor Rigby”. I talked Mia
Bush into jumping into the program too. She’s played
for only a few months. She played “Poet and Peasant
Waltz” and “Barcarolle”; I played along with her.
Geoff Levear is getting ready to head south for
the winter. Fortunately he stayed around Oregon for
a few extra weeks. He played “Memory” and “Spanish Eyes”. Veteran player, Joe Szabo, played “Dear
Heart” and “Lasagna” with a fun vocal. It was catchy
and easy to sing along.
We’ve come to look forward to our young performers at each social; the Wheeler girls traveled from
Roseburg to play. As mentioned before, they take
lessons – often over the phone – from their granddad,
Dick Carlson of Tillamook. We weren’t disappointed by
their performance. They each played a solo; Emily
age 9 played “The Big Parade” then Allison age 11
played “Riding the Range”. They came together to play
“Accordion Novelette” and “Can Can Polka”. It was
awesome! Their skill and musicianship have grown
significantly since the spring. Grandpa and Grandma
were especially proud.
It was tough to follow such proficient, young players. However, somebody had to do it! Ann Thompson and I played “Durand’s Waltz Theme” and John
Molinari’s arrangement of “In The Mood”. First time
player, Mickie Eaton from Pacific City joined Dick
Carlson playing “Lady of Spain” and “Marie Ah Marie”.
Leonard Kosatka followed with “Dark Eyes” and “Two
Guitars”. He commented that he was playing another
new instrument in his collection. It was a beauty.
We had the privilege hearing another young
player. Eight-year-old Jonah Buck came to the stage
next. He said that he’d been playing for 8 months. He
played “All Through the Night” and paused to say that
he’d be playing his own arrangement of “Moon Rock”.
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He played it; it was fabulous! It was very evident
that he is a musical young man. We look forward to
his playing in the spring. It’s hard to imagine what he’ll
come up with next.
The Tualatin Valley Accordionists meet monthly
in Forest Grove. Part of the monthly sessions is ensemble playing. For many it’s been their first experience playing parts. The group played “Beal Street
Polka” and “Mexicali Rose”. Participating players
were: Wil Knoop, Nancy Kaye, Rosalee Sherman,
Connie Weimer, Jack Jones, Geoff Levear, Dick
Carlson, Mickie Eaton, Paul Bria, Ann Thompson,
Pamelajean Myers, and Doris Osgood. Pamelajean
had returned on the Friday before the Sunday social
from Chile. She’d participated in the celebration of the
miners’ rescue; she said they all sang in the streets.
Ed Makovsky is often traveling. He was in Nome
last spring playing for the Eskimos! Often his winter
travel has been to Alaska to play his accordion for Native Americans. I recall the year he spent in Poland
teaching English. His letters were wonderful; I learned
a lot. Ed came 100 miles to be with us; he played the
“Champagne Polka” and the famous “TBA”. I wasn’t
fast enough to catch the title!
The break time provided opportunity for visiting
and for the purchase of our 50/50 tickets, which benefit our scholarship fund in memory of Chester Pietka.
For the drawing we have fabulous prizes: Wil Knoop
donated another custom walking stick made from
Locust he acquired in Wisconsin, Mia Bush provided
a gift package from Harry and David, and Paul Bria
donated several tapes.
First to play after the break was the Portland
Accordion Ensemble. They played “Virgin de la
Marcarenas” and “Squeeze Box Rock”. Participating
players were: Steve Gordon, Valrie Chiapetta, Shannon Lapin, Kathy Grambsch, and Linda Candello
– Eileen Hagen conducted. Steve remained to play
two pieces that he’d acquired from Murl Allen Sanders only a few weeks prior to the social. He’s a quick
study… Steve played Allen’s original compositions,
“Sunny Ravena” and “Life Took Away My Bone”.
We can always count on Kathy Grambsch to play
classics on the accordion. She resurrected Deiro’s
“Tranquillo Overture”. I especially enjoyed hearing a
familiar piece played so well. She continued with a
paso doble entitled “Mantillas”. Our only button box
player of the day followed Kathy. Ron Windsor’s
music is wonderful. He plays pieces that he learned
from his mother long ago. His instrument has a lovely
tone and the music provided the contrast to classical
30
style music.
Our next performers played for the first time in
Forest Grove. Lyle Heilman and his wife Laurie
Neubauer played “Chicago Nights” and “Silver Wings”.
Lyle is well known in polka circles; his group, the Oregon Polka Beats, performs at Oktoberfests, ethnic
festivals of all sorts, and dances. Laurie just moved to
Oregon from Montana. Our own resident “Yankovic”
man followed. Paul Bria played “Let’s Have A Party”
and “Save the Last Dance’”.
Linda Candello shared that she’d had a terrible stage fright experience YEARS AGO and hadn’t
played solo since. We try to provide an encouraging
atmosphere so she felt that she could play alone;
she did! Linda played a lovely arrangement of “Pure
Imagination”.
John Giuliani traveled from Renton (190 miles)
to be with us. He’d planned only to have a bit of a
road trip and to take in our event. After listening and
visiting a bit, he borrowed Ed Makovsky’s accordion
and played the two pieces he’d played only a few days
before for his dad’s memorial service. John Sr. and
John Jr. used to play “It Had To Be You” and the “Trieste Polka”; John Jr. played them for us. He played
beautifully. His performance brought the afternoon to
a close.
The Portland Opera reorganized their schedule
a few years ago and it conflicts with my accordion
socials! My husband Gary had to be there during our
social but helped me set up the room and did the entire
mailing himself. Faithful friends worked all afternoon.
Special thanks to Geoff and Joyce Levear, Dick and
Patty Carlson, Paul and Judy Bria, Sue Armentrout,
and Nancy Kaye. Judy was the photographer for the
day; we thank her for that.
Next spring, the calendar shows that Easter will be
on the 4th Sunday in April! That hasn’t happened for
MANY years. Hopefully, we can get the schedule set
at the community center soon. So until then, we want
to keep the music alive for the good health of our minds
and bodies. See you in the spring just for the fun of it.
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Tualatin Valley Accordionists
Ed Makovsky
Wil Knoop
Mia Bush
Ron Windsor
Laurie Neubauer and Lyle Heilman
Dick Carlson and Mickie Eaton
Emily and Allison Wheeler
Portland Accordion Ensemble
Linda Candello
Jonah Buck, Age 8
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Accordion Events Calendar
By Doris Osgood
NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY SOCIALS
SEATTLE, WA
2nd Monday monthly: Dec. 13, Jan. 11 Gypsy Café/Pub
3510 Stone Way N. Seattle 98103 Feb. 14 Senior Center of West Seattle, 4217 Oregon St. Seattle, WA 98116
March 14 Gypsy Café *note changing sites. Contact:
Bonnie Birch 206-622-4786. Social hour 6:30 PM. Music
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Info: Heinz Trick 805-685-2260
www.santabarbaraaccordions.com
BILLINGS AREA ACCORDION CLUB
BILLINGS, MONTANA
4TH Saturday monthly Elks Club Lewis Ave, Billings
Organizer: Leland Cade 406-656-3722
BROOKINGS ACCORDION CLUB
BROOKINGS,OR
4th Sat. monthly 2-4 PM, Evergreen Federal S&L, 850
Chetco Ave. Brookings, OR, Pres. Cami Meccia 541-4698079
TACOMA, WA
2nd Thursday monthly: Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9 Lutheran
Church 121st & Park Ave. Across from PLU Library
7:00 – 9:30 PM contact: Dick Myking 253-537-0136
EMERALD VALLEY ACCORDION CLUB
EUGENE, OR
1st Monday monthly: 7:00 – 9:30 PM Veterans’ Memorial
Bldg. 1626 Willamette St. Secretary Linda Gunn 541-7266330 cordiagunn@gmail.com V.P. Lou Marzano Social
time 6 PM, business 6:45 PM
FOREST GROVE, OR
4th Sundays April and October. Forest Grove Community
Center, 2037 Douglas St. Forest Grove, OR. 1:30 PM –
5:00 PM. Contact: Doris Osgood 503-357-0417.
FAIRBANKS ACCORDION CLUB
FAIRBANKS, AK
Mondays weekly 6 – 8 PM Pioneers Home, open to all
free reed instruments. Contact: Christine Upton 907-4573392
ACCORDION CLUB OF CENTRAL OREGON
BEND, OR
2ND Saturday Monthly, 1:30 PM Cougar Springs Senior
Living Facility Redmond, OR Contacts: Terry Ranstad,
homes@mountainhighhomes.com or Karl Kment, kgkment@aol.com
ACCORDION JAM IN SANDY
SANDY, OR
4th Saturday monthly noon – 4 PM meet at Shorty’s
Corner Café 2 miles East of Sandy, OR on Hwy 26. Bring
accordion, music, stand, and snack to share. Coffee
provided. All players welcome. Contact Andy Jorgensen
503-668-3917 or 503-975-2380.
ACCORDION CLUB OF ROSEBURG
ROSEBURG, OR
3rd Monday monthly 6:30 PM Green Community Church
3777 Carnes Rd. Roseburg, OR 97470
Pres. Karen Cordell 553 Little Valley Rd. Roseburg, OR
97471 541-784-1911 beltunagirl@aol.com
ACCORDION CLUB OF VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER, B.C.
www.meetup.com/Accordion-Club-of-Vancouver
contact: Haike Kingma, haike@telus.net
ACCORDION INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY
SANTA BARBARA, CA
2nd Sunday monthly 1 – 3 PM Vale Verde Retirement Theatre 900 Calle de los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA
AIMS P.O. Box 4511 Santa Barbara, CA 93140
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FIVE VALLEY ACCORDION ASSOCIATION MONTANA
5VAA Jams are 1- 5 PM
Dec. 12 High Spirits – Florence
Jan. 9 Eagles - Hamilton
Bill Kindzerski Pres. 363-3680
five_valley_accordion_news@live.com
Montana – NW Accordion Association
Dec. 5 Polson Elks
Dec. 19 Kalispell Eagles – Christmas Party
Contact Ralph Salomon 675-0178
all NWAA Jams 2 – 6 PM
Montana – Great Falls Accordion Players
Dec. 19 Elks
Jan. 16 Moose
Contact Pat Sharp for info: 406-452-4546
HUGO’S ACCORDION BAND
MT. VERNON, WA
2nd and 4th Monday monthly 6:00- 9:00 PM
Pres. Lois Yale 360-766-8713 lobo@fidalgo.net
9247 Marshall Rd. Bow, WA 98232
HOUSTON BAY AREA ACCORDION CLUB
HOUSTON, TX
2ND Wednesday monthly 5 – 9 PM Joe Brikha, Pres.
JoeBrikha@gmail.com www.bayareaaccordionclub.com
MEDFORD ACCORDION CLUB
MEDFORD, OR
4th Monday monthly 7 - 9 PM: Central Point Senior Center
123 N. 2nd St., Central Point, OR Jeannette Dewey, Pres.
Winter Quarter 2010
1029 SE Rogue Dr. Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-4717455
OKANAGAN ACCORDION CLUB
KELOWNA, BC
Tuesdays weekly Sept. – May, Senior Center on Richter
Info contact: Rod Miller 250-317-9088
PORTLAND ACCORDION ENSEMBLE
PORTLAND, OR
3rd Monday monthly. 6 – 8 PM., 4331 NE Tillamook, Portland, OR 97213. Phone/Fax 503-284-6586.
ROGUE RIVER ACCORDION CLUB
ROGUE RIVER, OR
1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly. 7 PM Council Chambers Rogue River City Hall, 133 Broadway St. Rogue
River, OR. Pres. Margot Turrell 206 Creekside Grants
Pass, OR 97526 541-479-9409 yodelady@rascals.org
ROSE CITY ACCORDION CLUB
PORTLAND, OR
3rd Saturday monthly. 1 – 5 PM Milwaukie Public Safety
Bldg., SE 32nd & Harrison, Milwaukie, OR.
Pres Steve Knapke 503-521-9140
e-mail: squeezebox11@frontier.com
www.rosecityaccordionclub.org www.rcac.us
SEQUIM ACCORDION SOCIAL
SEQUIM, WA
2nd Sunday, Odd numbered months, 1 PM Sequim Senior
Center contact: Jeannie Berg- jeannieberg@yahoo.com
SILVER STATE ACCORDIONS
RENO, NV
1st Tuesday monthly Pierino’s Italian Restaurant Reservations required month in advance.
Contact: Diane McIntyre, bruce-diane@sbcglobal.net
SPOKANE ACCORDION ENSEMBLE
SPOKANE, WA
Weekly rehearsals 6- 9 PM Helen Eileen Webber, Pres.
509-290-6858, Patricia Bartell, director 509-998-5422
420patricia@gmail.com
SPOKANE AND INLAND NORTHWEST ACC. CLUB
SPOKANE, WA
4th Monday monthly, 1520 W. 3rd and Maple in Spokane,
at the Global Credit Union Bldg. Exit #280 off I-90. 6 – 9
PM, $3. at the door. Contact: Griff Bryan Ziegler, griffbz@
roadrunner.com , 208-457-1775
TUALATIN VALLEY ACCORDIONISTS
FOREST GROVE, OR
1st Sat. monthly 10 AM – 1 PM Forest Grove Library
Pacific Ave. Contact: Paul and Judy Bria 503-591-0504
pjbria@aol.com
VICTORIA ACCORDION CLUB
VICTORIA, B.C. CANADA
1st Sunday Monthly 2:30 PM, Victoria Edelweiss Club
108 Niagra St., James Bay District Victoria, BC
Contact: John 250-386-7282 or 250-477-3098
BUTTON BOX CAMPS JULY AND SEPT
contact Joe Smiell, 863 Portal Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
510-832-6938
INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION CONVENTION
Las Vegas, NV, Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
Nov. 1 – 4, 2010
http://accordioninfo.com/convention/ 1-800-472-1695
lasvegas@accordioninfo.com
SPOKANE ACCORDION ENSEMBLE IN CONCERT
December 17, 2010 7 PM, Bing Crosby Theater, Spokane, WA. Patricia Bartell, director.
RCAC ACCORDION CAMP- SILVER FALLS CONFERENCE CENTER June 5 - 10, 2011 near Sublimity, OR.
Camp treasurer: Marlene Meissner 503-463-9909 marlenem26@msn.com
LEAVENWORTH INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION CELEBRATION June 16 - 19, 2011 Leavenworth, WA. Info:
www.nwasnews.com
KIMBERLEY OLD TIME ACCORDION COMPETITION
KIMBERLEY, BC
July , 2011, info@kiotac.ca, 1-888-4KIOTAC or 250-4277318
ACCORDIONS BY THE SEA
Victoria, British Columbia July, 2011
Competition, Concerts, Workshops
www.accordionsbythesea.com 250-884-4595
FAIRBANKS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
July, 2011 on the campus of U. of Alaska Fairbanks.
www.fsaf.org contact Elaine Andaloro 907-457-7870
71st ANNUAL ATG FESTIVAL
Galla Rini Competition
July 19 – 23, 2011 Orlando, FL
details available soon @ www.accordions.com/atg
COTATI ACCORDION FESTIVAL
Cotati, CA August, 2011
www.cotatifest.com
ACCORDION EXTRAVAGANZA FESTIVAL
EDMONTON, ALBERTA September 2011
info: 780-462-8345, accordion@gerl.ca
www.edmontonaccordion.com
COUPE MONDIALE
October 2 – 6, 2011 Shanghai, China
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Entertainers in the Northwest
Submit your public performance schedules to Doris Osgood 3224 B St.
Forest Grove, OR 97116 dorisosgood@frontier.com
Juan Barco – Band
Contact: 23091 23rd Ave. W. Brier, WA 98036
425-775-8150; cell 206-356-1878
Corky Bennett
Nov. 1 Opening night, International Accordion
Convention, Las Vegas, NV
website: www.corkybennett.com
e-mail: corky@corkybennett.com
775-287-2050
Bonnie Birch
website: bonniebirch.com
For scheduling information: write 1107 1st Ave.
#1003 Seattle, WA 98101.
206-622-4786, e-mail: bonniebirch@msn.com
Chuck Berger
Accordion Repair and Public Performance
For information call: 503-254-0996
midimanchas@yahoo.com
Frank Calapristi
Winter schedule at King Ludwig’s, Wed, Thurs. Sun.
nights; tour groups as needed
For scheduling information write PO Box 1057
Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-0155
fcalapristi@msn.com
Check web site for details.
For scheduling contact: Gene Sadowsky
541-990-3109
email:littlebohemianband@comcast.net www.
littlebohemianband.com 802 NW Quarry Rd. Albany,
OR 97321
Greg Meier
Glockenspiel Restaurant Friday and Saturday nights
190 E Charles St. Mt. Angel, OR 97362 503-8456222
Rheinlander Restaurant 55th/Sandy Blvd. Portland,
week nights 5 – 9 PM
Feb.. 5 – 6, 2011 Wurstfest, Mt. Angel, OR
April 16, 2011 Liedertafel Harmonie Spring Concert
Deutsches Haus SE Division Portland, OR
For scheduling information write: 38572 Park Ave.
Sandy, OR 97055 503-668-7002. Fax 503-668-1058
gsmeier@yahoo.com
Andy Mirkovich
Full schedule private engagements
Master Classes by appointment: 425-451-1256
Ken Olendorf
Ballard Elks weekly, Sundays 7 – 10 PM
Weekly “casuals”
For scheduling information write
532 - 28th Ave. Seattle, WA 98122 206-325-9245
Murl Allen Sanders
Gary Dahl
For scheduling information write 509 Valley Ave. NE
#5 Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone/fax 253-770-9492
garydahlmusic@msn.com; www.accordions.com/
garydahl; www.beltuna.com
Tom Demski (Mr. Flash)
For scheduling information write: 518 9th St. SW
Puyallup, WA 98371 253-840-9277
tomdemski@yahoo.com
Folk Voice Band
For scheduling: Birgit Ages 206-368-9720
folkvoice@folkvoiceband.com; http://folkvoiceband.
com
Happy Hans’ Music Hans Rainer, Jr.
Dec.. 4 Frohsinn Evening German House Seattle,
WA 8 PM – 12 AM
Dec.. 31 German House Seattle 8 PM – 12”30 AM
For scheduling information write Hans Rainer,
Jr.24613 231st Ave. SE Maple Valley, WA 98038
425-413-6562 happyhans@comcast.net WWW.
HAPPYHANSMUSIC.COM
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Little Bohemian Band
Dec.. 4 Redmond Lights – Redmond River Front Pk.
Dec.. 24 noon-2 PM, Pacific Place Shopping Center
600 Pine Seattle, WA 98101 solo Christmas Show
Full schedule private engagements; new music
projects
For scheduling information write: murlsanders@
cs.com PO Box 30553 Seattle, WA 98113; 206-7818196
Lyle Schaefer
For scheduling information write: 11704 15th Ave. E
Edgefield, WA 98372 253-927-7760
Sam’s Variety Gems
Sam Pecorilla: home 541-847-2282, cell 541-3219088
Smilin’ Scandinavians
For scheduling information contact: Toby Hanson
11123 216th St. E Graham, WA 98338 253-875-8580
toby@smilinscandinavians.com
http://smilinscandivanians.com
Dennis Schadduck
China Jade Restaurant 87th & Greenwood Ave. N
Seattle Sunday nights.
Winter Quarter 2010
Joe Szabo
Fri. – Sat. 6:30 – 9:30 PM Nonna Emilia’s Ristorante
Aloha, OR
For scheduling information: 13484 SW Devonshire
Dr. Beaverton, OR 97005 503-641-2313
Øivind Farmen plays Scandinavian
Accordion Favourites’,
Selbu – Norway
By Rob Howard
Syl’s Ya Sure Ya Betcha Band (WA)
Syl’s Arizona Dance Band and Polka
Band
Dec.. 4, Sons of Norway Tacoma, WA
Dec.. 5 Sons of Norway Normanna Everett, WA
Dec.. 10 Swedish Cultural Center Seattle, WA open
to public rsvpswedishculturalcenter.org
Dec.. 11 Dakota Club VFW Renton, WA 7 – 11 PM
Dec.. 12 VASA Lodge Lucia Bal Mt. Vernon, WA
Dec.. 18 Sons of Norway, Bothel, WA 8 _ 11:30 PM
(Jan..- April, Nov. Arizona Schedule, 480-357-2585)
For scheduling: Sylvia Jorgensen, WA contact: 253845-9321, cell 253-678-7682
squeezeboxsyl@yahoo.com, www.fjordsong.com
SVEA Trio
Svea Trio with the accordions. Richard Svensson
and Bjarne Jacobsen
206-523-3245, svea3t@winwins.com
www.winwins.com/sveatrio/
NW Accordionaires
Contact: Cooksie Kramer 425-828-9104
Most of our professional players keep their current and
updated performance schedules on their web sites.
Advance scheduling is difficult and often fluid. Consult
the contact information and web addresses for up to date
information. Support them when you can.
The Chester Pietka Scholarships are
available for young accordionists. Young people
ages 18 and under, taking lessons from a recognized
teacher, or wishing to do so, may submit a written
request for scholarship funds for the purpose of
taking lessons. Requests are to be submitted to the
Portland Accordion Ensemble, 3224 B St., Forest
Grove, OR 97116 or e-mail dorisosgood@frontier.
com.
In addition to giving personal information,
students are to share their interest and their goals for
playing the accordion. These scholarships are open
to the young people within the Pacific Northwest,
not just the greater Portland area.
Øivind Farmen plays Scandinavian Accordion Favourites’ is a new CD, recorded in May 2010, containing melodious yet virtuosic pieces composed by some
of the most famous Scandinavian accordionists, such
as Arnstein Johansen, Henry Haagenrud, Andrew
Walter and Toralf Tollefsen. Øivind Farmen carries
this heritage with musical deference and charm on
this recording of popular and principal Scandinavian
accordion titbits.
Øivind Farmen has been acknowledged on the
international arena as a concert soloist within classical
and contemporary music, and he has introduced audiences to his mesmerizing playing from China to the
USA. His awards include winning the CMA ‘Trophée
Mondial’ (1996) and the ‘Klingenthal International Accordion Competition’ (1993).
Alongside his classical career, he has always
played folk, varieté, and other accordion related
music. Øivind's collaborators include internationally
acclaimed performers such as trumpeter Ole Edvard
Antonsen, violinist Elise Båtnes and tuba player
Øystein Baadsvik, and in the accordion world he has
toured as a duo with both Jörgen Sundeqvist and
Lars Karlsson.
‘Øivind Farmen plays Scandinavian Accordion
Favourites’ is a self-published CD, available directly
from Øivind Farmen.
For further information e-mail: farmen@farmen.
net
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