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Welcome to the Florida Accordion Association.

Birthed in September 2000, the Florida Accordion Association is dedicated to the promotion of the accordion through all music genres and all variations of accordion instruments.

Having grown to over 350 plus members, they represent all types of accordion instruments including piano accordion, datonic, chromatic button accordion and bandoneon.

The FAA also encompasses all types of musical genres such as ethnic, jazz and classical to name a few, on all playing levels.

Sincerely,

Karen Adam, President
Florida Accordion Association

 
 
 
 

Some of our goals:

  • Promote public interest in the accordion through public awareness.

  • Hold meetings, workshops, conventions, concerts and other activities throughout the state of Florida.

  • Act as a resource to provide referrals in accordion instruction, repair, sales and/or trade, sheet music, accessories, etc...

  • Network with fellow associations throughout the United States, in an effort to provide unity within the accordion world.
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2009 SMASH Registration Form
 

  
 9th Annual Smash
Florida Accordion Association - Southeast Accordion Association
November 13, 14, 15, 2009

Holiday Inn International Drive Resort, 6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
1-888-233-9527 for HOTEL reservations ONLY
(Mention FL Acc Assoc for discounted room rate of $89.00 + tax, single to quad)
Hotel reservations due to hotel by 10/13/09 for this rate. Check in: 4:00 PM, Check out: 11:00 AM
(407)-351-3500 FOR DIRECTIONS TO HOTEL)
Discount shuttle service – Mear’s: 407-423-5566
 
For more info:  FLACCASSOC@bellsouth.net, or call (850) 936-8722 CST
 
The FL Accordion Association is proud to announce their 9th annual SMASH featuring…

murl sandersMurl Allen Sanders - Seattle, WA (left)
Murl is an independent, modern accordionist, pianist, composer, teacher and recording cory pesaturoartist who plays pop, rock, zydeco, country, jazz, blues and various ethnic styles on piano and accordion. He has worked with such diverse national and international artists as: Chuck Berry, Etta James, Merrilee Rush, Theodore Bikel, Peter Duchin, Leslie Gore, The Von Trapp Children, Lee Oskar, OhNo, Underground Resistance, Leroy Bell, Clare Fischer, Todd Simon, and composer David Matthews.

CORY PESATURO - Cumberland, RI (right)
A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, where he was the first to major in accordion. At age 21, Cory's extensive resume includes 4 performances for President & Mrs. Clinton!

alex meixneralex meixnerALEX MEIXNER - Allentown, PA (left and right)
Grammy-nominated musician & producer to perform on both instruments! Alex Meixner’s performing career began at age 6 with his two sisters and father in an ethnic folk ensemble. From these early experiences through headline appearances at music festivals throughout the US; concert performances with the London Symphony Orchestra, Sandy Duncan and his own jazz and ethnic ensembles; as well as over 40 recordings, Meixner has developed a unique musical mix that appeals to a wide cross-section of audiences.


tony lovelloTONY LOVELLO - Lexington, KY (left)
“Living Legend of the Accordion” to perform - watch him WOW the crowd, and don’t walter kasprzykforget to bring your seatbelt! In addition to his performance, we are "roasting" Tony this year. Come out and witness THE LOVELLO ROAST. Tony is also doing us the honor of CONDUCTING THE ACCORDION ORCHESTRA, in which all attendees are welcome to participate!

Walter Kasprzyk - Navarre, FL (right)
Two-time Connecticut state championship winner, and part of the world-famous K Trio, to perform at the SMASH. We understand he's got a surprise in store for Tony Lovello!


General SMASH information:

Friday, November 13th: famous Café Accordeon, hosted by Alvaro “Beaver” Barsi, 4:30 – 2:00 a.m. in the hotels’ Front Street Café. Anyone may play. Food is available for purchase until 9 PM, beverages available for purchase until 2:00 a.m. Snacks provided. Accordion orchestra rehearsal (conducted by Tony Lovello) time TBA. Dealer displays are open.

Saturday, November 14th: registration desk & dealer displays open 8:30 a.m. Day includes professional accordion performances, lunch & dinner, accordion orchestra performance, THE TONY LOVELLO ROAST, the grand evening concert, and 50/50 raffles. After the close of the evening concert, we’ll congregate in the Front Street Café for jamming, and more accordion fun.

Lunch Buffet Saturday with accordion entertainment: Chef’s selection of two prepared salads; three deli meats, aged cheddar & baby Swiss cheeses; relish tray to include lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickles, stone-ground mustard, tiger sauce & mayonnaise, assorted deli breads & rolls, an assortment of desserts, iced tea with lemon, coffee & decaf.

Dinner Buffet Saturday with accordion entertainment: Seasonal garden greens, tropical fruit salad, herb-roasted chicken, roast pork loin with port wine demi-glace, garlic-whipped potatoes, buttered golden corn, fresh seasonal vegetables, oven warm rolls with butter, chef’s dessert table, coffee & decaf, herbal teas with lemon.

Sunday, November 15th: 9:00 am: optional breakfast & accordion concert by Jerry Tramontozzi, dealer displays open before & after breakfast. Breakfast buffet: chilled Florida orange juice, fresh fruit salad, assorted cereals with whole & non-fat milk, fluffy scrambled eggs, pancakes with warm maple syrup, hickory smoked bacon, buttermilk biscuits and assorted muffins, whipped butter & fruit preserves, Columbian coffee and decaf, herbal teas with lemon.

The hotel has many amenities: a gorgeous outdoor, heated pool and tiki bar, gift shop, hair salon, business center, game room, Dollar Rent-a-Car on site, in-room microwaves, mini refrigerators, coffeemakers, and safes. Walking distance to many restaurants, shopping, and major attractions, 15 miles from the airport

For additional information, please e-mail: FLACCASSOC@bellsouth.net

2009 SMASH Registration Form
 
 
 
 
Looking for a professional accordionist, teacher, manufacturer, instrument, or accessories?

We maintain a list of all, and would be happy to refer someone to you.

E-mail Karen Adam, President, at FLACCASSOC@bellsouth.net or call 850-936-8722
 
 
 

ALL are invited to attend
   
 
 

Membership to the Florida Accordion Association is $30.00 per year. (pictured to the left are a group of members during a recent gathering.)

Membership includes a quarterly, informative newsletter which may include accordion happenings throughout the State (if you're playing somewhere, let us know!), accordion history, manufacturer and/or repair information, articles from members, interviews with accordion legends, cartoons, etc.

This is your link to what's happening in the accordion world!

Membership Form - Please Fill in this form, print and mail along with your check or money order for $30.00 to:

Karen Adam, President
Florida Accordion Association
2244 Musket Drive Navarre, FL 32566 USA
Phone: (850) 936-8722
E-mail: FLACCASSOC@bellsouth.net

Contact Information:
 
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: *Required Field
Applicant Profile - I play the following:
 
Piano Accordion Chromatic Accordion Free Bass
Diatonic Concertina Bandoneon
None of the above......I'm an accordion enthusiast!
I am a:
 
Professional Semi-Professional Hobbyist
Non-Player Teacher Performer
 
Membership Contest
 
  Please tell your friends about us!

Ongoing quarterly contest for referring folks to the FAA for membership. Actual memberships will be counted per individual referral. Prize will be an accordion-related novelty item! Winners to be announced in our newsletter, quarterly. Good Luck!
 
I was referred to the Florida Accordion Association by:
Name:
   

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Items for Newsletter, questions about the Annual Smash, comments,
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Attention!! Before you push the SUBMIT button.. did you include your e-mail address in the box above? If not, the FAA will not be able to contact you.

This submit form comes from the FAA internet website and not your e-mail account, therefore it shows up as a generic online source, and does not show your return e-mail address.
Karen Adam, President
Florida Accordion Association
2244 Musket Drive
Navarre, FL 32566

Phone: (850) 936-8722

E-mail: FLACCASSOC@bellsouth.net
 
 
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