On 5th and 6th July, the Canterbury Accordion Association (CAA) held a weekend celebration of their 50th Anniversary. The CAA is the oldest accordion association in New Zealand still operating. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: |
Friday 5th July 5.00 – 5.30pm Music Makers Rehearsal. 5.30 – 6pm NZAA Youth Group Rehearsal. 5.30 – 6.30pm CAA rehearsal 6.30 – 7pm Mass Orchestra Rehearsal with our visitors. 7.00 pm “Meet and Greet” – collect registration packs Saturday 6th July 10.00 am Registration 11.00 am Cake Cutting – CAA rehearsal 11.30 – 12.00 NZAA Youth Group Rehearsal 12.00 – 12.30pm Lunch 12.40 – 1.15 Massed Orchestra rehearsal at the venue. 12.30 – 1.00pm CAA final sound check at venue. 2.00 pm Concert 6.00 pm Drinks with Strolling Accordionists 7.00 pm Celebration Dinner & Dancing |
CAA President Lynette Kelcher, New Zealand Accordion Secretary Heather Masefield and Len Kelcher. |
Christine Johnstone (conductor of the North Shore Music Makers) and daughter Renee (assistant tutor of the orchestra), Heather Masefield, Lynette and Len Kelcher and renowed entertainer, teacher and conductor, Lionel Reekie. |
Bob Grant from Australia. In the background are marvellous cartoons by Christchurch cartoonist Mr Patterson. |
Celebration Concert Program |
CAA President Lynette Kelcher and Lionel Reekie announcing. |
International entertainer Maurice Jones chatting with former CAA President Meg Fidler. Maurice Jones has performed in many countries of the world to acclaim. Meg Fidler has recently retired after many years as the conductor of the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra which under her leadership travelled internationally and produced a very good quality CD. |
Former NZAA Secretary for over 25 years Marie Jones, Bob Grant and father Pat, Phillip and Morag Craig, Fay Lawrence, and son (?) |
Denise and daughter Stephanie (?) |
Lynette Kelcher and Elena Reekie. |
Highly respected Christchurch accordion entertainer and vocalist Heather Gladstone and Heather Masefield. Heather Gladstone has performed extensively internationally in many countries of the world. |
The Hurley family. Malcolm Hurley was a member of the 1981 New Zealand Accordion Orchestra conducted by Fay Schaw which made a very successful tour to Europe and Singapore. Now living in Christchurch, his son Benjamin plays the accordion and achieved several 1st placings at the recent 2012 New Zealand Accordion Championships. |
Craig Perry, Kim Kershaw, Mark Perry and Lionel Reekie. |
The International Trio poster from 1990’s in the Memorabilia Display. Kiwi Kevin Friedrich went on to become the CIA President (IMC-UNESCO) and in his current position as CIA Cultural Ambassador. sent a message of goodwill to all those attending the event. |
CAA 50th Anniversary Cake |
Craig Perry, Morag Craig and Kim Kershaw |
Heather Gladstone and Jack Joslen. Jack Joslen was the Treasurer of the CAA for many years and a stalwart of the association. |
Heather Gladstone and Jack Joslen cutting the cake. |
The current CAA Committee. |
CAA Committee and helpers |
NZAA Youth Group conducted by Christine Adams with First Accordion being 15 year old Patrick Lui, 2012 Open Solo (under 20 years) South Pacific Champion Patrick Lui. |
CAA Massed Orchestra |
Christchurch Accordion Orchestra |
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