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Art
Van Damme endorses ‘Jazz Accordion Solos’ book and
CD – USA
Contributed
by Harley
Jones
 The
Jazz Accordion Solos book with CD, written, arranged and
recorded by Gary Dahl lets you hear each arrangement to
facilitate faster learning. The book has received the endorsement
of famous Jazz accordionist Art Van Damme.
Author Gary
Dahl says: "This book is actually a music course by itself
because of the large amount of reharmonization, rhythm and improvisation
added to the original scores. If you seriously want to learn
how the RH and LH are used for swing, Dixie and jazz styles then study
this book. Learning harmony, improvisation and rhythmic patterns can
be realized quickly in the context of learning an exciting, useful
arrangement.
Visit: http://www.accordions.com/garydahl
to purchase this book and other Gary Dahl books of various styles
with a similar mission to the Jazz Accordion Solo book."
Gary Dahl is also running correspondence courses and he has some openings.
The correspondence method is very rewarding because results are realized
quickly; similar to private lessons but less costly.
For further information email garydahlmusic@msn.com
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UMKC
Community Accordion Orchestra in Concert, Missouri - USA
Contributed by Kevin
Friedrich
The
UMKC Community
Accordion Orchestra announces the presentation of its annual
Spring Concert, June 12th, at 2pm. This will take place on the UMKC
campus at White Recital Hall, 4949 Cherry Street, in Kansas City,
Missouri. The concert is open to the public and is a free event.
The one and a half hour concert will include classical transcriptions
of Polovetsian Dances from ‘Prince Igor’, by Borodin,
‘Abduction’ from ‘The Seraglio Overture’, by
Mozart, ‘Dornroschen Waltz’, by Tschaikowsky, and ‘Granada’,
by Lara. Other arrangements to be performed will include Gershwin
melodies, Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway Hits, Show Boat (Jerome Kern)
selections, and a new exciting version of ‘Jalousie’.
An original accordion orchestral composition, ‘Toccata Diavolesca’,
by Jonas Tamulionis, will show the diversity the instrument has
to offer. The group's concert master, Karen Fremar, will also be
featured in a solo performance.
This
performing group, conducted by Professor Emeritus, Joan
Cochran Sommers, has members of all ages hailing from the general
Kansas City area including Blue Springs, Independence, Smithville,
and Overland Park. The group has performed worldwide in Italy, Germany,
Russia and New Zealand.
The concert
is a preview to performances that will take place in Dallas the
following week at the Accordionist & Teachers Guild 2005 International
Festival. Donations will be accepted at the concert on Sunday to
help with the group's expenses.
For further information email: sommersjoanc@sbcglobal.net
or visit: http://www.accordions.com/umkc
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Mika
Väyrynen performs for two Finnish Presidents, Naantali
- Finland
Contributed by Kevin
Friedrich
 Two
Presidents of Finland, the current President Mrs. Tarja Halonen
and former President, Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, were among an audience
comprising celebrity politicians, conductors, composers and performers
at the opening concert of the Naantali Music Festival where Finnish
accordion virtuoso Mika Väyrynen was one of the featured guest
artistes. This was one of the very rare occasions when two
Presidents have been in the audience during an accordionist’s
performance with orchestra.
Celebrating the 70th birthday of Professor Aulis Sallinen, Mika
performed Sallinen's 'Chamber Music No. V (Barabbas Variations)
for Accordion and String Orchestra', with the 'Virtuosi di Kuhmo'
String Orchestra conducted by Professor Ralf Gothoni.
At the conclusion of the concert Mika
was invited on stage with the other artistes, and was also joined
by the guest of honor, Professor Aulis Sallinen. The concert
was followed by a VIP reception organized by Naantali City where
Mika and the soloists were able to visit with the Presidents and
other special guests.
Fellow
performers at the festival included such artistes as Vladimir Ashkenazy,
Barbara Hendricks, and Krzysztof Penderecki.
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Frank Busso Jnr. Selected as New United
States Air Force Accordionist
Contributed by Kevin
Friedrich
 Frank
Busso Junior, from Staten Island, New York, has been selected for
the coveted accordion position in the United States Air Force Strolling
Strings. The Air Force has been looking to replace the accordion
player of its band’s Strolling Strings music ensemble since
the musician retired two years ago and now after a long search,
they have found just the person they are looking for.
"It
is very hard to find the right person for this job, but it’s
a great job for the right person", said Chief Master Sgt. Jane
Bockenek, the Strolling Strings’ music director who plays the
violin in the group. With little feedback after spreading the word
accross the country to teachers, colleges and studios, the Air Force
decided that since the accordion players were not coming to the
Air Force, the Air Force was going to go to the accordion players.
Sgt. Bockenek attended the American
Accordionists' Association Festival in Boston last year and
set up several auditions, however the search proved fruitless.
Earlier
this year Frank Busso Junior was at the right time in his career
to audition for the position, and the Air Force knew right away
they had found just the person they were looking for. They found
someone that fit all their criteria musically, and also someone
who fit the parameters of the United States Air Force.
First
step for Frank before he begins performing with the 22-member group
at the White House, State Functions and such, will be to endure
six weeks of rigorous basic training. "They’ll have to
go through boot camp like every other recruit, but they will also
be entitled to all the benefits of being in the military,"
Sgt. Bockenek said.
Frank
is the son of Frank Busso Senior, who owns and operates the Staten
Island Music School in Staten Island, New York.
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South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival - New Zealand
Contributed
by Harley
Jones
The South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival is the largest
annual accordion event in the Southern Hemisphere. This year, the
festival was at the newly built Raye Freedman Arts Centre at Epsom
Girls’ Grammar School, Auckland City. This is a wonderful
new Centre with first full lighting, excellent acoustics, soundproof
practice areas and food facilities making the event most enjoyable
for performers, audience and organisers.
 The
weekend began on Friday evening with a Wine and Cheese Reception,
followed by the Welcome Concert in the new venue. Guests were the
ASA New South Wales State Accordion Orchestra (Australia), conducted
by Elizabeth Jones. Alexander
Poeluev right (Russia), one of the world’s most exciting
young accordion artistes, then performed and received a standing ovation
for a superb performance from the enthusiastic audience. On
Saturday and Sunday followed the competitions. A most successful competition
event was held and the competitions ended with the Results and Prize-Giving
Concert to a largely full hall.
The finale
of the Festival was the Farewell Dinner on Sunday evening. The South
Pacific Accordion Championship trophies are presented, and the evening
is always a great party with lots of live music and dancing - great
end to the 2005 event.
Results:-
South Pacific Solo Accordion Champions:-
1. Ann-Elise Koerntjes (Australia),
2. Campbell Hill (New Zealand),
3. Kristina Panzic (New Zealand),
15 years and under South Pacific Solo Accordion Champions:-
1. Jessica Chen (New Zealand)
12 years and under South Pacific Solo Accordion Champions:-
1. Edward Giffney (New Zealand)
New Zealand Accordion Orchestra Champions:-
1. North Shore Accordion Orchestra, conductor Lionel Reekie
2. North Shore Musicale Accordion Orchestra, conductors Adam Thorpe
and Carol Yan
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Friedrich
Lips Accordion Workshop, Imst - Austria
Contributed
by Dr
Herbert Scheibenreif, of Friedrich
Lips Productions
For
the fifth time the city of Imst (located in Tyrol, near Innsbruck)
will organize workshops for musicians and artistes of different styles
from July 11th to 15th. Participants will have the opportunity to
combine some relaxing days with artistic activity. Accordionists Friedrich
Lips (from the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow) and Roman Pechmann
(Conservatory of Klagenfurt, Austria) will give solo lessons and teach
chamber music. Friedrich Lips will give also give a recital on Sunday,
July 10th in the City Museum of Imst.
For further information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at
or go to www.kulturlaub.at
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Pascal
Contet Shows, Malakoff – France
Contributed by Holda
Paoletti-Kampl
On
June 10th and 11th, at 8pm, there will be two shows, involving the
accordion, followed by some jazz by a trio. The artistic director
is Pascal
Contet. The concert venue is Théâtre 71 de Malakoff.
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The United
States National Accordion News June edition has been published,
including news stories from around the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The site includes feature articles, news stories, upcoming concerts
and festivals and contact information for Clubs and Associations in
the United States.
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Raquel
Ruiz, Spanish accordionist and co-collaborator for the AWW Spanish
news is presenting her new website.
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Yuri
Medianik - Yuri Medianik site selling a new CD, "Resurecction
del Angel" with sound samples. Purchase online with credit card.
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Sebastiano
Cali - accordionist, composer, piano tuner, harpsichord and other
early instruments maker, releases another 6
new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Cielito
Lindo' (American South-Latin), 'Faust Waltz' (Classical), 'Tres Palabras'
(American South-Latin), 'Valse C#- Op.64 N.2'(Classical), 'Prelude
No.7' (Classical), 'Prelude No.20' (Classical). The music is in eSheet
format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit
card.
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James
O' Brien - composer, arranger and performer, releases another
6
new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Skip to
My Lou' (traditional), 'Staten Island Hornpipe' (traditional), 'The
Mudgee Waltz' (traditional), 'The Old Bullock Dray' (traditional),
'Vdol Pa Ulitzye' (traditional), 'The Village Tavern' (traditional).
Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet
format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit
card.
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Vassily
Glubochenko - composer, arranger, performer and scientist, releases
1
new work titled 'In Spring' composed by Glubochenko, available
for purchase online. A sample of this music is available on the site.
The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer.
Purchase with credit card.
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Leading
accordionist 
Accordionist
Russia’s
Alexander Korbakov is in concert at Stockport Accordion Club on
June 14th. The concert begins at 8pm, and the venue is the St John
Ambulance Brigade HQ, Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath – close to
junctions 1 or 2 on the M60.
A
new