Apertura official de la Escuela de Arte y Música Glock, Muehlecker - Alemania
Información por Holda Paoletti-Kampl

El 9 de julio la escuela de arte y música Glock fue oficialmente inaugurada con un concierto.Esta escuela está dirigida por Margarete Glock (Diploma de Pedagogía Musical, Diploma de Directora). El principal objetivo de esta escuela de música es el acordeón, que enseña la Sra Glock. La Orquesta de acordeón Sternchen está formada únicamente por sus estudiantes y tiene un éxito internacional como su aparición en la Prager harmonikatagen 2005. La dirección de la escuela de música es: Musik und Kunstschule Glock, Banhofstr.119, 75417 Muhlacker. Alemania
   

Inaugurado Nuevo Estudio de Acordeón, Massachussets - EEUU
Información por Rob Howard

El acordeonista Gary Morin ha abierto un estudio en su casa en Shirley, Massachussets. Gary enseñará todos los niveles y estilos como polka, música latina, jazz, etc... Pueden ser lecciones semanales. Como profesional con 29 años de experiencia en interpretación de estilos italiano, francés, alemán, polaco, irlandés y otros, él también puede enseñar a hacer mezclas digitales con acordeones midi.

Para más información: GaryMAccordion@aol.com

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) organized a workshop for musicians and artistes of different styles from July 11th to 15th. Participants had the opportunity to combine some relaxing days with artistic activity. Bayanist/accordionist Friedrich Lips, from the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow, gave solo lessons to participants from Mexico, the Netherlands and Austria.

Friedrich Lips had a well-acclaimed solo recital on Sunday, July 10th to a full hall at the City Museum of Imst. The success of 'Kulturlaub' 2005 means the event will be held again next year!.
   

Dr William Schimmel's Proudest Moment, New York - USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

Dr. William Schimmel and Micki Goodman-Schimmel's proudest moment will take place on July 28th, when their son, Michael, will celebrate his 25th birthday with a solo art show. And, of course, Dr. Schimmel will supply the music for the opening ceremony.

Michael Schimmel was born on August 9th 1980. From infancy to age 5 he attended the Kennedy Child Study Center, then went to PS 7, 146, 40, IS 131, Manhattan School for Career Development, and graduated from Stuyvesant High School in the Special Education Program. He currently works with artist, Jeff Macaluso, in the Young Adult Institute Home Habilitation program. Mr. Macaluso has facilitated the framing and presentation of the works in this exhibit.

Michael studied accordion with his father, Dr. William Schimmel, and movement with his mother, Micki Goodman, a choreographer and video artist. Michael has participated in numerous art programs such as the 92nd Street Y, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Discovery program, and is currently working the the Hudson Center for the Arts and Habitation sponsored by the Federation for Educational Guidance.

Michael's musical tastes are incredibly varied and eclectic. This has greatly influenced his painting: sculpture, woodcuts, mixed media and ceramics. His work in this exhibit was produced in programs that encourage and stimulate artistic expression. From the earliest to the present works, Michael's exhibit demonstrates his unique experience, through an intense use of emotional sensitiv ity to color, a particular passionate delight for rhythm and form. Clearly his work is greatly inspired by his broad musical tastes.

He lives in Manhattan with his parents, William and Micki Schimmel. He has Downs Syndrome. This is his first solo show. The show will take place at La Galleria - 345 E 85th St between 1st and 2nd Ave, New York - July 28th to August 2Oth. The opening reception is on July 28th, 7-10 pm.
 

Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival of Music and Dance, New York - USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

The Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival of Music and Dance takes place in Trumansburg, New York State, from July 21st to 24th. This festival features ethnic music and dance, including Cajun, Zydeco, folk, bluegrass, reggae and African, and no less than sixty bands are booked.

The Cajun and Zydeco performers include Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band, Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys, Preston Frank and his Zydeco Family Band, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Cleoma's Ghost, and Buffalo Zydeco.

For further information email grassroots@shakorihills.org
  

Alain Musichini Orchestra Dance Dates - France
Contributed by Rob Howard

Accordionist Alain Muichini, the 1981 Coupe Mondiale World Champion, and his orchestra, are appearing at the following places:-

July 23rd - Bois de Larogue
24th - Le Retro Barquerille
25th - Le Vernet
27th - Cabannes
30th - Bedarrides

For further information email fmusic@wanadoo.fr
 

Accordion Concert, Gipuzkoa - Spain
Contributed by Rob Howard

On September 24th, in the Casa de Cultura in Lasarte-Oria, there will be a concert featuring the Zero Sette Akordeoi Orkestra, the Jerny Dolanc Accordion Orchestra (France) and the Iñaki Diéguez Quartet. The concert begins at 7.30pm.
 

A new site selling a book titled Book 1 Romantic Solos. Original Compositions for Accordion by Stas Venglevski.
   

A new site selling a book titled Book 2 Illusions Duets. Original Compositions for Accordion by Stas Venglevski. Purchase online with credit card.
 

James O' Brien - composer, arranger and performer, releases another 6 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Oh No, John. No!' (traditional), 'Petite Russie' (traditional), 'Rocka My Soul' (traditional), 'Soldier's Joy' (traditional), 'St. Patrick's Day' (traditional), 'Streets of Laredo' (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.