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05-Feb-2010
2010 NAA National Accordion Convention, Texas – USAby Norman Seaton |
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 The 2010 National Accordion Convention organized by the National Accordion Association takes place at the Westin Park Central Hotel, Dallas, Texas, from March 10th to 14th. The NAA theme this year is ‘Accordions in Action’. The 2010 National Accordion Association Convention will include orchestra and band workshops, features for acoustic, electronic and Midi accordions, various workshops, jam sessions, swap shop, a National Accordion Party and Concert. This is a "hands-on convention", and everyone should bring an accordion. Special daily rates are available. The demonstration center includes both Roland USA and Ballarini Music, who will conduct specialized clinics. Other dealers present are Accordion-O-Rama Accordion Sales and Service, Petosa, Kohl Music Company, Accordion Embroidery by Carol Garrision, Accordion Stuff - Debra Peters, MECCA, and the Jay Fox Band Company. The event will see the official launch of Joe Natoli's ‘Adult Accordion Book’, a new tutor book. Thursday will be the ‘Anthony Galla-Rini Appreciation Day’, directed by Esther Lanting. Among the workshops offered will be: ‘Digital Accordion Voices for 60s Pop & Rock Music’ - Bruce Gassman; ‘Add Singing to your Playing’ - Matt Tolentino; ‘Relax Your Way to Superior Performances!’ - Svetlana Ivanchenko; ‘Klezmer Music’, ‘Children's Music’, ‘Ettore Music’ and interviewing for Accordions USA News! - Rita Davidson; ‘The Accordionist’s Thumb’ - Ian Blair Fries, M.D; ‘Add Spice to your playing’ - Jim Rommel; ‘Learn to Play the Diatonic Button Accordion’ and ‘Convention Jam Orchestra’ – Shelia Lee; ‘Compose Yourself with Natoli's Composition 101’ - Joe Natoli; Kim and Dan Christian Workshop: ‘It is all about Musical Expressions’; Ron Lankford of Roland USA and Chris Rybak - the status of Roland accordions workshop; ‘Celtic Music - Irish and Scottish’ -Mark Kenneth; ‘Communication With Your Audience’ - Ross and Valina Witte; ‘Join the Band: Polka and Waltz Ornamentation’ - Dick Albreski; ‘How to accompany anybody!’ and “Improving Your Technique on the Accordion’ -Mario Pedone; ‘Embellishment Workshop - Tricks you can use’ - Dr. John Martin; ‘Hands-on Teaching Series’ - Debra Peters; ‘Exploring Left-hand Harmonies and Rhythms’ - Gordon Kohl; ‘Your Fifteen Minutes of Fame’ - Arlyn Visentin; ‘Workshops by the Central Texas Music Team’ - Dr. Daniel Kott and Shelia Lee; ‘One Man Band’ - Nick Ballarini; ‘Sight-reading Seminar’ - Sharon Seaton; ‘Music With A Smile’ - Jane Christison. The evening concerts include Friday evening’s ‘Circle of Champions’. For further information: natlaccordion@sbcglobal.net |