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05-Jul-2019
AAA Festival, 17-21 July 2019, Pennsylvania - USAby Linda Soley Reed, AAA Second Vice President |
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 Curtain up! Light the Lights! The AAA Festival is almost here! So many new and wonderful surprises this year – great concerts, great competitions, great workshops and some dazzling performances. Lots of surprise guests attending – you’ll want to meet them all!Kickoff is Wednesday, July 17 at 3 pm for 5 full days of accordion including the premier performance of the AAA’s newest commissioned work by Joseph A. Natoli, “Child’s Play”, a chamber work for 2 accordions, cello and percussion. On accordion is our own Dr. Robert Young McMahan and of course, composer, Joseph A. Natoli. Cellist Cecylia Barczyk is no stranger to AAA concerts as well as Percussionist, Bill Trigg – an honor to have them both performing. Kick-off event is the Meet and Greet Reception on Wednesday, July 17 open to all registered participants followed by the After Hours Club. Two great workshops in the afternoon will certainly pique your interest. Our Thursday, Luncheon Concert artists, Nathan Chapeton, Stan Colcicovsci and Philly’s own, Joe Soprani are ready to entertain you. Pasta Night – oh WOW – so many artists on hand Chris Brettschneider, Ray Oreggia, Cody McSherry, Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini, and the Westmont Philharmonia Orchestra all are sure to WOW you! Off to the Mall on Friday as some of our participants head to King of Prussia Mall which is celebrating “Give the Gift of Music” month. Various areas in the mall will have performers entertaining the Friday shoppers. Then back to the Radisson to get ready to be Dazzled! The chamber ensemble kicks off the program followed by Petar Maric and the amazing Michael Bridge! This is Michael’s first time at an AAA Festival and he is sure to delight the audience. Accordions? Did you say Accordions? YES and we’ve got them all. Support our accordion manufactures and visit the Exhibits in the Buchanan Room – Lower Level of Radisson Tower. Maybe you’d like to try something new?? Also all kinds of music, recordings and accessories are available. Competitions, Workshops, After Hours, Junior Orchestra, Youth Jazz Ensemble, Festival Orchestra – something for every accordionist. And all is included in your Festival Registration with the exception of food functions and the Friday evening Concert. Register and make sure you have your name badge with you at all times. Visit the AAA website festival page to view flyers and information about all the events. Download the flyers at: 2019AAAFlyers.pdf We are all looking forward to meeting some new friends and visiting with our regular participants. Don’t delay – Register online today! AAA Shopping Cart |