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23-Mar-2018
The Accordion Family! 2018 National Accordion Convention Musical Accomplishments - USAby Norman Seaton, President National Accordion Association (NAA) |
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 Gary Blair wrote:"This year’s line-up of artistes for the NAA convention was top drawer! Held in the Hyatt regency in Richardson, Texas, it starred Grayson Masefield (New Zealand), Gary Blair (Scotland) and from the USA, Cory Pesaturo, Gabe Hall Rodriguez, Jamie Maschler, Debra Peters and a host of other top accordionists. We had workshops, demonstrations, concerts, jam sessions and even a Friday night dance party. A great turn out of participants, guests and friends, made for a terrific weekend of accordion fun." Post-Convention News Release by NAA President Norman Seaton (picture right): 2018 will be known as a Banner Year for musicality and the accordion. Given the latest technologies in our digital accordion world, the 2018 National Accordion Convention (NAA) was systematically divided into two primary training areas (digitally-enhanced and traditional workshops) where conventioneers freely attended either session based on personal desires, presentation topics, and/or presenter’s expertise. By design, the two training areas were compatible, not competitive. For example, musical expression (bellow actions, keyboard articulation, etc.) has similarities on all accordions. The friendly transparency between the training sessions influenced the atmosphere of the entire convention. We are now “family members” related by our beloved musical instrument also known as “The Accordion!” Situated next to the two primary training areas was a semi-private area assigned for personalized sessions (digital-enhanced and/or traditional training). Coordinators for these areas were Ian Fries and Sharon Seaton; with both coordinators assuring that conventioneers used those areas often. National Accordion Association officials and Convention Team members are proud of the fact that 2018 conventioneers displayed and enjoyed a high level of enjoyment as we continue to move forward. All the 2018 Convention Team members have indicated an interest in serving the same positions for 2018. Picture below of some Board members and/or Coordinators. More pictures: 2018NAA |
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