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NORTHWEST ACCORDION
NEWS
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Amore Renee
A Most Memorable Picnic
Remembering Ken Olendorf
Historic Wallace Accordion Festival
Avoid Bending from the Waist to Spare Your Back
Northwest Accordion Society
VOL. 21 NO. 4
WInter Quarter 2011
Northwest Accordion News
Northwest Accordion News Staff
NWAS PUBLICATION PRIORITIES
Doris Osgood............................................(503) 357-0417
[email protected]
Judith Ames .............................................(360) 254-5245
[email protected]
Colleen Halverson (Advertising) ..............(503) 484-5064
[email protected]
NW Accordion Society Officers
Bonnie Birch, President/Treasurer ................................. (206) 622-4786
Doris Osgood, Vice President/Communications............. (503) 357-0417
Judith Ames, Secretary/Technology ............................... (360) 254-5245
Advisory Board
Rick Hatley,..................................................................... (253) 288-0442
Shirlee Holmes .............................................................. (206) 282-4934
Dick Myking .................................................................... (253) 537-0136
Birgit Teuwen .................................................................. (206) 368-9720
Cooksie (Kaserzon) Kramer ........................................... (425) 828-9104
Brenda Bard ................................................................... (425) 822-4404
Jim Tobler ....................................................................... (425) 745-4872
Membership:
Doris Osgood.................................................................. (503) 357-0417
[email protected]
Judith Ames ................................................................... (360) 254-5245
[email protected]
Mail letters & articles to:
5102 NE 121st Ave. #12,
Vancouver, WA 98682
Or e-mail to: [email protected]
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Advertising
Original Compositions
News from Our Members
Instructive/Technical Articles
Summaries from Regional Socials and
Events
Coming Events
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NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY
The Northwest Accordion News is a quarterly
newsletter published by the Northwest Accordion
Society for and by its members. The purpose of
the NWAS News is to unite the membership by
providing news of its members, and articles that
instruct, encourage, and promote the playing of
the accordion.
NWAS News Deadlines
February 1, May 1, August 1, November
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Inquiries, questions, suggestions,
etc.
Contact Doris Osgood, 3224 B St.,
Forest Grove, OR 97116. (503) 357-0417.
E-mail: [email protected]
Is your membership renewal due?
Check your mailing label. A membership
application/renewal form is included on
the last page. Send your renewals or
change of address to:
5102 NE 121st Ave. #12
Vancouver, WA 98682
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Quarterly Update
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Letter from the Editors
Quarterly Update
Composer – Stas Venglevski
Amore Renee
LIAC 2012 Sponsors
In Remembrance
ATG Festival
Day of the Accordion
Big Changes This Year!!!
Calling all performers!!!
LIAC 2012 is Coming!!!
iPad Sheet Music Stand for Strolling Accordionists
ASK A TEACHER
Building on Success
Discover the magic of the accordion in Rome
Coupe Mondiale 2011 Shanghai, China
By the Way –
Forest Grove Autumn Accordion Social
Discovery Channel At Scandalli Factory
NWAS Booth at the 2011 Western Washington
State Fair in Puyallup, WA
Cotati
Seattle Accordion Social
Tacoma Accordion Social
Michael Bridge Crowned Canada’s Best Accordionist!
Seattle Monday Night Accordion Socials
Thanks to the 2011 Leavenworth International Accordion
Celebration Sponsors
Accordionist Cory Pesaturo Featured at Columbus
Day Parade - New York
The Historic Wallace Accordion Festival
Entertainers in the Northwest
June in Oregon Means “Accordion Camp”
Accordion Events Calendar
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NWAS Welcomes New Members:
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Letter from the Editors
Greetings!
The fall colors were spectacular! And winter is on
its way. Already, choirs and orchestras are preparing for
Winter and Chrismas celebrations. Are you participating?
This is also a season to be thankful - for health and
strength through the many challenges we have walked
through this year.
Give the gift of MUSIC this year - you can play at
a retirement center, give the gift of music lessons to
someone, share some favorite music, send a CD to a
family member or friend. Bless someone with MUSIC!
Remember, you may now receive your NWAS
electronically - please let us know if you’d like to have
the PDF version (you get it sooner and often pictures
are in COLOR!)
Judith ([email protected])
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Dear Members,
The leaves around Forest Grove are falling fast
tonight; the jet stream has brought cold wind and our
seasons have seemed to change over night.
So many things have happened in our region
since our last publication. The highs and lows seemed
extreme. One of the “highs” was the account you’ll
find in this issue. Dick Carlson and his granddaughters’ entertaining the Holocaust Survivors gave everyone that heard of it great encouragement. Music transcends so many things and can bring people together
like no other medium. Our “low” this autumn was the
sudden death of NWAS founder, Ken Olendorf. Ken
meant a lot to the accordion community, particularly in
the Puget Sound area. He was a superb musician on
several instruments; we know him best for his virtuoso
accordion skill. Family and Music were his life – in that
order. His shoes will be not be easily filled.
Plans for the 19th Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration are in the works. Bonnie Birch,
LIAC chairman, is working feverishly to finalize plans.
In 2012, the funding for the event will be largely generated by the Northwest Accordion Society. We are
thankful for the grants we’ve received over the past
two years; the funding was to assist the transition.
The NWAS started with essentially nothing! The City
of Leavenworth, the merchants, and Projekt Bayern
have been pleased with our results. Projekt Bayern,
particularly, feels that LIAC supports its mission – to
perpetuate and maintain the Bavarian quality of the
community. The official web site for the event is www.
accordioncelebration.org. You may also check www.
nwasnews.com. We will have more information for
you after the first of the year.
The Day of the Accordion is on! The Seattle Center is under renovation. Rather than move to a remote
location on Center property or cancel the event, the
decision has been made to have the Day of the Accordion at the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. The food
court area has a stage and the management wants
music from noon to 9:30 PM! There will be space for
free lessons that have become so popular. Special
thanks to the members of the Tacoma Accordion Club
for making the lessons and rising star stage happen.
They work often out of public view; we appreciate
them very much. See the details for DOTA in this issue.
There are often events and news that fall outside
of our publication cycle. Be sure to check the Northwest Accordion Society web site. We don’t have professional web techs devoted to that job exclusively but
we do endeavor to get information on the home page
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quickly that would be of interest and importance. The
annual Christmas concert by the Spokane Accordion
Ensemble, for instance, is one such event.
We have been so fortunate over the years to be
able to offer print music in each publication of the
NWAS News. Generally they are original compositions; recently we’ve had copyright permission to
reprint some accordion classics. For this issue, we
thank Stas Venglevski for his original composition,
“Amore Renee”. He is a virtuoso bayan player. Stas
emigrated from Moldova and now resides in Wisconsin.
As this year is coming to a close, it is important
that I thank those who have worked hard to help
maintain the Northwest Accordion News. We all have
strived to produce a quality publication. The support
from our advertisers has kept us in the black; we’re
grateful for that. I’d like to especially thank our newest staff member, Colleen Halverson, for her work in
pursuing advertising revenue. Colleen’s father passed
away after a long illness just as our publishing deadline arrived. It has been a difficult time for her. Judith
Ames’ husband, Ron, is undergoing chemo therapy
this autumn too. Emotionally our small staff is pulled
in several directions.
We continue our thanks to our regular contributors: Marjorie Rombauer, Ed Lofquist, Cooksie
Kramer, Eloise Adaire, Dick Myking, and Ron Ostromecki. We thank Petosa Accordions, Michael
Arralde-Diamond Accordions, Castiglione Accordions,
Roland International, and Accordions International;
also thanks to our regular advertisers: Bell and Reed,
Folkvoice Band, Frank Marocco, Accordions N More.
We have new listings also from Debbie Grassman,
Tussy Morelli, and Louis Traverso. Thank you all for
your support.
Judith, Colleen, and I wish you all a joyful Christmas plus good health and rich blessings for the coming year. Music is an important element in that wish;
keep the accordion in your life and share your music.
We owe that to all who have gone before us.
Doris Osgood
[email protected]
Correction
In the listing of our donors/supporters for Leavenworth 2011, we regret to have omitted the contribution
by the Northwest Accordionaires. Much belated
thanks for their cash gift and for their work at the accordion celebration. We are hopeful that no one else
was omitted. We apologize for the error and thank
you for your understanding.
Composer – Stas Venglevski
His artistry, dazzling technical command, and
sensitivity have brought "Stas" Venglevski, a native of
the Republic of Moldova, part of the former Soviet Union,
increasing acclaim as a virtuoso of the bayan. A two-time
first prize winner of bayan competition in the Republic of
Moldova, Stas is a graduate of the Russian Academy of
Music in Moscow where he received his Masters Degree
in Music under the tutelage of the famed Russian bayanist,
Friedrich Lips. In 1992 he immigrated to the United States.
Stas' repertoire includes his original compositions,
a broad range of classical, contemporary and ethnic
music. He has toured extensively as a soloist throughout
the former Soviet Union, Canada, Europe, and the
United States including numerous performances with
Doc Severinsen, teve Allen and with Garrison Keillor on
the Prairie Home Companion Show. Additionally, he has
performed with symphony orchestras throughout the United
States. He performed the world premiere of Concerto No.
2 by Anthony Galla-Rini and also the world premiere of
“Bayan and Beyond”, composed for Stas by Dan Lawitts.
He is a regular participant of the Milwaukee Symphony
Orchestra's Arts in Community Education Program
(ACE); has done television commercials and performed
in theater productions; produced numerous recordings
including transcription of
Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Suite for bayan as well as one
of original compositions. He
has published several books
of original compositions.
Stas also performs as
a member of the A Sta_Sera
Duo where he combines
talents with accordionist, John
Simkus, known primarily for
his smooth jazz renditions.
Their musical partnership
has resulted in a unique
repertoire and as a duo
they have toured the United
States and Europe extensively and collaborated on a CD
of original compositions, Seasonings. Additionally, Stas
demonstrates his versatility performing regularly with his
Irish friends Leahy's Luck.
Stas is a past President of the prestigious
Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG)
which was established in 1940 with the purpose
of furthering the progress of the accordion by improving
teaching standards, music, and all phases of music
education. The ATG is a member of the Confederation
Internationale des Accordeonistes (CIA) International Music
Council (IMC-NESCO) which holds an annual competition
and festival in various cities around the United States.
The brilliant artistry and musical virtuosity of Stas
afford an expanded dimension in music and an innovative
musical adventure to the audience. The Northwest
Accordion Society is grateful to Stas for sharing his “Amore
Renee” found in this issue.
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By Dick Carlson
In mid August, I received a call from Doris Osgood
regarding a request for an accordion player for a picnic
that was to occur in Seaside, Oregon. The request came
through Pamelajean Myers who is a member of the Tualatin Valley Accordionists. A co-worker of Pamelajean is
involved with the Jewish Community of Portland and they
were arranging a picnic for a group of about thirty Holocaust survivors. She knew Pamelajean was involved with
accordion players so this was the connection to find entertainment for the picnic.
Since I live in Tillamook, which is about 50 miles south
of Seaside, Doris called me to see if I could help out. I
called Jill, the contact for the picnic, and agreed to rendezvous with the group coming by bus to the picnic site in
Seaside at noon on the Big Day.
As it turned out, our two grand-daughters, Allison and
Emily, happened to be visiting us from Roseburg so they
accompanied Patty and me to Seaside on the day of the
picnic.
We arrived at the Seaside Park about 11:00 AM so
we could check out the location. We received a cell phone
call from Jill that the bus had a problem and they would be
leaving Portland after about a half hour delay.
We said, “Not a problem; we’ll see you at the park
when you get there.” We took the girls to the Pig-N-Pancake for their favorite breakfast. As we were leaving the
restaurant, Jill called back and apologized all over the place
saying that the bus never did show up and that they would
not be coming at all. I asked what alternate plan they had
for the thirty-some Holocaust survivors and she said that
they were going to find a local park and have a picnic there.
I told Jill that we would start heading for Portland and
told her to call back when the new destination was decided.
If we could get there before the picnic was over, I would
still play for them. If not, at least we would have tried. Just
as we got over the Coast Range and had cell towers, Jill
called again with the location. Luckily for us it was on the
west side.
We found the park and unloaded the accordion. They
were so happy to see us and welcomed us with open arms.
I started off by playing “Hava Nagila’ to which a man by the
name of Laddy jumped up and started dancing and singing;
others joined too. It was one of the most delightful groups
I’ve ever played for.
They discovered that the girls also played the accordion and wanted to hear them play. As our daughter, Dawn
(the girls’ mother) and the girls brought their accordions
up from the car, the group laughed and commented, “It
looks like the Van-Trapp Family.” Allison and Emily played
several of their duets. Among them was a nice rendition of
“Edelweiss” to which everybody joined in singing.
Jill told us to feel free to ask any of them about their
experiences during the war. They all wanted to tell their
story; it was important to them. Retelling their stories ensures that the Holocaust won’t be forgotten.
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Our older granddaughter, Allison age 12, brought
along a book about a girl who survived the Holocaust. A
few of the group actually knew the author; several of them
signed the back cover of the book and wrote where they
were from. One lady also wrote her tattooed Auschwitz
number in the book and showed it to the girls.
All of these people were teenagers when they were
put in the concentration camps. Their stories brought on
tears. It was a tremendous experience for the girls and
for all of us to meet them. They were so appreciative of
our coming and playing for them. It was a picnic that I will
always remember. I certainly hope they ask me to play for
them again.
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Dick, Allison, Emily
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Anema E Core – Trio (E/M)
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La Mer (E)
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La Vie En Rose (E)
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Moon River (E)
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Waltz, Opus 24 (E)
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Minuet in G (E/M)
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Lullaby for Thea (M/E)
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Dance Lady Dance, Schottische (M/D) $5.00
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Moth in the Closet (D/M)
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Happy Birthday (D/M)
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Red Hearts-White Lace,
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A Linden Blossom Fell (M)
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Kitty Whiskers, polka complete (M) $10.00
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Each part
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The Bavarian Mouse Ball, Waltz (M) $10.00
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Café Rendezvous Waltz (M)
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The Chase – Etude (M)
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Dreams of a Dance – Waltz (M)
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February Blues – Rag (D)
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Frühling – Ethnic Waltz (M/D)
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Holiday in Mexico – Waltz (M/E)
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Holiday in Rome – Fox Trot (M)
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Hills of Kananaskis – Ethnic Waltz (M) $5.50
Hop Scotch – Schottische, Solo (M) $5.50
Hop Scotch – Schottische, Duet (M) $11.00
Images (M)
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My Isle of Emerald Green (M)
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Paris After Dark 11 pg. (D)
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Swede Dreams – Mazurka (D/M) $5.50
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To purchase sheet
music, contact:
Mrs. T. Morelli
[email protected]
Holocost Survivor Picnic
Leavenworth International Accordion
Celebration 2012 Sponsors
Virtuoso:
Monarch Accordions
Petosa Accordions
Projekt Bayern
Major
Tempo Trend Accordions
Friends of the Accordion:
William Ritter
For more information on being a sponsor of
LIAC 2012, go to www.nwasnews.com or www.
accordioncelebration.com.
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In Remembrance
ATG Festival
Kenneth ‘Ken’ Roberts Olendorf - Husband,
father and highly giŌed SeaƩle musician unexpectedly passed away while performing on Friday, October 21, 2011. He was 77 years old. The
Northwest Accordion Society lost its founder; his
family lost their cornerstone. The NWAS extends
sincere sympathy to Ken’s beloved wife, Barbara
and their children Brian, Kendra, KrisƟn, and their
eight grandchildren.
The Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG) proudly announces that the 2012 ATG
Festival will be held from July 25-29, 2012 at the
Hyatt Lisle, 1400 Coporetum Drive in Lisle, ( Chicago)
Illinois. Mark your calendars.
Hotel Telephone: (630) 852-1234 ;Reservations: 1-888-421-1442 (mention the ATG for special
convention rate, available until July 8, 2012) Hotel includes complimentary Breakfast buffet for all
guests, complimentary Wifi in all rooms, Free Parking,
transportation to the train offering frequent service to
Downtown Chicago and complimentary pickup and
drop-off (times to be arranged) to Oh’are or Midway
Airports.
Convention Hotel Rates Single Occupancy
$99.00 plus tax; Double Occupancy $109.00 plus
tax; Triple Occupancy $114.00 plus tax; Quadruple
Occupancy $119.00 plus tax.
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Excerpted from Playing Well, an upcoming book written and illustrated by Dr Lynda Griffith, orthopedic physical
therapist and certified accordion repair technician.
As Anthony Galla-Rini neared the one hundred years old mark he began to slow down a little. To
those who knew him he was nevertheless still amazing when it came to energy level, memory and
playing ability. Petosa modified his accordion to reduce the weight to make playing such a physical
instrument a little easier for him. His longevity was legendary and very likely a product of genetic
qualities and good playing habits over a very long career.
Frankie Yankovic also lived a long and successful musical life that extended into his eighth decade. Near the end of his career onstage, while he still charmed an audience with beloved tunes,
huge smiles and lovely baby blues, he no longer was able to play the accordion. He sat behind a
keyboard rather than strapping on his accordion because of back pain.
Which accordionist will you be? Can we insure accordion-playing longevity? Probably not, but
we can improve the odds on back injury. Not every lift causes injury, although problems often come
with repeated lifts. Little traumas compound over time to become bigger problems so anything we
can do on a daily basis to reduce the load will add time to our careers.
Forward bending from the waist to lift an accordion causes muscles in
the back, hips and back of the legs to counterbalance and haul the weight
of the accordion plus the torso. The combined forces of the weight lifted
and the muscle contractions squash the discs in the spine. The heavier the
lift, the greater the muscle contractions and thus the greater the compression of the discs. Add a twist to the right or left while lifting and the chance
of injury jumps even higher.
Just as pinching a water balloon between two boards will cause the
balloon to bulge away from the pinch, so too will forward bending pinch the
spine in front and cause the discs to bulge backward toward vital nerves
that exit the spine and lead down into the legs. Safety posters at industrial
sites warn workers to face the load squarely, bend the knees and keep the
back straight rather than bending at the waist to lift a load for this reason.
Lifting with a straight back and using
the legs allows the discs to remain centered between the vertebral
bones and keeps pressure off the nerves.
Reducing lifts from the floor to playing height will go a long way
toward decreasing injury. Galla-Rini was a good example for us.
He placed a chair off to one side, faced the accordion squarely,
then simply slid the instrument off the chair and onto his lap, thus
avoiding a forward-bending lift. This simple trick may add life to
your playing career and spare your back from injury to discs.
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Day of the Accordion
Big Changes This Year!!!
Calling all performers!!!
By Bonnie Birch
The Seattle Center is undergoing remodeling
in the Center House. I have seen the plans and it
will be very a attractive place when the project is
complete next spring. There are only a few food
vendors left in there. They still plan to have Winterfest there but after that, major construction will
take place.
After much discussion, we are moving our
event to the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue for
2012. They are very happy to have us. We will
be in the middle of a very busy food court. Crossroads has performances there all the time and
has a stage complete with a sound system and
all required facilities. They also have a nearby
“Community Room” which holds about 30 people.
This can be used for rising-star performances
and free accordion lessons.
The attendance at Crossroads is much greater on Saturday so we are moving our event to
Saturday (Feb 25, 2012).
Furthermore, they traditionally have perfor10
mances on Saturday evening so our event will go
from approximately noon until 9:30 p.m.
With this additional time, scheduling performers can be more relaxed allowing for more setup
time between groups.
If you would like to perform at the Day of the
Accordion, we want to hear from you. We have
two venues:
The Market Stage
The stage is right in the middle of the food
court. We are looking for soloists, duos, bands,
etc. The performing level must be intermediate
and above. Every group must have the accordion
as a main instrument. If you would like to perform
on the Market Stage, email: Bonnie Birch – [email protected] . Give a description of your
group and any time constraints, if known.
The Community Room
This room is several shops down from the
Market Stage. All levels of accordionists are
welcome to perform. Scheduling for this room will
be handled by members of the Tacoma Accordion
Club. To sign up to perform in the Community
Room, email: Rick Hatley - accordion_man_47@
comcast.net
We look forward to hearing from you and
seeing you at the Day of the Accordion!!!
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October 1, 1934 – October 21, 2011
By Doris Osgood
For those new to the accordion and new to the
Northwest Accordion Society, you are likely unaware
that the NWAS owes its beginning primarily to Ken
Olendorf. With Barbara at his side they initiated the
NWAS Socials in Seattle and the NWAS News. Joe
Spano, Joe Petosa, Shirlee Holmes and other friends
of the accordion worked to get the accordion society
off the ground 20 years ago and the NWAS News
became the newsletter for the association.
Ken wore many hats in his lifetime: musician,
teacher, mentor, businessman, husband, father, and
grandfather. We’ll recall his life as a musician first.
Ken was born in Libertyville, Illinois on October 1,
1934. His love for music began as a young child. He
started accordion when he was eight years old and
studied twelve years with George Stefani of Waukegan, Illinois. Frank Marocco also studied with George
in those days. Ken reflected that Frank and George
were always his inspirations. As an accordion student
Ken won the Waukegan News Sun Accordion Festival
and the Chicagoland Music Festival, a huge event
boasting a thousand piece accordion band performing
at Chicago’s Soldier’s Field.
Ken’s first professional job was at the age of 15
with his father’s band. Ken’s father was a professional
bass player who played in bands on weekends and
had a “day job” during the week to support his fam-
ily. Ken learned to play string bass which he played
in his high’s school’s orchestra, clarinet in the dance
band and accordion in the combo. Later, he attended
Northwestern University of Illinois majoring in music
and architecture. Just before being drafted in 1957,
Ken enlisted in the U.S. army.
He received a piano MOS (job designation) and
became a member of the U.S. Army Band, 3rd Infantry
Division, in Arkansas, Louisiana, Georgia, and Germany. His versatility as a musician was further developed in the army playing bells in the marching band,
percussion in the concert band, piano/arranger in the
dance band, and accordion in the combo. Because
the accordion “chair” as filled by a career musician,
Ken auditioned against all of the Army pianists and
was selected. As a pianist he was able to travel with
the 7th Army Special Services throughout Germany.
Ken grew up in the jazz rich area of Chicago, Illinois and in his early twenties, after serving two years
in the army, he started working lounges, shows, and
clubs with such jazz greats as the Harmonicats, the
Mills brothers, Cy Touf (jazz bass trumpet), Al Bolete
(alto sax), Ike Cole (Nat’s brother), and filled in on
gigs that jazz great accordionist, Leon Sash, could not
make.
Early in his career he served as conductor and
contractor for a Bob Hope show, conductor, contractor, and pianist for a Donald O’Connor show, arranger
and keyboard player for the Reino Moisio shows,
music arranger for Dance Team, worked with the Ink
Spots, the Platters, Bobby Vinton, Myron Floren, Clark
Terry (jazz trumpet), the King family, Bob Burgess
and Cissy King (dancers), Ella Mae Morris, Norma
Zimmer, Helen O’Connell, Woody Woodhouse, Fred
Greenwell, and jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd. He even
played for Queen Elizabeth’s birthday celebration in
Egypt!
In 1957, he married Barbara Reinhard. In 1966
Ken moved his young family to Washington State to
take a job managing a music store in Olympia. He
opened his own store and continued a very busy
schedule; he gave private lessons, taught jazz classes at the community college, completed his degree
in composition and arranging, and performed professionally. In 1979 he closed the store and moved to
Seattle to pursue other opportunities.
Ken was an educator and artist who taught both
privately and as a professor at Pierce Community
College, where he taught History of Jazz and Music
Theory. He taught and worked with some of Seattle’s
most outstanding musicians over the last 40 years,
including his son, Brian Olendorf. Ken and Brian released their album “Brian the Lion” and the two went
on to record many more albums together.
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Ken’s love for music was surpassed only by his
love for his family. He had a timeless bond with his
wife Barbara, children Brian, Kendra, and Kristin, and
his eight grandchildren. If his family was happy, then
Ken was happy. Ken was the king of the “one liner”
dry comedy. He would always give his “Chef-le-ments
to the comp” at the end of a family meal. His humor
was a hallmark of Ken’s personality and his grandchildren can recite every one of his jokes.
Ken’s legacy endures through his musical contributions to the world and he will always be remembered for his strong professional character, devotion
as a father, Grandpa and beloved husband to the
most precious love of his life, his wife, “Beautiful Barbara.”
Special thanks to Shirlee Holmes. Material for this
remembrance came from excerpts of Shirlee’s regular
feature entitled “Personality Corner” spring 1992.
Ken is sharing exprience and knowledge at a Workshop at Day
of the Accordion
Ken is answering questions at Day of the Accordion
Bonnie Birch, Murl Allen Sanders, John Giuliani and Ken
playing at Day of the Accordion
John Giuliani and Ken playing at Day of the Accordion
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John Giuliani, Dan Wickham and Ken enjoy playing at Day of
the Accordion
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LIAC 2012 is Coming!!!
By Bonnie Birch
Dear Friends of the Accordion,
We are again preparing for another great Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (LIAC) to be
held on June 14 – 16, 2012. This will be LIAC number nineteen and the third year the Northwest Accordion
Society has produced the festival. Our first two years were very successful and we will continue to fine-tune
events to make LIAC 2012 the best yet.
We have high-quality workshops, concerts from renowned international artists, a competition,
and opportunities for all to perform. For the listener, we have music throughout the day in the Festhalle, Gazebo, and Grange. Prices are very reasonable (plus there are FREE events) and you have
the beautiful destination town of Leavenworth to enjoy. Just park your car and walk through town
seeing the sights with accordion music and events interspersed throughout. After hours, join the
party in one of the restaurants hosting our famous jam sessions.
We would like to hear from you. Please email your suggestions to the committee and we will
strive to use this information to enhance LIAC. This is an event produced by accordion players for
fellow accordion players and accordion friends. Your support is so important as an attendee, volunteer, or a donation .
We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at LIAC.
Most Sincerely,
Bonnie Birch LIAC Chairman – [email protected]
Steve Berg LIAC Vice Chairman - [email protected]
Doris Osgood LIAC Communication - [email protected]
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iPad Sheet Music Stand for Strolling Accordionists
by ClaMounte Bobrowski
At a recent monthly meeting of the Washington Metropolitan
Accordion Society (WMAS) in Falls Church, Virginia, two club
members discussed the possibility of mounting an iPAD loaded
with over 1,000 pages of music directly onto an accordion without
harming the frame.
Both members, Richard (Dick) Dangel and ClaMounte (Clay)
Bobrowski, just happen to be engineers. Much thought was given
to music readability, ergonomics, non-destructive mountability
and aesthetics of the device. Dick, who first thought of this innovation, scanned over 1,000 pages of sheet music into his iPAD.
He used basic Adobe software to annotate the music. There are
other software programs that can add page turning and scrolling capabilities. A crude mock-up made from a coat hanger and
cardboard evolved from this first discussion. This was followed by
a prototype, and finally a finished product designed by Clay.
The design used Velcro for the non-destructive mounting of
the two-pound assembly. The iPAD is mounted to the treble side
of the accordion body, tilted back from the normal vertical at a 55
degree angle and extends outward to the right of the grille. This
particular combination of angle and position turns out to be very
comfortable for viewing the music.
The device was first shown to the WMAS members at the
October meeting, where it was received with great enthusiasm.
Members wanted to know where one of these devices could be
purchased. Currently, only one is in existence, but plans for wider
distribution are underway.
ASK A TEACHER
BY COOKSIE KRAMER A.B.C.A – L.B.C.A
MEMBER OF ATG, AAA, ABRSM (London).
What is your personal opinion of teaching Music in Groups?
I feel that group lessons are too impersonal. The individual needs of each student in the group are not
met. Some may succeed but more often than not the student fails to grasp the lesson which may be at a
pace that they cannot keep up with – and on the other hand there could be a student who finds the class too
“slow”. Lessons need to be effective and absorbing and not beyond what a student can grasp and cope with.
I work on technique – phrasing and dynamics at different difficulty levels for each individual student.
Discussing problems one on one is very important. The choice of music for each individual is also very
essential.
With regard to playing in Bands and Orchestras that I work with I encourage separate rehearsals of the
different parts before the students play together.
I am always available for questions please feel free to phone me at 425 828 9104 or email [email protected].
Most important enjoy, enjoy the music you are working on.
Whoever said “Music makes the world go round” sure knew what he/she was talking about.
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Building on Success
By Doris Osgood
As you know, the Northwest Accordion Society
rescued the Leavenworth International Accordion
Celebration two years ago. When asked to support
the effort by committing time, energy, participation,
and money our members and friends rallied to the
call. The first year, our adjudicators and professional
performers donated their talents and received minimal
compensation to ensure the success our first year.
Last year we were able make some nominal increase
for competitors and performers.
The accordion celebration in 2012 is coming
fast. This year, the NWAS is not eligible for the grant
money that was awarded from the City of Leavenworth or the Chamber of Commerce. We have applied
for a grant from Projekt Bayren and trust that we will
receive the award. The P.B. has been pleased with
our work thus far because it supports the goals of
their organization. We started with NOTHING the first
year. Now the LIAC account has funds assuring our
ability to have a basic event.
You will not be surprised that costs continue to
increase. We are looking to provide more appropriate compensation for our professional performers and
also hope to hire professional sound technicians for
the festhalle. Increasing the incentives for our competitors is another area that is important to the continued development of the accordion celebration.
The accordion celebrations haven’t been perfect,
but they have been very good – possibly outstanding!
The LIAC committee has learned a lot; some of the
lessons have been a bit painful. Some things were not
in our control. However it is clear that the accordion is
alive and well. Our members have high expectations
and are supportive of the high standards that the LIAC
committee is pursuing.
We are asking again for your help to make the
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration an
event of distinction. Your participation and your time
will be critical to the success. We also need to raise
additional money. Your contributions will support the
goals of nurturing our young competitors, elevating
musicianship through performance and instruction,
and increasing the visibility of the accordion as a
legitimate instrument.
Contributions can be made to: Northwest Accordion Society – Leavenworth Fund 5102 NE 121st
Ave. Unit 12, Vancouver, WA 98682-6164. Contact
Judith Ames for online contributions (via PayPal).
After the first of the year the web site for the
accordion celebration will be updated with the latest information on our performers, adjudicators, and
competition. www.accordioncelebration.org. Also the
Northwest Accordion News site will link you to that information. www.nwasnews.com. Mark your calendars
today for LIAC 2012 – June 14 – 17, 2012. Join us for
the love of the accordion.
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Discover the magic of the accordion in
Rome
Coupe Mondiale 2011
Shanghai, China
Coupe Mondiale
1st. Petar Maric, Serbia
2nd. Milan Vidovic, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3rd. Petar Mirkov, Serbia
4th. Vincent Van AmsterdamNetherlands
5th. Mirko Jetovic Serbia
Junior Coupe Mondiale
1st. João Barrads, Portugal
2nd. Nikola Zivanovic, Serbia
3rd. Dmitrii Yarkinov, Russia
4th. Predrag Radisavljevic, Serbia
5th. Michael Bridge, Canada
Virtuoso Entertainment
1st. Petar Maric, Serbia
2nd. Alexander Veretennikov, Russia
3rd. Liang Tan Jia, China
4th. Sarah Vonau, France
5th. Dorin Grama, Moldova
Junior Virtuoso Entertainment
1st. Radu Laxgang, Moldova
2nd. Samuele Telari, Italy
3rd. Joao Guerreiro, Portugal
4th. Pietro Roffi, Italy
5th. Svetlana Kozina, Russian
Piano Accordion
1st. Martynas Levickis, Lithuania
2nd. Marko Lukic, Serbia
3rd. Milos Beljakovic, Serbia
4th. Klavdiya TAarabrina, Russia
5th. Alexey Nefedov, Russia
Ensemble
1st. Syrius Duet, France
Gonzales, Julien (Accordion)
Carbonne, Cyril (Clarinet)
2nd. Contrast, Russia
Dinar Ibragimov (Accordion)
Evgeni Gainullov (Accordion)
Ilyas Galimzyanov (Accordion)
3rd. Duo Van Amsterdam, Netherlands
Vincent Van Amsterdam (Accordion)
Jeanine Van Amsterdam (Violin)
Digital Accordion
t. Pawel Janas, Poland
2nd. Eduard Akhanov, Russia
2nd.Alexey Chernomordiko, Russia
4th. Jackson Jofre Rogrigues, Brazil
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Although perhaps not the most glamorous musical instrument, the accordion is a diverse and expressive addition to any band. The organizers of the
Roland V-Accordion Festival in Rome seek to bring
the art of playing the accordion back to the masses.
Visitors with an appreciation for music can take a car
hire in Italy to see some of the most talented accordion players from around the world share their passion
for the instrument.
The event is centred around two stages of competition: the national and international finals. Musicians from all over the world compete in the event,
which is now in its fourth year. The festival will see
accordionists from countries such as Italy, Greece,
Brazil, Germany, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom
and Russia competing for the glory and prestige of
being named the greatest accordionist in the world.
Previous competitions have featured performances of
original work, in addition to well-known favorites such
as Fragilissima di G. Hermosa and Stephen Montagu.
A truly unique musical event, the competition is
held at the city’s Auditorium Parco Della Musica. A car
hire in Rome could be an excellent way for music fans
to navigate the winding streets of the city on their way
to the event.
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By the Way –
from Doris Osgood
Shirlee Holmes along with Ken and Barbara Olendorf
started the Northwest Accordion News 20 years ago.
Additionally, Shirlee served as the scholarship chairman for the Northwest Accordion Society. Prior to her
service in the NWAS, she was active in the Northwest
Accordion Teacher’s Association with Joe Spano. It
is with gratitude and regret that we announce that
Shirlee is retiring from her position with the Northwest
Accordion Society.
Our friend, Gary Blair Sr. of Glasgow, Scotland is off
to Dubai and India this autumn for performances. In
February, he’ll be performing in France and representing the Coppertiva Accordion Company. (his accordion preference) This is good news. It was reported
in the “Accordion World” September/October issue, a
publication from the U.K., that he’d had an accident
on a motorcycle. The article stated, “We all know Gary
Blair for his fast fingers and extraordinary accordion
playing, but many may not know that he’s a speed
demon all around! We were concerned and worried to
learn that Gary was feeling a little under the weather
having parted company with his motorbike at 70 mph.
Gary Jr. came to the rescue and drove to Braemar to
collect the now bikeless Gary. Other than some sore
ribs, back and neck pain (and maybe some dented
pride), Gary is fine! Rest assured Accordion Lovers,
the fingers are all present and correct!”
Karl Kment of Redmond, OR is an accordionist in his
80’s; his spirit is of a person half his age. He recently
wrote, “I played last night at a new wine tasting bar
and bistro, and the folks really seemed to enjoy accordion music. I will play again next Saturday and
I hope it will be as successful as last night's performance. I just play (everything for memory, of course)
mostly standards with made-up, on the go improvisations in order to make the tunes last a little longer and
thus take up time. The gig is two hours in length with
a short intermission about mid-way so it makes the
time really go pretty fast. I was not a bit tired when the
thing ended. I have not played such a venue in over
five years!”
Alicia Baker reports, “I really enjoyed my first trip to
the Cotati Accordion festival! It was quite exciting to
be such a new face to the crowd down there, as most
of them had never heard of me. I had a 30 minute
concert scheduled for Saturday, and it went tremendously. The crowd was incredibly enthusiastic about
my playing, and gave me a standing ovation both after
my opera selection, as well as after my encore polka.
I couldn't be more thrilled about the reaction and comments I received. I wasn't scheduled for Sunday, but
they managed to sneak me in for an extra 10 minute
set, which also received a standing ovation. Cotati
welcomed me with open arms, and I would say it's
definitely one of the more exciting festivals I've been
to, with the most enthusiastic audience. I also loved
the location, being held in a large park with vendors
and food booths. It has a lovely atmosphere!
June 30, 1991 was the first Day of the Accordion
in Seattle. Ken Olendorf and Joe Spano envisioned
an extravaganza in a public venue; they selected
the Center House at the Seattle Center. My memory
of that day was that it was almost carnival like. The
Center House was packed with tourists and day
visitors. Joe Spano was the President of the Northwest Accordion Teachers’ Association and used the
morning of that day for the annual NWATA Competition. I had fond memories of great young players as
I looked at the roster of 1st place winners from that
day. Some students were selected to perform at
the awards concert which featured Horace Lazarri.
The day continued like a who’s who” of the accordion world in the Pacific Northwest. After the awards
concert, chairs were rearranged to allow for dancing
and the music continued. Leo Aquino, Barbara Ann
Martindale, Ken Olendorf, Joe Spano Quartet, Murl
Allen Sanders, Shirlee Holmes, Hans Rainer Sr. and
Son, Vern Peterson, Chuck Berger, Jerry Marsh/Nick
Potebnya, Lou Simms/Ken Saari, Western Cascade
Mountaineers, Andy Mirkovich, and Bonnie Birch.
What a roster!! The U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dance
Assoc. provided beautifully costumed dancers for an
exhibition of different dance styles accompanied by
Bonnie on accordion. Television cameras rolled and
recorded a great event. Ken and Joe scheduled all of
the performers. Shirlee Holmes and Barbara Olendorf
were responsible for all of the details; they masterfully
pulled everything together. We stand on the shoulders
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of some giants in the accordion family and owe them
our best to continue the tradition of excellence they
established.
Day of the Accordion 2012 will be February 25 at
the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue, Washington – noon
to 9:30 PM. Mark your calendars for a great day of
accordion music.
Best wishes to Griff Ziegler. Regrettably, he’s leaving the Inland Empire for the Midwest. He shared that
he is going to help a family member in need. He’s
excited about meeting accordionists in the new area
and is looking forward to his visit to the Chicago Accordion Club. Griff’s newsletters, photographs, and
reports have been wonderful. He expects to return in
the summer for accordion camp and other accordion
festivals. He will be missed.
Internationally known cellist, Yo-Yo Ma recently
picked up a new hobby: the accordion. “My wife gave
me one for my birthday, and I’ve always been a fan,”
he says. “It’s a hard instrument, so I have to get some
lessons!” We could help him out with that!
Under the leadership of Eileen Webber the Spokane
Accordion Ensemble presented their annual Christmas Concert December 6 in Spokane. The program
entitled, “Sounds of the Holidays”, was performed with
guest conductor, Bev Fess of Calgary, Alberta.
I receive calls on a regular basis asking questions
like, “Do you know of someone who teaches accordion in Norman, OK?” or “Can you recommend an accordion player who would be willing to play 4 hours for
a sausage lunch?” When I received a call this summer
requesting a player for a Holocaust Survivors’ picnic, I was intrigued. The survivors were scheduled to
travel from Portland to Seaside for a picnic. I arranged
for Dick Carlson of Tillamook, OR to rendezvous with
the group. There were problems galore with the transportation and it appeared that the event was to be
scrapped. In the end, Dick traveled to a Portland park
and entertained the group. The story got even better
when I learned that his granddaughters, Allison and
Emily Wheeler were along for the trip. They played.
Dick played. As everyone involved had tears flowing relating their reception by the group, the account
turned out to be the most encouraging and inspiring
accordion gig of my experience. The survivors shared
their stories with the young girls, signed Allison’s novel about a young holocaust victim, sang, danced and
displayed a “joie de vive” that transcended the difference in their ages. The accordion was what brought
them all together that day. I am thrilled to have had a
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Letters to the Editor:
Dear NWAS,
I am sorry I missed the renewal date but thanks for
the late notice. It doesn’t help that I was trying to maintain
myself and my home with a broken shoulrder. Not good
for accordion playing either, but after 6 1/2 months I am
able to play. Thanks again for the reminder.
Donna Connor, Wilderville, OR
Dear NWAS,
This was the best Quarter publication. Awesome!
Karen Halgren, Anacortes, WA
Questions for the Editors:
Would it be possible for me to get PDF’s of previous
volumes? ANSWER: Yes - just send Judith a request:
[email protected]. Not all issues are available in PDF but many are.
May I get BOTH PDF and Hard copy? ANSWER: Yes.
Just make your request on your renewal notice or send
a note to [email protected]
May I renew for more than one year? ANSWER: Yes.
We extend the renewal due date in our records to keep
track of that.
small part in that experience.
It’s time to begin planning for your summer. The 19th
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
will be June 14 – 17, 2012. The workshops and concerts are nearly finalized; it’s going to be exciting. The
NWAS is on its own to make the event happen. We
need your support and participation more than ever. I
hope to see you there for the love of the accordion.
Remember to submit your articles and other information to our magazine address: NWAS News 5102 NE
121st Ave Unit 12, Vancouver, WA 98682
Check the web site, www.nwasnews.com for current
events and updates.
Frank Marocco
7063 Whitaker Ave
Lake Balboa
CA 91406
www.frankmarocco.com
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the titles. Next
up were Ann
Thompson
and Doris
Osgood. The
duo played a
landler and
a march, “Un
Jour du Fete.”
Doris remained
and played
‘Autumn
Leaves” and
“ Fisarmonica
Forest Grove Autumn Accordion Social
By Doris Osgood
I have fond memories of the accordion socials in
Forest Grove. Our first social was 20 years ago; Joe
Petosa and Ken Olendorf drove down to lend their
support. It meant a lot to have them come and I won’t
soon forget it.
Each autumn I feel compelled to begin with
singing! We joined together for a couple of rounds of
“Take Me out to the Ballgame” and “Shine on Harvest
Moon”. These are personal autumn favorites of mine.
Singing helps break the ice for the first performer.
Karl Kment
was able to travel
to Forest Grove
from Redmond.
We were so glad
to see him and to
hear his playing. He always
is apologetic
for his arrangements. Why? I
don’t know! They
are complex and
audience friendly.
He played his arrangements of “Granada” and a medley of “”Till There
Was You/ And I Love You So”. Geoff Levear followed
with the always popular “TBA”. I was too slow to get
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As the regular MC
at theTacoma Socials,
I hear many favorable
comments reflecting
what I have stated earlier.
Thanks!
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WA
Impazzita.”
Nine year
old Frances
Bengston and
her mother,
Theresa,
played together.
They played “
Vive L’Amour”
and “Echo
Waltz”. Frances
played sans foot
box; she’s really
growing! Leonard Kosatka
took the stage
next to play a medley of his favorite French waltzes.
Dick Carlson’s granddaughters traveled from
Roseburg to join us again. They first played solo;
Allison Wheeler played “A Hunting We Will Go” and
her sister Emily played “Fascination”. As a duo 12
year old Allison and 10 year old Emily played “Waltz
Theme” and “Blue Sky Schottische”. Our young players are progressing so well. It’s always exciting to
hear them play.
It’s tough to follow the Wheelers, but Mickie
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Eaton was up for the challenge. He played “My Wild
Irish Rose” and “Fascination”. High School senior
Polina Guzenko was next playing “Spanish Eyes”.
She was joined by Diane Hagen to play the “Silver
Streak Polka”. Diane remained to play “Meisner Magic
Polka”. I wish we could bottle the energy these two
have!
After a break for refreshments and visiting, the
Tualatin Valley Accordionists were on stage. They
played “Fantasy Impromptu”, “Beal Street Polka”,
“Down by the Old Mill Stream”, and “Just Another
Polka”. Participating players were: Carole Jean,
Jon Dyk, Mickie Eaton, Dick Carlson, Wil Knoop,
Nancy Kaye, Connie Weimer, Jack Jones, Jeanne
Olson, Paul Bria, Ann Thompson, Pamelajean
Myers, Rosalee Sherman, Lauri Neumann-Grable,
Geoff Levear and Doris Osgood.
Pamelajean Myers continued playing solo with
“Glasgow Hornpipe” and “Melody of Love”. Hans
Friedrichs brought a large group of enthusiastic
supporters who cheered as he played “Carmlea” and
“Lago Maggiore”. Our Polka Man, Paul Bria, followed
with “The Girl I Left Behind” and “Autobahn Polka”.
One can never be certain what Steve Gordon
will come up with. He chose to use his Roland V
Accordion and detour from classical and jazz pieces
to play “Achtung Los Polka” and “Indifference”. First
time soloist Jonathan Dyk followed with the “national
anthem of Tillamook”- “Edelweiss” and “Waltzing Fantasy”. Lauri Neumann- Grable and her husband, Jason, traveled a long distance from their church commitments in time for Lauri to play Charlie Magnante’s
“St Louis Blues”. (Printed in our summer issue of the
NWAS News, by the way) John Giuliani traveled
down from Renton for the afternoon. He played “Cella
Contatta” and “Sweet Georgia Brown”. John shared
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that he was playing Georgia Brown in memory of Ken
Olendorf. He said that he always loved to accompany
as Ken did his distinctive rendition. Ken would have
been proud of John’s performance.
A faithful supporter of our socials requested “Life
in the Finnish Woods”. Our resident Scandinavian,
Dick Carlson, was able to oblige. It was a fitting way
to end a day of music.
My husband Gary had to be at the Portland
Opera. However, he’d folded, stuffed, licked, and
stamped all of the mailing for me in addition to helping
me to set up the room in the very early AM before the
social. The event couldn’t happen without him or the
help from Dick and Patty Carlson. We had awesome
donations for our 50/50 scholarship drawing. Thanks
to Ann Thompson and Paul Bria for their contributions.
Sue Armentrout, a non-accordion playing faithful
supporter, shopped for refreshments, Connie Weimer
provided flowers and other decorations for the tables.
Emily and Allison Wheeler helped their grandmother,
Patty Carlson, serve the refreshments. It takes a village to have a social!
We’ve met in Forest Grove for 20 years and the
socials have changed a bit over time. A new generation of players has found us. Joe and Ken would be
pleased to see that we have thrived since their visit.
Mark your calendars for the spring social: April 22,
2012 – join us just for the fun of it.
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Ring in the New Year
with some MUSIC!
Discovery Channel At Scandalli Factory, Castelfidardo - Italy
by Fausto Fabi
A crew from Discovery Channel spent Monday, October 11, October 2010, filming at the Scandalli Accordion Factory, Castelfidardo. The Scandalli factory was chosen because of the brands’ worldwide fame and the
fact that all the different stages of accordion production are carried out under one roof. This allows the filming
to show each step of the accordion production. They were preparing for a program called “How do they do
it” which was expected to be broadcast this year (2011) to an estimated international audience of 150 million
people.
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NWAS Booth at the 2011 Western Washington State Fair in Puyallup, WA
Photos by Ed Lofquist
Faithful members of the Tacoma Accordion Club have demonstrated and educated the public for many years.
People in these photos include:
Rick Hatley, Barb Lofquist, Dick
Myking, Eloise Adaire, Dick
Svvenson, Lynn Swanson, Randall
Tron and Jerry Olson
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Cotati
By Karen Cordell
The mere mention of the name Cotati causes
a great flood of wonderful memories for me. Warm
summer days, the smell of food carried by the light
breeze, the glorious sound of accordion music everywhere you walk, hugs from friends along with excited
chatter, dancing and shopping! What more could one
ask for.....? Of course! A place to play my accordion
with a variety of people. Golden State Accordion Club
does an outstanding job hosting the jam tent in Cotati
which is open to anyone who wishes to join in. It is
easy to get lost in time when you are surrounded by
friends and new acquaints who enjoy music, laughter,
and the accordion.
The two day event begins each morning by finding just the right place to set up your lawn chairs.
You mustn’t be late or you will miss the Golden State
Accordion Club Band. Three area clubs merge for a
delightful performance that jump starts each festival
day. There is so much to choose from for a variety of
interests. There are 2 stages side by side to keep a
vast array of accordion talent performing continually
throughout the day. Your ears will be delighted with
the sounds of zydeco, polka, country, jazz, classical,
cajun, tangos, and the list goes on.
Many venders circle the wagons per say with
their tents. Each one filled with many enticing items.
Beaconing you with many colors, scents, tastes,
sounds and glittery things. Our beloved instrument
new and used is promoted through sales. Those interested have an opportunity to try them on, feel, hear,
and select the perfect accordion for themselves.
Dancing.....What would a festival be without
dancing? Amongst the circle of tents you will find a
Polka Party Dance tent which offers a huge wooden
dance floor where you can dance to your heart’s
content. Your dance rhythms are brought to you by
The Steve Balich Sr. Polka Band, Chuck Berger, Jim
Gilman, and other drop in guests.
After hours....In Cotati, Rohnert Park, and Petalu-
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ma you can find many fine dining areas to gather with
friends. One of my all time favorite places is Volpi’s
family owned Italian Restaurant in down town Petaluma. It is an old mercantile store with all kinds of old
accordions, and what nots on the shelves surrounding
the outer walls. It has a cozy Old World Bar in which
we gather to play our accordions after dinner. Mr.
John Volpi himself can sometimes be found amongst
us most nights after the festival celebration.
Cotati California is located on Hwy 101 just south
of Santa Rosa and North of San Francisco. If you are
considering this festival plan ahead most motels and
hotels fill up months in advance. For more information just Google: “Cotati Accordion Festival” or Email:
[email protected]
The Chester Pietka Scholarships are
available for young accordionists. Young people
ages 18 and under, taking lessons from a
recognized teacher, or wishing to do so, may
submit a written request for scholarship funds
for the purpose of taking lessons. Requests are
to be submitted to Doris Osgood, 3224 B St.,
Forest Grove, OR 97116 or e-mail dorisosgood@
frontier.com.
In addition to giving personal information,
students are to share their interest and their goals
for playing the accordion. These scholarships
are open to the young people within the Pacific
Northwest, not just the greater Portland area.
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Seattle Accordion Social
By Marjorie Rombauer
September 12, 2011
Tonight’s program was presented by Cooksie
Kramer.
The program began with Cooksie’s duets with
Jim Lofgren. First, a fast and rousing “Tanzende
Fingers.” Then, a living medley beginning and ending
with “Basin Street Blues. Finally, Klange Van Seville,
which I heard and enjoyed for the first time. This is a
duo we can always look
forward to hearing.
Some of Cooksie’s
students followed with
their own triumphs.
Paul Trublood was
first. He comes from a
family of musicians, and
they could take pride in
his performance of El
Campanissmo.
Next was Filumena Sweet, at age 9,
confident and in control
as she played variations on “Carnival of
Venice” (including an
accomplished glissando) and a waltz with a
bellows shake, nicely
Filumena Sweet
played.
We have heard the next performer, “little “ Mary
Elworth, play the accordion several times, but she
is no longer little, and she didn’t play the accordion
tonight. She has been taking guitar lessons and
studying music composition. She played four numbers
with her teacher, three of which she wrote. They were
“Wheelhaus,”
“Wildwood
Flower,” and
“Poseidon
Garden.” They
concluded with
“Johnson’s
Rag.” Her
guitar playing
is as promising
as her accordion playing.
Next came
young AnthoDoru Rotovei
ny Pierce. He played
for us before – his first
performance. He has
advanced nicely, and
played Circue de Soliel
with good dynamics
and contrasts.
Some members
of the Accordionaires
next played solos,
beginning with Doru
Rotovei. He played
“Marika,” moody and
Greg Perry
with interesting contrasts. Greg Perry is a new member of the band. He
played the accordion when he was younger, put it
aside, and has now come back to it. He played Frosini’s “Olive Blossoms.” He was followed by Daniel
Elworth, formerly one of our younger performers.
Now he is 6”4” and will enter the University of Washington this fall. He has been growing and practicing.
His performance of “Rhapsody in Blue” was mature
and expressive. He followed with “Sharpshooters
March,” with added embellishments.
Ray Kujawa is an original member of the Accordionaires and has played at our socials a number of
times. Tonight he played the waltz from the opening
movement of Kachaturian’s “Masquerade Excelsior”
suite. It was impressive, in particular in the dynamics
from a whisper to commanding tones. Linda John is
a more recent addition to the Accordionaires, but she
has already entertained us with her talented playing.
This evening she played a delightful “Waltz Angels.”
After an intermission, David Locke played a
selection with his usual pleasing style, and then the
Northwest Accordionaires, under Cooksie Kramer’s
direction, played a full program. They began with
Ray Kujawa’s rousing arrangement of Sousa’s “Liberty Bell,” march, followed by a pleasing variety of
Cooksie’s arrangements, beginning with “Spanish Dance,” light-hearted to bombastic, and “Tango
Montmarte,” dark and dramatic. Then selections from
“My Fair Lady,” including “I’m Getting Married in the
Morning” (Get me to the church on time!); “I Could
Have Danced All Night”; “On the Street Where You
Live”;“The Rain in Spain,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.” The following Brahm’s ” Hungarian Dances Nos.
4 and 5 were an interesting contrast. Then “Regina
Overture,” my favorite. And it sounded as good to me
in the audience as it did when I was playing with the
Accordionaires. Then the final Cooksie arrangement,
dramatic Selections from Andrew Lloyd Weber’s music. The performance concluded with another Kujawa
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arrangement, La Misma, a short but haunting example
of Piazzolla’s genius.
Members of the band who participated this evening were Cooksie Kramer (Leader and Arranger),
Jim Lofgren, Brenda Bard, Ray Kujawa, Greg Perry,
Doru Rotovei, John Giuliani (bass), David Locke, Rick
Hatley, Linda John, Martin Tracy, Lisa Fitting, Daniel
Elworth, Clayton Murray (tuba) and Lionel Kramer
(drums).
October 10, 2011
John Giuliani was the host for the Oktoberfest
Social this year, and he provided an evening of great
entertainment.
Dick Svensson played a set of Swedish music,
beginning with a lively schottische, Grumbel Peter,
followed by Solang Du Alte Peter, which featured key
changes from E flat to B flat to G. Next came Capri
Fisherman, a slower, more solemn number. He played
his own arrangement of the popular Lokkeren (Callers) Vals, featuring tricky repeated notes. Then he
played Rienlander After Ola Stampen, noting that it
has also been called “Mountain Belle Schottische” in
a piano arrangement. He concluded with “Life in the
Finnish Woods,” pointing out that these woods are
actually in Sweden. He also told us a little about his
early accordion playing. He started playing at age 14,
when he taught himself how to play on an accordion
he bought for $30, paying for it at $5 a month.
Dick Myking played next. He was introduced by
Bigit Ages, who met him in the’90s, when he was
playing with the Mountaineers. Dick, now from Tacoma, was born in Seattle and grew up in Ballard, but
he plays German dances as beautifully as he plays
Scandinavian dances. Tonight he played with music
because he wanted to feature not-so-standard Oktoberfest music. He began with a medley of German
waltzes, including Lautenbach (which we recognize
as “Where, oh where has my little dog gone?”) and
Ach du lieber Augustine. Next came Fliege Mit Mir In
Die Heimat . Then, a lively “Happy Slovenes Polka”
and “Slovenian Waltz #2.” Next came “Tinker Polka,”
but it was not the short version we often hear. It had
great bass solo passages. He concluded with the rich
sounds of Domowina, a waltz. As John Giuliani put it
in complementing Dick, the waltz was “simple, sweet,
expressive.”
Birgit and Phil Ages, came next, but not in the
usual fashion. Birgit was pushing Phil in a wheelchair
with his leg in a brace. (Phil’s explanation: “I kicked a
bear.”) The problem did not affect his performance. He
was playing a tiny button box (8 button bass). “Small
but mighty,” he said, and it produced a mighty sound.
As usual, they played a variety of music, often ac-
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companied by Birgit’s explanations of the underlying
story or lyrics. The numbers ranged from a midwest
polka to a European number to a community sing of a
song about a girl named Hoo (Phil playing the mandolin and singing with witty gestures). They played an
Italian song about a man walking about town singing
“No place is as beautiful as mine.” They closed with
another number that had the audience burst in to
song – “Happy Wanderer,” with the message that “We
should be hiking and walking and enjoying the fresh
air.” This performance really lifted the spirits.
Next, Bonnie Birch, with Nick Heiting on the
guitar and Paul Ansler on the tuba, played Oktoberfest music from around the world. Nick started with
beer on his mind, as they played and he sang “Time
for Beer” and “In Heaven There Is No Beer.” A light
waltz brought a change of pace, leading to the lilting
Kufstein, with Nick and Paul singing and Nick yodelling. Then to Italy for a drinking song of another kind
and a tarantella. From Spain, España Cañi, with Paul
playing a tuba solo. On to Russia for an accordion
solo with variations and then to Vienna for a waltz.
They ended on the theme with which they began, a
German drinking song, “Drink, Drink, Drink.”
The finale was provided by a quartet new to the
Seattle Social: Ted Lunka (the leader) and Gary
Dime playing button boxes; Jack Morrison, an 87year old Hall of Fame drummer, and John Giuliani
playing an electronic bass. They played Slovenian
style music and filled the hall with lots of good sounds
and rhythm. They began with polkas, “Castle Rock”
and Terezina. Then a waltz, Cakela Bom, and another polka, “Mom and Dad’s,” followed by a medley
of “Marianna,” “Blue Eyes,” “Lili” and Zeeman, and a
polka, “Zip.” Ted and John joined to sing Zapula. The
group concluded with “Vienna Forever.” I hope they
come back again and again.
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Tacoma Accordion Social
Submitted by Eloise Adair
August
We had a very good August Accordion Social
with 58 in attendance.
Harvey Qually played
a piano interlude
before the program.
Our first accordionist
was Dorene Fox
playing "Amazing
Grace Medley" and
"The Lord's Prayer". It
was good to hear Jerry
Olson who spends his
winter in Arizona. He
played "Twilight Time",
"Shine On Harvest
Dorene Fox
Moon" and "Tennessee
Waltz". Our next player was Louis Traverso . He
played "Five Food Two", "When You're Smiling", "0
Solo Mio", Interbergen", "Whispering" and ""Tic Toc
Polka".
The Myking duet was next. Dick and his
son Mark played "Caller's Waltz", "Oland's Taser
(Schottische)", "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" and
Jerry Olson
"Just A Closer Walk
With Thee". Then
Mark played "Bayon
Girl", "Titman Waltz"
and "Jambalays". It
was nice to have Dick
Svensson play for us
since we haven't seen
him in a long time. He
played "Lokkeren",
"Gammel Rienlender",
"Cafe Polka", La
Paloma. La Paloma
Blanca" and "Life In The
Finnish Woods".
Our next performer
was also from Seattle.
Gino Picini played
"Leseine", "Battle
Hymn of the Republic"
and "Spring Time in
the Rockies". Diane
Crews did a very good
job singing "Fly Me to
Gino Picini
the Moon" . Our last
performer was Rick Hatley playing "Alexis Lullaby",
"Happy Hour Polka" and "Three Yanks".
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September
We finally got warm summer weather in
September so we had good attendance for our social
on Thursday the 8th. We had 52 and while we were
getting ready for our program Rick Hatley brought
his Jam Book and he got Dick Myking and Phil
Cappetto to play with him.
Our first soloist was Grace Anne Henry playing
"Ramona", "Unclaimed Melody" and "La Paloma
Blanca". Jerry Olson was up next playing "What a
Difference a Day Made", "Beautiful Ohio", and "Pet 0
My Heart". Dick Myking was up next playing "Santa
Lucia", Medley of "Blue Skirt Waltz", "Wiggin Polka",
"Anytime" and "America The Beautiful". Then he
played some Scandinavian music but I didn't get the
names.
Richard Svensson brought his new chromatic
midi. He played "Happy Wanderer", "Swedish WaltzBranpear's Vals", "Alley Cat" and "Reinlander After
Ulla Stumpie". David Emter played his diatonic
accordion with "Waltz of the Vineyards", an original
composition, Sunrise Waltz" and "Musicians Play Your
Accordions". Next we had a change, Diane Crews
sang "Don't it Make Your Brown Eyes Blue"
Jon Persson plays on cruise ships so it was
good to have him play for us. He played his piano
accordion and his Bayon. His first piece was
"Kalleshaven Waltz" followed by "Malaquena", "Once
in Awhile" "ARR on the G string(Bach), "La Compasita
Tango" and "Russian Sailor's Dance." Tom Demski
closed our program with "Mazurka", "La Spagnola"
and "Dark Eyes". He received the biggest applause I
have heard in a long time.
"In Der Bergen", "Pietro Diero's Theme Song" and
"Whispering" .
Diane Crews sang a nice song for us but I
didn't get the name of it. Dick Svensson played his
chromatic accordion starting with "Sruhbel Peter,
then "Solaus Du Alter Peter", Lokkerren", Reinlander
by Ola Stampen and ended with a Tango that I did
not get the name of. Rick Hatley played "More than
a Kiss", "German Waltz", "Henrietta Polka" and
"Village Polka" Dick Myking played several songs,
some German and some Norwegian. Since this is
OKTOBERFEST time several dressed in costumes,
Edith Barrett, Jim Leonhard, Cliff and Gwendy
Paulson.
Mark Myking
Rick Hatley
October
Yesterday 13 October was the only day this
month without rain so we had a good day for social.
We had 59 in attendance and a very good program.
Edith Barrett, Jim Leonhard, Rick Hatley and Dick
Myking played together for 15 minutes while we got
our program set up. Our first player was a young
student Leticia Lopez. She recently got a 120 bass
accordion and played "Kick Off' and "Better Up". Next
Jim Leonhard and Edith Barrett played "Aplekilbi",
"HafBrau Haus", "Leichtensteiner Polka" and "Lilli
Marlene".
Dennis Perry brought his accordion and played
"A German Medley", "Wooden Heart", "E. Good
Night"(Welk), and "Too Fat Polka" arranged by Myron
Floren. Our next player was a teenager who has really
improved. Michael Barbarossa played "Hawaiian
War Dance", "Concert Novelty" and "Popcorn
Polka". Louis Traverso played next. He played
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Michael Bridge Crowned
Canada’s Best Accordionist!
Congratulations to Michael Bridge! After an
intense battle, Michael was crowned the 5th Roland
V-Accordion Festival National Grand Champion and
will go on to represent Canada at the International
Finals in Rome, Italy on October 21st and 22nd. For
his national championship win, Michael took home a
top-of-the-line Roland FR-7X V-Accordion.
Michael amazed the audience and judges alike
with his wide musical range, stunning technical abilities and commanding stage presence. Second to
hit the stage, Michael performed four pieces ranging from Broadway, Baroque, and Jazz. Though all
contestants showed technical proficiency, Bridge’s
passionate performance brought the audience to their
feet and earned him the first place finish.
Michael proudly placed 5th
for Canada at the 2010 CIA Junior World Cup in the classical
division. Also in 2010, he was
honoured to perform live with
the Boston Pops for an NPR
radio program. Having grown
up learning traditional folk
music on the piano accordion,
he more recently switched his
focus to a chromatic and freebass instrument to be able to
compete at a higher level and
study the accordion at the University of Toronto, under the world-renowned pedagogue, Joseph Macerollo. Though only 18, his musical travels have led him
to France, Croatia, Italy, Las Vegas, and all over the
northwestern portion of the USA and Canada. He has
produced two CDs of his own compositions in various
folk and Latin styles complete with a full band sound.
He is a captivating young musician, determined to
raise the profile of the accordion for the next generation.
Seattle Monday Night
Accordion Socials
Date/Time: 2nd Monday of the month
sic: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. - - be there early
mu-
West Seattle Senior and Community Center
(WSSC)
4217 S.W. Oregon Street Seattle, WA 98116
Phone: (206) 932-4044
Cost: $5 (includes coffee)
Contact: John Giuliani (425) 255-2121 Birgit
Ages (206) 368-9720
backup: Bonnie Birch (206) 622-4786
Gypsy Cafe & Pub
3510 Stone Way N. Seattle 98103 Phone: (206)
632-0647
Cost: $3 (the Gypsy cafe has a great food and
beverage menu)
Contact: Paul Fedorowicz (206) 328-6552
backup: Bonnie Birch (206) 622-4786
2011 Dates:
Dec 12 – WSSC – Special program for Ken Olendorf
2012 Dates:
Jan 9 - WSSC
Feb 13 - Gypsy Cafe
Feb 25 (Sat) - Day of the Accordion at the Crossroads Mall, Bellevue, WA
Mar 12 - WSSC
Apr 9 - Gypsy Cafe
May 14 - WSSC
June 11 - Gypsy Cafe
June 14 - 17 - Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
July - off
Aug - off
Sept 10 - WSSC
Oct 8 - WSSC
Nov 12 - Gypsy Cafe
Dec 10 -WSSC
Jazz Eastside meets
3rd Tuesday every month 7:30 PM
at Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Bellvue, WA.
Contact Cooksie for Questions at
425-828-9104.
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Thanks to the 2011 Leavenworth International Accordion
Celebration Sponsors
www.accordioncelebration.org
Virtuoso Sponsors - $2,000 or more
City of Leavenworth
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Projekt Bayern
Major Sponsors - $500 or more
City of Leavenworth
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Projekt Bayern
Business Sponsors
Borsini Accordions (Co-Sponsoring Vincenzo Abbracciante)
John Giuliani Sr. memorial fund (Sponsoring youth competition)
Andreas Keller (Co-Sponsoring Leavenworth Open)
Petosa Accordions (Sponsoring the Popular Open Category)
Gino Picini (Co-Sponsoring Mario Pedone)
Tempo Trend Accordions (Co-Sponsoring Jelena Milojevic)
Accordion Players, Accordion Clubs, Friends of the Accordion
Accordion Club of Roseburg, OR
Eloise Adair
Katherine Allen
Steve and Jeannie Berg
Bonnie Birch
Frank Bruckner and Gale Lewis
Leland Cade
Robert Coe
Vern Cole
Bonnie Combs (in memory of Gary)
Eugene Deda
Kathleen Falco
Paul A. Francis
Colleen Halverson
Shirley Holmes
Hugo Accordion Band
Northwest Accordionaires
NWAS Socials in Forest Grove, OR
NWAS Socials in Seattle, WA
Rod Miller
Andy Mirkovich
Drs. Jim & Shirley O’Brien
Terry Ranstad
Ann Robbins
Marjorie Rombauer
Robynne Snow
Brad Summers
Tualatin Valley Accordionists, Forest Grove,
OR
Rick & Eileen Webber
Vera Wendel
Mike Zaro
We truly appreciate all of the sponsors who helped to make LIAC 2011 a great success! Please give
patronage to our business sponsors and help us express our appreciaƟon!
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Accordionist Cory Pesaturo Featured at Columbus Day Parade - New York
by Harley Jones
The Columbus Day Parade held on Monday 10th October has been organized by the Columbus Citizens
Foundation in New York since 1929. Over 35,000 people participate in the Columbus Day Parade each year,
including over 100 groups, with bands, floats and contingents. The parade attracts nearly one million spectators and is the largest celebration of Italian-American culture in the world.
This year, the profile the accordion enjoyed was excellent. At the finale of the parade, well known accordionist, Cory Pesaturo joined the hosts Maria Bartiromo and Joe Piscopo, the Grand Marshal Joe Plumeri, and
2011 American Idol Singer Pia Toscano on the red carpet performing Frank Sinatra’s classic hit “New York,
New York”. The performance was broadcast on TV and Cory was also interviewed from the broadcast booth
making a very nice promotion for the accordion.
Corey Pesaturo was sponsored by Guenadiy Lazarov of Accordion Gallery who thank Rob Trietsch for his
idea of featuring the accordion at the Columbus Day Parade and his work to make it happen.
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The Historic Wallace
Accordion Festival
By Griff Ziegler
The Historic
Wallace Accordion
Festival was held
August 12 – 13, 2011.
Wallace, Idaho is a
small mining town located in the northern
pan handle region of
the state.
The weather
was glorious, the
crowds were enthusiastic, and the music
was infectious. But
what else would you
expect? Tucked away
in this quaint historic
town surrounded by
high mountains and
even taller green
trees, the setting was
akin to a Disney movie, only this was all for real.
In the center of the town was the large newly painted
red and white gazebo where players gathered for two days
and entertained us during the day with multiple varieties of
music. The youngest player to step on stage was a talented 12 year old and her new Hohner chromatic followed
by another
youngster of
about 14 with
her piano accordion. Both
young ladies
showed us
that the
accordion
is finding a
home among
the youth, and it's not your father's accordion anymore. A
crowd favorite was a young up and comer from Denver,
Colorado who will one day be a spotlight headliner. Young
Wayne played to the crowd, and infused his energetic style
of music to thunderous applause. Later in the day and all
the next day more seasoned professional and determined
amateurs graced the stage and played ethnic music, country and western, traditional pop, and old- time standards.
Concerts followed each day at the gazebo with stars,
such as Bruce Gassman and his accordion rock and roll
and deafening movie themes, Cory Pesaturo and his championship winning keyboard improvisations and style, Andy
Mirkovich and his romantic melodies and perfect bellows
control, and Big Lou, the one and only Polka Princess. During the day there were many workshops to be attended and
street playing was found on every corner. It was a joyous
event. As this was our first year, so what could we expect?
The first night’s concert had about 150 people, the second
night 250.
After the concert the restaurants stayed open late and
many played host to excited accordionists, who entertained
in the restaurants till the very late hours of the evening.
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The RV park which had just been retrofitted with a new
dance floor and bar, played host nightly to more jamming,
as campers came to mix and mingle and make more music.
Alongside was a fast running stream with the sounds of
the accordion in the distant bar. The music of the night was
complete with sounds from a small waterfall and fast running stream nearby. This is a soothing and relaxing sound
that not many city people experience. Many chose to just
sit on the grass near their campers and just listen... as the
soothing sound of the rushing water, aided by the black sky
full of dancing and twinkling stars, made this an unforgettable and inspiring experience.
Yes, the Historic Wallace Accordion Festival was a
spectacular event and plans have begun for next year. I am
honored to have been able to work with the fine people at
the Wallace Chamber of Commerce, and next year we will
have more of the same...... and even better. This I personally promise. The list of professional entertainers who want
to be included in future events is growing daily, and there
will again be a strong youth presence.
Mark your calendar for the 2nd week in August. Wallace, Idaho is now the new "go to" destination for accordion
fun In the summer! See you all there! You won’t want to
miss out!
Big Lou
Street players enjoy historic Wallace
Andy Mirkovich
Cory Pesaturo
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Entertainers in the Northwest
Submit your public performance schedules to Doris Osgood 3224 B St
Forest Grove, OR 97116 [email protected]
425-413-6562 [email protected] WWW.
HAPPYHANSMUSIC.COM
Little Bohemian Band
Alpiners USA
www.alpinerusa.com with Joe Domitrowich
Juan Barco – Band
Contact: 23091 23rd Ave. W. Brier, WA 98036
425-775-8150; cell 206-356-1878
Check web site for details.
For scheduling contact: Gene Sadowsky
541-990-3109
email:[email protected] www.
littlebohemianband.com 802 NW Quarry Rd. Albany,
OR 97321
Greg Meier
Corky Bennett
website: www.corkybennett.com
email: [email protected]
775-287-2050
Bonnie Birch
website: bonniebirch.com
For scheduling information: write 1107 1st Ave.
#1003 Seattle, WA 98101.
206-622-4786, email: [email protected]
Chuck Berger
Fri - Sat evenings Mt. Angel Sausage Co. Restaurant
105 N. Garfield St Mt. Angel, OR
Dec. 31 German/American Club Liedertafel Harmonie
New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance 57th/Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR
Feb. 17 – 18 Wurstfest Mt Angel, OR
For scheduling information write: 38572 Park Ave.
Sandy, OR 97055 503-668-7002. Fax 503-668-1058
[email protected]
Andy Mirkovich
Accordion Repair and Public Performance
For information call: 503-254-0996
[email protected]
Full schedule private engagements
Master Classes by appointment: 425-451-1256
Murl Allen Sanders
Charlie Brown
Nov. 17 Mallard's Landing Retirement, 3 – 4 PM
Nov 23 11:30 - 12:30 Cascade Park Vista, Tacoma
Dec 14.Birthdays 3-4.Olympic Alzheimers Residence
Dec 16.2:30 - 3:30 Point Defiance Village Retirement
Frank Calapristi
Winter schedule at King Ludwig’s, Wed, Thurs. Sun.
nights; tour groups as needed
For scheduling information write PO Box 1057
Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-0155
[email protected]
Dec. 11 Pacific Place Shopping Center Downtown
Seattle noon – 2 PM
Dec. 22 Pacific Place Shopping Center noon – 2 PM
Full schedule private engagements, music projects
and teaching.
For scheduling information write: murlsanders@
cs.com PO Box 30553 Seattle, WA 98113, 206-7818196
Lyle Schaefer
For scheduling information write: 11704 15th Ave. E
Edgefield, WA 98372 253-927-7760
Sam’s Variety Gems
Gary Dahl
For scheduling information write 509 Valley Ave. NE
#5 Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone/fax 253-770-9492
[email protected]; www.accordions.com/
garydahl; www.beltuna.com
Tom Demski (Mr. Flash)
For scheduling information write: 518 9th St. SW
Puyallup, WA 98371 253-840-9277
[email protected]
Sam Pecorilla: home 541-847-2282, cell 541-3219088
Smilin’ Scandinavians
Feb. 5 Swedish Cultural Center 1920 Dexter Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 11:45 AM – 1 PM
For scheduling information contact: Toby Hanson
11123 216th St. E Graham, WA 98338 253-875-8580
[email protected]
http://smilinscandivanians.com
Folk Voice Band
For scheduling: Birgit Ages 206-368-9720 folkvoice@
folkvoiceband.com; http://folkvoiceband.com
Dennis Schadduck
China Jade Restaurant 87th & Greenwood Ave. N
Seattle Sunday nights.
Happy Hans’ Music Hans Rainer, Jr.
Joe Szabo
Dec. 3 German House Arion Evening 8:00 PM – 12
AM Seattle, WA
Dec. 31 German House 8:00 PM – 12:30 AM Seattle,
WA
For scheduling information write Hans Rainer, JR
24613 231st Ave. SE Maple Valley, WA 98038
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Fri – Sat. 6:30 – 9:30 PM Nonna Emilia’s Ristorante
Aloha, OR
For scheduling information: 13484 SW Devonshire Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005 503-641-2313
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Syl’s Ya Sure Ya Betcha Band (WA)
Syl’s Arizona Dance Band and Polka Band
Dec.17 Sons of Norway Bothel, WA 8 – 11:30 PM
(Jan.- April, Nov. Arizona Schedule, 480-357-2585)
For scheduling: Sylvia Jorgensen, WA contact: 253845-9321, cell 253-678-7682
[email protected], www.fjordsong.com
SVEA Trio
Svea Trio with the accordions. Richard Svensson and
Bjarne Jacobsen
206-523-3245, [email protected]
www.winwins.com/sveatrio/
NW Accordionaires
Contact: Cooksie Kramer 425-828-9104
Most of our professional players keep their current and
updated performance schedules on their web sites.
Advance scheduling is difficult and often fluid. Consult
the contact information and web addresses for up to date
information. Support them when you can.
Music For Your Dancing & Listening Pleasure
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN CHARLIE BROWN’S
MUSIC UNLIMITED
Charlie Brown Is a veteran of the Nevada lounge circuit, was a headliner
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in Europe for 2 1/2 years in the early 60’s and also played the Cruise
Ship SS Universe in the 80’s. He is off the road now and staying close to
home in Gig Harbor, Washington, performing mostly in Washington and
Oregon.
Charlie’s musical repertoire consists of a wide variety of music covering
many styles and ages. He plays the old Big Band standards for Ballroom
dancing, 50’s & 60’s Rock & Roll, Country Music and Latin. There is
also music for Special Events like Weddings, Anniversaries, Parties,
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Charlie has played for the Eagles Clubs, Elks Clubs, VFW, AmVets, Retirement Communities, Weddings, Anniversaries, Private Parties, Private
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Music Unlimited is a fully self contained unit with Bose Amplification
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For the utmost in professionalism and the best in vocal and musical
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part of your entertainment plans.
June in Oregon Means “Accordion
Camp”
By Griff Bryan
Reprinted with permission Spokane & Inland
Northwest Accordion Club
Soft rainy days, moss covered cedars, and
the sound of an accordion orchestra. Where
am I, but Silver Falls Accordion Camp outside Salem,
Oregon. This yearly event is sponsored by the Rose
City Accordion Club and brings together about 50
participants (called campers) from all point across the
USA and Canada. This year we were pleased to have
with us, a camper from Anchorage, Alaska as well as
a llama breeder from Indiana and a player from British
Columbia, Canada. All came with their accordions and
all were anxious to take part in the weekly festivities.
So what do they do at camp?
The main focus is to play a concert at week’s
end arranged by musical director Ilmar Kuljus. As
Ilmar says “most of these people have never playas a
group, and this learning experience will be a new one
for them all”. But in only 5 days Ilmar, with help from
assistant musical director Murl Allen Sanders, do
exactly that. There are many practice sessions during
the week and some one-on-one’s with Ilmar and Murl
to go over rough spots. And then there is more.
Workshops given by Bev Fess and Gordon Kohl
go over a variety of subjects and introduce many
new tricks and techniques for accordion. As I passed
among them on my photo surveillance, I overheard
talk about how to play beginnings and endings when
asked to play in a group. Sounds interesting and new
to me! And there is more. Campers sign up for more
one on one’s with any of the four professionals to pick
their brain, go over a part in the concert, or just better
understand what was presented in the workshops.
Late night concerts by the 4 professionals, followed
by campers who sign up to play makes for a full day
..... Jamming begins usually by 9 PM and that goes till
11:00 PM. Then it’s lights out as tomorrow is another
full day. So the next time you take a walk among
the waterfalls at Silver Falls, listen as you may just
hear, not the sounds of falling water, but the sounds
of chords, triads, scales and orchestra parts being
practiced at accordion camp. If it’s June ........
then it’s accordion camp! PS .... Thanks again to
Florence Nightingale!
You can contact Charlie at the address or phone numbers above or at
[email protected]. Please reference Music Unlimited.
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Accordion Events Calendar
By Doris Osgood
[email protected]
NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY SOCIALS
SEATTLE, WA
2nd Monday monthly: Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 12
Contact: For West Seattle months contact: John Giuliani
425-255-2121 or Birgit Ages 206-368-9720 for Gypsy Café
months contact: Paul Fedorowicz 206-328-6552 Back up
contact: Bonnie Birch 206-622-4786. Music 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
TACOMA, WA
2nd Thursday monthly:, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8
Lutheran Church 121st & Park Ave. across from PLU Library
7:00 – 9:30 PM contact: Dick Myking 253-537-0136
FOREST GROVE, OR
4th Sundays April and October. Forest Grove Community
Center, 2037 Douglas St. Forest Grove, OR. 1:30 PM –
5:00 PM. Contact: Doris Osgood 503-357-0417.
[email protected] April 22 and Oct. 28, 2012
ACCORDION CLUB OF CENTRAL OREGON
REDMOND, OR
2ND Saturday Monthly, 1:30 PM Spaghetti Warehouse
Restaurant Redmond, OR Contacts: Lillian Jones, 541-5361531 [email protected] or Karl Kment, 541-548-0495
[email protected]
ACCORDION JAM IN SANDY
SANDY, OR
4th Saturday monthly noon – 4 PM meet at Shorty’s Corner
Café 2 miles East of Sandy, OR on Hwy 26. Bring accordion, music, stand, and snack to share. Coffee provided. All
players welcome. Contact Andy Jorgensen 503-668-3917
or 503-975-2380.
ACCORDION CLUB OF ROSEBURG
ROSEBURG, OR
3rd Monday monthly 6:30, 553 Little Valley Rd. Roseburg
Pres. Karen Cordell 553 Little Valley Rd. Roseburg, OR
97471 541-784-1911 [email protected]
ACCORDION CLUB OF VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER, B.C.
www.meetup.com/Accordion-Club-of-Vancouver
contact: Haike Kingma, [email protected]
ACCORDION INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY
SANTA BARBARA, CA
2nd Sunday monthly 1 – 3 PM Vale Verde Retirement Theatre 900 Calle de los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA
AIMS P.O. Box 4511 Santa Barbara, CA 93140
Info: Heinz Trick 805-685-2260
www.santabarbaraaccordions.com
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BROOKINGS ACCORDION CLUB
BROOKINGS, OR
4th Sat. monthly 2-4 PM, Evergreen Federal S&L, 850
Chetco Ave. Brookings, OR, Pres. Cami Meccia 541-469807
EASTSIDE JAZZ
Bellevue, WA
3rd Tuesday monthly, Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 7:30 PM
beginning January 2012. Contact: Cooksie Kramer 425828-9104
EMERALD VALLEY ACCORDION CLUB
EUGENE, OR
1st Monday monthly: 7:00 – 9:30 PM Veterans’ Memorial
Bldg. 1626 Willamette St. Secretary Linda Gunn 541-7266330 [email protected] V.P. Lou Marzano Social
time 6 PM, business 6:45 PM
FAIRBANKS ACCORDION CLUB
FAIRBANKS, AK
Mondays weekly 6 – 8 PM Pioneers Home, open to all free
reed instruments. Contact: Christine Upton 907-457-3392
FIVE VALLEY ACCORDION ASSOCIATION MONTANA
5VAA Jams are 1- 5 Pm
Pres. Helen Brady 370-8452
[email protected]
Dec. 11 High Spirits, Florence, MT
Jan. 8 Eagles, Hamilton (dinner/election)
Feb. 12 Jokers Wild, Missoula, MT
Montana – NW Accordion Association
Contact Ralph Salomon 406- 675-0178
all NWAA Jams 2 – 6 PM
Montana – Great Falls Accordion Players
Jams are 1 PM – 5 PM
Dec. 11 Elks
Jan 15 Moose
Contact Pat Sharp for info: 406-452-4546
HUGO’S ACCORDION BAND
MT. VERNON, WA
2nd and 4th Monday monthly 6:00- 9:00 PM
Pres. Lois Yale 360-766-8713 [email protected]
9247 Marshall Rd. Bow, WA 98232
HOUSTON BAY AREA ACCORDION CLUB
HOUSTON, TX
2ND Wednesday monthly 5 – 9 PM Joe Brikha, Pres
[email protected] www.bayareaaccordionclub.com
MEDFORD ACCORDION CLUB
MEDFORD, OR
4th Monday monthly 7 - 9 PM: Central Point Senior Center
123 N. 2nd St, Central Point, OR Jeannette Dewey, Pres.
1029 SE Rogue Dr. Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-471-7455
OKANAGAN ACCORDION CLUB
KELOWNA, BC
Tuesdays weekly Sept. – May, Senior Center on Richter
Info contact: Rod Miller 250-317-9088
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ROGUE RIVER ACCORDION CLUB
ROGUE RIVER, OR
1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly. 7 PM Council Chambers
Rogue River City Hall, 133 Broadway St. Rogue River, OR.
Pres. Margot Turrell 206 Creekside Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-479-9409 [email protected]
contact Joe Smiell, 863 Portal Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
510-832-6938
ROSE CITY ACCORDION CLUB
PORTLAND, OR
3rd Saturday monthly. 1 – 5 PM Milwaukie Public Safety
Bldg, SE 32nd & Harrison, Milwaukie, OR.
* meeting in September 4th Sat.(Sept.24)
Pres. Steve Knapke 503-612-8381 email: squeezebox21@
comcast.net
www.rosecityaccordionclub.org
LEAVENWORTH INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION CELEBRATION June 14 - 17, 2012 Leavenworth, WA. www.
accordioncelebration.org www.nwasnews.com
SEQUIM ACCORDION SOCIAL
SEQUIM, WA
2nd Sunday, Odd numbered months, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sequim Senior Center next meeting September 11 contact:
Jeannie Berg- [email protected]
VICTORIA ACCORDION FESTIVAL
Victoria, British Columbia July , 2011
www.bcaccordion.ca 1-778-433-8700
SIERRA NEVADA ACCORDIONS
RENO, NV
John Covarelli, Pres. 775-848-3777, sqeezebox2@gmail.
com
SPOKANE ACCORDION ENSEMBLE
SPOKANE, WA
weekly rehearsals 6- 9 PM Eileen Webber, Pres. 509-2906858 [email protected]
SPOKANE AND INLAND NORTHWEST ACC. CLUB
SPOKANE, WA
4th Monday monthly, 1520 W. 3rd and Maple in Spokane, at
the Global Credit Union Bldg. Exit #280 off I-90.
6 – 9 PM, $3. at the door
TUALATIN VALLEY ACCORDIONISTS
FOREST GROVE, OR
1st Sat. monthly 10 AM – 1 PM Forest Grove Library Pacific
Ave. Contact: Paul and Judy Bria 503-591-0504 pjbria@
aol.com
YUMA ACCORDION CLUB
Yuma, AZ
every Tuesday, November - March at the Yuma Food Bank
at 2404 E 24th Street, Yuma, AZ
President, Coreen Bergholm @ [email protected] or
Ginger Purdy @ [email protected]
VICTORIA ACCORDION CLUB
VICTORIA, B.C. CANADA
1st Sunday Monthly 2:30 PM, Victoria Edelweiss Club
108 Niagra St., James Bay District Victoria, BC
Contact: John 250-386-7282 or 250-477-3098
DAY OF THE ACCORDION
Bellevue, Wa February 25, 2012, Crossroads Shopping
Center Food Court 15600 NE 8th Bellevue noon – 9:30
PM
RCAC ACCORDION CAMP- SILVER FALLS CONFERENCE CENTER June 10 - 15, 2012 near Sublimity, OR.
Camp treasurer: Marlene Meissner 503-463-9909 [email protected]
KIMBERLEY OLD TIME ACCORDION COMPETITION
KIMBERLEY, BC
July 9 - 14 , 2012, www.kiotac.ca 1-888-4KIOTAC or 250427-7318
FAIRBANKS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
July, 2012 on the campus of U. of Alaska Fairbanks.
www.fsaf.org contact 907-474-8869
ACCORDION CELEBRATION – Historic Wallace
Wallace, ID August , 2012
www.wallaceIdahoChamber.com
COTATI ACCORDION FESTIVAL
Cotati, CA August , 2012
www.cotatifest.com
ACCORDION EXTRAVAGANZA
EDMONTON, ALBERTA September, 2012
www.edmontonaccordion.com
INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION CONVENTION
Las Vegas, NV, 2012
http://accordioninfo.com/convention/ 1-800-472-1695
[email protected]
NWAS Welcomes New Members:
Pam Beckstrom, Spokane, WA
Charlie Brown, Gig Harbor, WA
Jerry DeMarco, Great Falls, MT
Alice Dunkin, Lilliwuap, WA
Linda Eaton, Cloverdale, OR
Nancy Haldeman, Corvallis, OR
Charlie Kapchinsky, Beumont, AB
Anita Kulick, Redmond, OR
Beverly Oylear, Milwaukie, OR
Remember, you are welcome to give giŌ membership! The membership form is on the last page of
this publicaƟon!
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