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NORTHWEST ACCORDION
NEWS
 Waltz for Jennifer
 Hired Gun with IL DIVO
 Miroslav and Vlada in Concert
 Coupe Mondiale - coming to Canada!
 Mental Activity - Ways to Keep Older Brains Healthy
VOL. 23 NO. 1
Northwest Accordion Society
Spring Quarter 2013
Northwest Accordion News
NWAS News Deadlines
February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1
Inquiries, questions, suggestions, etc.
Contact Doris Osgood, 3224 B St.,
Forest Grove, OR 97116. (503) 357-0417.
E-mail: [email protected]
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 PUBLICATION PRIORITIES
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Advertising
Original Compositions
News from Our Members
Instructive/Technical Articles
Summaries from Regional Socials and
Events
♦ Coming Events
Articles will be printed if received prior to
the publishing deadline. Should space be an
issue, articles will be printed in the order in which
they are submitted. All decisions regarding
publication will be made by the editors of the
NWAS News.
To submit articles for publication, mail
them to the Vancouver, WA address listed. It is
preferred that articles be submitted via e-mail as
attached WORD documents or on a disc. Typed,
paper copy needs to be dark and clear to allow
scanning and to minimize errors.
Photographs sent for publication will be
returned if they are accompanied with a SASE of
correct size and adequate postage. Photographs
may be sent electronically or on disc.
To reprint articles or photographs from
magazines and newspapers, written permission
from the publisher is required. Please submit
the necessary “permission to print” with material
sent.
Views in the articles and information printed
are those of the contributors and not necessarily
those of the Northwest Accordion Society or its
advertisers.
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
Mail letters & articles to:
5102 NE 121st Ave. #12,
Vancouver, WA 98682
Or e-mail to: [email protected]
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Northwest Accordion News Staff
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
Dick Myking .................................................................... (253) 537-0136
Birgit Ages ...................................................................... (206) 368-9720
Cooksie (Kaserzon) Kramer ........................................... (425) 828-9104
Membership:
Doris Osgood.................................................................. (503) 357-0417
[email protected]
Judith Ames ................................................................... (360) 254-5245
[email protected]
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Table of Contents
Letter from the Editors
Quarterly Update
Letters to the Editor
Composer – Cooksie Kramer
Waltz for Jennifer
It’s Time to Prepare!
Improvising Chords (Part 3 of 4)
Bursaries Offered
ASK A TEACHER
Coupe Mondiale Coming to Canada!
KIOTAC Ends After 39 Years
Tacoma Accordion Social
Spokane Accordion Ensemble News
Cory Pesaturo
Leavenworth Accordion Celebration
Competition - Categories and Rules
Seattle Accordion Socials
Leavenworth International Accordion
Celebration Presents
The Trio Voronezh
By the Way –
Mental Activity -May Keep Older Brains Healthy
Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton to Release 2
New CD’s In January
Something Special in Sequim
Seattle Accordion Social
Hired Gun with IL DIVO: onstage for the
Extravagant Entertainment Experience
Miroslav and Vlada in Concert
Welcome New Members
Accordion Events Calendar
Entertainers in the Northwest
Letter from the Editors
Greetings!
Spring is certainly on its way! We see evidence
of snowdrops blooming and other flowers poking their
heads out of the ground. Weather is warming up too
here in the Northwest!
The Day of the Accordion takes place as we are
putting this issue of NWAS News together. We may
have room to squeeze in a brief report, I hope. There are
numerous socials and events on the calendar/schedule.
Please support our accordionists!!
Every issue, I learn something new. Would you like
to receive a membership card as a PDF or jpg? I can
now email this to you. Let me know when you renew
your membership.
Judith Ames
([email protected])
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Quarterly Update
Dear Members,
I don’t know why I always feel compelled to talk
about the weather as I begin each quarter. BUT it is
spring in Forest Grove as I write on Valentine’s Day!!
The daffodils are about to burst open and the camellia
on 19th Avenue that I always seek out in February
is blooming. It’s the first in the area. The weeds are
making a strong presence at my house, I’m sorry to
report. Yet, it’s absolutely lovely here. My friend, Ron
Ostromecki is still up to his ears in winter…
When we turn the calendar and look forward
to the Day of the Accordion, the summer accordion
events are not far behind. The Accordion Camp at the
Conference Center at Silver Falls State Park will be
the first June event. The Leavenworth International
Accordion Celebration follows. In August the Victoria
Accordion Festival and Coupe Mondiale in Victoria,
BC. September brings the Oktoberfest season and
the Alpenfest in Joseph, Oregon. The days start flying
by once we reach February.
The Northwest Accordion Society has two major
events each year: The Day of the Accordion and the
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration.
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
in Leavenworth, Washington June 20 – 23, 2013.
Bonnie Birch has finalized our concert schedule; we
have some outstanding accordionists scheduled to
perform. The official web site will have the schedule
of events, competition information, concerts and
workshops: www.accordioncelebration.org In May the
scheduling for the gazebo and grange will begin. The
gazebo schedule may be seen at the NWAS web site:
www.nwasnews.com
As you know, the Northwest Accordion News
has a unique feature. We’ve been able to provide
original compositions in each issue for many years.
In this issue you will find a waltz written by Cooksie
Kramer. She studied in South Africa and now resides
in Kirkland, WA. On behalf of the Northwest Accordion
Society I thank her for sharing her Waltz for Jennifer
with all of us.
All of us in the Northwest Accordion Society
wish to thank the executive committee and entire
community of Kimberley, BC for 39 years of
exemplary accordion festivals. The Kimberley Old
Time Accordion Competition was the gold standard
for all events in the Pacific Northwest. Though we
understand the decision to end KIOTAC, we are all so
sad. It was a great time.
As always, we thank our regular contributors
and our faithful advertisers. Judith, Colleen, and I
log many hours on the project each quarter; The
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Composer – Cooksie Kramer
Letters to the Editor
Dear NWAS,
Thank you! This is a “state-of-the-art” quarterly
publication! I so look forward to receiving each newsletter and read it cover to cover!
Diane Young, Kennewick, WA
Dear NWAS,
I would like to renew my membership. Keep up the
good work on your magazine. Accordion was always
my favorite instrument.
Sundi O’Mara, Rocky River, OH
I enjoy the NW Accordion News a lot.
David Miles, Seattle, WA
Hi!
You ladies continue to do an amazing job with the
“magazine”!! I enjoy every issue!
Thanks much,
Tom McGough, Columbus, IN
Always enjoy your interesting and informative news
letter.
Alice Dunkin, Lilliwaup, WA
The magazine just gets better & better. Thanks to all
your fine work.
Pat Dalen, Salem, OR
Thank you for the super job you are doing!
Donald & Laurel Hill, Boise, ID
I didn’t want to cut up my NW accordion news. I have
a stack of them & I like to go back and enjoy the
articles.
Best regards, Louis Traverso.
Northwest Accordion News is published by a small
volunteer staff. We are also grateful for the expertise
that Ron Ostromecki provides as he beautifully
engraves the music for each publication. We are
gratified that this magazine style newsletter is highly
regarded for its quality. We thank you all for your
encouragement and support.
Doris Osgood
[email protected]
COOKSIE (KASERZON) KRAMER A.B.C.A - L.B.C.A. Registered
Teacher with Trinity College London and Royal Schools London (Piano).
Member of the NW Accordion Society, Member of ATG and IAC
Cooksie began classical piano lessons at age
6 and started piano accordion lessons with a piano
teacher in East London, South Africa. There were
no formal accordion teachers in town at that time.
She completed all of the piano exams through Trinity College London England. In 1957 she moved to
Johannesburg and began taking lessons with Stan
Denny (ex UK). Cooksie won the South African Championships that year but did not travel to the Coupe
Mondiale because the cost was prohibitive. In 1959
she was able to travel to and compete in the finals of
the Coupe Mondiale in New York. During that visit she
performed at Carnegie Hall. On her return trip home
she stopped in London to adjudicate the British National Accordion Day which had over 80 soloists and
28 accordion bands! Before leaving London she was
a guest on British Broadcasting Company (BBC) and
performed at the final concert in Westminster Hall.
Cooksie established a music school in South
Africa which became the largest in the country. However, in 1993 she and her husband, Lionel, immigrated to the USA to be with their family. They settled in
Bellevue, WA.
She became active in the music community
quickly and soon formed the Northwest Accordionaires. She arranges the music and directs that
accordion orchestra. She also is the President of the
Eastside Jazz Club and is on the Board of the Puget
Sound Steinway Association.
Cooksie wrote a waltz for one of her students and
has shared her composition with us. The Northwest
Accordion Society is grateful to Cooksie for allowing
us to print it in the Northwest Accordion News.
Deadline for submitting articles,
pictures, advertisements, etc.
February 1 (Spring)
May 1 (Summer)
August 1(Fall)
November 1 (Winter)
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SPRING ACCORDION SOCIAL
FOREST GROVE, OR
John Giuliani featured performer
Sunday, April 28, 2013
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Forest Grove Senior and Community Center
2037 Douglas Street
Forest Grove, OR
Admission: adults $5.00
Hosted by Doris Osgood
and the Tualatin Valley Accordionists
For the Northwest Accordion Society
Listeners Always Welcome!
You are invited to bring your accordion and your friends to an afternoon of accordion music. We
sign in to play and perform in the order in which we register. Young players are always guaranteed
a slot and could change the order. Prepare knowing that our guests have come for the program.
Play 2 of your favorite selections or one lengthy piece. There will be a 50/50 drawing benefiting our
scholarship fund, light refreshments, and visiting. Remember to join us, just for the fun of it!
For information contact Doris Osgood at 503-357-0417.
[email protected]
Accordion Socials in Forest Grove are always the 4th Sundays in April and October.
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It’s Time to Prepare!
By Doris Osgood
The Leavenworth International Accordion
Celebration is fast approaching. The concerts
have been set; we can expect a variety of music
performed by an array of internationally known
accordionists. The competition requirements
have changed since last year. Be sure to check
the details in the rules and requirements.
On stage at the festhalle, a chair will be
available for each competitor. If a player requires
a music stand, the player is responsible for providing that. For performances at the gazebo or
grange, chairs are provided but players must
bring their own music stands.
Many of you are looking forward to performing at the gazebo. The sign up process will
begin in May. Check the NWAS web site (www.
nwasnews.com) to view the schedules for the
gazebo and for the grange. Players will not be
able to sign up on line but they can see the
openings. In May, contact Doris Osgood (503357-0417 [email protected]) to perform.
The free public music provided at the gazebo
and grange must be audience friendly; we want
to support the Bavarian theme of the community
and encourage our performers to include Bavarian/ethnic style music in their programs. Bavarian
attire is great too! Remember, we must work with
the sound system provided at the gazebo. We
cannot bring specialty equipment expecting the
technician to adapt it to the system in place. We
will use the sound system as is.
Volunteers are needed… Frank Bruckner
is coordinating our volunteers for the accordion
celebration. He is looking forward to hearing from
you. He can be reached at: (208)266-0212 or at
[email protected] Lots of volunteer help is
needed for a variety of venues.
Deadlines are coming soon too. Note the
deadlines to enter competitions and for bursaries.
We hope that you are planning on participating in
the competition or in the evaluation. The adjudications encourage and edify players. Start preparing today.
Last, I must remind you all that cash donations are needed. As you might expect, the
Oregon’s Alpenfest
Call for Accordionists
Oregon’s Alpenfest in Wallowa County Sept. 26-29,
2013, has openings for:
Z Performers at “Accordions at Alpenfest,” a
Thursday evening show in Enterprise.
Z Street performers in Joseph Friday thru Sunday.
Preference given to NWAS members
Publicity and $100 stipends available
For information
or to apply:
Chuck Anderson,
Alpenmeister,
541-432-0209 or
alpenmeister@
znet.com
Alpenfest details:
oregonalpenfest.com
costs for nearly everything have increased.
Insurance, sound technicians, building use,
permits, compensation for professional performers and adjudicators, publicity, clerical expenses,
awards and trophies: it all adds up to a large sum
very quickly. As mentioned in previous memos,
the competition piece of the celebration is very
costly. To sustain the competitions we must
continually raise money for that purpose. Specifically the bursary program requires new donation
support each year. All of the money that was received last year was given to the young players;
we’re starting over this year.
The official accordion celebration web site is
filling in. The competition rules and application
forms on listed there. You will find the workshop
and concert schedules and forms there also. By
the time this issue is in the hands of the membership, the information should be complete. Check:
www.accordioncelebration.org it won’t be long
now; see you in Leavenworth for the love of the
accordion.
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Improvising Chords (Part 3 of 4)
By Gary Dahl
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Spring Quarter 2013
Bursaries Offered
ASK A TEACHER
For the 2nd year, The Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration committee
is excited to announce that bursaries will be
available for young competitors. The term,
“bursary”, is more widely used in Canada;
for those in the United States the “bursary” is
likened to a scholarship. To receive a bursary
amounting to $100 a young person must:
*be age 18 or under on June 20
*participate in one individual competition
category
*submit a handwritten letter via U.S. or
Canadian mail stating their goals, interest,
and plans for studying and playing the accordion plus their reason for qualifying for the
cash gift
Bursaries will be given during the awards
ceremony at LIAC; no awards will be given
to an individual without the submission of a
hand written letter posted as directed below.
Submissions will be addressed to the
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration Committee in care of: (Canadian
entries) Rod Miller 3675 Anderson Road
Kelowna, BC V1X 7V8 ( 250-807-2083 [email protected]) and (U.S. entries) Doris
Osgood 3224 B Street Forest Grove, OR
97116 (503-357-0417 dorisosgood@frontier.
com) Letters must be post marked no later
than June 1, 2013.
Notify either Doris Osgood or Rod
Miller by email or telephone when the letter is posted.
BY COOKSIE KRAMER A.B.C.A – L.B.C.A
MEMBER OF ATG, AAA, ABRSM (London).
You always recommend Theory/Aural Tests
to your Students. Why?
I will give you one example that occurred just a few
months ago. A 9 year old boy was introduced to me by
one of my senior Adult students. They are neighbors.
He started Music Lessons when he was 4 years old
and went from one teacher to another. His parents
believed he was a superstar. He came for an audition
and chat. Bright little boy. He played for me – was
just OK. I stopped him a few times and asked some
Musical Theory questions. I was amazed but not
surprised because from his performance realized that
he had huge gaps in his knowledge. And in fact had
been playing a lot by ear with no understanding of
what he was doing except that he was so enthusiastic.
He wouldn’t leave my house until I promised I would
organize lessons for him.
Fast Forward – we went all the way back to Grade 1
Theory and scales and Hanon. WOW what a thrill and
pleasure for both of us - his progress and understanding since then has been so exciting.- we are both on
Cloud Nine.
Hopefully this answers your question.
Donations for LIAC
You may send a check to:
NWAS, 5102 NE 121st Ave. Unit 12
Vancouver, WA 98682
OR
Go to www.accordioncelebration.org and click
on the donation button to donate by PayPal
Thank you for your support!
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Coupe Mondiale
Coming to Canada!
KIOTAC Ends After 39 Years
After almost 50 years, the Coupe Mondiale, World
Accordion Championships, is coming again to Canada.
From August 17 to 25, 2013, the 66th Coupe Mondiale
will be held in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.
This will be only the second time ever that the Coupe
Mondiale has been held on Canadian soil (Toronto in
1964). The Coupe has become the world’s biggest and
most prestigious accordion event, attracting hundreds
of accordionists and accordion lovers from all over the
world. No wonder that nowadays people call it Accordion
Olympics.
The BC Accordion Society is hosting the 66th Coupe
Mondiale as a part of the 7th Victoria International
Accordion Festival. The core of this amazing event will
be the World Accordion Competition for musicians up
to 32 years of age and, they will be competing in eight
categories, classical and virtuoso entertainment genres.
The main venue will be held at the Victoria Conservatory
of Music, with its renowned Alix Goolden Performance
Hall.
This year exclusively, under the auspices of the
Confederation Internationale des Accordeonistes
(CIA), there will be a World Competition of Accordion
Orchestras. On August 17 and 18, orchestras from North
America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia
will be competing, in two rounds, for some prestigious
prizes. In addition, on August 16, there will be the Annual
Victoria International Accordion Competition with this
year only, six solo categories: 10 & under; 14 & under, 18
& under (classical); 18 & under (open); no age restriction
(classical); no age restriction (open). The BC Accordion
Society is thrilled to announce one of the highest prize
budgets ever, with over $50,000 in money, instruments
and trophies.
Apart from the competition, the audience will enjoy
the most incredible events and concerts, featuring the
world’s best accordion soloists and ensembles. On
August 18, there will be an Accordion Parade through
downtown Victoria, with hundreds of accordionists
from all over the world. There will be seven world-class
ticketed evening concerts, and numerous free lunchtime
concerts around the city, presenting the most various
music genres and styles. The evening concerts will be
held in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Throughout
the festival, there will be an international Trade Show,
culminating with a big outdoor Trade Show/concert on
Aug 24.
Tickets go on sale from March 15, 2013, with an
Early Bird sale for all-inclusive packages only. A limited
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December 31, 2012
Dear KIOTAC Patrons,Accordionists and Volunteers:
It is with a heavy heart, that we the Executive
Committee, make this announcement today. The
Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships will not continue its long history as an
event. After a number of years of increasing costs
and falling revenues, it has become apparent
that the event is no longer economically sustainable. After 39 years it is quite apparent that attempting to host an exemplary and meaningful
event would be a detraction from the many years of
success that the event has entertained.
The Committee wishes to thank all of the loyal
patrons, the hundreds of dedicated volunteers and
members past and present, as well as sponsors;
all of whom have historically made KIOTAC into the
rich and meaningful event that hundreds of families
and artists have grown to embrace over the past 39
years.
The Executive Committee apologizes deeply
for any inconvenience that this cancellation notice
may bring.
Keep Squeezing!
Good Bye to All
Jeany Irvin, Chairman
and all of the Executive Committee
Bill Baerg
Donna Purves
Heather Smith
Gail MacLean
Adele Norman
Ed Tickles
Wendy Moore
quantity of all-inclusive packages will cost $95 per
person and includes unlimited access to all events,
complementary festival program/brochure (CD included)
valued at $10 and a fantastic opportunity to win a special
prize - an all-inclusive trip to Rome, Italy during the
V-Accordion International Finals, held on October 17
and 18, 2013.
For more details please visit www.bcaccordion.ca
or send an e-mail to [email protected]
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Tacoma Accordion Social
Submitted by Eloise Adair
13 December 2012
We had a good attendance 57 at our December
meeting. We met in the sanctuary instead of
Thompson Hall and the acoustics were great. Our
first performer was Kathy Peterson playing “The First
Noel”, “Santa Lucia” and “We Three Kings”. Next we
had a duet, Mimi Emerson and David Emter playing
“Zuylie’s Polka”, “Zurin’s Waltz” and “My Father’s
Waltz” Then David played a solo, “0 Holy Night”
Sheila Findlay was up next. She played “What
Child is This”, “White Christmas” arranged by GallaRini, and “Christmas Medley”. It was nice to have
Chad Anderson play for us. I think it was his first time
to play. He played “La Valse Des Vioux Os”, “Song
of the Volga Boatman” and “La Valse Des Monstres”.
Phil Cappetto played some carols for us, “We Three
Kings” and “Jingle Bells”
We had another duet - Ray Reusch and Dick
Myking playing “Waltz Theme” Then Ray soloed
“Away in the Manger” and “Friendly Beasts” Next
we had a solo by Dick Myking - “Snow Waltz”. Bob
Westland was our next performer. He played “One
Day at a Time”, “Seven Spanish Angels” and “Silver
Bells”.
It was good to see Charlie Brown again. He
was dressed for Christmas with his Santa hat on and
he played “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer”,
“Jingle Bell Rock” and “Feliz Navidad”. We had
another good player who usually works on Thursday
but he played for us. He played “Chestnuts Roasting
in an Open Fire”, “Have Yourself a Merry Little
Christmas” and “Polka Quick Step. Rick Hatley was
up next.
He played “Silent Night”, “ Pretty Paper”
“Pastorale” and “Winter Wonderland”. Diane Crews
sang “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” for us.
Mountain)”,”Calle Shewene” and “Pride”. Next we had
a duet, Mimi Emerson and David Emter playing their
chromatic accordions. They played “Have I Told You
Lately That I Love You”, “Old Timer’s Waltz”, “EI Rio
Drive” and “Give Back My Heart”. Then David played
a solo.
Because we didn’t have many accordions Dick
Myking went home and got his. His first song to play
was “Happy Birthday” to Jan Westlund because it was
his birthday. Then Bob Westlund joined Dick and the
played “Malmo Valsen”. Dick continued playing solo,
his first piece was “Domilena” then “Sol I Sennet”,
“Rose Room” and “Janet’s Waltz” Next up was Diane
Crews singing “I Wish You Love”. Our last player was
Eloise Adair playing “Beautiful Days” and “Lordags
Vals or Saturday Waltz” on Dick Myking’s accordion.
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We only had 29 at our first meeting this year and
I think more were retired. Randall Tron began with
“Never on Sunday” then he played “Fascination”. He
also played a Medley of “San Antonio Rose / Cool
Water” then “Foreign Cars” “Peg 0 my Heart” and
“Music Music Music”. Linda and Richard Bishop are
back form 18 months in Utah and he played his new
Roland accordion and she played the guitar and sang.
Together they did “Pure White Snow”, “Riding With
Dad”, “La Sorella” and “ Freight Train”.
Bob Westlund was up next playing “Sweet
Nothing”, “Dreaming of Ellen”, “Montanaka (the
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Spokane Accordion Ensemble News
Submitted by Cheryl A. McGinley, Secretary
Joanna Crabtree, Angie Smith, Eileen Webber, Cheryl McGinley,
Helen Eldenberg, Claudie Machtmes, Sam Thomas, Rick
Westrick, Beverley Fess (conductor), Kathleen Falco, Frank
Bruckner, Glea Trulove, Henry Peden, Gordon Alexander
We performed our midwinter concert:
“Americana” on January 18th at St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church in Spokane for our loyal, fun loving, very
appreciative audience. We opened with a medley of
Frank Sinatra favorites, followed by Casey Jones, and
a special arrangement of St. Louis by Henry Peden.
Other pieces included: “Over the Rainbow,” “Western
Medley,” “Arkansas Traveler,” “Rock Around the
Clock,” “America the Beautiful,” “Battle Hymn of the
Republic,” A Stephen Foster Medley, “When Johnny
Comes Marching Home,” A medley of Scott Joplin
Rags, “Blueberry Hill” -which the audience sang along
with, “Rhapsody in Blue,” “Star Dust” and “Stars and
Stripes Forever” which brought the audience to their
feet.
arrangement of “Lover.” The crowd loved him and
showed their appreciation for his hard work and talent.
We are proud to have Sam back in our ensemble as
a regular member after having been gone for a few
years.
We ended our concert with “Adios, Au Revoir,
Auf Wiedersehen,” a song often played and sang at
the end of Lawrence Welk’s weekly television show.
The audience sang along while Rick Webber, our
Master of Ceremonies danced with Helen Eldenberg,
who has been a member of our ensemble since the
1950’s.
Helen Eldenberg and Rick Webber
Rick Webber once again delighted all of us
with various costume changes reflecting the songs
we played and narrations about the history and
meaning of each one. Rick is a lot of fun on stage
and never fails to surprise us. Rick and Eileen both
put a lot of time and effort into making the costumes
and accompanying slide shows for each of our
productions. We are grateful for their dedication and
determination.
Rick Webber
Sam Thomas, recent winner of The Trophe
Mondial Senior Variety category, played a jazz
arrangement of “Deep Purple” as well as his favorite
Our conductor, Beverley Fess, flew down
from Calgary, Alberta at the beginning of the week
to rehearse us daily and fine tune our music. The
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ensemble loves working with her and responds well to
her direction and ideas. We are very grateful to have
her guidance, expertise, and depth of conducting
skills. Bev teaches and conducts full time in Calgary
as well as via Skype. She can be reached at:
[email protected]
In addition to Sam Thomas returning, the
ensemble has added two new members: Frank
Bruckner who drives in from Clark Fork, Idaho
to practice with us, is known to many of you as
the Volunteer Coordinator at The Leavenworth
International Accordion Festival. Joanna Crabtree,
from Post Falls, attended one of our concerts last year
and so enjoyed it that she contacted our President for
an audition and joined us this season.
Cory Pesaturo
Well known accordionist Cory Pesaturo will be
involved in many new musical projects during 2013.
Cory is working out a deal to provide music for the
US Formula 1 broadcasts on NBC, as he formally
did for SPEED Channel the past 5 years while Formula 1 was on SPEED. Cory will also perform for the
Frank Bruckner and Gail Lewis
NAMM 2013 from January 23rd to January 28 in Los
A special thank you goes out to Gale Lewis
Angeles, California. For the 5th straight year, Cory will
who runs our visual equipment presenting the slide
be performing at the
show during performances. She has quietly worked
hemisphere’s biggest
at this task for the last several years. Many people
music convention as
have commented on this wonderful visual aspect
soloist and with violinACCORDION
of our shows. In addition we are grateful to our
ist, Yasmine Azaiez.
photographer Charlie Smith, and Ed Machtmes, who
WOODWIND
Some of his many
with Charlie, assists at the door, greeting and helping
2012 past shows took
* * *
our attendees.
place at the Veteran’s
REPAIR
Eileen Webber, our president, has worked very
Memorial Hall in Provihard this last year, directing the ensemble at weekly
TUNING
dence, RI where Cory
practice sessions, organizing and selecting music,
performed with violinist
SALES
booking gigs, playing in her own band, as well as
Yasmine Azaiez and
RENTALS
teaching several students in the Spokane area. Our
Anton Fig (Drummer
ensemble continues to grow and thrive because of
INSTRUCTION
for David Letterman),
her hard work and dedication; it is a fun group to be
and Joe Silva at the
* * *
a part of .Thank You Eileen from all of us! Eileen can
“All For One Concert”:
www.bellandreed.com
be contacted at: 509-290-6858.
Benefiting Hasbro
We can also be found on Facebook as: Spokane
tel (206) 696-9054
Children’s Hospital;
Accordion Ensemble
Chan’s Jazz in Woon115 Prefontaine Pl S (401)
socket, RI and the
Seattle, WA 98104
Tony Dannon Memorial
Concert in November
by appointment
2012 in Detroit. Tony
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Bell & Reed
was a great inspiration and a legend to Cory throughout his early career. Cory also performed with Tony’s
Jazz Duo partner, fellow Rhode Islander and Jazz
Accordionist Joe Cerrito; 2012 Pebble Beach Councours d”Elegance Week in Monterey plus many other
concert venues.
Cory Pesaturo also plays the piano, clarinet,
and saxophone. He began playing at the age of nine,
and in 2002, became the youngest person to win the
National Accordion Championship. He most recently
won the 2011 Primus Ikaalinen World Championship
and was the first American contestant. Additionally,
Pesaturo won the Coupe Mondiale World Digital Accordion Championship in Auckland, New Zealand,
and became the first American to win a World Accordion Championship since Peter Soave 25 years ago.
In June 2009, he won the Leavenworth International
Championship, and International Jazz Championship.
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Leavenworth Accordion Celebration Competition - Categories and Rules
*Open Categories - Open to both Professionals and Amateurs*
Category
Leavenworth Open
Classical Open
March
Accordion Duets - 1
Diatonic
Bands
Age (if
any)
All
All
All
18 & over
All
All
Category
Code
LV-O
CL-O
M-O
AD-1
DI-O
BA-1
Fee
$35
$20
$20
$20 (per entrant)
$20
$15 (per band member)
*Amateur Categories - Amateurs only*
Category
Age
Variety 1
Variety 2
Variety 3
Variety 4
Variety 5
Variety 6
Accordion Duets - 2
Classical
Category
Code
V-1
V-2
V-3
V-4
V-5
V-6
AD-2
CL-A
70+
60 - 69
19 - 59
13 - 18
11 - 12
10 & under
17 & under
15 & under
Fee
$20
$20
$20
$10
$10
$10
$10 (per entrant)
$10
*Non-competitive - Evaluation - Open to both Professionals and Amateurs*
Evaluation
All (non-competitive)
E-O (@ GRANGE)
$15
*SEE RULES AND NOTES FOR IMPORTANT EXPLANATIONS*
Leavenworth Open - 3 selections - 1 must be Old Time - max time: 12 minutes
Classical Open - 1 selection - max time: 8 minutes
March - 1 selection - max time: 4 minutes
Diatonic - 2 selections - both must be Old Time - max time: 8 minutes
Accordion Duets - 18 & over - 2 selections - 1 must be Old Time - max time: 8 minutes
Accordion Duets - 17 & under - 2 selections - 1 must be Old Time - max time: 8 minutes
Band Competition - 2 selections - 1 must be Old Time - max time: 10 minutes.
Variety (1 - 6) - 2 selections - 1 must be Old Time - max time: 8 minutes
Classical - 15 & under - 1 selection - max time: 8 minutes
Evaluation - non-competitive - 1 or 2 selections may be played - will take place at the Grange.
Competition Rules: 2013 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration
1. Contestants may enter as many categories as they qualify for – SEE DIVISIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS
2. The contestant playing order is determined by a random drawing prior to beginning the competition.
3. Entry applications must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2013. The LIAC Committee reserves the
right to accept late entries at its discretion. Late entries, if allowed, will play first in order of appearance
in any category entered.
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4. For this competition, the term “PROFESSIONAL” is anyone who is currently active in a career playing
the accordion; i.e. Listed in Publications as a concert performer, promoting oneself as a professional, receiving
money through contracts to perform, etc. Those considered Professional musicians may participate in
the Leavenworth Open, Bands, Duet I, March Open, Diatonic and Classical Open only.
Any competitor deemed a professional by the LIAC Committee may ask the committee to reexamine their
status; however the finding of the LIAC Committee shall be final.
5. The LIAC Committee reserves the right to limit entries in any category. Categories with 3 entries or less
are subject to review.
6. Digital, electronic, amplified and MIDI accordions are not accepted in any division. If any of these
systems are installed only the acoustic accordion will be allowed. (*see rule 13 for exception)
7. Competitors must provide proof of age upon request by the LIAC Committee.
8. For the purpose of this competition, “Old Time” refers to the manner and style in which the selection
was written or is being played, not to the selection’s age or ethnic origin. Old-time music is fittingly
described as the style and tempo predominantly and successfully used for executing the polka,
schottische, and waltz throughout a broad cross-section of North American and European
communities during the past few centuries. All cultural styles are equally acceptable as long as the
selection is played in the manner used by the culture of origin. With this as a guide, the decision of the
adjudicators is final.
9. CLASSICAL/CONTEMPORARY describes the category of music which follows the original form and
intent of the composer; repeats may be omitted to fit the time requirement. The printed sheet music is
provided to the judges.
10. LIGHT CLASSICAL MUSIC is based on a classical piece or theme but is reinterpreted to have
entertainment value; it does not have to follow the format of the original composition.
11. LEAVENWORTH OPEN: If a person has won the Leavenworth Open for two consecutive years, they
must sit out one year before competing in the Leavenworth Open again. This same rule applies to the
CLASSICAL OPEN and the MARCH OPEN.
12. DIATONIC DIVISION: Diatonic accordions of all types/styles are allowed but only “old-time” music
selections permitted. This category is open to amateur and professional accordionists.
13. BAND DIVISION: This must be a group of three or more musicians with a predominant acoustic
accordion lead. The lead accordion may be amplified* but not electronic and must lead at least 2/3 of
the time. There are no age limits and professionals can participate. Support instruments will be judged
on the quality of harmony with the lead instrument. Support instruments may be amplified to achieve
a loudness level consistent with the lead accordion. Bands are not limited to one accordion. Vocalists
may be substituted for instruments.
14. When competing in more than one category, the music selected must be different for each category.
15. Contestants may restart a selection within 15 measures of its beginning without penalty. If restarting
the full time limit is allowed as if no playing had yet taken place. Only one restart allowed without a
scoring penalty.
16. The adjudication (judging) process begins with the on-stage presence of the contestant and is
concluded with the preparation of remarks and scores by the adjudicators, which are given to the
LIAC Committee. Adjudication for all categories will be based on the following: appropriateness of
music, interpretation (appropriate style), tone projection and balance, stage presence and appearance,
phrasing and articulation, dynamics and shading, technique and accuracy, tempos and rhythm,
bellows technique and control and level of complexity. For definitive information on the adjudication, an
“Adjudicators Guide” is included in Competitors’ Packets which are provided to all competitors at the
Celebration. The “Adjudicators Guide” will also be posted on www.nwasnews.com.
17. Discussions with adjudicators about a contestant’s performance must be delayed until after the day’s
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competition is completed to avoid interference with the adjudication process. Good Sportsmanship
is expected. This courtesy to the adjudicators is essential and a contestant may be disqualified by the
LIAC Committee for violation of this procedure. If in doubt ask the LIAC Committee. Score sheets and
adjudicators remarks are available to contestants at the end of the Celebration. Pick up score sheets at
the registration table following Sunday’s awards presentation. The decision of the judges is final.
18. The contestants must present a pleasing appearance to the audience. Good grooming and dress is
expected of the accordion player. Tank tops, T-shirts, shorts and jeans are considered substandard
attire unless part of the ethnic costume dress.
19. Please take care that all still camera and video pictures taken to avoid interference with competitors,
adjudicators and audience. Be courteous to all and limit flash photography of contestants to times
when active playing is not being done.
20. The decision of the LIAC Committee shall be final regarding all of the above rules, except for scoring,
which shall be the responsibility of the adjudicators (judges).
21. Only a Page Turner is allowed on stage to assist the competitor during the performance.
22. A Medley is considered as 1 selection but max time of the category must not be exceeded.
Additional Clarification and Details - LIAC 2013
Note that the music requirements for most categories have been adjusted. ALL categories, except March
and Classical require one Old Time selection. We support the community of Leavenworth and its Bavarian
theme. Competitors have time restraints and will present their Old Time music along with other music styles
within time definitions given. Competitors are not required to play for the entire time segment but must
play the required music for each category.
The LEAVENWORTH OPEN requires the competitor to play three selections. One Old Time selection is
required. The competitor may play 2 other selections from genres such as jazz, popular, and light classical.
Serious classical music is not appropriate. If the competitor chooses to play additional old time music for the
category, the music must be selected from the 2 remaining old time dance styles. Old Time music is defined in
rule #8. The competitor will present 3 pieces and will confine the presentation to 12 minutes or less.
The MARCH category has been reinstated to LIAC. One march will be played; the music may come from
any country. Since “Old Time” refers to dance music, the march has been removed from that definition for our
purposes. This category requires 1 music selection which will not exceed 4 minutes performance time. This
is an “open” category; amateurs and professionals of any age may participate. The March is not considered as
an Old Time selection for this competition.
CLASSICAL MUSIC is played only in the Classical categories; LIGHT CLASSICAL music may be played in
the Leavenworth Open, Duet, Band, and Varieties divisions.
The BAND and DUET categories each require one Old Time selection plus another piece from any other
music genre. Competitors may choose to play old time music exclusively; in that event a different dance style
will be used for the 2nd piece. Note that there are two Duet divisions: Duet 2 is for amateur competitors ages
17 and under.
The VARIETY category is for amateur players only. The competitor will play one Old Time piece. The second
piece may be Old Time or a selection from any genre (popular, jazz, and light classical, or old time music from
a different dance style.)
We also have a category called EVALUATION. This category will have a panel of qualified accordionist
reviewing the performance. The purpose is to give the player an opportunity to have their playing evaluated in
a constructive and helpful manner without having to compete. This category does not have monetary awards
but the award is in the helpful comments obtained. All evaluations will be done at the Grange.
Professional players are allowed in all Open categories, duets, bands, and diatonic categories. They may also
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Seattle Accordion Socials
Always 2nd Monday each month 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Locations: Swedish Cultural Center or
West Seattle Senior Center
Celebration Presents
The Trio Voronezh
MARCH: Toby Hanson, (piano accordion, Ted
Lunka, (button box accordion), Lee Wright, (piano accordion), .Anthony Pierce, a high school
Sr. and upcoming piano accordionist: Swedish
Cultural Center.
APRIL: Andy Mirkovich, (piano accordion),
Marjorie Rombauer (piano accordion), Louis
Traverso (piano accordion), Mario Tonda (piano
accordion), Gino Picini, (piano accordion): West
Seattle Senior Center
MAY: “Featuring” - “The Northwest Accordionaires Band”, led by Conductor/Performer,
Cooksie Kramer: Swedish Cultural Center
JUNE: West Seattle Senior Center, featured
players to be announced
JULY - AUGUST: summer break, no socials
SEPTEMBER: accordion socials resume
participate in the EVALUATION category.
The competition is designed to flow without long
interruptions to make the music and the experience
pleasant for the competitor, adjudicators, and the
audience. We want to give opportunities to showcase
all the hard work and preparation that goes into
playing in competition. We want to allow for creativity
as well as technique.
The goal is complete the competition categories in
two days.
For more information, clarification or questions please
contact:
Doris Osgood - [email protected] 503-3570417
Rod Miller [email protected]
250-8072083
It has been confirmed that world class virtuosos
Sergei Teleshev, Valerie Petrukhin and Vladimir
Volokhin, who comprise The Trio Voronezh, will be
featured artists at LIAC 2013, June 20 – 23 in Leavenworth, WA. Together they will offer a master class
in “Using the Accordion in Ensemble Performance.”
Sergei will participate as one of the judges in the competitions that are central to the festival. In addition
the Trio will engage in evening performances for the
festival and community at large. Those of you who
attend LIAC this year are in for a genuine treat.
We in Emerald Valley Accordion Club have
benefited greatly from our friendship with the Trio Voronezh. Luckily for us they have made Eugene their
home since 2001. Over the years they have surprised
us with private performances. Sergei (bayanist) and
Val (piano accordionist) have found time to play solos
and duets with club members who are their students.
Their influence has led to increased motivation and
improved playing in our membership. You will find
them most congenial, easy going and fun to be with.
For more info go to: http://www.triovoronezh.com/
TrioVoronezh/Digital_Press_Kit_files/TRIO%20VORONEZH%20PRESS%20KIT%20copy.pdf
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the Accordion. To send notes of encouragement write:
Rick Hatley 1004 4th St. NE Auburn, WA 98002
By the Way –
From Doris Osgood
I don’t mean to “sing to the choir”, but I hope that you
will go out of your way to support the entertainers,
individuals, and businesses who advertise in the
Northwest Accordion News. Our professional
accordionists advertise CD’s and many individuals
advertise instruments for sale. Before looking
elsewhere, shop at home! Your support of our
advertisers helps both them and us.
Toby Hanson writes, “I’m playing more with French
cabaret singer Janet Rayor and playing with Balkan
band Alchymeia. It has been challenging to learn
all of those Balkan rhythms in 7/8 and other odd
meters. In addition to that one of the other groups
I play with regularly, the Valse Café Orchestra, lost
one of our founders and artistic directors. Susan
Balshor passed away on January 23rd, two days
before the big Masquerade Ball in Seattle that she
was producing. That left us in a huge vortex of activity
trying to replace her just days before the big event. I
had to take on many of the production responsibilities
that normally I wouldn’t have had to worry about. The
following weekend we were in Portland at the Norse
Hall for Portland Dance Eclectic’s Winter Ball. It was
a huge success but no less chaotic having one fewer
person to work on the production.”
The spring social in Forest Grove, OR is coming
soon. Our friend from Renton, WA, John Giuliani
will be our featured player April 28. We will still sign
in to play solo, duets, and ensembles. Socials are an
IMPORTANT place for amateur players to perform.
We all have a reason to prepare. Having professional
and accomplished accordionists provides the example
that we all need. Join us for the fun of it.
Just a reminder, years ago there were large accordion
studios that provided instruction and lots of interaction
among the students and teachers. That model is
different now. There are smaller studios and individual
teachers. Many players are geographically isolated.
Accordion socials provide the link that is needed
to edify and encourage players. For the good of
the instrument seek out a “social” near you and
participate.
Many people in our membership are dealing with
very serious health issues. We especially encourage
you to remember Rick Hatley in your prayers. Rick
has been an active member of the NWAS for years
and also served as president. He may be best known
for his work at the Puyallup Fair, band leader at
Leavenworth, and Rising Star manager at the Day of
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It’s time to prepare for the annual parade
in Leavenworth this June. Rod Miller, our
parademeister, writes, “We play only a few simple
songs for the parade! The Happy Wanderer in C,
Beer Barrel Polka in C (theme is in F I believe), if
needed we would play Lily Marlene, but it is a short
walk and we haven’t need it so far so concentrate on
the first two. At the Gazebo we will play Edelweiss
in G, practice in both keys C and G just in case,
but it is traditionally played in G and easier to sing.
Once we play that we may play the Snow Waltz as
well in C. Have to keep it tight on the keys so that
the diatonic accordions can join in.” I would add that
generally the parade group usually plays Edelweiss,
Beer Barrel, and the Snow Waltz while on the steps
of the gazebo. There are usually lots of people with
cameras and we need to stretch the “photo op” for a
bit before leaving the stage. The parade is short and
sweet!! The schedule for the parade will be listed
at the official accordion celebration web site: www.
accordioncelebration.org Plan on the parade’s being
noonish on Saturday.
Portland accordionist, Jimmy Bianco passed away
this winter after a very long illness. Jimmy was a
well-known entertainer and teacher in the area.
The dapper young Bianco entertained during WWII
and continued playing for many years. His “Bianco”
accordion had a reverse color keyboard – black keys
were white and white were black. A few were sold and
are easy to spot.
Congratulations to Patricia Bartell. 2012 was
a very successful year for her and for her music
program. She outgrew her old studio and had moved
into a new studio with 4,000 square feet. Way to go!
Hans Rainer has been busy too. His wife, Monica,
wrote to say that he has been playing every weekend.
Life has been a bit hectic for them. But for a musician,
it’s great!
The Rose City Accordion Club in Portland, OR will
host the annual accordion camp in June. At the lovely
Silver Falls State Park Conference Center, Anthony
Galla Rini was the first instructor years ago at the
camp’s inception. The “Galla Rini Accordion Camp”
drew people from all over the United States. When it
was no longer wise for the Maestro to travel, the camp
bearing his name moved to California near his home.
Campers who had come to love the beautiful setting
in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains looked to
keep an accordion camp there. The leadership of the
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Rose City Accordion Club stepped up and took on the
HUGE task of running a quality camping experience
for accordionists. Check the contact information in
the calendar of events; there is still time to make
your reservation. This year’s conductors will be Murl
Allen Sanders and Gordon Kohl; Ron Borelli and
Beverley Fess will be workshop instructors. Camp
will be June 9 – 14, 2013.
Mental Activity
May Keep Older Brains Healthy
by Harley Jones
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.
Celebration 2013
A Music Festival for the entire family
Join us in Leavenworth, Washington
June 20 - 23, 2013
Simple mental activity such as reading, writing,
playing games and doing puzzles may protect brain
health in old age, according to a new study being presented at a meeting in the USA this weekend.
The study, presented at the 98th scientific assembly and annual meeting of the Radiological Society
of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, is the work of
Konstantinos Arfanakis and colleagues, from Rush
University Medical Center and Illinois Institute of Technology.
“Reading the newspaper, writing letters, visiting
a library, attending a play or playing games, such as
chess or checkers, are all simple activities that can
contribute to a healthier brain” says Arfanakis.
Editor: What could be even better is playing the
accordion. You have the extra mental and physical
stimulus of playing a different keyboard with each
hand (assuming your accordion has standard bass),
co-coordinating the bellows and your fingers, so you
are also stimulating both brain activity and brain to
muscular activity as well, all while you enjoy your
music.
Therefore, NEVER stop PLAYING the accordion.
Play in groups, orchestras or solo. Our older readers
might not play like they did many years earlier, but the
pleasure of music can still be fully enjoyed plus the
benefits of musical practice are becoming recognized
as medically ever more important to your brain health.
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We welcome you to the 66th Coupe Mondiale and the 130th CIA International General
Assembly of Delegates Congress in Victoria, B.C., Canada to be held from the 17- 25 August,
2013 hosted by CIA member the BC Accordion Society.
This will only be the second time ever that the Coupe Mondiale has been held on Canadian soil
(Toronto in 1964) and CIA is more than excited for this great opportunity to promote it's
activities in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Victoria, B.C.
The BC Accordion Society is thrilled to announce one of the highest prize budget ever, with
over $50,000 in money prizes, instruments and awards. Also, we invite you to the International
Competition of Accordion Orchestras, that will be organized as a part of the Victoria
International Accordion Festival, under the auspices of the CIA, with impressive awards, too.
We look forward to welcoming you to Canada, in August 2013!
2013 Coupe Mondiale Organizer: BC Accordion Society
Aleksandar Milojevic - 2013 CIA Honorary Vice President and President of the BC Accordion Society will be assisted by his
organizing team.
E-mail: [email protected]
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Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton
to Release 2 New CD’s In January
by Rita Davidson
Accordionist Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton has
two new CDs available now. Cafe Accordion Orchestra will release their 9th album “La Zingara”, a
collection of tunes reflecting various Gypsy lifestyles
featuring guest vocalist Diane Jarvi and clarinetist
Tony Balluff on 4 tracks. The recording features great
music from France, Greece, Mexico, Venezuela, Cabo
Verde, Finland and the US.
Members of CAO, Cafe Accordion Orchestra are
Dan Newton (accordion, vocals), Eric Mohring (mandolin, violin and vocals), Erik Lillestol (bass and vocals}, Robert Bell (guitar and vocals) and Joe Steinger
(percussion).
CAO has been delighting audiences and dancers alike since 1995. They have appeared in New
York at the Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing
series, the International Akkordeon Festival in Vienna,
Austria, the Minnesota State Fair, as well as festivals,
theaters and dance halls across the United States.
Dan is also releasing a new solo album “Daddy
Squeeze Solo” which includes 11 tracks of just accordion with vocal, featuring original and traditional blues,
jug band, rags and novelty tunes.
Dan “Daddy Squeeze” Newton has been entertaining audiences with his vast repertoire and creative
accordion style for over 30 years. He is a talented
composer and arranger who has produced over 25
recordings and has appeared at many festivals across
the USA and also in Finland, Canada, and Austria.
He has performed at Lincoln Center in New York City,
Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., The Winnipeg
Folk Festival and is a frequent guest on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion.
Dan spends most of his time playing accordion
with his group Café Accordion Orchestra, performing vintage Swing, Latin, American, and French Café
music. Dan leads a number of bands including Jumbo
Ya Ya, Rockin’ Pinecones, The Daddy Squeeze Band
and The Hula Peppers. drawing influences for songs
and tunes from French Musette, Gypsy Swing, Cajun,
Jug band, Tex-Mex and Cumbia.
2 Cafe Accordion Orchestra Concerts are
planned for for the New Year. On New Year’s Eve
CAO shared the stage at the Sheldon Theater in Red
Wing, MN with Monroe Crossing, the region’s top
bluegrass outfit with sell out shows all over the state
of Minnesota.
On January 12, CAO returns to the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis for their 8th annual concert
there celebrating the release of their new album “La
Zingara” with Diane Jarvi and Tony Balluff as special
guests.
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Something Special in Sequim
By Jeannie Berg
It has been a long time since I have written an
article for our magazine and it is long overdue. My
friend Ilse Osier reminds me that it is time to write! We
had such a wonderful time yesterday that I have to
share the good times we have here in Sequim with all
of you.
My husband Steve and I began the socials here
in Sequim in September 2008 after moving here in
2007. Since that time, we have been truly blessed to
Jeannie, Ilse and Steve
have the support of so many of our accordion friends
that have taken the time to come and play for our
We just never know who will show up with an
group. Many of you already know that Sequim is a
accordion in tow to join us. We just set up the location
predominantly retirement aged community. We have
and keep our fingers crossed! Well, we were happy
made many German, Austrian and Swiss friends as
when in walked Paul and Judy Bria from Aloha,
well as dance friends and, of course, friends who just
Oregon. It is always
love to listen to the accordion! Some special guests
a pleasure to see
who have traveled a good distance to be our featured
them and to listen to
players over the years include: Dick Myking, BonPaul play for us. Paul
nie Birch accompanied by Nick, Toby Hansen,
played Janet’s Waltz
Einar Tapio, Rod Miller, Rick and Eileen Webber,
and Maybe TomorJohn Guiliani, Paul Bria, Jon Person, David Emter
row. His mild and
and Linda, Martin Hergt and Ivan Preanicov, Jane
pleasant presentation
Johnson and Jeff Anderson, and, most recently,
is always a crowd
Andy Mirkovich. Additionally, our local talents have
pleaser.
been featured: Paul Le Marche, Elsie and Hermann
Andy Mirkovich
Laresser, Ilse Osier and Helen Bucher. We want all
played next, accomof our players to know how much we appreciate the
panied at times by
time each have taken to play for our community and
John Giuliani on
the difference it has made in the lives of many people.
upright bass. Andy
I am pleased to say that we rarely have less than
told us that he began
60 people attending our event. Snow was the only culplaying the accordion
prit that put a damper on things this past January, so
we have decided to stop fighting mother nature and
we will re-commence in February of 2013. Our accordion fans will not hear of waiting any longer than that!
On Sunday November 11th , we had 70 people
come to hear Andy Mirkovich on Accordion accompanied by John Giuliani on upright bass, as well
as our other accordionists. There were several new
faces in the audience who never knew an accordion
could sound so good! Our Trio, lovingly named the
Tirolean Trio, started the day off. The trio is composed
of Ilse Osier, Steve Berg and me, Jeannie Berg.
Ilse’s daughter, Stephanie, was visiting her this weekend, so Ilse wanted her to hear the three of us play. I
donned my steirische for this set as we played Bauern
Kirmes, Tiroler Holzhacker, and the Weinglasl Boarischer. as a youngster. When he was 5 years old, he told
I received many positive comments about including
his mother that he wanted ‘a box that played music
the steirische with the group….I guess I better get
like Mr. Caruso’s across the street’ for Christmas.
working on increasing my repertoire! Stephanie was
Hmmm…..doesn’t this sound like a monkey and organ
impressed I was told, so, all is good!
grinder kind of thing?? Well, Andy’s mother’s interpre26
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tation of a box that played music was an accordion.
But, Andy’s idea was, you guessed it, the monkey’s
organ grinder. Needless to say, Andy shed a few tears
of disappointment that Christmas. Now that he had
the instrument he needed to learn how to make it play
music. His mother called a renowned teacher in Tacoma at the time, Mr. Anderson, but was turned away
because Andy was a mere 5 years old and he only
started students at the age of 7. Undaunted, Andy’s
mom continued to call several teachers, but they all
said the same thing----not until the child is 7 years
old. She tried one last time and called Joe Spano
who said the child can be started at the age of 7 and
Andy’s mother said, that’s how old he is! So, a great
musical career began with a very respected teacher,
who was the only teacher in the United Stated to
produce two accordion world champions. Andy’s first
lesson was on February 2, 1946, so you can do the
math…
The first set Andy played solo was Italian, O Sole
Mio and Ritourno a Sorrento. The audience was just
beginning to get a taste of the treat that was in store
for them. John joined Andy for the next set. John and
Andy met in the 70’s and they have been playing
together ever since. They played a tribute to Marvin
Hamlisch who wrote songs for “A Chorus Line”. They
played One followed by New York, New York. Being a
former New Yorker and having seen “A Chorus Line”
on Broadway, I was happy and admittedly a bit teary
as I thought back to my New York life. They continued
with pieces from “Sleepless in Seattle” that included
What a Wonderful World, A Wish to Build a Dream On,
and Making Whoopie.
Andy then began a solo series of songs that
gained prominence during World War II, Hi Lili Hi Lo
and Lilli Marlene. Since half of our audience is German
speaking, they of course unhesitatingly sang along as
Andy played. John rejoined Andy as they played Sinatra hits All the Things You Do and Just the Way You Look
Tonight. He winked as John returned and said that he
liked to change keys on John when he least expected
it! Andy and John played Brazil and Tico Tico as a tribute to Joe Spano, who having spent 4 years in Brazil
during his time in the US Army, had a strong love for
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the South American rhythm.
Andy told us that his first professional work was
with a German orchestra, so he segued into Du Kannst
Nicht Treu Sein , Muss I Denn and the Liechtensteiner
Polka. Yes, you guessed it, lilting German voices filled
the air! Andy played for eleven years at the Space
Needle, and how he got started made for a good
story. There was an offer for a 6 week engagement to
play at the Space Needle as they promoted a trip to
France to commemorate the Eifel Tower. Andy wanted
to play there so bad that he quit his job. He learned
that the restaurant owner’s name was Milos--- not
very French indeed. So, how would he win him over
so that he got the job? By playing something Greek,
n’cest pas? He serenaded Mr. Milos with Never On a
Sunday and Mr. Milos happily told Andy that he would
be playing at the Space Needle for a long time!
The next piece was very touching to us all as
Andy paid special tribute to his wife, Mary, who was in
our audience, too. He dedicated La Vie En Rose, and,
everyone loved both the playing and the sentiment it
relayed for Mary. Andy plays about 125 engagements
each year, but Mary seldom is able to be there to
listen to him. This performance was very special for all
of us.
Lastly, Andy finished with a Russian piece, Those
Were the Days. The crowd responded with a standing
ovation and as we headed into the break, he signed
his CDs that quickly sold out.
After the break, playing continued with local fa-
sing-a-longs for us. A normally quiet and reserved
Helen was cracking jokes and keeping the audience
laughing. A very accomplished musical talent, Helen
is always a delight to the audience. She played Till We
Meet Again accompanied by Elsie for those heading
south and because we will not have a social for the
next 2 months (ugh!). She also played Autumn Leaves
and Shine on Harvest Moon. Helen artfully types the
lyrics for us on her manual (yes, a manual) typewriter
and distributes the pages to the audience so that we
all may join in. She joked with John Guiliani because he was at Renton High School when she was
a teacher there. John said that he wanted to be in her
class but she wouldn’t let him! Well, Helen taught girls
physical education at the time.
Last, but certainly not least, Ilse Osier came
forward to play two beautiful pieces of light classical
music. Ilse’s favorite musical genre is light classical. Ilse played The Mill in the Black Forest and Vienese
Song. Stephanie was in charge of picture taking and
Stephanie said she could definitely listen to more accordion music after today’s program! Thank you, Ilse,
for prompting me to write this story.
Andy Mirkovich returned to play several more
pieces for us. The first group of songs were Vienna
City of my Dreams, Two Hearts in ¾ Beat (as translated to
me by Ilse), Du Du Liegst Mier in Herzen, and In Munchen
Steht ein Haufbrau Haus. Andy had one more, great
story to relate to us about his time at the Space
Needle. He said that he played for many celebrities
over the years, but one memorable one was when
King Hussein of Jordan came to Seattle. There was
a location in the restaurant that has been cordoned
off for the King and security where he was to perform.
He labored over the politically correct piece to play for
the King. As he tossed sleeplessly the night before his
performance, he decided to play Getting to Know You
from the “King and I”. Four measures into the piece,
King Hussein came forward, put his arm around Andy
and began to sing the lyrics! I guess it was the right
song to pick!
The finale of the day, aptly played in honor of
Veterans Day was an American medley consisting
of You’re a Grand Ol’ Flag, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Give
My Regards to Broadway, Waiting for the Robert E. Lee,
Swanee, and the rousing God Bless America. Once
again, the performance was met with a standing ovation.
Again, we thank all of our musical friends for their
time, talent, and thoughtfulness. Let us know if you
would like to come and play at our social. All the best
and may music bring happiness to you and those you
entertain!
vorites Elsie and Hermann Laresser. Hermann has
recently been learning to play the piano accordion,
and they capably played two intricate duets together.
Knowing Elsie, I am certain that she will not take
anything but perfection from Hermann, and it showed
in his playing. They were just great! Elsie soloed with
Neapolitan Nights and Radetsky March. She later returned at the end of the day to play Frosini’s Bubbles,
a difficult piece which she mastered with ease. Elsie
and Hermann will be heading south soon and we will
all miss them, but they have already hooked up with
accordionists in Arizona.
Helen Bucher came forward to play several
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Seattle Accordion Social
By Marjorie Rombauer
November 12, 2012
Accordion Social fans were treated to a feast
of Scandinavian music this evening, appropriately presented at the Swedish Cultural Center. The program
was organized by Ione and Brenda Bard (mother and
daughter) and featured group and solo accordion
numbers and dancing.
Lori Ann Reinhall (Klem och Kram ) joined the group
of accordionists.
The program began with familiar Scandinavian
dances played by a group consisting of Ione Bard
and Brenda Bard (Nordic Reflections), Jim Lofgren
(Northwest Accordionaires), and Harold Nygaard.
Dances played were Livet I Finn Skogen, Rosa pa ball,
Drom om Elin, Jamtegubben, Bestefars vals, “Swagger
Waltz” and Finska Valsen. The music brought two professional dancers to the floor-well known to those who
attend the accordion festival in Minot, North Dakota,
each fall, where they regularly perform. They were
unflappable and performed flawlessly the various
traditional dances that were played. As the evening
moved on they were joined by more dancers (including one graceful young man in his stocking feet), and
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Then guests Cooksie Kramer, Director of
the Northwest Accordionaires, and drummer Lionel Kramer joined Jim Lofgren to play, followed by
Cooksie and Lionel playing an exciting South African
number.
What followed was a unique program of accordion music - music composed by local Northwest
Scandinavian accordionists and teachers over the
years. The group began with Viken underbar härling
dag (“What a Wonderful Day”) and “You’d Be Surprised” by Folke Hyttenfädt and “Farewell Polka” by
Paul Karlson. Then Lori Ann played his lively polka, “I
Remember You.”
Next, the group played “Hugo’s Hambo”, composed by Hugo Helmer of Mt. Vernon, who created
and directed what was the state’s largest accordion
band for many years, at one time consisting of 50
players. (The band has played for our Socials in the
past.) Then the group played Soprani Smile Polka by
Ragnar Salldin (who was the locally-loved Stan Boreson’s teacher), two numbers by Harold Bodin – “Aurora Schottische” and Midnattsol over pajala. (Pajala is a
city on the border with Finland); and two numbers by
Carl Lind, “Polka” and “Keep Off My Toes.” (Lind also
composed the well-known “Life in the Finnish Woods.”
Harold Nygaard then played two waltzes. The
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program of a variety of his distinctive arrangements,
starting with a medley of popular tunes, followed by
the classic “The Swan”, a German drinking song with
hot bellows shaking, a medley of popular Christmas
songs, “New York, New York” from “Chorus Line”,
Scott Joplin’s “Solace” (a rag with a tango feel), “O
Holy Night”, “Siboney”, and Vern Meisner’s “El Rio
Grande” polka. It was great to have him back.
Then Murl Allen Sanders made a walk-in
entrance playing “Silver Bells” and continued with
“Holly and Ivy”, ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’
(Cajun style), “It’s a New Year” (his own composition),
“God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” (decked out with
first, I believe, was Fagre Stryn, by Per Boldstad. The
second, composer unknown, was distinguished by
lovely melodies and harmonies in thirds.
The group then played Schottisflickan (Scottish
Girl) by Paul Johansson, Gre-no-li-marsch by Erliing
Grönstedt, En sommerkveld med baelijespell (“A Summer
Night”) by Hanson Erichsen, Vid Älvbrinken (“By the
River’s Edge”?) by Ebbe Jularbo, Ragtimeschottis by
Arne Arvidsson & Sone Banger, and Sol I sinnet (“Sun
in the Mind”) and Här är inget vilohem (“This is Not a
Rest Home”) by Andrew Walter, and Födelsedagsvals till
Mona (“Birthday Waltz for Mona”) by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulaevus).
The group concluded with “We’ll Meet Again.” I
hope that will be soon. It was a wonderful program.
December 10, 2012
Back at the West Seattle Center, we were
privileged to hear outstanding professionals play for
us again.
Back after a too-long absence was Jim Tobler, who
formerly, with
Bonnie Birch,
sustained our
Social programs
by doing everything from recruiting talented
accordionists
to play to setting up tables
and chairs
and collecting
admissions.
Jim played a
minor runs and chords), Gershwin’s “But Not for Me”,
“Spring Hope” (a jazz number adapted from his CD
featuring him playing with a quartet), and Duke Ellington’s “Just a Lucky So and So” (with Cajun riffs and
vocal and harmonica choruses.).
Then we had an “unplanned, unrehearsed”
performance by Lyle Schaefer and John Giuliani on
bass, starting with “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and
a Show Time tune that John challenged us to name.
No one could, and John didn’t tell. Then numbers we
mostly knew – “Scott Joplin Polka”, a Scandinavian
waltz, “Walking in the Winter Wonderland”, “I’ll Be
Home for Christmas”, a Swiss schottische (like an
American polka), “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas”, and “I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus.”
The evening ended with our now traditional
Christmas jam, led by Bonnie Birch and including
the evening’s performers along with Phil and Brigit,
Nick Heating, and Dick Swanson. They played “Blue
Christmas,” “Let It Snow”, “Jingle Bells”, “Silent Night”,
“Silver Bells”, and “Jingle Bells Rock”.
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Jamie Maschler and a new guest, Meese
Agrawal, playing a flute, provided the Brazilian music.
We have been fortunate to hear Jamie play a variety
of music before - and she can play a wide variety. On
the internet, the US national accordion news reports:
John Giuliani and Lyle Schaefer
It was great. And I hope you all had a Merry
Christmas and are enjoying the New Year!
January 14, 2012
We were at the Swedish Cultural Center this evening and hear Swedish music again and, from across
the ocean, music from Brazil.
Einar Tapio provided the Swedish music. Noted
for his speedy renditions, he presented another side
tonight with some slow music. He began with Fjäril
vingad syns på Haga with a slow, stately melody and
sustained notes in the bass line. The following waltz,
Calle Schewens Vals was also slow. The next number,
Hälsning från Södern, reflected the Spanish influence
on the composer’s (Andrew Walter) music. Then
Einar returned to his rapid fire playing style with the
“Bacon and Eggs” polka. He indicated that his next
number, Trønderen, was more recently composed
than his earlier pieces. It began in a minor key, which
I have rarely heard in Swedish music. “The Journeyman’s Test”, which
followed, was quite
different. It featured
a minor section,
a sustained bass
chord as in Scottish
bagpipe music, and
bellows shaking. The
next number, Brita,
by P. Bolstad is an
“old country” schottische, written early
in the 19th century.
He concluded with
the first waltz he learned, light and delicate, and a
fast, perfectly articulated number that I recognized but
cannot name.
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“Jamie is a unique member of Seattle’s music scene.
Over eighteen years of experience in playing all styles
of accordion has allowed her to explore jazz, tango,
Latin, chamber, classical, pop, Klezmer, solo and ensemble pieces.” Now she has added a new style after
time spent in Brazil studying and participating in a
music festival there. She reports that you hear accordion playing everywhere there, from classical to jazz
to Brazilian folk music, often with young players.
The announcement for this evening program indicated that Jamie would present a Brazilian/Latin Clinic. That she did, introducing us to a popular genre of
Brazilian dance music called forró with Baiäo rhythm.
That rhythm can be simulated with 1-2-3 counts of
eight eight-notes, with accents like this: ONE, two
three, ONE, two three, ONE two. A 4/4 melody plays
over that rhythm. She made it seem simpler by first
drilling us in the rhythm and then adding the melody
for a very popular folk song, Asa Branca (White Wing).
She said that forró music is written for accordion but
has lovely melodies that sound great on the flute.
After that introduction to the form of music, Jamie
and guest Meese Agrawal, playing the flute, treated
us to samples of the music. Meese is an accomplished player, and the combination of flute and reed
sounds was beautiful. All the music was exhilarating.
I did not attempt to write down names of songs, but
here are some brief comments. The first number was
about a little type of bird, and the melody was “flighty.”
Another number had the accordion bass providing
rhythm with the treble providing counter melodies
and rhythms while the flute soared above it with the
melody. The flute adds an exciting edge to the infectious melodies and rhythms. Bonnie Birch joined the
duo to provide treble and bass rhythms, and all I could
write down was “wild!” A truly thrilling introduction to
this form of Brazilian folk music.
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Hired Gun with IL DIVO: onstage for the
Extravagant Entertainment Experience
By Murl Allen Sanders
Simon Cowell had a good idea. Twenty five
million records sold has proven him quite right.
IL DIVO, the internationally famous quartet of
handsome, young male singers put together ten
years ago by Simon Cowell has filled a mainstream
entertainment void.
My opportunity to witness it first hand came
with a call from a music contractor in Seattle to play
keyboard in a concert titled “IL DIVO with orchestra” at
Seattle’s Paramount theatre. Alas, they didn’t require
an accordionist.
It was a whirlwind day: two hours of rehearsal for
a two- hour show with a twenty five piece orchestra
augmented by pre-recorded backing tracks. That
means we rehearsed each song in the show once. It
was a test of everyone’s focus and reading skills.
The rehearsal took place in the lobby of the
Paramount while the sound engineers blasted away
a sound check with IL DIVO’s immense sound
system in the main auditorium. It made it very difficult
to hear the other musicians and the pre-recorded
backing tracks during the rehearsal. Ah, but we’re
professionals and that’s why they call it work!
Besides the local twenty five piece orchestra, IL
DIVO comes with an army of support staff, engineers,
stage hands, makeup artists, merchandise sellers,
road managers as well as a musical director, who also
played drums in the band and a separate conductor
for the onstage orchestra. They also carry their own
stage set-up and sound system, which requires three
large semi-trucks. The staff and crew travel in buses
and the singers in a luxury travel bus, when they’re
not on airplanes.
In a brief, chance moment the guitarist and I
shared an elevator backstage with two of the IL DIVO
singers. Each man was accompanied by a “handler”
who during the quick ride made sure not a hair was
out of place, ties straight, pants and vests perfectly
aligned.
During the rehearsal, which was not attended
by the singers, we were briefed about onstage
protocol and Simon Chalk, the highly-skilled orchestra
conductor, issued the “prime directive” in his
impeccable English accent: “Do Not Touch The Boysthere have been incidents!” We all burst out laughing,
and from that moment we realized we would have a
good time and were working with true professionals
with a positive attitude about their work.
IL DIVO onstage is Urs Buhler from Switzerland,
Carlos Marin from Spain, Sebastien Izambard from
France and David Miller from the USA. They sing
what is described as “pop/opera”, which leaned
heavily towards Italian pop, some Andrew Lloyd
Weber and a few brief opera themes in the Seattle
show.
Onstage in the back row with the rhythm section,
we were equipped with headsets and a metronome
click track. The show started at a reasonable sound
level with our click tracks gently clicking away, tic-toc,
tic-toc while we followed the conductor. As the show
progressed, the emotional and volume level went up
dramatically and the rhythm section turned up the
click track as high as it could go TIC-TOC, TIC- TOC!
IL DIVO’s audience for this sold-out show was
about 75% women of a certain age, 20% gay men
and 5% husbands coerced or actual secret fans. The
audience literally roared its approval for every song,
every vocal solo, every perceived sexy flourish or
wink from the singers. It was exciting to experience
that much enthusiasm. I got a sense of what it must
have been like for the Beatles in a bygone era. Simon
Cowell’s marketing genius is evident. He clearly saw
an under-served demographic and created IL DIVO to
perfectly match the need.
Seattle’s Paramount theatre was completely sold
out and holds only a few thousand people, so with
some arithmetic after the show I calculated that IL
DIVO must have lost money on this particular show, in
spite of the high ticket price of $50 to $125. I’m sure
small shows like this are balanced by 50,000 seat
arena shows all around the world where they make a
tidy profit.
The moment the show was over, the small army
of stage hands rushed on stage and began the hourslong process of tearing down the stage and loading
it back on the huge trucks. We were encouraged to
pack up and get offstage as quickly as possible, which
wasn’t easy with the dozens of people racing around.
Heading out the stage door, there was a throng
of women waiting for autographs and photo ops with
IL DIVO. One older lady in a wheelchair asked me
when the singers were coming out, and could she
go in backstage. I laughed and confessed my lack
of information, and in a moment one of the singers
emerged and was swarmed by smiling, adoring ladies
eager for an up-close look and a hug. They were not
disappointed!
Through it all, I managed to enjoy the experience
and above all, I write this with some pride: I obeyed
the “prime directive”.
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Miroslav and Vlada in Concert
The long awaited concert with Virtuosos Miroslav
Lelyukh and his wife Vlada RaHuzina from Kaliningrad, Russia finally came to fruition. It was Monday,
February 4th at 7:30 p.m. in the Veterans’ Memorial
Building in Eugene, Oregon. The crowd was seated,
the introduction given and then out from a side room
strolled Miroslav, playing his beautiful Borsini accordion. He paused here and there to serenade individuals in the audience, while simultaneously enchanting
the whole audience with the clear, rich flow of his
music.
On reaching the stage Miroslav continued his set
of six solos:
French Medley (M. Lelyukh)
Libertango (A. Piazzolla)
Skylark (Roumanian folk dance)
Fou Rire (R. Galliano)
Chardash (V. Monti)
Tico-Tico (Z. Abreu)
The variety of selections allowed Miroslav ample
opportunity to demonstrate his impeccable technique
and artistry as well as the impressive capability and
quality of his instrument. His fingers became a blur
of speed that produced amazing accuracy and expression. There were cadenzas, tremolos, dynamic
contrasts in tempo and expression, all involving
perfect form and bellows control. The audience was
spellbound and responded with exuberance.
Then Vlada appeared, playing to and answering
Miroslav’s accordion as she walked up the aisle to the
stage. Her dazzling silver gown complemented the
sparkle of her music and her eyes. The talented duo
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immediately launched a synergy that continued for
the balance of their program, which included: Indifference (T. Murena), Cumparsita (M. Rodriguez), Volare
(D. Modugno), Baila con Migo, Paroles, Paroles (Dalida),
Klarinett-polka, Flick-Flack (A. Fossen) Tango pour
Claude (R. Galliano) and Carnaval (V. Novikov).
A surprise was in store for the final encore when
Sergei Teleshev, bayanist for The Trio Voronezh,
joined Vlada and Miroslav for a rousing rendition of
Piazolla”s Libertango.It was the perfect conclusion to a
marvelous evening of music.
The Borsini accordion Miroslav played had just
arrived from Italy for his tour performances in this
country. Equipped with handmade reeds, it has 41
keys and 13 treble registers. A special register called
the “cassotto driver” activates a double tone chamber
to lend a more classical tone quality to the instrument.
In addition the treble and bass sides of the instrument
are meticulously balanced so the one complements
the other to the maximum.
The seven bass registers are conveniently large
and arranged with the Master switch in the middle and
the Tenor and Bass Piano switches above and below
for easy access.
Both the keyboard and the bellows have quick response, further enhancing ease in playing. It is a well
made instrument with lovely tone.
Miroslav is a laureate of many international competitions and festivals in Russia, Finland, Sweden,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. He has won three
first prizes at the prestigious International Competition
of Accordionists in Castelfidardo, Italy. In the 29 year
history of this competition Miroslav is the first Russian
to take first place in the category of senior variety. His
accolades are extensive and ongoing. A master of
many music genres, Miroslav performs solo, in ensembles and orchestras. He is a teacher, composer
and a poet.
Vlada is also a world class accordionist. She is a
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graduate of the Belarusian State University of Culture
and Arts and works as a music and accordion teacher.
She and Miroslav are newly married and make a
fantastic duo. We were indeed fortunate to have had
them with us in Eugene.
Welcome New Members
Steven Battaglia, McMinnville, OR
William Branch, Seattle, WA
Rebecca Brandao, Redmond, WA
Nancy Behan, Gig Harbor, WA
Daniel Brietske, Seattle, WA
Alice Dunkin, Lilliwuap, WA
Mimi Emerson, McKenna, WA
Nancy Haldeman, Corvallis, OR
Lois Hanson, Shelton, WA
Ray Harris, Lynnwood, WA
Bruce Huff, Redding, CA
Nhico Moises, Juneau, AK
Tito Morales, Seattle, WA
Louise Niemi, Seattle, WA
Cliff Paulson, Woodinville, WA
Ron Smith, Helena, MT
Sam Thomas, Spokane, WA
Jana Whittington, Tacoma, WA
Remember, you are welcome to give gift memberships! The membership form is on the last page of
this publication.
Miroslav, Vlada and Sergei Teleshev, Linda Gunn and Ed
Amundson
You may request hard copy, PDF (electronic), or
both. You may also pay for more than one year at a
time, if you like.
A big thank you goes to Ed Amundson for bringing
Miroslav and Vlada to Eugene and making the concert possible. Jeffrey Iacono of Borsini Accordions
North America was indispensible with his help every
step of the way. Sergei Teleshev, Valerie Petrukhin
and Vladimir Volokohv of the Trio Voronezh were
key hosts, and Emerald Valley Accordion Club provided venue and notes.
Although Miroslav has no CD’s because they are
prohibitively expensive to make in Kaliningrad, you
can hear much of his concert repertoire on UTube.
His website is http://akkordeonist.com/en/ .
Change of Address?
Change of email address?
Please contact NWAS when you have a change of
address - email [email protected] or send
a note to NWAS, 5102 NE 121st Ave. Unit 12, Vancouver, WA 98682
Borsini Accordion
Excellent condition.
Treble 4 sets of handmade reeds
11 registers and master
Bass 5 sets of handmade reeds - 7 registers.
25 lbs. Keyboard 18 ¾”. Dry tuned.
Air tight bellows with stereo pickups.
Comes with soft case.
$ 2100.00
Call 503-484-5064
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Accordion Events Calendar
By Doris Osgood
[email protected]
NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY SOCIALS
SEATTLE, WA
2nd Monday monthly: March 11, April 8, May 13, June
10 Contact: John Giuliani 425-255-2121 or Birgit
Ages 206-368-9720 Back up contact: Bonnie Birch 206-6224786. Music 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. *note the venues in
this issue.
TACOMA, WA
2nd Thursday monthly :March 14, April 11, May 9,
June 13 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.
April 28 and October 27, 2013
ACCORDION CLUB OF CENTRAL OREGON
BEND, OR
2ND Saturday Monthly, noon – 2 PM Aspen Ridge
Retirement Home 1010 NW Purcell Blvd, Bend
Members provide entertainment one Sunday
monthly also. Contacts: Lillian Jones, 541-536-1531
[email protected] or Karl Kment, 541-548-0495
[email protected]
ACCORDION JAM IN SANDY
SANDY, OR
This event has been cancelled!
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]
www.santabarbaraaccordions.com
BROOKINGS ACCORDION CLUB
BROOKINGS, OR
4th Sat. monthly 2-4 PM, Evergreen Federal S&L, 850
Chetco Ave. Brookings, OR, Pres. Cami Meccia 541469-807
EASTSIDE JAZZ
Bellevue, WA
3rd Tuesday monthly, Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 7:30
PM beginning January 2012. Contact: Cooksie
Kramer 425-828-9104
EMERALD VALLEY ACCORDION CLUB
EUGENE, OR
1st Monday monthly: 7:00 – 9:30 PM Veterans’
Memorial Bldg. 1626 Willamette St. Secretary Linda
Gunn 541-726-6330 [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 907457-3392
FIVE VALLEY ACCORDION ASSOCIATION
MONTANA
5VAA Jams are 1- 5 Pm
March 10 Rustic Hut, Florence
March 24 Sunrise Saloon, Missoula
April 14 Eagles, Hamilton
April 28 Rustic Hut, Florence
May 12 Jokers Wild Missoula
Pres. Helen Brady 370-8452
[email protected]
Montana – NW Accordion Association
Contact Nick Gabanyicz 406- 756-0179
all NWAA Jams 2 – 5:30 PM
Montana – Great Falls Accordion Players
Jams are 1 PM – 5 PM
Contact Pat Sharp for info: 406-452-4546
GEM STATE ACCORDION CLUB
IDAHO
Sunny Ridge Retirement Center Nampa, ID 3rd
Saturday monthly 2 – 4 PM
for information contact: Dianne Lansing slansing757@
gmail.com
HUGO’S ACCORDION BAND
MT. VERNON, WA
2nd and 4th Monday monthly 2:00 - 4:00 PM
President, Duane Stowe 16580 Peterson Rd
Burlington, WA 98233 360-757-4826 dstowe@
clearwire.net
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
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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, Lela Bourne
[email protected]
ROGUE RIVER ACCORDION CLUB
ROGUE RIVER, OR
1st Wednesday 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 yodelady@rascals.
org
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:
[email protected]
www.rosecityaccordionclub.org
SEQUIM ACCORDION SOCIAL
SEQUIM, WA
2nd Sunday, Odd numbered months, 1:00 – 4:00
PM Sequim Senior Center 921 E. Hammond St;
next meeting January 13 contact: Jeannie [email protected] 360-683-5620
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. 509290-6858 [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 503-5910504 [email protected]
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
BUTTON BOX CAMPS JULY AND SEPT
for information contact: Joseph Smiell Jr. 812 Bantry Way
Benica, CA 94510
DAY OF THE ACCORDION
February 23, 2013 Crossroads Mall Bellevue, WA
RCAC ACCORDION CAMP- SILVER FALLS
CONFERENCE CENTER June 9 - 14, 2013 near
Sublimity, OR. Camp treasurer: Marlene Meissner 503463-9909 [email protected]
LEAVENWORTH INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION
CELEBRATION June 20- 23, 2013 Leavenworth,
WA. www.accordioncelebration.org www.nwasnews.
com
KIMBERLEY OLD TIME ACCORDION
COMPETITION KIMBERLEY, BC
after 39 years, the event has been canceled.
FAIRBANKS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
July , 2013 on the campus of U. of Alaska Fairbanks.
www.fsaf.org contact 907-474-8869
ACCORDION CELEBRATION – Historic Wallace
Wallace, ID August , 2013 www.wallaceIdahoChamber.
com
COTATI ACCORDION FESTIVAL
Cotati, CA August , 2013 www.cotatifest.com
VICTORIA ACCORDION FESTIVAL
Victoria, British Columbia August 16 – 17, 2013
www.bcaccordion.ca 1-778-433-8700
66TH COUPE MONDIALE
August 19 – 26, 2013 Victoria, B.C. Canada
1st time ever in Canada
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ALPENFEST
Alpenfest Sept. 26 – 29, 2013 Wallowa County, OR,
Oregon’s Little Switzerland Enterprise, P.O. Box 301
Joseph, OR 97846 Details: oregonalpenfest.com or 541432-0209. Cell 541-398-1096
Entertainers in the Northwest
Submit your public performance schedules to Doris Osgood 3224 B St Forest
Grove, OR 97116 [email protected]
Alpiners USA
www.alpinerusa.com with Joe Domitrowich
ACCORDION EXTRAVAGANZA
EDMONTON, ALBERTA September, 2013
www.edmontonaccordion.com
Juan Barco – Band
INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION CONVENTION
Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 28 - 31, 2013 Carinval of Venice in
Vegas at the Gold Coast Hotel, Las Vegas
USA: 1-800-472-1695 outside USA: 1-801-486-1695
[email protected]
Corky Bennett
Contact: 23091 23rd Ave. W. Brier, WA 98036
425-775-8150; cell 206-356-1878
Leavenworth International
Accordion Celebration
June 20 – 23, 2013
Wednesdays at Polo Lounge, Fridays w/ 9th St. Band
Reno Senior Center, Saturdays at Bavarian World
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
www.accordioncelebration.org
Thank you to our 2013
Sponsors and Donors
Projekt Bayern
Petosa Accordions
Tempo Trend
Drs. Jim and Shirley O’Brien
*Marjorie Rombauer
Lois Yale
*Day of the Accordion 2013
*NWAS Socials in Forest Grove, OR
*Donations given to support LIAC Competitions
Accordion Repair and Public Performance
For information call: 503-254-0996
[email protected]
Charlie Brown
Contact: [email protected] hm 253-8576557
cell 253-376-5487
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]
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]
Folk Voice Band
For scheduling: Birgit Ages 206-368-9720 folkvoice@
folkvoiceband.com; http://folkvoiceband.com
Happy Hans’ Music Hans Rainer, Jr.
Jim and Shirley O’Brien
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March 9 Berliner Pub Renton, WA 6 – 10 PM
March 23 Berliner Pub Renton, WA 6 – 10 PM
April 13 Berliner Pub Renton, WA 6 – 10 PM
April 20 Lakewood Elks Austria Club Springfest
Tacoma, WA 7:30 – 11:30 PM
April 26 Berliner Pub Renton, WA 6 – 10 PM
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April 27 German House Seattle, WA 8 – 11:30 PM
May 11 Berliner Pub Renton, WA 6 – 10 PM
June 1 Berliner Pub Renton, WA 6 – 10 PM
June 15 Berliner Pub Renton, WA 6 – 10 PM
For scheduling information write Hans Rainer, Jr
24613 231st Ave. SE Maple Valley, WA 98038
425-413-6562 [email protected] WWW.
HAPPYHANSMUSIC.COM
For scheduling information contact: Toby Hanson
11123 216th St. E Graham, WA 98338 253-875-8580
[email protected]
http://smilinscandivanians.com
Dennis Schadduck
China Jade Restaurant 87th & Greenwood Ave. N
Seattle Sunday nights.
Joe Szabo
Lynn Haldeman
Leader of Haldeman’s OOM-PAH Boys
Der Rheinlander Restaurant Portland, OR
Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun. 5 PM – 9 PM
Contact: Lynn Haldeman 1200 NE 199th Ave. Portland,
OR 97230 503-328-6099 [email protected]
Little Bohemian Band
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
For scheduling information write: 38572 Park Ave.
Sandy, OR 97055 503-668-7002. Fax 503-668-1058
[email protected]
Andy Mirkovich
April 8 Seattle Social – West Seattle Sr. Center
Full schedule private engagements
Master Classes by appointment: 425-451-1256
Murl Allen Sanders
Feb. 23 DOTA – Crossroads Mall Bellevue, WA
March 16 – 17 Lakeside Bistro Seattle, WA 7:30 –
10:30 PM www.LakesideBistroSeattle.com
June 9 – 14 Accordion Camp Silver Falls State Park
Conference Center
Oct. 18 Benaroya Hall w/members of the Seattle
Symphony (stay tuned for more about this!)
Full schedule private engagements, regular
performances in synagogue and church, composing,
and teaching.
www.murlallensanders.comFor scheduling information
write: [email protected] PO Box 30553 Seattle,
WA 98113, 206-781-8196
Lyle Schaefer
For scheduling information write: 10523-63rd St.
Ct. E. #61, Puyallup, WA 98372, schaeferband@
yahoo.com, 253-848-0778.
Sam’s Variety Gems
Sam Pecorilla: home 541-847-2282, cell 541-3219088
Smilin’ Scandinavians
April 13 Dakota Club Renton VFW 7 – 11 PM
May 5 Swedish Cultural Center 11:45 AM – 1 PM
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
Syl’s Ya Sure Ya Betcha Band (WA)
Syl’s Arizona Dance Band and Polka Band
May 18 Sons of Norway Tacoma, WA 8 – 11 PM
June 8, 13 Dakota Club Renton VFW 7 – 11 PM
Full schedule in Mesa and Apache Junction, AZ
November - April
(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- 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.
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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The year was 1922. The man, Carlo Petosa,
began something that simply will not stop.
Undoubtedly, he did not know that he was destined to
begin a legacy that would pass to his son, Joe, then
on to his grandson, Joe, II, and now to his great
grandson Joe, III who would carry on the same
tradition spanning nearly a century of accordion
manufacturing.
Perhaps the reason so many artists find only the
petosa equal to their insistence upon excellence…
an excellence that makes it worthy of consideration
for yourself… the relentless pursuit of perfection: “petosa”, by which
all other accordions are compared.
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