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Student’s Waltz Special Youth Competition Photos - Day of the Accordion, Accordion Socials! AAA Selects representatives for the Coupe MondialeUpdates on Micheal Bridges, Gary Blair, Cory Pesaturo VOL. 23 NO. 2Northwest Accordion Society Summer Quarter 2013

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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:

Northwest Accordion Society 5102 NE 121st Ave. #12Vancouver, WA 98682

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♦ 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.

Inquiries, questions, suggestions, etc.Contact Doris Osgood, 3224 B St.,

Forest Grove, OR 97116. (503) 357-0417. E-mail: [email protected]

NWAS News DeadlinesFebruary 1, May 1, August 1, November 1

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Letter from the EditorsGreetings!

We had “summer” weather a week or so ago so summer must be on its way - with Leavenworth, Cotati, Coupe Mondiale and other great events taking place! Are you going to any accordion events? Please send us your articles and pictures!

This summer I will have a “vacation” of sorts - my 18-year-old hip will be “revised” in July. My accordion will be at rest while I recooperate. (I may play the keyboard instead.) I’ll still be working on the NWAS news and waiting to hear how the events scheduled have gone! Have fun playing! Have fun listening!Judith Ames([email protected])

PS - We are a SMALL volunteer staff and do try to get your membership reminders to you in a timely manner - please help by checking your mailing label.

Quarterly UpdateTable of Contents2 Letter from the Editors2 Quarterly Update3 Letters to the Editor3 Special Youth Competition4 Student’s Waltz7 It’s Time to Prepare for Leavenworth7 World Accordion Day8 Spring Social in Forest Grove11 Welcome New Members13 Northwest Junior Accordion Competition14 Crossroads – Day of the Accordion14 66th Coupe Mondiale in Victoria, B.C. Canada August 19-2515 Photos from Day of the Accordion 2013!17 Keeping up with Michael Bridge18 Tacoma Accordion Social 21 AAA Selects Representatives for Upcoming Coupe Mondiale22 Revelation in Rio23 Chester Pietka Scholarship Awards24 Remembering Gervasio Marcosignori24 Great Scot!25 By the Way – 27 Daniel J Desiderio Presents An Afternoon of Music28 Accordion Celebration Sponsors 2013 28 Gary Dahl’s New Series29 2013 Mesa Accordion Event is a Huge Success30 Squeeze box master: Bitterroot Valley accordionist impresses musicians with his uncommon skill31 Spokane Accordion Ensemble News33 Seattle Accordion Social 35 Wallace Festival adds Youth Accordion Competition35 Cory Pesaturo on the David Letterman Show36 Accordion Events Calendar38 Entertainers in the Northwest39 Gary Blair Concerts in the Northwest

Dear Members,The red clover is blooming around Forest Grove

and the Farmer’s Market opens this week. Life is good! Our area could use a good dose of moisture, however. It’s beautiful now. It reminds me that the summer accordion season is at hand.

The deadlines for entering the competition and for applying for the bursaries will have passed by the time you receive this issue of the NWAS News. The preparations for the 20th annual Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration are going very well. The success of this event depends upon all of you who plan to be there and to participate. The response for our plea for donations for the bursary program has been gratifying. It is apparent that you understand the need to encourage our young players. Check the information provided in this issue regarding the contacts for volunteering. LIAC requires an army of volunteers. The grange/gazebo schedule is fi lling fast. However, you may see some openings by checking the roster at www.nwasnews.com. Remember to refer to www.accordioncelebration.org for information about the workshops, concerts, and tickets. Our workshops are worth the trip! Our volunteer coordinators are ready: Festhalle Commander, Steve Berg, Festhalle Wing-man, Rick Webber, Volunteer Commandant, Frank Bruckner, Parademeister/competition Sergeant, Rod Miller, and Doris Osgood, Gazebo Commander are ready to go. See you in Leavenworth. June 20 – 23, 2013.

The NWAS is fortunate to have a savvy business woman and professional accordionist like Bonnie Birch! There are many details regarding the accordion celebration that one might never consider. She’s been working since last year to make the 20th Annual Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration a success.

You will also note that the summer has many accordion events after Leavenworth. You will fi nd information in this issue about those also. In August, the Coupe Mondiale will take place in Victoria, BC. After having had a successful Trophee Mondial last fall, another international competition in North America within a few months is fantastic.

Dick Skultin is interested in encouraging young accordion players. In this issue you will fi nd a very nice original composition entitled “A Student’s Waltz”. We all can enjoy it but his purpose for writing the piece is to have young accordionists prepare the piece for adjudication. The details for the plan are also in this issue. Dick is providing all of the work: he will adjudicate the music produced and he will award



Letters to the Editor

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a $200 cash prize from his own pocket. We all thank Dick for his work and for his interest in encouraging young players.

Friends, I want to remind you to support our advertisers! They lend their support to the NWAS News and we need to show our support for them. The venues for live music are shrinking. Lend your support to our professional accordionists when you can and be sure to tell those responsible at the malls, restaurants, and special events that you appreciate the live music. Also we have listings for instruments for sale and other goods and services. Check the NWAS News before your next shopping trip. It will benefi t all of us.

Thank you to our regular contributors and our faithful advertisers. Judith, Colleen, and I make up the volunteer “staff” for The Northwest Accordion News. We are also grateful for the expertise that Ron Ostromecki provides as he beautifully engraves the music for each publication. We are gratifi ed that this magazine style newsletter is highly regarded for its quality. We thank you all for your encouragement and support.Doris [email protected]

Special Youth CompetitionDr. Richard Skultin has been an accordion

player for many years. He, like many of our experi-enced, mature players, wishes to encourage young accordionists. He devised a plan to do that.

Dick composed a waltz and looks to have young players compete using the same piece of music. The waltz is printed in this issue of the NWAS News. He has left it open to interpretation purposely. It’s his de-sire that students work with their teachers to develop the piece and then to record the piece. He will evalu-ate all of the entries and will pay a cash prize of $200, from his own pocket to the student that he selects as “winner”.

There are many kinds of competition, but Dick is looking to encourage and to adjudicate the “music” produced. Is the selection played musically? He also doesn’t want testimonials from teachers speaking of a student’s accomplishments or attributes. He’s looking to evaluate the music only. The music will speak for itself.

Qualifi ed students will submit their CD recordings to:

Dr. Richard SkultinP.O. Box 220Corvallis, MT 59828

All submissions must be postmarked no later than September 14, 2013.

**Rules on page 13 - NW Junior Competition

Dear NWAS,Thank you for the reminder about my membership – I totally forgot!Sincerely, Leonid Nosov, Portland, OR

Dear NWAS,I am currently staying with my daughter in Yakima. I need to get back to Burien where I lived for 20 years! I am missing the Accordion meetings in West Seattle and Tacoma – feel bad about that.In Music,Lou Simms (Sessler)

Dear NWAS,All of you who are on this great magazine are doing a great job! But I would like to say you personally are doing a fabulous job of putting a great deal of informa-tion in this book!! (Especially the great list of Accor-dion Events in this part of the world). Thanks again!Ed Kuenzi, Aumsville, OR

Great magazine. I always enjoy the music that’s in-cluded as well as the news.Esther Lanting, Wakarusa, IN

Dear NWAS,Thank you for all you do!Dr. Lynda Griffi th, Bovey, MN

Dear NWAS,I’m renewing and signing up a pal!Cindy Martin, Seattle, WA



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It’s Time to Prepare for LeavenworthJune 20 – 23, 2013By Doris Osgood

Scheduling began May 1 for public performances at the gazebo and grange in Leavenworth during the International Accordion Celebration. Prepare Bavarian/ethnic/audience friendly music for your performances downtown. Bavarian attire would be great!

Check the web site: www.nwasnews.com for the gazebo and grange schedules. You cannot sign up on line; you can see what opportunities are available. The competition/workshop schedules will be posted on the celebration web site: www.accordioncelebration.org After you reference those sites, contact Doris Osgood for times that would fi t your schedule. Doris will schedule the performers and the roster will be updated on line regularly. To sign up for performance contact: [email protected] , 503-357-0417. Chairs are provided at the gazebo, but bring your own music stand if you need one. The last date to schedule performances via email and phone will be June 17. See Doris in person in Leavenworth after that.

For those playing in competition or in evaluation, bring any “special” equipment you may need for your per-formance like a music stand. There are chairs on stage at the festhalle and at the grange. Most are like folding chairs.

An army of volunteers will be needed. Contact Frank Bruckner or Bonnie Birch to indicate the times you’d be available to work. “Frank Bruckner” <[email protected]>;”Bonnie Birch” <[email protected]>.

The parade will be at 12:40 PM on Saturday during the celebration. Rod Miller has listed titles on the celebration web site of music likely used during the parade. Most will be in the key of C (Edelweiss is in G). Prepare tunes like: Happy Wanderer, Du Du, Wooden Heart, Edelweiss, Beer Barrel, and Lilli Marlene. Come to the Festhalle about 15 minutes before parade time for a brief rehearsal and marching orders. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Remember to check the web site for updates. The schedules are subject to change. See you in Leaven-worth – June 20 – 23, 2013 – for the love of the accordion.

World Accordion DayMay 5, 2013

World Accordion Day, an initiative of the Con-federation Internationale des Accordeonistes (CIA) was held from 8am Sunday 5th May to 8am Monday 6th May (French time) broadcast on the Deschamps Channel and World Accordion Day websites.

World Accordion Day was co-presented by Fred-eric Deschamps and Grayson Masefi eld assisted by Director Mike Rossi.

You can view all the segments of this 24 hour event at: World Accordion Day

This is the 6th CIA World Accordion Day and the 2nd year to have World Accordion Day celebrated with a 24 hour round the clock, round the world web

TV broadcast.Featured were accordion performances, inter-

views, and interesting activities during the past year from many countries with famous accordionists, national associations, manufacturers, authors, com-posers, arrangers and teachers from around the world participating.

Segments in which the 4 USA entries appear:Manny Bobenrieth: segment 09 at 18:25Sammy Thomas: segment 12 at 44:50Joan Sommers: segment 16 at 1:02:40Mary Tokarski: segment 17 at the begin-ning

Special thanks to the Confederation Internatio-nale des Accordeonistes (CIA), Frederic Deschamps, Grayson Masefi eld and Mike Rossi.



Spring Social in Forest GroveBy Doris Osgood

I’ve been hosting socials in Forest Grove for 22 years. Each time I fret that I will be standing at the mi-crophone alone! Some socials get local and regional free publicity and some don’t. I’ve come to expect that no social will be like the last; that was true April 28.

Socials, like any festival, depend on who comes. Without the players and friends there really isn’t anything. After a great experience with Alicia Baker’s guest performance in October, I invited John Giuliani to be our featured guest in April. He was willing and his commitment set several things in motion.

The local newspapers along with the Oregonian publicized the event and the Oregonian even sent a reporter out who ended up staying for a couple of hours. The local paper ran a large piece on John and the Oregonian focused on our youngest and oldest players. With the publicity, we had a full house!

Performing and fundraising are the basic ele-ments of our socials. Vera Wendell age 89 was up fi rst to play Hasslebysteppen. Jack Jones and Duane Navarra followed playing Home Sweet Home. Geoff Levear, just returned from a winter in the des-ert, played Tulips of Amsterdam and Heidi’s Waltz.

High school senior Frannie Monahan met with me for 12 weeks as part of her senior project. She is a cellist, but took on playing the accordion for her senior “showcase” performance. For that, she played 3 se-lections solo. For our social, she played Dolores Waltz and a duet with me from Poet and Peasant. First time player, Gloria Yates played Yodel Sweet Molly and Wildwood Flower.

Leonard Kosatka came next with Brazil and Ca-

rioca. Straight from Nona Emilia’s came Joe Szabo.

He played Alley Cat and The Very Thought Of You. (Long time player at Nona Emilia’s was Dick Kokich; Alley Cat was a signature piece for him.)

Emily and Allison Wheeler made the long trip from Roseburg to perform. They started with a duet entitled Novelette. Thirteen year old Allison played Swiss Fondue then eleven year old Emily played 12th Street Rag. They concluded with a duet called Week-end Polka. Besides their playing, the Wheeler girls took down the tables, set up chairs, served refresh-ments, and helped with tickets. Fabulous!

We “drew straws” and Paul Bria played next. He played Li’l Wally Medley (I Wish I were Single Again, Night in May, Memories) and Erica. Next up was sixteen year old Austin Hampshire. Austin played

Gloria Yates



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Janet’s Waltz and the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Dr. Steve Gordon performed next using his Roland V accordion and his high tech iPad music stand. Since his children requested that he do more contemporary music, he chose to play Virtual Insanity and Oblivion.

We never know what to expect from Gerson Robboy. He infuses his Yiddish style humor and original lyrics for many of his selections. He chose to do Misty and Houseboat Bump. After Gerson another fi rst time player performed. Thirteen year old Jonas Smith from Kaiser, OR played the Volga Boatman and Danube Waves.

After a refreshment break, the Tualatin Val-ley Accordionists assembled to play: Be Happy Polka, Sweet and Low, Anema E Core, and Wein Bliebt Wein. The players participating were: Connie Weimer, Geoff Levear, Wil Knoop, Nancy Kaye, Helen Purkerson, Dick Carlson, Mickey Eaton, Paul Bria, Jack Jones, Jeanne Olson, Duane Na-

Emily and Allison Wheeler

Austin Hampshire



varra, Ann Thompson, Colleen Halverson, Pame-lajean Myers, Austin Hampshire, Allison Wheeler, Emily Wheeler, and Doris Osgood.

We have some long distance duet teams. Dick Carlson of Tillamook joined Helen Purkerson from St. Helens to play a fox trot called By Heck. Dick then played the Actung Los Polka with Colleen Halverson of Hillsboro. The duets were followed by our dear

friend Ed Makovsky of Pleasant Hill. Eighty eight year old Ed played Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul and Spring Time Polka.

Kathy Grambsch was our next performer. We

can always count on Kathy to demonstrate accom-plished accordion playing. She chose to play Joe Morelli’s arrangement of Somewhere Over the Rain-bow and Hejre Kati. Next up was Pamelajean Myers playing Metsakukia and a duet with Doris entitled Fleurs De Montagnes.

A Swiss pen pal recently sent me music. What a thrill! She plays in a button box group in Zurich but the music she sent could be played on piano accordion and was in two parts. Pam and I played one waltz then Ann Thompson and I played La Joie Apres Le Travail and Mini-Dixie.

Our last performer of the day was our featured player, John Giuliani. John’s program included: Nev-er on Sunday, I Only Want A Buddy Not A Sweetheart,

My Buddy, Cella Contata, Blimp Mazurka, Meditation, Tarantella, and Black and White Rag. I must admit that I was enjoying myself and didn’t quickly write all of the titles. This covers most. John has been a faith-ful supporter of the socials in Forest Grove and our audience loved his program!

Jonas Smith

Pameleajean Myers



Welcome New Members

Daniel Bretzke, Seattle, WADavid Emter, Eatonville, WALisa Niccum, Mount Vernon, WAJim Rice, Walla Walla, WAJane Tuchscherer, Chicago, ILMike Werner, Copalis Crossing, WA

Remember, you are welcome to give gift memberships! The membership form is on the last page of this publication.

You may request hard copy, PDF (electronic), or both. You may also pay for more than one year at a time, if you like.

As mentioned earlier, performance and fund raising are the heart of our socials. We raise money in memory of Chester Pietka. The Chester Pietka Memorial Scholarship Fund has benefi ted many young accordionists. This April I’d hoped to cover the requests from two young players with donations. As it happened, there were fi rst time social visitors that provided even more than I’d dare hope. One man in particular had just returned to Portland after a long absence; his work had taken him around the world. He and his wife attended after seeing the publicity in the Oregonian. He enjoyed himself to the point that he gave a very generous donation to the scholarship fund. It was almost overwhelming, I must admit. The spring social would have to be regarded as a SUC-CESS. The quality –musicianship of all of the perform-ers was outstanding. Some regarded the day as the best ever.

Since the Portland Opera altered its season and eliminated one full production, my husband’s work there interferes with the accordion social schedule! Though he could not be present, he folded, stuffed, licked, stamped, and posted the mailing. The Tualatin Valley Accordionists provided help en masse. Thanks especially to Geoff and Joyce Levear, Dick and Patty Carlson, Duane Navarra, Colleen Halverson, The Wheeler sisters, Sue Armentrout, Josh Arguien, and Paul Bria. We wouldn’t have had anything without them.

The spring social in Forest Grove is the kick off to the summer. The Rose City Accordion Club will have accordion camp in early June, then there’s Leaven-worth, Victoria, Wallace, Cotati, Alpenfest, the accor-dion convention. Our region will provide many oppor-tunities to hear and see great accordion playing. In October we’ll be in Forest Grove, just for the fun of it.

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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]

Northwest Junior Accordion CompetitionSong to be judged: “Student’s Waltz”

Created and evaluated by Dick Skultin

Competitors: Accordion students 14 years old and younger as of September 14, 2013To compete, each student will practice the selection required with guidance from his/her teacher until the student feels his/her performance best is ready. The song is to be recorded on a CD; the piece will be played through once from beginning to end with no editing of the track. No tapes will be accepted. (On the CD the student may make one or two additional tracks of the same song; the student will indicate which track (#1, #2, #3) is to be chosen for the com-petition.) CD’s will not be returned.In addition, a simple note from his/her teacher with the following information will be send: Include the teacher’s name, the student’s age and birthday, the total number of years of instruction in the student’s history, and the track number – the that applies.. NO comments shall be included from the teacher about the student’s playing, motivation, or instruction history. The student will provide his/her name, address, and phone number.The print music purposely has no fi ngering, phrasing, or dynamics indicated. These can be determined with or without the assistance of the teacher. The inter-pretation of the piece will be important in the evalua-tion and the student alone is responsible for the fi nal performance.

Evaluation of the CD performance will be done by the composer of the Student’s Waltz. He has the fi nal say on how it “should” be played. Cash prize: $200.00

Evaluation will be based on the following criteria

Musicianship: A monotonic presentation will NOT make it. Delineating the phrasing, dy-namics, and bellows technique are what works here.Technique: Cleanliness of fi nger work and a melodic appreciation of note and rest values are necessary here. The intervals of the two notes (i.e. 3rd s and 6ths) may require some ef-fort. The opposite of cleanliness is sloppiness. Wrong notes won’t help.Tempo: Publications today sometimes do not include a tempo indicator. In learning the song, one should eventually realize the tempo which is the best musically.

Do not improvise. Leave that for a different kind of competition. It is important to acquire a recording of good quality. Make sure that YOU like what you hear!Deadline for submissions will be postmarked no later than September 14, 2013Send to:Dr. Richard SkultinP.O. Box 220Corvallis, MT 59828



66th Coupe Mondiale in Victoria, B.C. Canada August 19-25

By Aleksandar Milojevic

We welcome you to the 66th Coupe Mondiale and the 130th CIA International General Assembly of Delegates Congress in Victoria, B.C., Canada, hosted by CIA member, the BC Accordion Society. Pre-Coupe Mondiale events will be held on August 17 and 18, and the Coupe Mondiale will be held from the 19-25 August, 2013.

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.

The organizers are also thrilled to announce that thanks to the generosity of one anonymous donor, twenty eligible contestants will receive a scholarship of $300 towards their travel expenses. For full eligibil-ity, please contact organizers directly.

Full information about tickets to events, all inclu-sive ‘Early bird’ discounted ticket packages, accom-modation, please contact the organizers directly at the e-mail address listed below.

For those interested in possible travel discounts through the Star Alliance network, please visit the Ac-commodation and Travel Info page for further informa-tion.

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.

Crossroads – Day of the AccordionFebruary 23, 2013

For the 2nd year, the annual Day of the Accordion was held at the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue, Wash-ington. The performance stage is truly at the cross-roads of a busy commercial area. The professional players enjoy the venue. It has a nice stage and the mall staff is very helpful in promoting and setting up the area for performance.

This year, Dick Myking and Cooksie Kramer led the team of teachers to provide free lessons during the afternoon. The response is always good and the exposure for the accordion is also good. Our faith-ful teaching staff works away from the hub-bub and applause. They quietly introduce the instrument to everyone that would like the opportunity to try.

It was a surprise when Naomi Harris and her mother appeared at the mall. The weather on the east side of the Puget Sound had been tricky that day anyway. There were snow fl urries off and on. Naomi and her mother braved almost blizzard like conditions to travel from Spokane. We were SO GLAD that she did. Naomi played on the main stage and displayed why she has been selected by the AAA to represent the United States at the Coupe Mondiale in Victoria, VC this August.

We are always grateful for the support that our professional accordionists lend to DOTA. The indi-viduals and groups showcased the accordion and its many music styles. The Northwest Accordion Society had the stage for nine hours!! John Giuliani was the emcee to open the event. During John’s shift, the p erformers were Folk Voice Band, the Ken Olendorf Tribute Band, (Lionel Kramer – drums, Clayton Murray – piano, tuba, Dan Wickhem- clarinet, John Giuliani – accordion, string bass.) As many recall, Ken Olendorf passed away very suddenly last Octo-ber. The Tribute band played many of Ken’s signature pieces and used the accordion as well as the piano, as Ken did. The fi rst shift was rounded out with Duet: Rod Miller/Einar Tapio, and Duet: Kory Tideman/Juan Barco.

As the afternoon progressed, the number of people in the mall increased too. Murl Allen Sand-ers took the microphone as emcee. Lenny Luzzi, the Northwest Accordionaires, the Allen Sanders Trio, Bonnie Birch Trio w/ “Fortissimo” (Steve Bozilleri and Chai Ahrenius), and the Smilin Scandinavians rounded out the day. Between the two trios, a DOTA “jam” group took the stage. The group included: Linda John, Antony Pierce, Jim Lofgren, Cooksie

Kramer, Rebecca Brandao, Allen Sanders, Bonnie Birch, Toby Hanson, Einar Tapio, John Giuliani, Birgit and Phil Ages, all with Nick Heiting and Paul Ostler.



Photos from Day of the Accordion 2013!

Cory and JuanEnthralled audience at Crossroads

Accordion Lessions with Dick Myking

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Keeping up with Michael BridgeHi Everybody!

Two years of studies completed at U of T, and I arrived back in Alberta on Sunday following a 53 hour train journey from Toronto. It was a great trip; on the way I was privileged to perform as the offi cial on-board entertainment for Via Rail’s train No. 001. Looking ahead, this summer is shaping up! Here are some of the highlights:

Behind the Bellows 2013 is upon us and tickets are going like hot cakes! The concert is on Sunday May 26th at 2:30 pm, and we are happy to be taking the show to the Confederation Park Activity Centre (2212 13th St. NW). I’ll play classical, jazz, pop and folk music on three accordions, and we’ll feature Fess ‘n’ Friends All-Accordion Orchestra. The roster will also include some brand new special guests-- don’t miss it! Tickets are on sale for $25-adult, $20-senior and $15-student.

Dance the Night Away in conjunction with Saskatchewan’s multi award-winning accordionist Len Gadica. This one-time-only concert/dance will take place on Monday June 24th at 7 pm. Len and I will be splitting the air time to play some rockin’ tunes great for dancing and listening. We’re very lucky to have my mom Lynn Bridge who will teach dance lessons, included with admission. Dance the night away for just $25-adult, $20-senior and $15-student.

July is Stampede season and I’m particularly looking forward to playing on a fl oat in the Stampede Parade and performing throughout the grounds! Throughout the summer I’ll also play at Yodelfest, the Calgary Blues Fest (with Crystal Plamondon), the Great Canadian Barn Dance and Bluegrass Festival, the Bashaw Festival of Stars, and fi nally in August, the Historic Wallace Accordion Festival in Idaho.

Finally, the culmination of the summer will come at the end of August: the CIA Coupe Mondiale - World Championships of Accordion, to be hosted in Victoria, B.C.! I am very proud to be performing in the Roland All-Star Concert and representing Canada in three divisions-- senior classical, senior entertainment and digital accordion. I’m preparing two hours of music to be performed over fi ve days and-- after three 4th place fi nishes at the worlds-- I think it’s high time to get Canada onto the podium! I am truly grateful for the support of all the concert-goers, it’s what makes this special trip possible!

Always be sure to check www.michaelbridgemu-sic.com for updates, and I hope to see you soon on the circuit!Michael

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14 February 2013 Valentine’s Day was our February social and

we had 56 in attendance. Jim Leonhard and Edith Barrett were the fi rst to play. Together they played “What’ll I Do”, “True Love”, “Always” and “Tinker Polka”. Next we had another duet the Bishops, Richard on accordion and Linda on guitar. There fi rst number was Richard’s fi rst composition called “Wild Flowers” then they played “Beautiful Ohio” and Linda sang. Their next duet was “Sunrise Sunset” and their last “Give” said the Little Stream”. Our next accordionist was Bob Westlund playing “There Goes my Everything”, “Pearly Shells”, “Together Again” and “Storms Never Last”.

It was good to see Michael Barbarossa. He has been so busy with school but I’m sure he practices a lot. He played “Emperor’s Waltz”, “Serenade for Strings”, “Orpheus in the Underworld (Can Can)”and “Laura’s Theme”. Since Betty Graeff had a birthday on the 15th he played Happy Birthday and everyone sang. Eloise Adair was up next playing “Czardas”, “Waltz of the Mountaineers” and “Dance of the Comedians”. Our next performer was Ray Benz playing “Love’s Old Sweet Song” and “When You Taught Me How to Dance”.

David Emter was next playing his button box. He played “Smiling Eyes”, “Sweet Nearness of You”, “Happy Mountaineer” and “Zapula”. We were short of players so Edith Barrett played solo for us. She played “Italian Tango Serenade”, “Crazy” and” Spring in San Reno”.

14 March 2013 We had 44 at our social even though it was

a rainy evening. The Andersons were our fi rst performers. Jeff played the violin and Jane played the accordion. They played “Friaren Reinlender”, “The Queen’s March” and “Hej Polka”. Our next duet David Emter and Mimi Emerson both played accordions. They played “Waltz of Vineyards”, “Foxy” and “Golden Star”. Our next was a solo by Bob Westlund playing “Blonde Sailor”, “Irish Sailor” and “La Golondrina”.

Our next duet was the Bishops, Linda played the keyboard and Richard played the accordion. Their fi rst piece was “Land of Liberty”, then “McNamara’s Band”, “Believe Me If All Those Ending Young Charms” and “The Old Plaid Shawl”. David Emter was up next but this time Sally Irish played the keyboard with him. Their fi rst piece was “Argentine Waltz” then a polka called “Barking Dog” and last “Trazinka Polka”. Next we had a solo by Eloise Adair

playing “I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover”, “Spring Time in Sweden” by Jim Howerton and “The Holy City”.

Ray Benz played a couple Irish songs for us, “Where the River Shannon Flows” and “I’ll Take You Home, Kathleen”. Sheila Findlay was up next playing “Mary’s a Grand Old Name”, “Peg 0’ My Heart” and “Sentimental Journey”. It was good to have Dennis Perry back to play for us. He played “Irish Washer Woman”, “I’ve Got a Wife” which he also sang and his last piece was “Peter Cottontail” .Next Dianne Crews sang “Ain’t Got Nothin’ But The Blues”. It was nice to have Tom Demski back. He also brought Rick Hatley who has been suffering from cancer. He had to use a walker and can’t play but he is feeling better. We all enjoyed hearing Tom play again. He played “Dark Eyes” and “Granada”.

11 April 2013 Now that it is spring we more in attendance,

43 total. We could use more players because some preformed twice. Randall Tron began our program with “You’re Next” then “Peg 0’ My Heart”, “Could I Have This Dance”, “A Man Shouldn’t Cry” and “Hey, Why Don’t You Play Another Somebody done Somebody Wrong Song”. Next we had a duet, Linda & Richard Bishop. Richard on accordion and Linda on violin and vocal. First they played “Helena Polka” then “The Empty Tomb” and “Beautiful Ohio”. Then we had another duet on diatonic accordions, David Emter and Mimi Emerson. They began with “Moya Dekla Polka” and then :Old Timers Waltz”, “Mom and Dad’s Polka” and “My Father”.

Bob Westlund was our next performer playing “Your Cheatin’ Heart”, “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You”, “Seven Spanish Angels” and “Paper Roses”. Diane Crews sang for us next, “All right, Okay You Win”. We ran out of accordionists so Randall Tron played again. This time he played “Side By Side”, a medley “San Antonio Rose/Cool Water” and “Red Wing” Dick Myking was next playing some tunes you might have heard in church, “Amazing Grace”, “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” and “It Is No Secret” Dick Bishop was back playing “Little Fairy Polka” .and “Rumba at the Waldorf”.

9 May 2013 Thursday evening was nice and sunny and

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Charlie Brown was next playing “Satin Doll”, “Harbor Lights” ,”Perfi dia”, “Sleep Walk” and “Pulciana”. Then we had David Emter with his two little button boxes playing “Evening Waltz”, “Polka Village” “Barbara Polka” and “Sims Waltz”. Our next accordionist was Ray Benz and he played “Flower of Paris”, “Calinerig” and “Maori Farewell Song”. Next was another pro Toby Hanson. He played “Trout Schottische”, “Cuando Escuches Estevas”, “Nidelven” and an original composition Toby wrote “P. V. C. Polka”. Then we sang Happy Birthday to Diane Crews and Mary Jane Garlick. Since we got Diane to stand up she sang “Fly Me to the Moon”. Next Eloise Adair played “Balen I Karlstad:”, “a schottische, The Thunderer” ,a Sousa march and “Lordags Valsen.

Lyle Schaefer was up next and he played “Judy and Felicia Waltz” and “My Wife Has Gone and Left Me” which he also sang. Then a played a Polka but I didn’t get the name. Toby joined Lyle and they did a duet “Achtung Los Polka”.

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AAA Selects Representatives for Upcoming Coupe MondialeBy Linda Soley Reed

The American Accordionists’ Association hosted a qualifying round for students interested in participating in the 2013 Coupe Mondiale in Victoria, British Columbia. Three contestants have been selected to represent the AAA/USA at the Coupe Mondiale in the Junior International Virtuoso Entertainment division and one se-lected in the Virtuoso International Entertainment division.

Naomi Harris of Spokane, Washington, was one of the three representatives for the Junior Division. Naomi is a student of Patricia Bartell in Spokane. Rachel Quirbach of New Hampshire studies with Donna Michael at Miguel School of Music in Lowell, MA and Tor Stumo of Massachusetts is a student of Mary Tokarski in North-ford, CT.

Sam Thomas will represent the AAA/USA in the Virtuoso International Entertainment division. Also from Spokane, WA, Sam is a student of Ilmar Kuljis. Sam is no stranger to Coupe Mondiale competitions. He repre-sented the AAA/USA in both the Entertainment Competition and the Piano Accordion Competition in Norway in 2006 and again in Alexandria, VA in 2007.

The two contestants from Spokane performed via Skype for the AAA Adjudicators, Linda Soley Reed, President and Frank Busso, 1st Vice President.

We wish our young artists the best of luck at the 66th Coupe Mondiale in Victoria, B.C. Canada.

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Revelation in RioBy Murl Allen Sanders

I’ve loved Brazilian music since fi rst hearing “Girl from Ipanema” by Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto in the 1960’s. Since then, that music has had such an impact on me and our culture at large that is nearly impossible to play a concert, hotel gig, restaurant, wedding or party without playing a bossa nova, usually composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Brazil’s most famous composer in the modern era.

In the 1970’s I was in a band “Papaya” that played exclusively Brazilian music and original compositions. Every band member loved bossa nova and samba as much as me. I’ve wanted to visit Brazil for decades. What took me so long? I’m happy to say I fi nally made it.

Rio de Janeiro is even more beautiful than the photos you’ve seen. Think a cross between New York and Honolulu. It is a city of eight million people with beautiful beaches, green mountain forests, a subway and fantastic music.

My wife and I had planned a vacation to Rio. I planned to take an accordion, as I often do when traveling to foreign countries, because it is a great way to meet people. I asked Jovino Santos Neto, the brilliant Brazilian virtuoso pianist and composer and my colleague at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, if he could put me in touch with Brazilian musicians. He suggested a few and I began email correspondence and got a very positive response from Chico Chagas. Chico is one of the best accordionists I have ever heard.

Much to my surprise and delight, when Chico learned I was coming with my accordion, he asked if I would like to play some gigs with him and his band in Rio. My wife, Jan, and I were invited to his apartment for a rehearsal and a meal with Chico and his wife, Joanna. Joanna had prepared a lovely supper for us after the rehearsal. Chico and Joanna’s apartment is on the top fl oor with a great view of Tijuca national forest that borders much of Rio.

Chico speaks English quite well, but Joanna knew only a few words. I had made a real effort to learn as much Portuguese as I could before our trip and was truly glad I did. It really helped us navigate the city and people seemed to appreciate my attempts to speak the language. In Rio, unlike Paris or some other major cities, very few people speak English. We had a great time rehearsing and getting to know one another over dinner and my limited Portuguese came in handy along with the dictionary I carried along.

Chico had booked two gigs for us, one at the Centro Cultural Carioca in the oldest section of Rio

and the other at a jazz club, Triboz, in another older part of town. Both places had nice stages for small groups with good sound systems, drum sets and instrument amplifi ers. Musicians don’t travel with a lot of sound equipment in Rio, just their smaller instruments, because traffi c is really diffi cult, even by Seattle or New York standards. Most people opt for subway, buses and cabs to get around. We were advised not to use the subway or buses after dark, so Chico very kindly called us a cab at the end of each gig and issued instructions to the driver.

What a thrill it was to play Brazilian music and some American jazz with real Brazilians. Chico is an amazing virtuoso accordionist and his bassist and drummer, Romulo Duarte and Erivelton Silva respectively, were true Brazilian virtuosi as well. Chico and I really hit it off musically and had a surprising amount of material in common. Chico challenged me to learn some music I had never played before and I really had to play my best and pay close attention to keep up with some of the blistering fast tempi he chose. In turn, I challenged his band members to play some of my repertoire that they had never played, and they were terrifi c and incredibly supportive.

The Brazilian audiences were wonderfully appreciative and responsive, which was a refreshing thrill as well. To feel so much positive energy coming back from the audience also inspired us all to play our best.

Chico Chagas, his wife, friends and fellow musicians were all so gracious and welcoming to Jan and me that we felt totally at ease. The friends we made, the music we played and the wonderful beauty and exhilarating excitement of Rio made both Jan and me want to return to Brazil soon.

If you are curious about Chico Chagas and his music, you can fi nd him on his website chicochagas.com or on Facebook. Chico also posted some tunes from our performances on his Facebook page and on YouTube (search Murl Sanders Chico Chagas).

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Chester Pietka Scholarship AwardsTwo young accordionists have been awarded

scholarship funds to help with their accordion lessons.

Nine year old Rebecca Brandao wrote: “Two years ago when I saw my fi rst accordion in Leaven-worth, I knew I wanted to play the accordion. I was 7 years old.

Now I have my own accordion. I spent my own money ($200) to buy it. I am taking accordion les-sons to learn how to play. I love having lessons! It is always fun to learn new songs and play them for other people.

“I was so happy when I got to play on stage for the Day of the Accordion at Crossroads Mall. It was a little scary but it was really fun playing for everyone.

“I want to play the accordion in Leavenworth when I grow up.”

Carmen Truffat wrote: “I’ve wanted to play accor-dion since I heard a song on the radio. I never thought my dream would come true, but thanks to my support-ive parents and a great accordion teacher, Cooksie, I can fi nally achieve my dream.

“I love playing the accordion because I feel like I am in a sea of music and I know which notes to swim by and I know the path by heart. I also love the excite-ment and joy that follows playing a song correctly.

“Someday I would like to be in a band with my friends Kayla playing viola, violin or piano, Nikita would sing, and I would play accordion and sing.”

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along with a picture taken at London Accordion Festi-val.

My mother used to say that if I haven’t had to play the accordion I wouldn’t have gone to some of the places and met some of the people I saw. Also taking up the accordion was the best thing that hap-pened to me.

I’m thankful my mother let me take music les-sons.

Remembering Gervasio MarcosignoriBy Sundi O’Mara

When I read that Gervasio Marcosignori died on March 9th, 2013, I remember hearing his performance and meeting him at the London Accordion Festival in 2001.

Gervasio was born in Castelfi dardo, Italy on December 3, 1927, his father Givanni was his fi rst accordion teacher. At age 7 he performed for Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.

He played classical, a wide range of Continental and Latin music on acoustic and electronic accordi-ons. Gervasio traveled around Europe, performed at festivals, performed for famous dignitaries like Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II. At the London Ac-cordion Festival he played music from the “Nutcrack-er” and “Rhapsody in Blue” and other classics.

He was known as Poet of the Accordion. I believe Gervasio Marcosignori is in heaven with some great ones like Charles Magnante, Charles Nunzio and An-thony Galla-Rini playing for St. Peter and the angels.

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Great Scot!Keeping

up with Gary Blair can be challenging. As it happens, our favorite Scot gets around! April 10 he fl ew to Hong Kong to join two members of the Hong Kong Cei-lidh Band (Tom Cord, drums

and Fin Curror, fi ddle) and performed at the Notting-ham University in Ningbo, China for a charity ceilidh.

The majority of the guests were Chinese stu-dents. One of them “Jimmy” (the one in the kilt) used to study at Edinburgh University and attended many ceilidhs (dances) and was ultra keen on dancing. I walked them through such dances as “strip the wil-low”, “dashing white sergeant”, and “Ningbo square dance” (made up for the occasion by us) etc. The fi nal dance “circassian circle” had absolutely everyone on the fl oor and we then fi nished off with the traditional “Auld Lang Syne” Many of the teachers at the Univer-sity are from Scotland. The turn-out was excellent and the charity raised £3000.

The event received many compliments for both the funds raised and for the music and participation by all. It looks certain that Gary and his friends will get further invitations for another Chinese experience, ac-cording to the event organizer.



By the Way – From Doris OsgoodIt is said that “there is a time to be born and a time to die”; there’s also a time to go!! On May 1, 2013 Jim Tobler retired from his work at Petosa Accordions.

Thankfully, accordionists never “retire”. Jim just won’t be “on the day job”. We’re told that if the work piles up at the shop, Jim will be available to lend a hand.

Best wishes ,Jim, as you move to your next phase of life. Good health and great music to you.

KMHD radio in Portland has a Saturday morning music program featuring Brazilian music. The program regular features accordionists. The music is generally with a large combo or orchestra and the accordion can be part of the group or the feature. It’s a very enjoyable set. Check it out.

The World Day of the Accordion May 5 had a 24 hour web broadcast provided by Frederic Deschamps.

Sam Thomas could be seen and heard during that broadcast along with other FANTASTIC accordionists

Sergei Teleshev writes that he just released his new solo album “The Magic of Accordion”. Here is the link with description, as well as the other CDs with Trio Voronezh: http://www.triovoronezh.com/TrioVoronezh/Buy_CD.html

Classically trained at the Academy of Music in Voronezh, Russia, Sergei Teleshev has won many regional and international accordion competitions. He collaborates with many internationally recognized artists, ensembles, and orchestras (including Trio Voronezh, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Doc Severinsen, Halie Loren, International String Trio, Miroslav Lelyukh and many others...), composing and arranging music, participates in recording projects of different genres.

This album presents his abilities to beautifully interpret pieces that range from the baroque works of J.S. Bach, to jazz....and even today’s “new age” music, all intimately rendered on the accordion - a magical instrument.

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I’m not a late night television viewer, so I learned 2nd hand about an event on the Letterman show in February. On the Thursday before the Day of the Accordion, Johnny Depp was a guest on that program promoting the movie wherein he portrays Tonto with the Lone Ranger, I believe. Depp is a pop musician and played guitar and sang on the program also. The really cool thing was that there was a combo accompanying him. Cory Pestaturo was part of the group playing accordion. Cory wasn’t the focus, of course, but having him in the combo on national television was fabulous.

.Rod Miller writes, “I had an interesting day yesterday, I met an accordionist from Richmond, where I grew up. He was a couple of years younger than me and took lessons from the same teacher I had. He then moved to Bob Dressler’s studio, I think that was in Vancouver. We have many accordion acquaintances but we had never met. We are going to get together to play sometime in the future. Trade music, stories and have a great afternoon! Just thought I would share as this doesn’t happen often!”

Andy Mirkovich is a highly respected musician in the Pacifi c Northwest. He has a very busy performance schedule which tends to be 80% on the piano now.



His fi ne work on the accordion is what most of us love. He writes that he plays 72 programs yearly; that’s a lot!! This June, rather than being in Leavenworth celebrating the accordion, Andy and his wife, Mary, will return to Harrison Hot Springs to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They honeymooned there 50 years ago and “will return to the scene of the crime”, as Andy said. Congratulations, Mary and Andy Mirkovich.

In April, the Polish Cultural Association in Portland held a classical mazurka festival. The afternoon included 3 pianists, young Polish dancers, and a brief “talk” about the mazurka form. Accomplished pianists played classical mazurkas composed by Szymanowski, Maciejewski, and Chopin. The form had vague similarities to the folk dance mazurkas but seemed more free form. It was a fascinating afternoon. That would have been enough. However I met an interesting woman while waiting for the program to begin. Marilyn Baker came in by herself and asked to be seated near my husband and me. Being a talker from way back… I struck up a conversation with her before the performance started. She had an interesting history: she recently moved to Portland after having spent nearly 50 years in Los Angeles. She said that she is a violinist and had been a “contract” player for musical groups and for movies and television. As she talked I asked if she’d met Frank Marocco. She said that she’d played many times with Frank. It was not a surprise to hear that she had very fond memories of him and a high regard for his talent. She went on to recall high ranking members of the Paramount organization that we also accordionists. Who knew? The afternoon turned out to be delightful on several levels. The last part of the event turned out to be serving “mazurkas”. There are cakes also called mazurkas. They are labor intensive confections with a thin crust-like bottom and elaborate decorative toppings. Delicious!

Fontana Button Accordion Club has a new Classifi ed Advertising WebSite <http://www.fontanabuttonaccordionclub.org/osclass/> where you can post a free ad for anything pertaining to theaccordion. You can advertise your group or club as well as advertiseyour group or yourself for hire or Instruction. Also there arecategories for Accordions for Sale, Accordions Wanted, AccordionRecorded or Sheet Music For Sale, Accordion Events or Appearances,

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We continue to remember Rick Hatley as he undergoes cancer treatment. 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 the Accordion. To send notes of encouragement write: Rick Hatley 1004 4th St. NE Auburn, WA 98002

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 fi rst 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 offi cial accordion celebration web site: www.accordioncelebration.org Plan on the parade’s being noonish on Saturday.

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Daniel J Desiderio PresentsAn Afternoon of Music

Featuring Young Artists of the Future!

On Saturday, May 4, Daniel Desiderio sponsored three young men at a concert in east Bruswick, N.J. The following is information that he sent us about the

young students of his.Justin Patterson

currently pursues a Master’s of Digital Media at Drexel University’s College of Media Arts and Design. Previously he attended the iSchool at Drexel University for a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and Technology, and had the

honor of being a commencement speaker for the 2012 graduation class. Justin has participated as a member of the Accor-dion Pops Orchestra for nine years and been as student of Maestro Daniel Desiderio for thirteen years.

Karl Ludwig Fetzer has been a student of Mr. Desiderio for 2.5 years. Originally from Long Island NY, he started playing accordion at a young age. While study-ing engineering at Lehigh University, he perfored as a solo accordion ists on Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite No. 2 with the Moravian

College Wind Ensemble and the Lehigh University Wind Ensemble. Since moving to Langhorne, PA, Karl has improved dramatically under Mr. Desiderio and played with verious German bands and the Accordion Pops Orchestra. His favor-ite pieces are folk dances.

Albert Manginelli became interested in the accordion when he heard an accordionist at fam-ily birthday celebrations. At age 12, Albert began studying with Maestro Daniel Desiderio. Daniel has been a member of the Accorion Pops Orches-tra for four ears and has performed as a soloist with the orchestra at several of the concerts. Albert has participated in accordion competitions winning fi rst place twice in the American Accordion Musicological Society’s Accordion Virtuoso Competition, second place in the Carmen Carrozza Piano Accordion Schol-arship Competition, and fi rst place in the American Accordionists’ Association’s Virtuoso Competition. He won Honorable Mention in the Youth Auditions for the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra and has performed with the Dubin Trumpet Quartet, in church, and at private functions.



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The previous eBooks recently released are:Cat No: DH01 Collection #1 Latin Spectacular - 10 titles, Besame Mucho, Amapola, Tico Tico, Brazil, Beyond the Sea, El Cumbanchero, Adios Muchachos, Spanish Eyes, A Day in the Life of a Fool, Amour, over 26 pages of high quality arrangements for only US$24.95 or Euro equivalent.

Cat No: DH02 Collection #2 Favorite French Standards - 10 titles, La Vie en Rose, Les Bicyclettes de Belsize, Moulin Rouge, Clair de Lune, Pigalle, Domino, Michelle, Padam Padam, Under Paris Skies, The River Seine, 32 pages of high quality arrange-ments for only US$24.95 or Euro equivalent.

Cat No: DH03 Collection #3 The American Song-book - 10 titles, Tenderly, Angel Eyes, Misty, Sep-tember Song, Moon River, Summertime, Sentimental Journey, Crazy, The Godfather, Autumn Leaves, over 32 pages of music for only US $24.95 or Euro equiva-lent.

You can view sample pages of the music online (DH01, DH02, DH03, DH04) and order from the shop-ping basket which links to the high security eCom-merce site run by Worldpay.com, one of the world’s largest internet payment processing systems.

There are nearly 200 arrangements on his Music-ForAccordion.com website of Gary Dahl.

Accordion Celebration Sponsors 2013 Please thank our generous sponsors when you see them

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(*These donations sponsor our bursary program for young accordion players)Katherine Allen

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Roland FR - 7x V-Accordion for Sale

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Borsini AccordionExcellent condition.

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2013 Mesa Accordion Event is a Huge SuccessBy Dan Grauman

2013 MAE collage details:Top left: Quinn & Liam Collins, youngest 2013 MAE orchestra

members and 2012 AAA festival multiple trophy winnersTop right: (l to r) Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, Amy Jo Sawyer, Frank Petrilli, Joe Natoli, Wes Anderson (drums), Sean Brogan (bass)

perform a composition by Amy JoUpper center: 2013 MAE orchestra

Lower center: MAE Music Director, Stas Venglevski, demonstrating bellows shake technique with assistance from Gail

CampanellaBottom left: Italian accordion virtuoso, Antonino De Luca, with

Frank PetrilliBottom right: Bruce Lawrie receives award from MAE co-

directors, Dan & Joan Grauman, for being staff photographer and sound director for all seven years of the event

The beautiful Arizona Golf Resort was the setting for the seventh annual four-day gathering, known as the Mesa Accordion Event (MAE), for-merly the Frank Marocco Accordion Event, which brought together 50 accordionists and 30 fam-ily members from twelve states, three Canadian Provinces, and Italy.

Many of the participants have been to this event multiple times, and twelve have attended every year. This gathering has become more of a “family reunion” than an accordion camp.

An orchestra, led by MAE Music Director and renowned bayanist, Stas Venglevski, performed a wonderful concert to an enthusiastic audience of over 350. Solos, a duet, and ensembles were featured, in addition to the orchestral selections. The highlight of the weekend was an evening celebration of the life, music and legacy of the great Frank Marocco, founder of this annual event, which began in 2007. Several of the par-ticipants, including Stas Venglevski, former AAA US Virtuoso Champion, Joe Natoli, 2010 AAA US Virtuoso Champion, Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, and jazz accordionist, Amy Jo Sawyer, wrote original compositions or arrangements to honor Frank Marocco’s memory.

The 2014 MAE will feature Guest Artist, Joan Cochran Sommers, who will be honored on the occasion of her 80th birthday.

For further information about the 2014 MAE please contact event directors, Dan and Joan Grauman: [email protected]



Squeeze box master: Bitterroot Valley accordionist impresses musicians with

his uncommon skill

Russ Lawrence photoRelaxing in his living room, Dick Skultin coaxes

his own arrangement out of the jazz standard, “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”

March 04, 2013 4:15 pm • By RUSS LAW-RENCE - for the Ravalli Republic

He hasn’t played with a lot of big-name musi-cians, or had many high-profi le gigs, but accordionist Dick Skultin has been making the world a more musi-cal place, both professionally and just for the love of it, for over eight decades.

“He’s so humble, there are a lot of people who don’t realize how good he is,” says David Horgan, of the Bitterroot Valley accordionist.

Horgan, best known as a guitarist with the Big Sky Mudfl aps, has also been playing with a Western swing band, Western Union, and invited Skultin to sit in at a recent gig.

“I didn’t know a single song they played,” laughed Skultin, 85, who was initially dubious about joining the band for the night.

Horgan said that he would simply tell Skultin what key the next song was in, and alert him to any tricky chord progressions. “He ended up playing from nine until 1 a.m.,” he said.

That’s a nod to Skultin’s versatility as a player, and his preference for playing in an ensemble, fi nding ways to blend in. He’s best-known for his melodious jazz accordion, not the genre with which the instru-ment is usually associated.

He started playing the accordion when he was 8 years old. “My father put one in my lap, and off I went,” he said.

A standard accordion weighs 24-28 pounds, he said, awfully heavy for such a young student.

“My father built a contraption that he mounted on

the wall, with a bar that stuck out and a spring to take about half the weight off, and told me, ‘Now you can play the accordion,’ ” he recalled, smiling.

His father had fi rst tried to learn the instrument himself, bringing home the full-sized, white Wurlitzer accordion, and trying to learn the fi rst few pieces in the lesson book. That never happened, but happily he recognized his son’s aptitude and encouraged him.

Young Skultin studied accordion with a teacher for several years, then studied music at Roosevelt College outside of Chicago for a few semesters. After that, he decided to try to make it as a professional musician, moving to Los Angeles and playing gigs both locally and on the road, and even doing comedic turns with what he termed “funny hat groups.”

Eventually, he realized that he wasn’t going to make a living at it, not because of any musical defi -ciency but due to a lack of business sense. He went back to school to earn a degree in psychology, and worked as a clinical psychologist for Los Angeles County, retiring in 1988, and moving to the Bitterroot in 1996.

He went eight years without touching the accor-dion, having been caught up in his career and lost contact with the musicians with whom he’d played, but his wife, Ruth, encouraged him to pick it up again. When they moved here, he attended a few jams held by the local Five Valley Accordion Association.

“I was amazed – there are some pretty good ac-cordion players here, I thought.”

What really struck him was hearing late jazz pia-nist Jean Wrobel playing with bassist Don Maus.

“I thought, ‘What – they play jazz here in Mon-tana?’ ”

They do, indeed, and Skultin began reconnect-ing with his instrument, and reinventing himself as a musician.

Skultin the psychologist is a self-aware person, and realized that his technical skills were not what they were as a young man.

“My fi ngers were like bananas, I was not ready [to play],” he laughed, but he set about getting back in shape to play.

“I hate to practice. I have a hard time getting started, but once I get started I enjoy what I’m doing.” To get in shape, he might practice 2-4 hours a day; now, it’s more like a few hours a week. His goals are simple.

“Make it sound melodious. Give it some feeling.”He credits Ruth as his inspiration, and his best

audience. “If she’s not in the house I just don’t want to play,” he nodded.

Reinventing himself as a musician began with



brushing up his technical skills, while admitting that he’d lost a few steps to the younger players. “What they can do, I’ll never do,” he acknowledged, although he still picked up a fi rst-place trophy for his rendition of an old-time tune at a regional competition.

Some hearing loss, and fl exibility issues in his hand, limit what he can achieve, so he began focusing on improvisations built around his musical strengths.

“I can’t keep up, but I can improvise,” he noted, relying on his background in harmonic structure, chords and composition, to lead him.

“In improvisation, you’re playing ideas. Some-times it’s your fi ngers telling you what to do, some-times it’s your mind,” he said, but when it all comes together, “suddenly you’re on top of the world.”

“He’s a musician, he has a great ear, and he plays lovely musical lines,” says Steve Powell, key-board player for the Big Sky Mudfl aps. He heard Skul-tin play in Missoula, when David Horgan hired Skultin to serenade his wife at their 30th anniversary dinner in Missoula.

“I was so impressed with what he can do,” Powell said. “It was a special musical moment.”

Horgan hired him after hearing him play with gui-tarist Chuck Hurt. “I remember that night really well. I listened hard to what he could do, and realized he’s a really good jazz player.

“He’s pretty darn uncommon,” Horgan added. “It’s not that easy an instrument to be that fl uid on, to be able to swing. Some really good polka players can be virtuosos, but to improvise and play with some subtlety, to have a good feeling for blues, jazz, and for blending, that’s pretty uncommon.”

Not everyone loves the accordion, but Skultin be-lieves that has more to do with bad players than with the instrument itself.

“The accordion has been maligned too much,” be asserted. It’s not hard to get sound out of an accor-dion, but music is another matter. “It’s diffi cult to play and make it sound decent, but if you want to play it musically, you really have to work at it.”

The instrument produces sound by forcing air from a bellows through scores of tiny reeds inside the instrument. The right hand plays a keyboard, and the left hand operates buttons; each key has four reeds, and each button fi ve, enabling a skilled player to pro-duce a wide range of notes. The reeds are made from Swedish steel, and maintaining an accordion is a job for a specialist.

Skultin grows particularly animated when dis-cussing the anatomy of the instrument, particularly the bellows. “That’s the breath of the instrument, the essence of the accordion,” he said. It’s also part of what makes the instrument so diffi cult to master, he

admitted, adding that “you really have to pay attention to when you’re going to run out of air.”

Skultin recorded a CD that demonstrates his solo virtuosity, but playing with others is his joy. His idea of a good time is playing with a group of fellow musicians for an appreciative audience, when people just can’t help themselves from dancing. “I’m just in heaven,” he says of times like that.

Currently, he doesn’t have any regular gigs, although he’ll be playing with Hurt again at the Red Bird restaurant in Missoula in June. He doesn’t seek performance opportunities, but enjoys sitting in when invited, so it’s hard to predict where he’ll perform next.

When he plays, though, expect heads to turn – especially the heads of other musicians, who appreci-ate what they’re hearing.

Spokane Accordion Ensemble News The ensemble is busy this spring, playing at several new venues. Our group is enjoying an increase in public performances and having a lot of fun doing it. We played a couple of St. Patrick’s Day programs in March, which the Webbers augmented, with Rick on the hammered dulcimer and Eileen on the accordion. Our secretary Cheryl McGinley joined them for one number, also on accordion. In April we began taking an abbreviated version of our “Americana” concert to some new venues. We are well received, and people often comment that they had no idea that an accordion ensemble could make so many different sounds and sound so much like an orchestra. One lady came up to us and told us that we are “Spokane’s best kept secret.” We encourage audience participation with singing along and now end our program with several of our members dancing with our listeners, while a few of us play our last song. Two of our members recently purchased Petosa’s Am 1,000 Leggera. It is a full sized instrument weighing in at 23 pounds with the full sound that Petosa is known for. We are currently selecting and practicing music for a fall concert, which will be directed by our conductor, Beverley Fess of Calgary, Alberta, possibly in early November. We will provide more details in a future article. Contact President Eileen Webber at 509-290-6858 with questions or comments.



Grandpa Reaches 88 years of ageDo not need more than one accordion

90 Bass “Traviata” Leaks but plays fairly well$150.00 120 Bass “Noble” Excellent Condition

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120 Bass “Excelsior” Gold Model Recently spot tuned by Arralde

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120 Bass “Petosa” Millennium. Like new, recently service by Petosa - $3995.00

Call Grandpa Luigi in Kent, WA for more info - 206-550-7806



Seattle Accordion Social Photos by Marjorie Rombauer

Due to technical diffi culties, the written report was not accessible.

Andy Mirkovich

Gino Picini

John Giuliani

Cory Tideman

Lee Wright

Lyle Schaefer

Sarah Funk

Marjorie Rombauer

Philip Ages, Birgit Ages and Jim

David Locke



July 8, 9, 10, 11, 2013Please make your own reservations

(Let them know you are with the accordion group)

Riverside RV Park and Campground112 Kildonan Avenue

Enderby B.C.V0E 1V2

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4 days of jamming and renewing friendships

Potluck supper Wed. night, July 10

Bed & Breakfast:Red Wing Acre's B&B - 250-838-7782 Red Wing B&B Enderby, B. C.(google)

Motels:Howard Johnson Inn - 250-838-6825The Royal Inn - 250-838-9700Sleep Right Inn - 250-838-9394



Wallace Festival adds Youth Accordion Competition

The Historic Wallace Accordion Festival invites young musicians to enter its fi rst-ever accordion com-petition.

The competition will be August 10, 2013, starting at 2:30 p.m. in the gazebo in downtown Wallace.

There will be two categories: Beginner (up through Palmer Hughes Level 4), and Intermediate (Palmer Hughes Level 5 and above.) The contest is open to accordionists age 32 and under.

Each entrant will be asked to play two selections of different genres, for a total performance time of up to seven minutes. Three professional musicians will be judging this non-sanctioned competition. There is no entry fee.

Prizes will be $75 for fi rst place in each of the two categories; $50 cash for second place, and $25 for third place. A grant from the Frank A. Morbeck Foun-dation is helping sponsor this contest. Call 208 699 7554 to sign up for the competition, or email [email protected].

This is the third year for the Wallace Accordion Festival which has grown and added new events each year. The 2013 festival on August 9-11 will feature Bruce Gassman as its Friday night concert headliner, with Sam Thomas as the opening act. Saturday’s concert will feature Michael Bridge and will include a dance. As in the past, there will be a Saturday morn-ing Celebration Parade, several professional work-shops, and street vendors, plus three different dance classes.

The Jammin’ in the Gazebo that proved popular last year is moving from Saturday to Friday. Accordi-onists and other musicians who wish to have their “15 minutes of fame at the Center of the Universe” may call 208 699 7554 to reserve a spot. For musicians who are not comfortable performing solo, Michael Bridge will be available for back-up during part of the afternoon.

Another special event this year will be a Saturday afternoon showing of the Charlie Chaplin silent movie “The Kid” with “pit” music by Michael Bridge. The fi lm will be shown in Wallace’s historic Sixth Street The-atre. A farewell breakfast on Sunday morning will wrap up the weekend.

Cory Pesaturo on the David Letterman Show

On Thursday, February 21st, Cory Pesaturo per-formed with the Bill Carter Band and Johnny Depp on the David Letterman Show.

Versatile accordionist Cory Pesaturo is involved in many types of accordion events Among his future appearances are 3 pending concerts in Italy, dates to be announced soon; participation in the Carthage Jazz Festival in Africa on April 12, 2013; The Mont-magny Accordion Festival, August 29-September 1st, located one hour north of Quebec City.

Cory will judge at the 2013 Coupe Mondiale, August 19-25 in Victoria, Canada. He will also perform with violinist Yasmine. Cory will also perform in a Jazz Trio Night with two accordion artists to be announced in the USA news very soon.

One of Cory’s special interests is cars. He will perform at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance World’s Top Car Show. This is the main car show in the world which takes place every year. All the best cars are there including auctions, events, historical races. Cory performs at various events during this time. August 14-18, 2013.

He will also entertain at the Cotati Accordion Fes-tival August 17-18th. For further information: [email protected]



Accordion Events CalendarBy Doris Osgood

[email protected]

NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY SOCIALS SEATTLE, WA2nd Monday monthly: June 10, July and August will be summer break. Socials resume Sept. 9 at the Swedish Cultural Center. Contact: John Giuliani 425-255-2121 or Birgit Ages 206-368-9720 Back up contact: Bonnie Birch 206-622-4786. Music 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY SOCIALSTACOMA, WA2nd Thursday monthly June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12 Lutheran Church 121st & Park Ave. Across from PLU Library 7:00 – 9:30 PMContact: Dick Myking 253-537-0136

NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY SOCIALSFOREST GROVE, OR4th 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.October 27, 2013

ACCORDION CLUB OF CENTRAL OREGONBEND, OR2ND 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 CLUB OF ROSEBURGROSEBURG, OR3rd Monday monthly 6:30, 553 Little Valley Rd. RoseburgPres. Karen Cordell 553 Little Valley Rd. Roseburg, OR 97471 541-784-1911 [email protected]

ACCORDION CLUB OF VANCOUVERVANCOUVER, B.C.www.meetup.com/Accordion-Club-of-Vancouvercontact: Haike Kingma, [email protected]

ACCORDION INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SOCIETYSANTA BARBARA, CA2nd Sunday monthly 1 – 3 PM Vale Verde Retirement Theatre 900 Calle de los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CAAIMS P.O. Box 4511 Santa Barbara, CA 93140Info: Heinz Trick 805-685-2260www.santabarbaraaccordions.com

BROOKINGS ACCORDION CLUBBROOKINGS, OR4th Sat. monthly 2-4 PM, Evergreen Federal S&L, 850 Chetco Ave. Brookings, OR, Pres. Cami Meccia 541-469-807

EASTSIDE JAZZBellevue, WA3rd Tuesday monthly, Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 7:30 PM beginning January 2012. Contact: Cooksie Kramer 425-828-9104

EMERALD VALLEY ACCORDION CLUBEUGENE, OR1st 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 CLUBFAIRBANKS, AKMondays weekly 6 – 8 PM Pioneers Home, open to all free reed instruments. Contact: Christine Upton 907-457-3392

FIVE VALLEY ACCORDION ASSOCIATION MONTANA 5VAA Jams are 1- 5 PmJune 9 Eagles, HamiltonJune 23 American Legion, MissoulaJuly 19 – 21 picnic/dance,StevensvilleAug. 30 – Sept 1 Lone Pine/NW Assoc.Sept. 8 Rustic Hut, FlorenceSept 22 Sunrise Saloon, MissoulaOct. 13 Eagles, HamiltonOct. 27 rustic Hut, FlorencePres. Helen Brady [email protected] – NW Accordion AssociationJune 2 Elks, PolsonJune 26 Eagles, KalispellContact: Ken Kenmille 407-3514 all NWAA Jams 2 – 5:30 PMMontana – Great Falls Accordion PlayersJune 23 ElksJuly 21 MooseAug. 18 EaglesSept. 15 ElksOct. 20 MooseJams are 1 PM – 5 PMContact Pat Sharp for info: 406-452-4546

GEM STATE ACCORDION CLUBIDAHOKuni Firehouse Café and Grill Nampa, ID 3rd Saturday monthly 2 – 4 PM



for information contact: Dianne Lansing [email protected]

HUGO’S ACCORDION BANDMT. VERNON, WA2nd and 4th Monday monthly 2:00 - 4:00 PMPresident, Duane Stowe 16580 Peterson Rd Burlington, WA 98233 360-757-4826 [email protected]

HOUSTON BAY AREA ACCORDION CLUBHOUSTON, TX2ND Wednesday monthly 5 – 9 PM Joe Brikha, Pres [email protected] www.bayareaaccordionclub.com

MEDFORD ACCORDION CLUBMEDFORD, OR4th 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 CLUBKELOWNA, BCTuesdays weekly Sept. – May, Senior Center on RichterInfo contact: Rod Miller 250-317-9088, Lela Bourne [email protected]

ROGUE RIVER ACCORDION CLUBROGUE RIVER, OR2nd Friday monthly. 4 – 6 PM Council Chambers Rogue River City Hall, 133 Broadway St. Rogue River, OR. Pres. Margot Turrell 206 Creekside Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-479-9409 [email protected]

ROSE CITY ACCORDION CLUBPORTLAND, OR3rd Saturday monthly. 1 – 5 PM Milwaukie Public Safety Bldg, SE 32nd & Harrison, Milwaukie, OR. Pres. Wayne Tiusanen [email protected]

SEQUIM ACCORDION SOCIALSEQUIM, WA2nd Sunday, Odd numbered months, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sequim Senior Center 921 E. Hammond St; next meeting January 13 contact: Jeannie Berg- [email protected] 360-683-5620

SIERRA NEVADA ACCORDIONSRENO, NVJohn Covarelli, Pres. 775-848-3777, [email protected]

SPOKANE ACCORDION ENSEMBLESPOKANE, WA Weekly rehearsals 6- 9 PM Eileen Webber, Pres.

509-290-6858 [email protected]

SPOKANE AND INLAND NORTHWEST ACC. CLUBSPOKANE, WA4th 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, OR1st Sat. monthly 10 AM – 1 PM Forest Grove Library Pacifi c Ave. Contact: Paul and Judy Bria 503-591-0504 [email protected]

YUMA ACCORDION CLUBYuma, AZevery Tuesday, November - March at the Yuma Food Bank at 2404 E 24th Street, Yuma, AZPresident, Coreen Bergholm @ [email protected] or Ginger Purdy @ [email protected]

VICTORIA ACCORDION CLUBVICTORIA, B.C. CANADA1st Sunday Monthly 2:30 PM, Victoria Edelweiss Club108 Niagra St., James Bay District Victoria, BCContact: John 250-386-7282 or 250-477-3098BUTTON BOX CAMPS JULY AND SEPTfor information contact: Joseph Smiell Jr. 812 Bantry Way Benica, CA 94510

RCAC ACCORDION CAMP- SILVER FALLS CONFERENCE CENTER June 9 - 14, 2013 near Sublimity, OR. Camp treasurer: Marlene Meissner 503-463-9909 [email protected]

LEAVENWORTH INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION CELEBRATION June 20- 23, 2013 Leavenworth, WA. www.accordioncelebration.org www.nwasnews.com

KIMBERLEY OLD TIME ACCORDION COMPETITION KIMBERLEY, BCafter 39 years, the event has been canceled.FAIRBANKS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVALJuly , 2013 on the campus of U. of Alaska Fairbanks. www.fsaf.org contact 907-474-8869

ACCORDION CELEBRATION – Historic Wallace Wallace, ID August 9 - 11, 2013 www.wallaceIdahoChamber.com

COTATI ACCORDION FESTIVALCotati, CA August 17 - 18 , 2013 www.cotatifest.com 707-664-04444VICTORIA ACCORDION FESTIVALVictoria, British Columbia August 16 – 17, 2013www.bcaccordion.ca 1-778-433-8700



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 [email protected].

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 Pacifi c Northwest, not just the greater Portland area.

66TH COUPE MONDIALEAugust 19 – 26, 2013 Victoria, B.C. Canada

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 541-432-0209. Cell 541-398-1096ACCORDION EXTRAVAGANZA EDMONTON, ALBERTA September, 2013www.edmontonaccordion.com

INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION CONVENTIONLas Vegas, NV, Oct. 28 – 31, 2013 Carnival of Venice in Vegas at the Gold Coast Hotel, Las VegasUSA: 1-800-472-1695 outside USA: [email protected]

Entertainers in the NorthwestSubmit your public performance schedules to Doris Osgood 3224 B St

Forest Grove, OR 97116 [email protected]

Alpiners USA www.alpinerusa.com with Joe Domitrowich

Juan Barco – BandContact: 23091 23rd Ave. W. Brier, WA 98036425-775-8150; cell 206-356-1878

Corky Bennettkeyboardist/conductor for Dick Contino @ the Accordion Convention Oct. 28 – 31 http://www.accordionstars.com/Wednesdays at Polo Lounge, Fridays w/ 9th St. Band Reno Senior Center, Saturdays at Bavarian Worldwebsite: www.corkybennett.comemail: [email protected]

Bonnie Birchwebsite: bonniebirch.com For scheduling information: write 1107 1st Ave. #1003 Seattle, WA 98101. 206-622-4786, email: [email protected]

Chuck BergerAccordion Repair and Public PerformanceFor information call: [email protected]

Charlie BrownContact: [email protected] hm 253-857-6557cell 253-376-5487

Frank CalapristiWinter schedule at King Ludwig’s, Wed, Thurs. Sun. nights; tour groups as needed For scheduling information write PO Box 1057 Leavenworth, WA 98826 [email protected]

Gary DahlFor scheduling information write 509 Valley Ave. NE #5 Puyallup, WA 98372Phone/fax [email protected]; www.accordions.com/garydahl; www.beltuna.com

Tom Demski (Mr. Flash)For scheduling information write: 518 9th St. SW Puyallup, WA 98371 [email protected] Voice BandFor scheduling: Birgit Ages 206-368-9720 [email protected]; http://folkvoiceband.com

Happy Hans’ Music Hans Rainer, Jr. June 15 Berliner Pub Renton, WA 6 – 10 PMJuly 19 Berliner Pub Renton 6 – 10 PMAug. 3 Benson Barn North Bend WA 1 – 5 PMAug. 17 Berliner Pub Renton 6 – 10 PMSept. 7 Berliner Pub Renton 6 – 10 PM

Will Knoop of St. Helens, OR visits the Chihuly Museum in Seattle



Sept 12 – 15 Oktoberfest Mt. Angel, ORSept. 20 Maple Valley Oktoberfest 6:30 – 9:30 PMSept. 27 -29 Renton OktoberfestOct. 4,5,11,12,18,19 Oktoberfest Leavenworth, WAFor scheduling information write Hans Rainer, JR 24613 231st Ave. SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-413-6562 [email protected] WWW.HAPPYHANSMUSIC.COM

Lynn HaldemanLeader of Haldeman’s OOM-PAH BoysDer Rheinlander Restaurant Portland, ORWed, Thurs, Sat, Sun. 5 PM – 9 PMContact: Lynn Haldeman 1200 NE 199th Ave. Portland, OR 97230 503-328-6099 [email protected]

Greg MeierFor scheduling information write: 38572 Park Ave. Sandy, OR 97055 503-668-7002. Fax 503-668-1058 [email protected]

Andy MirkovichFull schedule private engagementsMaster Classes by appointment: 425-451-1256

Murl Allen SandersJune 9 – 14 Accordion Camp Silver Falls State Park Conference CenterOct. 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, [email protected], 253-848-0778.

Sam’s Variety GemsSam Pecorilla: home 541-847-2282, cell 541-321-9088

Smilin’ ScandinaviansAug.9 Jefferson Co. Fair Port Townsend 3 – 4:30 PMAug. 18 Edmons Parks Concert Edmonds City Part 3 – 4 PMSept. Monroe Oktoberfest Evergreen State Fairgrounds 2:45 – 3:45 PM, 6 – 7 PMSept. Monroe Oktoberfest noon – 1 PM, 4:45 – 5:45 PMSept. 28 Sacred Heart Oktoberfest Sacred Heart Catholic Church Lacey, WA 7:30 – 9:30 PMSept. 29 Elliott Bay Brewery Oktoberfest Lake City Brewhouse, Seattle 2 – 6 PMOct. 5, 12, 19 Oktoberfest Leavenworth, WAFor scheduling information contact: Toby Hanson11123 216th St. E Graham, WA 98338 253-875-8580 [email protected]://smilinscandivanians.com

Dennis SchadduckChina Jade Restaurant 87th & Greenwood Ave. NSeattle Sunday nights.

Joe SzaboFri – Sat. 6:30 – 9:30 PM Nonna Emilia’s RistoranteAloha, ORFor 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 BandJune 8, 13 Dakota Club Renton VFW 7 – 11 PMJune 16, 4 – 6 PM, 7 – 9 PM Midsummer Dance Vasa Park Hall Bellevue, WAJuly 13, 7 – 11 PM Dakota Club Dance VFW Renton, WASept. 7, 8 – 11:30 PM Sons of Norway Bothel, WASept. 21, 8 – 11:30 PM Sons of Norway Bothel, WASept. 29, 8 – 11:30 PM Bruno’s European Restaurant Tacoma, WASept. 30, 4 – 7 PM Bruno’s, Tacoma, WAFull schedule in Mesa and Apache Junction, AZNovember - April(Jan.- April, Nov. Arizona Schedule, 480-357-2585)For scheduling: Sylvia Jorgensen, WA contact: 253-845-9321, cell [email protected], www.fjordsong.com

SVEA TrioSvea Trio- Richard Svensson and Bjarne Jacobsen206-523-3245, [email protected] www.winwins.com/sveatrio/

NW AccordionairesJune 20 7:15 PM Festhalle Leavenworth, WAJune 21 2:45 PM Grange Leavenworth, WAContact: Cooksie Kramer 425-828-9104

Most of our professional players keep their current and updated performance schedules on their web sites. Advance scheduling is diffi cult and often fl uid. Consult the contact information and web addresses for up to date information. Support them when you can.

Gary Blair Concerts in the Northwest

Scottish Accordionist Gary Blair Sr will perform at Leaven-worth after which he will give three concerts in the Pacifi c Northwest.

Friday June 28 at The Sequim Prairie Grange 290 Ma-cLeay Rd Sequim WA. Starts at 6:30 pm

Sunday June 30 at Portland Community Music Center 3350 SE Francis St Portland Or. Starts at 2:00 pm

(One Block South of Powell Blvd at 33rd Ave)

Monday July 1 at Veteran’s Memorial Building 1626 Wil-lamette St Eugene Or. Starts at 7:00 pm

Please invite your friends to attend one of these concerts and experience the thrill of listening to this exceptional accordionist.



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