Gordon Kohl
Playing the Concerto Accordion
Playing an accordion with reeds – starting with a good accordion we add more voices stretching your ability and styles. The design is upgradeable providing long-term longevity. Great accordion with a walnut keyboard and bellows that breathe and add life to your performing. Best durability of electronics in the industry – the Concerto just works.
Liz Finch
From Handshake to screen – the evolution of music for film score
Beginning with the hiring of the composer, a description of the process of creating and recording the music for film – including film music of previous years and films in current release.
Mike Zampiceni
So You Want to Improvise?
Virtuoso accordionist, noted teacher, and clinician Michael Zampiceni will give his insights and recommendations about how to get started straying away from originally composed notes and revamping a piece or section of music with your own notes and rhythms, either as a rendition on the fly or as an arrangement you can develop for subsequent performance. Different types and styles of improvisation will be discussed, ranging from harmonic modifications to rhythmic alterations. A basic foundation of music theory is helpful for this workshop through at least an understanding of major and minor scales and 7th chords.
Gina Brannelli
Let's Play the Accordion
Let me see if we can make a difference. Interactive discussion group, instruments available.
Mary Tokarski
The “Secret” to Great Practice
Finding the “secret” for the best possible practice in the shortest possible time frame is the adventure today. Everyone has a favorite way to practice . . . we will explore all of them, and find the best ones for YOU!
Paul Betkin & Jerry Cigler
What it is like studying with a legendary jazz accordionist
A PowerPoint presentation of what it is like studying with master accordionist Leon Sash. With Jerry's help we will cover how & what he taught me, and the close relationship we had, plus a demonstration of actual musical techniques, ideas, anecdotal stories, and his philosophies & wisdom.
John Kolbrich
Better Left Hand Bass on the Concerto
Playing tips and techniques
Grayson Masefield
Body Movements with the Accordion
How to use positive movements to improve technique, articulation, phrasing and memory.
Joan Sommers
Reading-Counting-Rhythm: Which Comes First?
Reading the correct notes or counting the correct rhythm? Why not both? Bring your instrument in if you wish to participate or come in and listen. We are going to sight read some music and do some counting together.
Today's Lunch concert features lunch music with Gordon Kohl followed by the Honorary Conductors Panel
Paul Pasquali & Gina Brannelli
Introduction to the Concerto
Preparing a song for the stage
Grayson will discuss the best ways to tear apart a song, then rehearse and assemble the song back together for the perfect performance.
Master Class
If you wish to play a solo, please contact Joan before the class. You must bring your music with you to the class. It can be a completed solo ready for performance or one you are in the process of learning but ready to play; it does not have to be memorized.
Cory Pesaturo
Accordion Orchestra Rehearsal
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Dinner buffet begins at 7:00 PM
Tonight's concert features The Europa Trio and Stas Venglevski. It will begin at approximately 8:00 PM.
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