NORTHWEST ACCORDION NEWS

 Alpenfest  Accordion on Broadway  Jolly Accordion Man Polka  Remembering Marjorie Rombauer  10 Things I Learned from Cruise Ship Musicians

VOL. 26 NO. 4 Northwest Accordion Society Winter Quarter 2016

Northwest Accordion News

NWAS News Deadlines NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1 The Northwest Accordion News is a quarterly newsletter published by the Northwest Accordion Inquiries, questions, suggestions, etc. Society for and by its members. The purpose of Contact Doris Osgood, 3224 B St., the NWAS News is to unite the membership by Forest Grove, OR 97116. (503) 357-0417. providing news of its members, and articles that E-mail: [email protected] instruct, encourage, and promote the playing of the accordion.

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Winter Quarter 2016 1 Northwest Accordion News Quarterly Update Table of Contents 2 Letter from the Editors Dear Members, 2 Quarterly Update The autumn has been busy. The transition from 3 Letters to the Editor O’fest music to music for the holiday season seems 4 Jolly Accordion Man Polka abrupt. I’m preparing for Thanksgiving travel now. It 8 10 Things I Learned from Cruise Ship will be the fi rst time in 19 years that both of my boys Musicians and their families will be together; I’m really looking 11 Alpenfest’s Ad Hoc Accordions forward to it. By the time you receive this issue, it will 12 Eastside Musicfest be nearly Christmas. 15 Divisions and Requirements for Competition 17 Music Styles for Leavenworth 2017 Life is all about change, but changes are painful. 18 Chester Pietka Scholarship Recipients This year, we’ve lost some of our founding NWAS 19 Accordion Autumnfest in Forest Grove members. My friend, Marjorie Rombauer passed 21 An Accordion in the Airport away without fanfare, which was her style. She was 23 Gem State Accordion Club smarter than all of us put together; Marjorie was a 24 Keeping Up With Gary Blair petite woman with dancing eyes and a keen interest in 25 The Accordion Life of Spokane many things along with her love for all kinds of music. 25 What’s Happening at Able To Play Music We will miss her. Studio? The Day of the Accordion is scheduled for the 27 Accordion on Broadway! Crossroads Mall in Bellevue, WA Feb. 25, 2017. The 27 Who was Roberto Carreno? day has been a great outreach to people outside of 28 Accordionists in Northeast Brazil: A Report on the accordion community. Professional performers are IV Festival Internacional Da Sanfona featured on the Market Stage. Rising Star performers 29 Santiago Jimenez Jr. Honored at the will play also. The staff at the mall has done great White House work the past couple of years with publicity on our 30 By the Way – behalf. Crossroads is a multicultural venue. Details 31 Beer, Bratwurst, Yodeling and Accordions will be posted at www.nwasnews.com after the fi rst of Attract Record Attendance for Oregon’s Alpenfest the year. 32 Coupe Mondiale 2016 As you know, the Northwest Accordion Society 32 69th Coupe Mondiale Competition Results puts on the Leavenworth International Accordion 34 Sequim Accordion Socials Celebration in Leavenworth, Washington June 15 36 Tacoma Accordion Socials – 18, 2017. Our LIAC Chairman, Bonnie Birch, is 37 Ribbon Festival in Tri Cities Washington working on the details now. Note that the competition 38 Remembering Marjorie Rombauer information is available in this issue. There are 39 Accordion Events Calendar some adjustments. The professional performers and 41 Entertainers in the Northwest workshop classes are not settled as I write. As you 42 Meet Ron Ostromecki know, the availability of performers determines what 43 Remembering Buckwheat Zydeco we can do. That, coupled with our budget makes 43 Welcome New Members Bonnie’s work challenging. Updates and more details will be found at www.accordioncelebration.org by the end of January. Time moves along quickly. LIAC will Letter from the Editors be here before you know it. Make plans today to join us in Leavenworth for the love of the accordion. Greetings! In this issue we have an original composition by Christmas is almost here! The time is really fl ying Constantine Mantini. Connie has written several by. Due to some personal events, this issue is getting pieces and has shared them with the Northwest put together a little later than we have in past year. Accordion News. We thank him for his generosity. Yet it is PACKED! We had a very WET October. The temperatures are still mild in comparison to “normal” (i.e. we haven’t we have a report from Caldwell, Idaho! More to come had our fi rst frost yet.) in the future. Are you participating in the many social events Judith Ames ([email protected]) going on? We would love to hear from you. This time 2 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News

Letters to the Editor Dear Doris and NWAS. In the wake of my loss of Frank, I fi nd comfort in Dear NWAS, knowing how many countless hours of hard work ev- Thank you for your support. eryone has done at the NWAS to keep the spirit of the Douglas Maxwell, Mead, WA accordion alive. He would be happy. In his memory, please accept my check with a grateful heart. Dear NWAS Staff , With love, Millions of thanks for the tireless eff ort of creating a Anne Marocco, Lake Balboa, CA professional magazine time after time for all members information and enjoyment. The only thing that tends to Thank you for your great magazine! It truly is my sadden me is the passing of so many great players and favorite one. promoters of our chosen instrument. Someone I knew Paula Wallenius, Woodinville, WA personally, and others were just well known to all. We will miss these talented individuals. Dear NWAS, Thanks again, Thank you for all you do for all of us. Randall A. Tron, Sumner, WA Andy Mirkovich, Sammamish, WA

Keep up the good work! I always enjoy reading the Newsletter. Tom McGough, Columbus, IN Thanks also go to Toby Hanson for making a YouTube recording of this music. Many of our members have Sorry for the delay in renewing my membership. requested that; I’m grateful that Toby could fi t that into Thanks for the memories. his very busy schedule. Mary Cook, Gig Harbor, WA As we close our 26th year of publication, we thank our faithful advertisers. Michael Arralde and Petosa Dear NWAS, Accordions have been with us since the beginning. WOW and awesome are the only two words that We owe them much for their support. Judith, Colleen, can explain how much fun it was to read and IN COLOR and I are grateful for your patience and support of this time. What a huge diff erence. Articles and updates our publishing eff orts. Our “staff ” is a volunteer unit. on so many activities and accordionists, thoroughly Regrettably errors happen from time to time and made this extra long?? quarterly great. I think from now we appreciate your for understanding. We strive to on I only need the online version and stop the hard copy. produce a quality magazine style newsletter for the That will save pennies from the cost factor from your members of the Northwest Accordion Society. end and maybe a branch or two from a tree. Never knew what color enhancement could do to Have a joyful Christmas fi lled with music. We wish the pictures. you good health for the New Year. To all, we wish Keep up the excellent publication. peace on earth and goodwill toward men. Take care and keep healthy Doris Osgood Karen Halgren, Anacortes, WA [email protected] Editor - if you have not received a link to the online ver- sion and would like to, please email Judith.L.Ames@ gmail.com for the quarterly link. Reminder! Membership rates increased to $20 for Student, $25 for regular members and $40 for Patron Day of the Accordion 2017 (Canada add $10 and outside North America add $15 - All US funds) Saturday, February 25, 2017 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM Are your membership dues due? Check our mailing label! Crossroads Bellevue Food Court We appreciate those who renew without reminders. 15600 NE 8th Bellevue, WA

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10 Things I Learned from Cruise Ship Musicians By John Martin It was my fi rst cruise. I was expecting the beauti- know your audience. ful vistas as we sailed the Inland Passage to Alaska. Introduce Your Songs: Many times when you (And, it was truly breath-taking!) What I wasn’t ex- are interacting with the audience you can also in- pecting, however, was the great music from the many troduce the song. “New York” and “San Francisco” talented musicians performing on the ship. Watching are obvious examples. But sometimes it’s fun to tell these people perform, I was reminded what good mu- something interesting about the song or its composer. sicianship is all about. Research some of your favorite songs on the Inter- So, here are 10 observations about my musical net and fi nd some unusual or fun facts. Take what experience aboard ship. I hope you fi nd them helpful you have learned and turn it into a short, stimulating as you develop your accordion performance skills. introduction. Entertainment: It’s all about entertainment! Sing! If a song has words, then you can be sure Sure, notes and technique are important, but fi rst and that your audience is thinking the words as you play. foremost it is about pleasing your audience and pro- Your playing should mimic a singer’s phrasing and viding them with an enjoyable musical experience. dynamics. And when you sing, you remind them of the Know Your Audience: If you are going to en- lyrics and help them identify the song. Now, I know tertain an audience, you must know who they are. what you are thinking: “I can’t sing!” or “I can’t sing For example, how old are they? When were they in and play.” Well, here is the good part; you don’t have high school and college? Did they grow up with the to be that good or sing the whole thing. Just sing the Beatles or Beyoncé? fi rst line: “I left my heart in San Francisco.” By do- Getting to know your audience can be as simple ing this you help them remember the song and given as talking with them. Before playing “New York, New them permission to sing along. York” or “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” you can Dress Appropriately: Cruise ship musicians ask where people are from or if anyone is from New have strict dress and behavior codes. They look pro- York or San Francisco. Do what you can to get to fessional and act appropriately. Accordionists should

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also dress and act properly. Do you have some spe- in your set should be as easy as turning the page cial performing clothes for diff erent venues? Stepping or reaching for a tab. It shouldn’t take more than 20 on stage with an Oktoberfest outfi t, a Chicken Dance seconds. Many modern musicians are organizing and hat, or some other appropriate costume makes an reading their music on iPads. If you can aff ord it, give impression on the audience before you even play the an iPad serious consideration. fi rst note. Create Audience Participation: Cruise ship Create Well-Paced Programs: Cruise ship mu- musicians are good at getting the audience to become sicians are skilled in pacing their musical programs. part of the musical experience. The Chicken Dance Upbeat, medium, and slow—the programs have vari- is an easy way for accordionists to get people up and ety. They don’t wear you out or put you to sleep. Look moving. If you are playing for an Oktoberfest crowd, at your performance sets and analyze them for tempo, drinking songs usually get everyone singing along and mood, and pacing. lifting their steins. In more traditional audiences, there Develop Program Themes: Some of the most are lots of ways to get the audience to participate— successful shipboard musicians use musical themes everything from clapping to singing along. Find ways to organize their program. A Beatles program, for to get your audience involved. example, off ers the musician hundreds of songs to Have Fun: Of course you want your audience choose from. If you are playing to a Beatles genera- to have fun, but how about you? You should look like tion audience, they will probably want to sing along you are enjoying yourself! Be passionate—move, with every song. An audience quiz about Beatles’ dance, and smile! songs and trivia can be a great way to connect. Shipboard musicians on my cruise reminded me Broadway shows, movie songs, holidays, city songs— how important it is to connect with people, have fun with a little thought you can develop some fun sets and make it enjoyable for the audience. Let’s all per- that will engage your audience. form like cruise ship musicians—whether we are on Organize Your Playbook: Your playbook should the water or in our home ports! Graphics printed with permission. be organized and easy to use. Finding the next song

Winter Quarter 2016 9 Northwest Accordion News Photo from Seattle Socials Seattle Monday Night Accordion Socials

Date/Time: 2nd Monday of the month Music: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. - be there early

All Socials are held at the Senior Center of West Seattle (SC-WS)

4217 S.W. Oregon Street Bonnie Birch Trio Seattle, WA 98116 Phone: (206) 932-4044 Cost: $5 Contact: John Giuliani (425) 255-2121 Contact: Birgit Ages (206) 947-8393 Backup: Bonnie Birch (206) 622-4786 Dan Newton December 12 Jim Tobler Nordic Spirit Holiday Sing-a-long and Potluck

No Socials in July and August

John Giuliani, Andy Mirkovich and Ted Lunka

September Social featured Lyle Schafer, Lenny Lucci, Dick Myking and Einar Tapio. October Social featured Dan Newton, Ted Lunka and Bonnie Birch. November Social featured Folk Voice Band, Toby Hanson, The Bavarian Beer Garden Band and Mike Marinkovich.

Marjorie Rombauer was our faithful reporter. Her “retiring” from this role and then passing away, leaves a big HOLE in the reporting. We truly need a volunteer to report on these socials.

10 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News Alpenfest’s Ad Hoc Accordions Edelweiss Inn, Chuck and I bought plates of bratwurst By Katie Eberhart and vinegary German salads. We ordered beer in glass steins and found the last two empty chairs. The I like playing music with a group. Call me an in- music, dancing, yodeling and, later, an alpenhorn stigator, or an advocate for ensembles, my inclination demonstration lent a reveling time- and place-hopping goes back to alto saxophone in high school and, later, atmosphere as if we had just endured a ten-hour fl ight a ten-year stint in a community band. Now, I’m learn- and plunked ourselves into a boisterous beer hall in ing accordion. Munich. This year, three of us from the Central Oregon The next afternoon, Saturday, an hour before Accordion Club (Colleen Halverson, Linda Cloudas, our ad hoc accordion ensemble was scheduled, I and myself) planned to attend the late-September Al- performed on the Visitor Center porch. In front of me, penfest in Joseph, Oregon. We had each signed up to the sidewalk beside Main Street widened into a plaza play at the Joseph Visitor Center or Farmers’ Market. with benches and a large bronze sculpture of Chief A week before Alpenfest, the accordion schedule Joseph. I played music I had carefully practiced—like still had blanks in it. Clarinet Polka, Helena Polka, and Sharpshooters I emailed the Alpenmeister, Chuck Anderson, March. Some passersby stopped and listened; some- and volunteered a group to play for an hour the next times they eased closer, leaning on the porch railing, Saturday. I hoped Colleen and Linda, and Caryl Dow- or sidling next to me to watch the manipulations that ell (who plays with the Clark Dance Band in Sequim, coaxed melodies from the accordion. When I fi nished, Washington and was camping in our area) would they’d ask “is the accordion diffi cult?” or “how long agree. have you been playing?” No one said no outright. “It takes practice. And patience,” I’d reply encour- We got together only once, just four days before agingly. “I started three years ago, and lessons help a the event. The updated schedule showed “Accordion lot.” jam” for an hour on Saturday afternoon. I had neglect- “Do you play accordion?” I asked. Some people ed to provide a name for our group. did. Some nostalgically mentioned a family member Deciding what to play, we started with songs that who had played. Baffl ingly, one man said he had two we all knew like Edelweiss, Beer Barrel Polka, and accordions in his car but that he hadn’t known about Snow Waltz. We had three versions of Liechtensteiner the Alpenfest. Polka that, with some tweaking, meshed. We chose Saturday Waltz (Lordegs Valsen) rather than Saturday Night Waltz; decided between two German medleys; and found that we had all three parts of Janet’s Waltz covered. Our list grew. By the time Caryl left to pick up her husband who had been kayaking the Deschutes River, we had selected over a dozen pieces. I had four new ones to learn. Three days later, Thursday September 22, my husband, Chuck Logsdon, and I drove seven hours to Joseph, a century-old town situated in farmland near forested slopes of the Wallowa Mountains. We motored along the wide Main Street and south a few more miles across the treeless slope above Wallowa Lake. Our destination was a vacation rental house in When Colleen, Linda and Caryl arrived, we ar- a forested fold of hills not far from the primary Alpen- ranged music stands and chairs at the edge of the fest venue, the historic Edelweiss Inn. small plaza. Shrugging our arms through the ac- Rickety steps lead to the Inn’s broad porch and, cordion straps, we settled the instruments onto our during the Alpenfest’s featured afternoon and evening laps, and turned to the fi rst page of music. I counted events, strands of tiny white lights festoon beams us off into a beer-drinking song (ironically, a waltz), inside the hall. A dance fl oor is fl anked by long tables In Munchen Steht ein Hofbräuhaus followed by The and a fi ve-piece band belts polkas from the stage Happy Wanderer, its four-beat rhythm and upbeat while dancers decked in dirndls and lederhosen spin energy conjuring carefree mountain rambles. We con- and stomp through choreographed routines. tinued with waltzes, polkas, and a schottische. People On Friday night of the Alpenfest, inside the Winter Quarter 2016 11 Northwest Accordion News Eastside Musicfest rd October 23 2016 For Sale This Concert was held at the newly opened beau- tiful “state of the art” Resonance Theatre in Bellevue WA, and was attended by a capacity crowd of enthu- siastic accordion lovers plus fi rst timers interested in our favorite instrument. The Northwest Accordionaires unde r the direc- tion of Cooksie Kramer opened the concert playing a varied program including the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Bizet’s Carmen which was sung by Tova Dodge who has worked with the One World Sym- phony performing Amor in Orfeo, as well as Galatea in Handel’s Acis and Galatea, which toured in Leipzig Germany. Next the David Lange Group with his fellow Pearl 72 bass Zero Sette Django members Tim Lerch and Rick Leppanen Excellent Condition delighted the audience with their varied selection of Soft case with wheels Gypsy Jazz tunes. As an added bonus Lionel Kramer Will sell for $2500 OBO. joined them on drums for their last 2 numbers. Murl Allen Sanders Trio featuring Clipper An- (503) 649-0724 derson on Bass and Mark Ivester wowed the audi- ence with a varied program of pop, zydeco Brazilian and jazz standards. David Lange joined the trio with impromptu duets of the 2 accordions that were excep- tional. Finally Jamie Maschler and En Canto performed a varied potpourri of Brazilian and Cuban music which had the audience dancing in the aisles. Another highlight was when Murl Sanders joined Jamie for a Deadline for submitting articles, further impromptu duet of 2 fi ne musicians. pictures, advertisements, etc. Here are some of the email feedbacks we re- ceived after the concert: February 1 (Spring) 1. One of the happiest concerts ever. May 1 (Summer) 2. Terrifi c event with the musicians enjoying each other’s music. August 1 (Fall) 3. The collaboration and cooperation of the November 1 (Winter) musicians was a joy to behold and really appreciated by the audience. 4. Never knew that the accordion could play such music! roamed past, an audience in motion, as if we were buskers and they had hardly any time to spare. As we neared the end of our set, sun split the clouds and a breeze rattled leaves like a secret mes- sage from winter. Maybe we helped the season along Accordion Repair with Snow Waltz, the lilting second part hinting at Lance Curkendall sparkling wintertime festivities. Two women partnered St. Helens, OR and gleefully waltzed around the plaza; and, for a few 503-267-4580 brief moments, we were all connected by the joyously schmaltzy music—exactly the delight that draws me to [email protected] play music with a group.

12 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News Photos from the Eastside MusicFest

David Lange

Tova Dodge

Jaime Maschler

David Lange Group NW Accordionaires

David Lange and Murl Sanders Trio

Cooksie Kramer and Mary Elworth

Murl Sanders and Jaime Maschler Jaime Maschler and En Canto Winter Quarter 2016 13 Northwest Accordion News

14 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News Divisions and Requirements for Competition 2017 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration

*Open Categories - Open to both Professionals and Amateurs*

Category Category Age Fee Code Leavenworth Open All LV-O $35 Classical Open All CL-O $20 LIAC Old Time Open All OT-O $20 Accordion Duets Open All AD-1 $20 (per entrant) Diatonic All DI-O $20 $15 (per band mem- Bands All BA-1 ber) *Amateur Categories - Amateurs only*

Category Category Age Fee Code Variety 1 46+ V-1 $20 Variety 2 19 - 45 V-2 $20 Variety 3 15 - 18 V-3 $15 Variety 4 11-14 V-4 $15 Variety 5 10 & under V-5 $15 Accordion Duets 17 & under AD-A $15 (per entrant) Amateur Classical 17 & under AC-1 $20

E-O All Ages Evaluation (Held at $15 (non-competitive) the GRANGE)

*SEE COMPETITION RULES FOR IMPORTANT EXPLANATIONS*

Leavenworth Open - 3 selections of diff erent genres - max time: 12 minutes Classical Open - 1 selection - max time: 8 minutes LIAC Old Time Open - 2 selections of diff erent styles (see #8 in Rules) - max time: 7 minutes Accordion Duets Open - 2 selections - 1 must be Old Time - max time: 8 minutes Diatonic - 2 selections - both must be Old Time - max time: 8 minutes Bands - 2 selections any style - max time: 10 minutes Variety (1 - 5) - 2 selections – any style - max time: 8 minutes Amateur Classical - 17 & under - 1 selection - max time: 8 minutes Accordion Duets - 17 & under 2 selections – 1 must be Old Time – max time: 8 minutes Evaluation - non-competitive - 1 or 2 selections may be played - will take place at the Grange

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Competition Rules: 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 May 27, 2017. The LIAC Committee reserves the right to accept late entries at its discretion. Late entries, if allowed, will play first in any category. 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, Classical Open, LIAC Old Time Open, Accordion Duets Open, Diatonic and Bands only. 5. The LIAC Committee reserves the right to limit entries in any category. Categories with 3 entries or less are subject to review and could be cancelled. 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, waltz throughout a broad cross-section of North American and European communities during the past few centuries. Also for the purpose of this competition, “LIAC Old Time Open” may include the march. 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. Competitors must play two different music styles; selections will not have the same meter. 9. CLASSICAL describes the category of music which follows the original form and intent of the composer; repeats may be omitted. 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. OPEN COMPETITIONS: If a person has won the same Open competition for two consecutive years, they must sit out one year before competing in that particular Open again. 12. DIATONIC DIVISION: Diatonic accordions of all types/styles are allowed but only “old-time” music selections are permitted. 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 or virtual accordion 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. Vocalists may be substituted for instruments. 14. Should a competitor wish to play 2 old time selections in the Variety category, the two pieces must be from different styles – See Rule #8. 15. Classical music can only be played in the Classical Open and Amateur Classical categories. 16. The Leavenworth Open will allow any music style other than classical; three different styles are required. 17. When competing in more than one category, the music selected must be different for each category. 18. Contestants may restart a selection within 15 measures of its start without penalty. If restarting, the full time limit is allowed as if no playing had yet taken place. Only one restart allowed with no penalty. 19. The adjudication process begins with the on-stage presence of the contestant and is concluded with the preparation of remarks and scores by the adjudicators. Adjudication for all categories will be based on the 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. 20. Discussions with adjudicators about a contestant’s performance must be delayed until after the day's 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. Score sheets and adjudicators remarks are available to contestants at the end of the Celebration after the awards ceremony. The decision of the judges is final. 21. The contestants must present a pleasing appearance. Good grooming and dress is expected. Tank tops, T-shirts, shorts and jeans are unacceptable attire unless part of the ethnic costume dress. 22. Any camera and video pictures taken must not interfere with competitors, adjudicators and audience. No flash photography of contestants when active playing is occurring. 23. Only a Page Turner is allowed on stage to assist the competitor during the performance. 24. 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).

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Music Styles for Leavenworth 2017 Any player, professional or amateur, is eligible to play in any “Open” category. In the “Variety” categories, LIAC OLD TIME OPEN part of the celebration for nd only amateurs may play. Below is some clarifi cation the 2 year and is an old time competition unique to about music styles and the competition categories. Leavenworth. The march may be included with the other 3 dance styles. All cultural styles are equally Music Styles acceptable as long as the selection is played in the For the purpose of this competition, “OLD TIME” manner used by the culture of origin. Each competitor refers to the manner and style in which the selection will select 2 pieces from the 4 listed; the presentation was written or is being played, not to the selection’s is not to exceed 7 minutes. With this as a guide, the age or ethnic origin. Old-time music is fi ttingly decision of the adjudicators is fi nal. described as the style and tempo predominantly The DUET category requires one Old Time selection and successfully used for executing the polka, plus another piece from any other music genre. See schottische, and waltz throughout a broad cross- Rule #8. Competitors may choose to play old time section of North American and European communities music exclusively; in that event a diff erent style will be during the past few centuries. For the purposes of this required for the 2nd piece. The presentation is not to competition, the march may be included. exceed 8 minutes. CLASSICAL describes the category of music which The BAND category is an open division. Note the follows the original form and intent of the composer; regulations regarding this category. Two selections repeats may be omitted to fi t the time requirement. will be played from any style. The selections will not The printed sheet music is provided to the judges. be of the same style. The presentation is not to ex- The presentation is not to exceed 8 minutes. ceed 10 minutes. LIGHT CLASSICAL MUSIC is based on a classical The VARIETY category is for amateur players only. piece or theme but is reinterpreted to have The competitor will play 2 selections from any genre: entertainment value; it does not have to follow the old time, popular, jazz, and light classical, ballad etc. format of the original composition. Each selection must be diff erent. (A waltz and a fox Competition Categories trot for instance). Classical music is not accepted in this category. Should a player choose to play 2 old DIATONIC DIVISION: Diatonic accordions of all time selections, they must be of diff erent styles as types/styles are allowed but only “old-time” music listed in Rule #8. The presentation is not to exceed 8 selections permitted. This category is open to amateur minutes. and professional accordionists. We also have a category called EVALUATION. This Digital, electronic, amplifi ed and MIDI accordions are not category will have a panel of qualifi ed accordionists accepted in any division. If any of these systems are in- stalled only the acoustic accordion will be allowed. reviewing the performance. The purpose is to give the player an opportunity to have their playing evalu- The LEAVENWORTH OPEN requires the competitor ated in a constructive and helpful manner without the to play three selections. The competitor will play 3 pressure of competition. This category does not have selections from genres such as jazz, popular, old time, monetary awards but the award is in the helpful com- and light classical. Classical music is not appropriate. ments obtained. Young players participating in the The 3 pieces must be from diff erent music styles. If evaluation qualify for the LIAC bursary. All evalua- the competitor chooses to play more than one old tions will be done at the Grange. time music selection for the category, the music must be selected from the remaining old time list as defi ned Professional players are allowed in all Open cat- in rule #8. The competitor will confi ne the presentation egories along with duets, bands, and diatonic cat- to 12 minutes or less. egories. They may also participate in the EVALU- ATION category. CLASSICAL MUSIC is played only in the Classical categories; LIGHT CLASSICAL music may be played Competitors are not required to play for the entire in the Leavenworth Open, Duet, Band, and Varieties time segment but must play the required music divisions. for each category.

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Chester Pietka Scholarship Recipients

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 age, 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.

18 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News Accordion Autumnfest in Forest Grove to perform. She played El Choclo and Carousel Rag, October 23, 2016 beautifully I must add. By Doris Osgood Leonard Kosatka was AWOL in the spring. He’s been a faithful participant for many years. His trips to Preparation for our autumnfest always starts long Hawaii have confl icted with the accordion calendar… before. Free publicity is becoming limited. When a call He returned in October to play Pigalle and a Swiss came from the local NBC affi liate in Portland, I was Waltz. Our next performers formed a long distance surprised and excited. I didn’t realize that they were trio. Dick Carlson, his son Todd, and Colleen Hal- looking to have ME on air live to promote our event. verson played Swiss Chocolate Polka and Steiner- TV segments are interesting and short! They asked me to play. When I wanted clarifi cation on what they wanted, I was told 8 seconds of music before the fi rst break and 10 seconds at the end to transition to commercial. Well, I did it! The hosts did a great job of promoting our featured player at the end of the seg- ment and provided all of the pertinent information on air for our event and as well as on their web site. As it happens, several people new to the accordion socials saw the TV segment and attended as a result. We’ve been meeting in Forest Grove for a very long time. Chilbi Polka. Dick resides in Tillamook, Todd in Clack- Now a whole new generation of reporters and players amas, and Colleen now resides in La Pine. Todd’s a have found us and we’re a novelty again! string bass player. Because nobody likes to play fi rst, I started the Geoff Levear delayed his travel to Arizona to afternoon playing Emmanuel Gasser’s At the Gazebo play in Forest Grove. He played John Williams’ theme and Besume Mucho. Our 91 year old friend from from Deer Hunter and Tijuana Taxi. Geoff and Joyce Pleasant Hill was up next. Ed Makovsky drove over were packed and left for the desert on Monday after 100 miles to be with us. He played a gospel tune and our Sunday event. Next we had twelve year old Anna a polka. It’s always amazing to see Ed STAND and Botocan with Joe Szabo. Together they played Beer perform. He’s my hero. Barrel Polka. Judith Ames regularly attends but was able to Anna played play for both spring and autumn events this year. She Somewhere My played Fairest Lord Je- Love solo and sus and Folie Musette. Joe played mu- Nine year old, Adam sic from Dances Fundak traveled from with Wolves. Richland, WA to play. We were so His “peanut gallery” glad that Joe’s was full of supporters. schedule al- Adam played Red Hot lowed time for Rock and Wild Horses Forest Grove. complete with percus- First time to Forest sion. He was inspired Grove, David Emter after hearing Sam Thomas and Barry Smith use the joined us. Dave is a technique in Leavenworth. wonderful button box After several years’ player. He played two hiatus, Lauri Neu- original compositions; mann-Grable was with one was called Polka us for the entire day. Motion and then he She played a complex played a lovely waltz. piece entitled Toccata Ginger Steele, our and also played with nursery woman and the TVA ensemble. artisan of the fi rst order, Diane Young traveled played When the Saints Go Marching In and Ama- down from Kennewick pola. Winter Quarter 2016 19 Northwest Accordion News We never know what Gerson Robboy and Betty Booer are going to come up with. “Bellows and Squawk” Charlie Brown brought some fun mu- sic from the 1920’s by Irving Berlin. They sang as Gerson played Play that Barbershop Chord and When The Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam. They are always light hearted and fun. John Martin brought his midi set up to play during our Briana Hart refreshment break. Just before the intermission, John played a lovely, haunting piece from the Middle East. The har- mony and rhythm were distinctive. He admon- ished us to consider that not everything from that part of the world is bad. His piece was beautiful. John continued playing during the break. His selec- tions are always just right. faithful friend, John Giuliani from Renton, WA. He Immediately after the intermission, the Tualatin traveled with only about 4 hours’ sleep and beautifully Valley Accordions assembled to play The National played It Had To Be You and Never on Sunday. Accordion Swing, Anema E Core, and El Relicario. Sergei Teleshev is an internationally known Participating accordionists were: musician. He plays with Jon Dyk, Jack Jones, Helen Purkerson, Duane several groups and Navarra, Marjorie Curkendall, Geoff Levear, Con- accompanies vocalists. nie Weimer, Ann Thompson, Colleen Halverson, His summer was very Pamelajean Myers, Jeanne Olson, Dick Carlson, busy with recording, Lauri Neumann-Grable, Lonnie Lembke, and Doris editing, performing, and Osgood. traveling. He was avail- Jonathan Dyk able October 23 to be kept our music go- with us in Forest Grove ing as the large group and we were thrilled. disassembled. He loves Sergei plays a diff er- music from the 70’s and ent style of music than 80’s and played two of many of the players in his favorites. He loves our region. He’s a clas- to channel Bob Dylan sically trained accordionist. He’s talented AND trained! and Jimmy Buff et! He began his solo program with two French waltzes. Another fi rst time He continued with Fugue in C Minor by Bach and a 2 player joined us in part Russian Suite. Another Russian piece, translated Forest Grove; Charlie Lonely Harmonika, included a tasteful bellows shake. Brown from Gig Harbor, WA played Poinciana and Sergei continued with the more familiar Toccata and the Unknown Polka. Briana Hart followed with Mat- Fugue in D Minor. His bayan sounds like a huge pipe tinata and the theme song from the movie,” Up”. Our organ – awesome! The last piece in his solo program last performer before the featured player was our was Voronezh Cowboy. This is a light hearted, fun 20 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News piece and one of my favorites. An Accordion in the Airport By Rita Barnea

Accordionist Elizabeth Wisler entertains pas- sengers from all parts of the globe each week at the Portland International Airport as part of the Port of Portland Musical Entertainment group. Since 2009, Elizabeth has been performing her “Music Around the World” repertoire for travelers from all parts of the globe. Every Saturday, she volunteers and plays her accordion in the se- Eight year old Masha Telesheva joined her dad cured area of Concourse D and the ABC Lobby. to play 3 duets. I didn’t catch all of the titles; one was People stop to listen, chat, and learn about the an original composition that she called Papa’s Polka. accordion. They played a Russian piece last and Masha sang. Her repertoire includes “Music Around the Sergei continued to accompany Masha as she sang World” with French, Italian, German, Spanish, and provided rhythm for two more pieces. One was Latin, Bossa Nova, Jazz Standards, 50’s and 60’s a jazz style tune. Sergei’s had some tasty licks as Rock and Roll, light Classical, and Ethnic. Masha managed some amazing vocal intervals. She’s Elizabeth has been playing the accordion only eight! They concluded with a piece that has got- most of her life. She studied with Luigi Rangan ten considerably publicity recently with the death of its composer. Masha sang as Sergei played Hallelujah. for many years. For twenty years, she was an Sergei and Masha received a standing ovation from a employee of the state of Oregon as an insurance grateful audience. claims adjustor. Her greatest joy, however, is In recent years, one of the signature parts of the playing the accordion for people. semi- annual socials is promoting the Chester Pietka Elizabeth says, “Long live the accordion! Scholarship Fund. We had very generous contribu- Keep practicing and don’t ever give up!” tions from individuals and from the Pietka Family. For further information: elizabethwisler31@ Ginger Steele provided 4 fl ats of plants. The raffl e gmail.com tickets went like hotcakes! To continue the raffl e, other gifts were provided. More sheet music was available We’ve been acquainted with Liz for many years. She and donations also added to the scholarship fund. We and I are both breast cancer survivors AND accordion always have great stuff and the fund is now able to players. I’ve always admired mature people who accommodate many more young players. retire and then take on a whole other career after that. The socials in Forest Grove require consider- Right on, Liz! – Doris O able volunteer labor to transform the senior dining room to a performance space and then to restore the room. Members of the Tualatin Valley Accordionists took the lead to move furniture, provide refreshments, sell raffl e tickets, and take admission monies. This year Bob English, a friend of the accordion in Forest Grove, photocopied, prepared envelopes, and stuff ed the envelopes for our mailing. Gary Osgood stamped and sealed the mail. Our snail mail has been cut in half, but it’s still substantial. Many thanks to Dick and Patty Carlson, Jon Dyk, Duane Navarra, Geoff and Joyce Levear, Jeanne Olson, and Sue Armentrout for the extra labor and shopping for the autumnfest. afternoon was top quality. All music styles were repre- We had a great time. It was especially gratify- sented and were very well done. With that, mark your ing to hear from fi rst time attending, non accordion calendars for the Spring Accordion Celebration in people. They felt welcome right from the start as Dick Forest Grove April 23, 2017. We’ll gather for great and Jon took their admission and they said that they music again, just for the fun of it. thoroughly enjoyed the day. The music throughout the Winter Quarter 2016 21 Northwest Accordion News

Autumn Serenade

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22 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News Gem State Accordion Club By Dianne Lansing

The Gem State Accordion club had a Jam session under the trees on August 27, 2016. Ginger and Dick Purdy opened their home and back yard to the club. Music books were provided by “One More Time Band,” to share with 12 accordions and 1 bass guitar. Solos were volunteered throughout the afternoon by: Sharon and Don Murray who played a lovely German Waltz “Longing for the Mountains” and a rip-roaring “Orange Blossom Special.” Ginger Purdy played “Money Bags”. Jack Donohue played “Don’t Blame Me”. Dianne Lansing played “Stardust”. Ginger and Dianne played “Petite Boutique”. Frank La Grande played a couple of selections from Palmer Hughes, book 3. (Considering Frank has played about 3 1/2 years, starting when he was 78! He did great, in spite of his nerves!); Jack Fealko played several big band numbers; Mike Civiello played “Lucien Tango” and :”Never Forget.” Margean Passey played a fun “12 bass Boogie.” Other accordionists were; Helen Lammey, Julie Eggelstrom, Pat Mickelson and a bass guitarist, Bruce Eggelstrom. So much fun!!! So For sale many beautiful diff erent accordions. Everyone brought snacks to share, enough to Petosa midi S2000 ruin everyone’s dinner! Complete w/all accessories Several spouses came along with the accordion Including speaker and Ketron XD9-ZD3 players and were a great audience. They are always a lot of encouragement. There was a table for music Exc condition. $20000 new $4000 now to share music books, original accordion sheet music, Call 503-430-0307 or 503-432-6912 copies of songs. All were off ered for free, take your pick. What wasn’t taken was then given to the Idaho Youth Ranch. There will be another jam session in December, probably on the 17th at Helen and Dennis Lammey’s home. They have held one in December for the last 3 years, except when the weather was impossible for travel.

Winter Quarter 2016 23 Northwest Accordion News Keeping Up With Gary Blair people turned out for a fantastic night of music. After Gary’s return from the U.S. last summer As autumn approached, Gary was off to Eu- our favorite Scot plunged into his regular gigs. rope again. Additionally, he writes that his band The Avant Garde in Glasgow is a regular perfor- is booked for all Saturdays at Avant Garde in mance place always ensured of large crowds; 2017. That’s job security! The accordion’s role in he had weddings, corporate parties and other Europe is much more prominent than in the U.S. private gigs too. His band performed at Carlowie The Scots love their ethnic music and the danc- Castle for a bride and groom plus their guests all ing that goes with it. of whom hailed from Hong Kong! September 19, Gary and his friend, Robin, fl ew to Italy. They visited the Cooperfi sa accor- dion fac- tory in Vercelli. After spend- ing several days there getting one of his ac- cordions serviced, they headed to the “home of the ac- cordion” in Castelfi dardo. The annual accordion competition is one which brings many competitors, musicians, and Trade people. Gary visited a number of factories and was a guest of Beltuna Accordions for their Annual dinner. Upon his return to Scotland, Gary was back into his busy schedule which included his other band, “Domino Gumbo” performing at Black Fri- ars in Glasgow. He performed at accordion clubs and met up with his old mate, Jock the Box. The Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra entertained at the Erskine Hospital and then performed in con- cert with a gospel choir and several acts at Wall- neuk Parish Church in Paisley. This program was to mark the bid for Paisley becoming “European City of Culture. An enthusiastic audience of 480

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The Accordion Life of Spokane What’s Happening at Able To Play Music Studio? In early September the team of AccordionLife. A New Mr. & Mrs. com welcomed Antonio Wedding bells chimed Tanguma, Jr. to the stu- this July for two of Able dio for a three-day, in- To Play Music Studio’s tensive fi lming. The goal teachers. Yev Nosov was to fi lm at least the and Corrie Sams tied fi rst three levels of the the knot in a lovely, diatonic curriculum. An- outdoor ceremony on tonio is a world traveler, July 30th. Held at Dish- teacher, performer and man Hills Natural Area, a champion of the dia- the backdrop of forest tonic accordion. We fi rst and log cabin lodge met him when he com- were perfect for the peted in the Trophée event. The Bride and Mondial world competi- Groom couldn’t have tion that was held in Spokane, Washington in 2012. been happier. After the During the competition he competed with a song ceremony and recep- called El Circo, in which he actually took his diatonic tion, Yev and Corrie accordion and swung it over his head like a lasso disappeared for a two week honeymoon wandering while still playing! During his stay with us in Septem- the Northwest. After they returned, they launched ber, we plowed our way through the material for the back into work. Diatonic Preliminary Course, Diatonic Level One and Yev is busy fi lming single song tutorials for Accor- Diatonic Level Two! We are excited to be able to work dionLife.com. The most recent tutorials include Never with Antonio to bring a new curriculum for the Diatonic on Sunday, Happy Birthday, and Beer Barrel Polka. to AccordionLife.com. During his breaks, we took him He is also the studio photographer for Able To Play on tour around Spokane which included a stop by the Music. He does professional portraits of our teachers, Bing Crosby Theater where the 2012 Trophée Mon- students, and more for both the studio and Accordion dial was held. He also had the opportunity to visit the Life. If we ever need a photograph taken, we call Yev. Spokane Interstate Fair with his Spokane host family where he enjoyed watching the mutton busting. We The new Mrs. Nosov is the editor and designer of look forward to future fi lming sessions with Antonio and the launch of the fi rst diatonic levels. pleased to share that Zoran Rakić has allowed Ac- Patricia Bartell, owner of AccordionLife.com, is al- cordion Life to carry his Russian method of learning ways seeking to bring the best approaches and most to play accordion. Books 1-6 provide a comprehen- modern materials in accordion education to the USA. sive method for learning both Piano Accordion and Because of this, she reaches across cultural borders C-System Chromatic Bayan as well as new books to connect with the world’s best teachers, composers, that arrived last weekend that focus on the Free Bass and performers. We are happy to share that she has systems. Gorka Hermosa, known for his high-level, linked arms with Renzo Ruggieri of Italy, Zoran Rakić contemporary compositions, has provided us with his of Serbia, and Gorka Hermosa of Spain, Jerome Rich- music to share for free! We are also happy to wel- ard of France, Eric Bouvelle of France, Franck Angelis come Gary Dahl to the team of AccordionLife.com. of France, Kazy Stankus of Lithuania, Xiaoqing Cao Gary has literally hundreds of beautiful arrangements of China, and several others to bring their work, ex- that he has contributed to the shop; including Come pertise and resources to the USA. Back To Sorrento, Por Una Cabeza, Tango for Astor, Just to give you a little taste of what is already Twilight Time, Under Paris Skies, and more! Gary has happening with some of these musicians: Renzo also contributed many of his e-books, including one Ruggieri, a world-renown jazz artist and teacher, packed with great Christmas arrangements in many has contributed his compositions such as Carnivale, levels. To learn more about these amazing teach- Variations on Sakkijarven Polkka, Aquarelli Italiani ers, composers and performers, check out their bios and his method book, Ten Approaches to Jazz Im- and contributions inside Accordion Life’s latest digital provisation to the AccordionLife.com shop. We are magazine: accordionlife.com/magazine. Winter Quarter 2016 25 Northwest Accordion News

Accordion Life Today, a publication of AccordionLife. com. Since her return in August, she has been work- ing on the fall issue of the publication, designing the graphics, layout, organization and more. She is also the repair tech for Able To Play Music and has re- paired many accordions, both those that are local and several that travel from out of state. Where in the world is Patricia Bartell? Owner of Able To Play Music and Accordion Life, Pa- tricia Bartell is often asked to represent the USA as an

in her personal life - one of which includes training her beautiful King Charles Cavalier puppy who is now nearly 8 months old. adjudicator at international competitions. In August, Patricia travelled across the Pacifi c Ocean to adjudi- cate for the Harbin International Accordion Festival in China. While she has traveled widely, this was Patri- cia’s fi rst trip to China -- and it was an adventure. The end of September once again saw Patricia headed to the airport, but this time in a diff erent direction. Destination: Portu- gal. Event: Trophée Mondial. She enjoyed a week of adjudicat- Hot Portatos ing, connecting with The Portatos | Modernized Accordion Band of Able world-class performers, To Play Music have been in hot demand this summer. teachers, judging can- Ever since their release of their YouTube video of Star didates from all over Wars, they have been sought out to perform concerts. the world, and enjoying Spokane’s Pig Out In The Park director emailed them the ocean. Now she and asked, “Where in the world are you and how can is back home and, as we get you to play for Pig Out In The Park?” They usual, juggling many also performed for the Oktoberfest at the River, and projects for both Able ValleyFest - all within a couple months. This month, they will be performing at the Spokane Fall Folk Festival, as well as giving a 2 hour concert in Kellogg, Idaho for the Shoshone Community Concert Associa- tion. They have switched their performance style up a bit, keeping the energy, but throwing in a few fun surprises. With 8 young accordionists, a violinist, a drummer, bassist, and some vocalists - they are rep- resenting the accordion in a cool & modern way! You To Play Music, Accordion Life, Hohner and Simply can fi nd their latest video of Star Wars on YouTube. Music Accordion. All this in addition to all the projects

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Accordion on Broadway! Who was Roberto Carreno? Submitted by Karl Kment Famous singer Josh Groban learned to play the accordion for his new Broadway play “The Great Many of us played the various excellent arrange- Comet” The video is from CBS News Sunday Morn- ments credited to Roberto Carreno. But most of us ing which aired on October 30, 2016. In a studio on have no idea of Mr. Carreno’s background or credits. New York’s 42nd Street, the cast of the new musical What about a portrait? adapted from Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” rehearses F. Henri Klickmann, born in Chicago, Illinois in for opening night. Twenty-four members of this pro- 1885, was an accomplished piano as well as violin duction will be making their Broadway debuts, includ- virtuoso as a teenager. This was the start of an illus- th ing the leading man, Josh Groban. “I’m coming from trious career spanning the early part of the 20 cen- another world,” the 35-year-old singer told Anthony tury and until his death in 1966. His contributions to Mason, “and I wanted to make sure that it was known, composition and arranging are more numerous than right off the bat, that I was coming to this world with the highly publicized Gershwins , Jerome Kern, and the maximum amount of respect for it.” Irving Berlin. He was the “go to” individual when a In order to be in the show, Josh Groban had to composition or arrangement was needed by a sym- learn the accordion. So he bought one. “I came into phony, small ensemble, or soloist. He was especially the store, like I had sucker written all over my face!” known for his innate ability in creating and arranging he laughed. “I’m just like, ‘Hi, listen. I know this is intricate syncopated themes. Mr. Klickmann was ac- gonna be a real pain in the butt. But I have a lot of tive throughout his life and his prolifi c output is without money and I’ve never played before. And I need and compare. His numerous arrangements for various instrument ‘cause I’m in this Broadway show.’” instruments was beyond belief, and in his later years He named the accordion “Olga,” and took her he concentrated on solo instruments, including the on tour with him this summer to train. “The accordion piano accordion. that I walk out with at the top of the show, that I play Mr. Klickmann did so much work of these works throughout the show, that accordion has been to New that he adopted several pseudonyms, which included Zealand, it has been to South Africa, it has been to Bruno Comini, Henri Clique, and Roberro Carreno. Australia. That accordion has been on my back for the And now you know who Roberto Carreno really last year learning these songs.” was, and that HE was a musician extraordinaire who Mr. Groban, 34, will star in the Broadway pre- provided accordionists some noteworthy adaptations miere of “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” of well-known compositions. a musical adaptation of a 70-page section of Tolstoy’s Reference: Smiles and Chuckles: The Story of F. Henri Klickmann by Rick Benjamin masterwork, “War and Peace.” Excerpt from the show’s website: ”Mr. Groban, who has sold more than 30 million records and main- tains a busy touring schedule, is best known as a tra- ditionalist, whose success has been built around soar- ing interpretations of classics and love songs. “The Great Comet,” on the other hand, is an electro-pop opera born of the experimental theater movement; the initial production was a boisterously immersive gam- bol set in a makeshift supper club at which vodka and pierogi were served to the audience.” Josh Groban is making his Broadway debut in this show. He will also be making his “accordion de- but”!! What a great combination! For more information on the Broadway musical please visit www.greatcometbroadway.

Many accordionists enjoyed a cruise with Stas Venglevski. Winter Quarter 2016 27 Northwest Accordion News Accordionists in Northeast Brazil: A Report on IV Festival Internacional Da The theatre concerts were standing room only and the festival was packed with fans of all ages Sanfona and many additional fi ne accordionists. There were Juazeiro Da Bahia, Brasil July 2016 workshops and accordion lessons daily and accor- By Murl Allen Sanders dion music could be heard throughout the day at the performance venues and at the hotel where most of Mestrinho Chico the artists stayed. Chagas Targino A quick look at the performers mentioned above: Gondim Targino Gondim, the festival founder and music Oswaldinho director, is a superb singer, accordionist and com- Marquinhos poser in the Northeast “Forro” style. He is a big star Cafe Gabriel in Brazil and won a Latin Grammy award in 2001. Merlino Renato He has numerous recordings and DVD’s to his credit Borghetti and many appearances on Brazilian TV. His popular- ity is undeniable and no accident! His easy charm on Remember these names if you like Brazilian stage and off has won him acclaim all over Brazil and music. They were the headliners of the festival, all vir- beyond. He is a truly talented human being. tuosi of the accordion, and a good sample of Brazil’s Mestrinho is a colleague of Targino’s and cur- fi nest accordion artists. It may be awhile before you rently touring the world with Gilberto Gil while also see or hear any of these people, but it is important for maintaining a solo career. Mestrinho was described me to make you aware of them. You can look any of to me as “the best accordionist in Brazil” by numerous them up on YouTube and hear samples of their music. people and after hearing his concert it was easy to Thank goodness for YouTube! It has opened the understand why people feel that way. His solo perfor- young people of the world to some of the greatest ac- mance was a transformative experience for me. He cordionists from all around the world. The inspirational played many of his own compositions, sang beautiful- factor of this online resource cannot be measured, but ly and totally captured the audience with his charming I can say with confi dence that it has an impact on all personality, laughing and joking throughout his set. of us as accordionists, teachers and appreciators of His playing is brilliant and he is a complete and utter good music. master of the accordion. I had the great good fortune to play at this ac- Chico Chagas, my Brazilian friend and colleague, cordion festival in July 2016 and it was a truly unfor- is an accordionist, educator, composer, recording gettable experience. The festival was founded and artist and arranger who played an exciting set with organized by Targino Gondim, his family, and a team his band during the fi nal concert. His band was red of devoted employees and volunteers with support hot and played a mix of his high-energy originals, from the Brazilian ministry of culture. Past performing arrangements and traditional Brazilian music. He musicians at this festival include Frank Marocco, Bra- was also teaching workshops at the festival. Chico is zilian legend Dominguinhos and the great Brazilian equally comfortable in jazz and all the Brazilian styles. pop star, Gilberto Gil, who hires the best accordionists He is truly one of the best accordionists I have heard. in Brazil. How wonderful to hear him play again! The festival included three evening concerts, the Renato Borghetti is the master of the “Gaita” a fi rst two in a lovely 400 seat theatre inside the Joao small button accordion popular in Southern Brazil. He Gilberto Cultural Center that had excellent sound, tours regularly around the world. He is a true master stage and lighting. The fi nal concert was outdoors and an energetic charming performer who plays intri- on a huge rock festival style stage, also with excel- cate and exhilarating Southern Brazilian folk music. lent sound and lighting. There were more than 5,000 If he comes to your town, don’t miss him! people in attendance. The stage crew was technically Oswaldinho is a living legend and elder states- excellent and personally responsive and attentive to man of Brazilian accordion music. He has played with all the artists’ needs. Everyone involved in the festival many of the greatest Brazilian stars as well as hav- was invested in making it a positive experience. All ing a decades-long solo career with many CD’s to his the performers at the festival were interviewed nu- credit. Along with Sivuca, he pioneered the fusion of merous times for Brazilian TV and print media. There rock, jazz and Brazilian choro styles. Everyone ad- were TV satellite trucks and reporters present all four dressed him as Maestro and treated him with great days of the festival. 28 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News

Santiago Jimenez Jr. Honored at the respect. His concert with the band was an exciting White House retrospective of his long career. Gabriel Merlino is an Argentine bandoneonist of the highest order. His per- formance of Tango music along with his wife, Varvina Tagini a marvelous tango singer, was truly beautiful and fully engaging. They charmed the audience with classic and modern tango. They are currently touring in Europe and around the world. If you like tango, they are the real thing. Marquinhos Cafe is a young colleague and protégé of Targino Gondim and fabulous accordionist and singer in the modern Forro style. At this festival, he played as part of “Quinteto Sanfonico da Bahia” that included Targino and three other truly marvelous accordionists and a rhythm section. It was a real treat to hear him play. If you can get your hands on a copy At the White House, a golden moment for a of his DVD “Live in Salvador” you’ll see a real young great American artist, conjunto musician / diatonic Brazilian master with his fabulous band. accordion player Santiago Jimenez Jr. There was so much great music at this festival, Santiago Jimenez Jr. is one of 4 recipients about 90% of which I had never heard before, and I’m (and only accordionist) of the 2015 National Med- a longtime Brazilian music fan! Accordion is a huge als of Arts. The other three recipients were author part of Brazilian popular and historical culture. Chil- Sandra Cisneros, fi lm director, actor and civil dren there aspire to become accordionists and play rights activist Luis Valdez and playwright Moisés in bands. Accordionists are seen on television and heard on the radio. Jan and I even went to a museum Kaufman. in Recife, Brazil dedicated to the late, great Brazilian The medal was presented to Santiago accordionist and composer, Luis Gonzaga. His music Jimenez Jr. for expanding the horizon of Ameri- was performed frequently at the festival. can music. The medals, awarded annually by the My performances went very well. The audiences National Endowment for the Arts, are the highest were incredibly receptive and responsive to what I honor given to artists and art patrons by the U.S. played. They sang along and clapped along when government. they recognized a tune! I played my mixture of blues, The presentation was on the 22nd September rock, zydeco, Americana and jazz and they accepted in Washington, D.C. and made by US President it all and made me feel right at home. Here’s the best Barack Obama. part: after I played, they gave me my own personal Santiago Jimenez Jr. has helped spread tra- “accordion valet” and I didn’t have to carry my own accordion! Wow! I’m not sure I’ll ever have that luxury ditional conjunto music, blending the sounds and again. cultures of south Texas and Mexico. His lively Another wonderful aspect for me was having a melodies performed on the button diatonic accor- terrifi c backup band. Targino provided me his per- dion have captivated audiences for decades. sonal music director/guitarist, Tadeu Gouveia, and a Congratulations, Santiago Jimenez Jr. great bassist and drummer. When I came to the fi rst rehearsal, they all had my music memorized! Not only that, they had all learned it by ear (they were not Cooksie Kramer readers). In general, the Northeast Brazilian people were Now accepting new students for 2017! so friendly and gracious to me and my wife, Jan. They Piano and Accordion went out of their way to make sure we were comfort- able and happy. Call 425-828-9104 Or email [email protected]

Winter Quarter 2016 29 Northwest Accordion News By the Way – Groban prepared for one year for opening night where he would fi rst play the accordion. We are so grateful for the Toby Hanson’s contribution to our magazine. Toby provided a YouTube recording I’ve heard from a reliable source that a documentary of our original composition by Constantine Mantini. is being fi lmed about Petosa Accordions. Hopefully Connie resides in West Virginia and has written we’ll hear details soon. This is exciting! several pieces for the accordion; we thank him for We received news that a beloved Portland restaurant allowing us to publish his Jolly Accordion Man Polka. is closing after the fi rst of the year. Der Rheinlander https://youtu.be/94wSf3k5SsY has been an east Portland fi xture since the ‘60’s. It The Day of the Accordion is coming soon. was the place where many young accordion players February 25, 2017, accordion music will return to performed and earned their way through college. the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue, WA. Details will be That was in the days when you could “work your way” available at www.nwasnews.com in January. through school. When Horst Maeger left the business several years ago, his long time accordionist retired I knew that Marjorie Rombauer she was a “mature” also. Accordion music has been a signature element woman, but she seemed ageless. She was an of the popular restaurant. Now, another place with live accomplished scholar and had accolades for which music will be no more. It makes me sad. most of us were unaware. As was typical of her effi ciency, she wrote a formal resignation of her We encourage you all to consider participating at the responsibility as a reporter of the Seattle Socials Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration sighting health reasons. None of us had any idea that in June. There will be performance opportunities and she was seriously ill. She passed away shortly after competitions. The Variety categories 1 and 2 have she wrote her note. Her expertise in legal matters has been adjusted and Junior Duets have been reinstated been invaluable. She helped us navigate the copyright to the roster. Start planning today and participate maze. Marjorie will be missed. at the accordion celebration June 15 – 18, 2017 in Leavenworth, WA. All forms will be available at the Accordion Club of Central Oregon, Bend, OR web site: www.accordioncelebration.org in the spring. Starting in 2017, we’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday Also in the spring, Eileen Webber will be sending of each month at 10 AM, Aspen Ridge Retirement informational post cards and contact information for Home, 1010 NW Purcell Blvd (near Costco). those without internet access. Accordion concerts monthly, on the 3rd Sunday at 2:30 at Aspen Ridge. Contact: Katie Eberhart (541) The Rose City Accordion Club Camp at Silver Falls 647-1502 [email protected] is set! Camp will be June 4 – 9, 2017. Murl Allen Sanders will return as director along with Beverley Jim and Shirley O’Brien took a European cruise in Fess and Mary Tokarski. Jim Bianchi will be joining November. Their itinerary was exciting. Their cruise them for workshops. Contact RCAC President, Wayne went from Tiusanen for details: [email protected] (Stas Naples around Venglevski cannot participate this year.) the boot of Italy to the Adriatic. “My parting advice to ambitious accordionists is that Jim commented nothing can be accomplished without hard work. Even on the crazed geniuses must study and work, so if you ever expect drivers in Italy. to attain heights, remember that we only get out of a The weather study what we put into it, so work hard. I did.” -Pietro didn’t allow Frosini. some ports, but Colleen Halverson, our advertising editor, the O’Briens resides in La Pine, Oregon. Her email address is: did visit some [email protected] cities in Croatia. In Zadar, they found a lone accordionist performing Remember to submit your articles and other music on the street with his Hohner accordion. Jim information to our magazine address: NWAS News st said that he was pretty good! 5102 NE 121 Ave Unit 12, Vancouver, WA 98682 October 30, 2016, the CBS News Sunday Morning Check the web site, www.nwasnews.com for current aired a video of Gosh Groban’s preparation for a events and updates. new musical adapted from Tolstoy’s “War and Peace”. 30 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News

Beer, Bratwurst, Yodeling and astonishment, he roller-skated onto the dance fl oor playing an accordion. Accordions Attract Record Attendance “For the fi rst time since we revived Alpenfest for Oregon’s Alpenfest in 2012, I can honestly said it was a breakthrough,” Anderson said. Attendance exceeded 650 adults, he “I ordered 700 glass beer mugs to give away, said. Last year’s fi gure was 544. thinking I’d have maybe 150 left over for next year. “This is ‘Oregon’s Alpenfest,’” Anderson noted. What I had left over was 45 mugs. It was a close call.” “An earlier version, known simply as “Alpenfest,” Chuck Anderson, Alpenmeister of Oregon’s began in 1975 and was discontinued after 33 years. Alpenfest, said he was “amazed” at attendance at this Business owners in Joseph organized to revive the year’s edition of the traditional Swiss-Bavarian festival festival in 2011 and produced the 2012 event with in Wallowa County in September. activities in Joseph and Enterprise as well as Wallowa For the fi rst time, every adult attending the Lake.” festival was given a beer mug at admission. That Based on studies from Travel Oregon, Oregon’s and a format change accounted for the increased Alpenfest generates a $150,000 boost to the county attendance and a boost in food and beverage sales, economy late in the tourist season, when there would Anderson said. be little else to attract visitors, Anderson said. Attendees this year were given a ticket that permitted them to enjoy entertainment all afternoon and evening, with the ability to come and go. It amounted to as many as 10 hours of entertainment for $15. Anderson, an NWAS member himself, said there also were more accordions than ever at this year’s festival. Visiting accordionists Colleen Halverson, Linda Cloudas, Katie Eberhart, Caryl Dowell and Jenny Ryan played on Thursday at Terminal Gravity Brewery in Enterprise, on Friday and Saturday in downtown Joseph and Saturday and Sunday at the outdoor Alpine Breakfast at Wallowa Lake. In addition, leader Hans Rainer Jr. and Kory Tideman of the Happy Hans band each played button accordion, as did the festival’s offi cial Swiss yodeler, Art Brogli. Afternoon music was provided by Jim and Art Brogli, one of the players at Alpenfest Shirley O’Brien with their Roland digital accordions.

Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 15 - 18, 2017 A bit of comedy relief was provided by Eric www.accordioncelebration.org Rudd of the Tyrolean Dancers when, to everyone’s Winter Quarter 2016 31 Northwest Accordion News Coupe Mondiale 2016 69th Coupe Mondiale A student of Mary Tokarski for seven years, Na- Competition Results than Chapeton is a young accordionist that performs and competes locally. He was chosen to represent the 69th Coupe Mondiale United States {AAA} this September 2016 in Rostov- 1st Aleksandr Komelkov (Russia) - RUB 450,000 (approx. Don, Russia, competing with the best players around US$ 7,000) the world in the Coupe Mondiale. Nathan has won 2nd Nikita Vlasov (Russia) - RUB 350,000 (approx. US$ the Virtuoso Championship at the Mid-Atlantic Music 5,500) Teachers Guild for the third time. 3rd Pavel Masyuk (Russia) - RUB 250,000 (approx. US$ Nathan Chapeton was inspired to play music at 3,900) the age of eight after hearing his teacher, AAA Presi- Masters Coupe Mondiale dent Mary Tokarski, play the accordion. Currently he 1st Rodion Shirokov (Russia) - RUB 300,000 (approx. US$ performs with the jazz ensemble at Middletown High 4,700) nd School in Connecticut. In addition to the accordion he 2 Alexey Murza (Ukraine) - RUB 200,000 (approx. US$ plays the electric bass, piano, and now is studying the 3,125) 3rd Ksenia Yakovleva (Russia) - RUB 150,000 (approx. upright bass. US$ 2,350) He has attended many music festivals such as MAMTG where he won fi rst place in the virtuoso solo division. Not only does he perform as a soloist but sic and diff erent techniques of playing was amazingly he also collaborates with other young musicians and educational. However, by far the best part of the trip plays contemporary music, tangos and concert com- were the local volunteers. They helped us with trans- positions. lating and organizing the delegates and jury to where Recently, Nathan performed for the show “Around they needed to be. This was the fi rst time the Coupe the World” with his longtime duet partner, Tor Stumo. had volunteers to help out. Whoever that came up He has performed at the AAA with other accordionists with that idea is the best and I give them my thanks. and musicians during which his interest in jazz was The only way this trip could have been any better sparked. is if it was free. I hope to return to the Coupe Mon- Along with his teacher, Mary Tokarski, Nathan diale next year in Italy and see more of our fellow AAA has been a guest performer at many concerts includ- members! If you’ve never been to the Coupe, please ing performances in Long Island, New York, and Con- do yourself a favor and go. No questions asked, just necticut. He has represented the USA in the Coupe do it! “ Sincerely, Nathan A. Chapeton Mondiale in Salzburg Austria and regularly competes. Mary Tokarski, Nathan’ s teacher said, “Nathan Nathan plans to major in music in college. His is a pleasure to work with. He’s a truly gifted young plans for the future include introducing the accordion man who is totally consumed in everything musical. to young people around the United States through His abilities are quite “special”, and his goal in life is performances and workshops on the qualities of the to bring the accordion to young people, and become accordion and its music. a driving force behind the accordion movement in the Nathan shares his thoughts: “The 69th Coupe United States.” Mondiale was a great experience for me. I got to meet AWW extends our sincerest congratulations to amazing musicians around the world, hear them play, Nathan on his excellent performance, representing and had a wonderful time getting to know a diff erent not only the USA with pride, but also serving as a culture. wonderful ambassador for young accordionists from The Russian committee organized this event very around the world. We hope that this will be the begin- well and was almost fl awless. The concerts that took ning of a long and illustrious career both in music and place every night were absolutely wonderful, with with the accordion, and that he is able to continue his diff erent kinds of music and other weird stuff ... even competition work on an international level. metal bending. You can view videos of all the competitors in this One of the perks of the trip was the food, es- category at: h p://www.coupemondiale.org/2016/video- pecially the local restaurants. In one of them, they 14jnv.htm served pizza and sushi at the same time! I’ve never 2016 Coupe Mondiale Daily Reports (pictures been to a place that does that. and information) and a Video Center with videos of all Every day, I would go to the Youth Theatre and the Coupe Mondiale competitors is online at: h p:// listen to other contestants. Hearing other styles of mu- www.coupemondiale.org/2016/ru_coupemain.htm 32 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News Junior Coupe Mondiale Irina Serotyuk (accordion) 1st Radu Ratoi (Moldova) - RUB 200,000 (approx. US$ Volodymyr Gitin (clarinet) 3,125 ) 3rd Veni Dita (Russia) - RUB 150,000 (approx. US$ 2,350) 2nd Timur Galinurov (Russia) - RUB 150,000 (approx. US$ Ksenia Yakovleva (accordion) 2,350) Alexey Ivanov (accordion) 3rd Viljko Milojkovic (Serbia) - RUB 100,000 (approx. US$ Intl. Comp. for Chamber Music, World Music 1,560) 1st Russian Renaissanse (Russia) - RUB 300,000 (approx. Intl. Comp. for Virtuoso Entertainment Music US$ 4,700.00) 1st Daniele Carabetta (Italy) RUB 300,000 (approx. US$ Alexey Mykitenko (accordion) 4,700) Ivan Kuznetsov (balalaika) 2nd Lorenzo Bosica (Italy) - RUB 200,000 (approx. US$ Ivan Vinogradov (balalaika contrabass) 3,125) Anastasiia Zakharova (domra) 3rd Andrea Di Giacomo (Italy) - RUB 150,000 (approx. US$ 2nd Masters Duo (Russia) - RUB 200,000 (approx. US$ 2,350) 3,125.00) Junior Intl. Comp. for Virtuoso Entertainment Music Mihail Naumov (accordion) 1st t Gustavo Aliandre De Almeida (Brazil) - RUB 200,000 Aleksandr Komelkov (accordion) rd (approx. US$ 3,125) 3 The Pillers (Austria) - RUB 150,000 (approx. US$ 2nd Alexander Bodell (United Kingdom) - RUB 150,000 (ap- 2,350.00) prox. US$ 2,350) Daniel Piller (accordion) 3rd Radu Ratoi (Moldova) - RUB 100,000 (approx. US$ Darko Piller (violin) 1,560) Nenad Jovanovic (piano) Branko Jovanovic (tambura) Intl. Comp. for Chamber Music, Classical 1st Masters Duo (Russia) - RUB 300,000 (approx. US$ Intl. Comp. for Digital Accordion st 4,700) 1 Maria Kushnikova (Russia) - RUB 150,000 (ap- Mihail Naumov (accordion) prox. US$ 2,350.00) nd Aleksandr Komelkov (accordion) 2 Valerio Russo (Italy) - RUB 120,000 (approx. US$ 2nd Serotyuk and Gitin Duo (Ukraine) - RUB 200,000 1,900.00) rd (approx. US$ 3,125) 3 Konstantin Ryabin (Russia) - RUB 90,000 (approx. US$ 1,400.00)

Winter Quarter 2016 33 Northwest Accordion News Sequim Accordion Socials Submitted by Ilse Osier

September 11, 2016 This accordion social was a cross-border aff air, as our featured player was Rod Miller who lives in British Columbia. He was hosted for his stay in Se- quim by Caryl and Tom Dowell. Our fi rst player for the afternoon was Ken Lil- lagore and he chose a medley from Fiddler on the Roof “Sunrise, Sunset” and “If I were a Rich Man”. Ken is a wonderful player and enjoys show tunes. Next performer was Ilse Osier and I played John Giuliani started with two Italian pieces “Ar- “Feuerwerk Polka” by Strauss and a Landler “Komm’ rivederci Roma” and “Return to me”. Dancers came Madel, tanz”. out in force to the dance fl oor but where was Dean Caryl Dowel and Ilse Osier then played the duet Martin? Then John played “Al’s Boogie” and “Satur- “Fuer die Loni” also a Landler. day Night Waltz”, a Swedish waltz he said. Our next performers, a trio consisting of Caryl Dowell, Cathy Cowley and Frank Bruckner played the Schottische “Balen in Karlstadt”. Cathy has a new Petosa accordion and she enjoys playing it. Paul LaMarche was next and he played “Misty”, “Marina Elena” and “Remembering Michael”. Now it was time for the audience to participate by singing along with Helen Bucher playing the following songs. “School Days”, “In the good of Summer Time” and “Shine on Harvest Moon”. Our audience singers Hermann Laresser and Rod Miller get better and better. The duo Elsy and Hermann Laresser played Elsy Laresser came up with another hit “Poet “Wien bleibt Wien”, Hermann accompanied on the and Peasant” by F. von Suppe. Oh, how she can play guitar. “Einmal noch einen Walzer tanzen”, Hermann this, absolutely wonderful. Her next choice was a singing the words to this lovely song. medley from the operetta “Der Vogelhandler”, ‘Schen- Break with refreshments and then our featured kt man sich Rosen in Tirol” and” Wie mein Ahnl 20 player was up and what a treat that was. Jahr”. I am very fond of this operetta having seen it in Rod Miller had a full program and here are some the theater in Germany as a child. of the pieces he played for a rapt audience “Clarinet Another visi- Polka”, “Life in the Finland woods”. He then changed tor from a diff erent over to his Zupan in- state this time, strument for an “Alpine Paul Bria played Waltz” and a “Polka”. the “Oktoberfest Next came “Beer Bar- Polka” and “La Pine rel Polka”, “Katerina a Polka”. Paul wrote Boarischer”, “Who stole these lovely pieces the Kishka” and “Kufs- while visiting in La tein Lied”. Back on the Pine. Petosa accordion he Ralph Klein continued with “Dizzy another frequent Fingers” (made me visitor from Bremer- dizzy just watching his ton played “Let’s fi ngers fl itting over the keyboard.) Paul Bria joined Have a Polka” and “Little Red Valley”. in and the two of them played “El Rio Drive”, “Alexis Caryl Dowell was back with another piece Lullaby” (composed by Paul for his grand daughter’s “Rauschende Birken” a lovely alpine waltz. One of birth), and a “Polka Medley”. her favorites she said. Rod Miller, Paul Bria, John Giuliani and Ca- 34 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News ryl Dowell (do we here have a new quartet?) played “Father’s waltz” by Avsenik. And the fi nish was a rousing “Liechtensteiner Polka” performed by John Giuliani and Rod Miller. What a wonderful accordion afternoon with great music, great players and a great audience who stayed on till the end.

November 13, 2016 Because of Veterans Day our emcee Tom Dowell started this social out with a greeting and acknowl- edgement of our diff erent US services veterans. We even had one merchant marine veteran. To start out with the music Caryl Dowell, Alice plays. Dunkin and Ilse Osier played a lovely waltz by Avse- After the break we always have a featured player nik “Father’s waltz” in three voices. This was Alice’s and this time it was Dick Myking. Dick introduced fi rst time performing for our socials. himself and told a bit about his life and love of the ac- Two more duets followed, fi rst with Alice and Ilse cordion. His fi rst piece was “Janet’s Waltz” and Caryl playing “Domino”, a French musette and then Ilse Dowell joined him playing the obbligato. The next and Caryl performed “Papillon de Nuit”, also a French solo piece was “A Norwegian in Vienna”, and “Mehr musette. wie ein Kuss”. “Domowina” with Elsy Laresser join- Our next player was Ralph Klein. I have a hard ing in. “Tinker Polka”, “Scandinavian Waltz”, “Bride’s time pinning Ralph down to give me the titles of his Waltz”, “Rose Room”, “Kristiania Waltz”, “Engelberger music because he plays by ear only and sometimes Landler”, “Silk Umbrella”, “Kentucky Waltz”. There just plays pieces that he makes up. But today he did were more pieces but I did not get all the names. play “Blue Eyes crying in the Rain” and then a waltz Another wonderful and successful accordion so- and a polka. cial afternoon in Sequim with 68 people in attendance. Cami Apfelbeck, a student of Elsy Laresser for 7 months, played “Country Garden” and then Elsy joined her in “12 bass polka” by Franky Yankovic. Helen Bucher who usually leads our sing-along session was not able to play this time but did pick out the songs with Ken Lillagore playing along on the accordion. We sang along to the songs of the armed services and fi nished with “God Bless America”. Then Ken played a lovely medley “On Christmas Eve”. One of our visitors, Sue McCauley from Ed- monds entertained us with a tango “Mexican Siesta”, a waltz “Bella Mia” and she fi nished with “Come back to Sorrento”. Sue told me that she really loves Italian music. Next up was Ruby Wiggins. Ruby is so viva- cious and the audience loves it. She plays by ear only and her performance included “It’s no Secret”, “The wayward Wind” and “Four Walls”. It now was Elsy Laresser’s turn and she beau- tifully performed “Jolly Caballero”. That is a crowd pleaser. Elsy and John Giuliani then played as duet “Sentimental Journey” and “Play Me an Old Melody”. The last solo performer before our break was John Giuliani and he chose a “Waltz Medley” and “That’s Amore”. Everyone loves to listen when John Winter Quarter 2016 35 Northwest Accordion News Tacoma Accordion Socials and Dick Myking. They played “Janet’s Waltz” and Submitted by Eloise Adair “Silk Umbrella”. Then we had a soloist Phil Cappetto playing “Ah Marie”, “La Vie En Rose” and “0 Solo August Mio”. Dick Myking played next. He played “Fruelich Our Tacoma Accordion Social met on 11 August, Apanzeller”, “Engleberger Landler”, “Domowina” and a very sunny day. We had 35 in attendance. Silas “Spormin”. Sherbourne played “Hallelujah”, “Charlette Mittnacht”, Randall Tron played some German Music. His “La Valse de Amelie” and 2 Russian pieces. Dennis fi rst piece was “Liechtensteiner Polka”, “Wooden Perry was up next. He played “Golden Pheasant”, Heart”, “Just Because” and “Sailor”. Diane Crews “Tony’s Polka”, “Olympic Fan Fare”, “When I am 64”, was up next singing “Just in Time”. Tony Fohn then “I’ve Got a Wife” and “Shenandoah Waltz”. played two Swiss numbers but I didn’t get the names. Dick Myking played “Janet’s Waltz”, “Mountain Regina Mansfi eld then played “Nessum Dorma”, Excursion Polka”, “It is no Secret”. “Livet I “Maria Elena” and “Mantinada”. Lyle Schaefer was Finnskogan”, and “Balen I Karistad”. Tony Fohn our last performer. He played “You Can’t Be True, played three unnamed numbers. Then Cathy Cowley Dear”. “Trink, Trink, Trink”, “Morgan, Lili Marlene” and and Dennis Perry played “Bill Bailey” and “Sue City “Wien Bleibt Wien!” Sue”. Lyle Schaefer was our last performer. He played November “Girl from Ipanema”, “Third Man Theme”, “Something Our November meeting was on Thursday the City Polka”, “Who’s Sorry Now”, “Side by Side”, “New 10th, we had 26 in attendance. York, New York”, “Tick Tock Polka”, “Ridin’ Down the Our fi rst performer was Dick Myking playing Canyon” and “Hurry Up We Got To Go Waltz”. “Herregards Polka”, “Pa Steinkjertur Rheinlaender”, “Dog Gone Accordion Polka”, “Asjo Waltz” and September “Roslegsvinter”. Our next player was Dennis Perry. Our September meeting was on Thursday the He played “Resurrection Polka”, “Kinne Kille Schottis” 8th. We only had 24 in attendance but we had a good and “Shenandoah Waltz”. Then Dick Vanderfl ute on program. Judy Gardner was our fi rst accordionist piano and Lyle Schaefer on accordion joined him for and she was joined by two ukulele players, Sherry a trio playing “Five Foot Two”, “Ain’t She Sweet”, “The Stinson and Regina Mansfi eld. They also sang River Seine” and “Meditation”. and played “Deep Water”, “All Hat and No Cattle”, Our next accordionist was Randall Tron playing “When it’s Night Time in Nevada”, “Arms of My Love”, “Melody of Love”, “Lemon Tree”, “Music, Music, “Side by Side” and “Don’t Fence Me In”. Wilber Music”, and “Side by Side”. Eloise Adair didn’t bring Wybenga was up next playing “Das Kufstainar Liad”, her accordion but hers is like Dick Myking’s so she “My Father”, “Whispering Hope”, “Centralia Waltz”, played his. Dennis Perry brought a Scandinavian “Oregon Waltz” and “Edelweiss”. music book like the one she has so she used it and Dennis Perry hadn’t played for us for a while. played “Balen I Karlstad” and “Lokkeren Vals”. He played “September In The Rain”, “Meirzy Deats”. Diane Crews was up next singing “Blue Skies”. “Sakijarven”, “Village Tavern Polka” and “Johan Pa Our last accordionist was Lyle Schaefer. He played Snippen”, Cathy Cowley and Lyle Schaefer played “Blue Skies”, 2 Scandinavian Waltzes, “Memories two duets, “Beer Barrel Polka” and “Balen I Karlstad”. of Frogan”, “Swiss Waltz”, “Cabaret”, “Chattanooga Then Lyle played “La Paloma”, “September Song”, Choo Choo”, “Go West”, “It’s a Grand Old Flag”, “You do Something to Me”, “Pretend”, “The Last Time “Yankee Doodle Dandy”, “Give My Regards to I Saw Henri’ and “Clarinet Polka”. Tony Fohn was last Broadway” and “Edelweiss”. to play. He played a Swiss number and then it was time to close.

October Thursday 13 October was a very rainy day Merry Christmas for our social but there were 27 in attendance. We and had a lot of players, several from Sequim. Our fi rst performer was from Sequim, Caryl Dowell played “A Happy New Year! German Medley”, “Berg Vogabunden” and “Primrose Waltz”. Next Caryl joined a trio with Cathy Cowley

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Ribbon Festival in Tri Cities Washington Saturday, November 5, 2016 was a very special performing. Applause is generous for the young musi- day for accordion students, Sam, Aleek, Adam, and cians! Levi (students of Diane Young, Accordion Music Tri Diane was again invited to play in the lobby as Cities.) There was a total of 282 young musicians parents, friends and grandparents entered the build- (harp, violin, piano ,other instruments and the ac- ing. This year several of her students also played cordion) who participated in the 36th Annual Ribbon a few pieces, softly, in the lobby. Piano and violin Festival held in Richland, Washington. Thirty-three students and their siblings were happy to have the op- music teachers from the Tri City Chapter of WSMTA portunity to try out a 12-bass accordion. Diane chose participated in this years’ festival. French, Italian, Celtic and Spiritual songs to showcase Can a “Participation Event” be successful? Where her new Petosa AM 1000 Leggera. The magnifi cent did the idea for this event come from? Over thirty-fi ve tonal quality was complimented by many attendees. years ago, several teachers in the Tri City Chapter of the Washington State Music Teachers Associa- tion came up with the brilliant idea of having a non- evaluation, totally fun experience with music for young students. It would be the teacher’s responsibility to prepare the students for a positive musical experience with an award and recognition of pretty ribbons. Their goal was not to have any blue, red & white 1st, 2nd or 3rd places. The fi rst fi ve years were so successful that two of the teachers who came upon the idea, did a presenta- tion about the event at the WSMTA conference. Other chapters in the state adapted this idea to their chap- ter. In the beginning, some of the events were sched- uled at a “set” time. Now all the events in our chapter Diane is so very proud of each accordion student are “unscheduled” to help parents with their Saturday in the photo. (left to right: Adam, Aleek, Sam & Levi) schedule. The hours are 8-2 and 5-6:30. Older stu- She feels the accordion’s future is in “good hands” dents have an opportunity to perform in the Sonatina with the talent and hard-work ethic of her students. Di- Festival, off ered the same day. ane congratulates all music students who participated The Ribbon Festival has eleven categories: Solo, in the 2016 Ribbon Festival. She also appreciates the duet, spiritual/patriotic, original composition, scales, Tri City Chapter teachers’ enthusiasm for the accor- chords, arpeggios, theory, listening, an art project and dion students participating in the Festival. a “special time period” ribbon. This year’s special rib- bon category was “Baroque.” Part of Diane’s mission statement is to promote the accordion. She felt it important that each of her accordion students play a Baroque piece. There is a possibility to earn 11 ribbons. Just like all the partici- pating Tri City Chapter teachers, Diane set expecta- tions with each student months ago, 1:1, and fi lled out a “participation sheet.” This paper includes each category and the teacher and student make the deci- sion on what categories will be participated in to earn a ribbon. On Festival Day all participants wear their dress clothes and use performance etiquette. Each student is expected to bring their participation sheet, their instrument and art project. A teacher or parent volunteer monitors every event in each room. The room etiquette includes “No entry” while a student is

Winter Quarter 2016 37 Northwest Accordion News Remembering Marjorie Rombauer May 11, 1927 – September 23, 2016 from the Association of American Law Schools. In 2000, alumni voted her one of the ten outstanding teachers in the law school’s fi rst 100 years. Marjorie was also an accomplished musician playing the trumpet, piano and accordion. Over the last several years she enjoyed playing in an accordion quartet and wrote reviews for the Northwest Accordion News. Marjorie passed away at her home in West Seattle on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Marjorie Dick Rombauer the age of 89. She is survived by step-children Marjorie Dick Rombauer was born May 11, Ed (Claudia) Rombauer, Rod (Susan) Rombauer 1927 to Jasper and Ellen (Kline) Dick. She gradu- and Jeff (Loretta) Rombauer and their families, ated from Langdon High School in 1945. In her nieces & nephews and their spouses Harriet mid-20’s, Marjorie left North Dakota and began Smith, Glenn Wageman, Richard Dick, Jennifer golfi ng her way across the United States with an Dick, Charles Dick, Jasper Dick and Linda Bras- end goal of California but “ran out of money in galla (Daniel) and their families. She is survived Seattle.” by several great, great-great, and great-great- In Seattle, Marjorie met and married her great step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. husband Edgar, an accomplished attorney, com- (Marjorie made a comment that she was trying to pleted her BA in 1958 and her JD in 1960. After see how many “greats” she could collect in front graduating #1 in her class from the University of of her name.) Marjorie was preceded in death by Washington Law School, Marjorie was off ered her husband, Edgar R. Rombauer, Jr., parents a position as an instructor at her alma mater. Jack and Ellen Dick, step-daughter, Judy Rooks, Marjorie continued at the UW Law School as an brothers Gerald Dick and Kenneth Dick, nephew Assistant Professor, an Associate Professor, a Roger Dick, niece Professor and fi nally as Acting Dean. She was Penelope Wageman the fi rst female tenured professor. In 1993, Marjo- and others. Inter- rie retired as Emeritus Professor. ment will be at the Marjorie authored a number of law school Malung Cemetery textbooks and is widely considered the founding (in Roseau, MN) by mother of the fi eld of legal writing. In 1994, the her brother, Kenneth National Association of Legal Writing Directors Dick. established an award in her name to honor con- As stated by tributions to the legal writing fi eld. She received a colleague, “She numerous awards and honors over the years, succeeded by being, including the 2011 Burton Award for Excellence very simply, the best in Legal Writing Education, the Washington State at whatever she did.” Bar Association’s Award of Honor and Merit for her work in drafting and securing enactment of the 1987 Enforcement of Judgments Act and an award for Distinguished Service to the Profession 38 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News Accordion Events Calendar By Doris Osgood [email protected] EASTSIDE JAZZ Bellevue, WA NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY SOCIALS 3rd Tuesday monthly, Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 7:30 SEATTLE, WA PM. Contact: Cooksie Kramer 425-828-9104 2nd Monday monthly: West Seattle Senior Center EMERALD VALLEY ACCORDION CLUB Dec. 12, Jan.9, Feb.13, Mar.13 Contact: John EUGENE, OR Giuliani 425-255-2121 or Birgit Ages 206-947-8393 This group has disbanded until further notice. Back up contact: Bonnie Birch 206-622-4786. Music 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. FAIRBANKS ACCORDION CLUB FAIRBANKS, AK NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY SOCIALS Mondays weekly 6 – 8 PM Pioneers Home, open to all TACOMA, WA free reed instruments. Contact: Christine Upton 907- 2nd Thursday monthly: Dec.8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar 9 457-3392 Lutheran Church 121st & Park Ave. across from PLU Library 7:00 – 9:30 PM FIVE VALLEY ACCORDION ASSOCIATION contact: Dick Myking 253-537-0136 MONTANA 5VAA Jams: MST 1 – 4 PM, DST 1- 5 PM NORTHWEST ACCORDION SOCIETY SOCIALS Pres. Helen Brady 406-370-8452 FOREST GROVE, OR Dec. 11 Rustic Hut, Florence 4th Sundays April and October. Forest Grove Dec. 25 no dance – Christmas Community Center, 2037 Douglas St. Forest Grove, Jan. 8 Lolo Community Center dinner/dance/election OR. 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Contact: Doris Osgood Jan. 22 Rustic Hut, Florence 503-357-0417. Feb. 12 Sunrise Saloon, Missoula April 23, 2017 and October 22, 2017 Feb. 26 Rustic Hut, Florence ACCORDION CLUB OF CENTRAL OREGON March 12 Rustic Hut, Florence BEND, OR March 26 Rustic Hut, Florence 2nd Saturday Monthly, 10 AM Aspen Ridge Retirement April 9 Rustic Hut, Florence Home 1010 NW Purcell Blvd, Bend Members provide April 23 Rustic Hut, Florence monthly concerts 3rd Sunday 2:30 PM at Aspen [email protected] Ridge also. Contacts: Katie Eberhard 541-647-1502 Montana – NW Accordion Association [email protected] or Karl Kment, 541-548-0495 Dec. 18 Eagles, Kalispell [email protected] January 15 Eagles, Kalispell ACCORDION CLUB OF ROSEBURG February 19 Eagles, Kalispell ROSEBURG, OR March 19 Eagles, Kalispell 3rd Monday monthly 6:30, 553 Little Valley Rd. April 2 Elks, Polson Roseburg April 23 Eagles, Kalispell Pres. Karen Cordell 553 Little Valley Rd. Roseburg, Contact: Ken Kenmille 406-407-3514 OR 97471 541-784-1911 [email protected] all NWAA Jams 2 – 5:30 PM ACCORDION CLUB OF VANCOUVER Montana – Great Falls Accordion Players VANCOUVER, B.C. Dec. 11 Moose www.meetup.com/Accordion-Club-of-Vancouver Jan 15, 2017 Black Eagle Community Center contact: Haike Kingma, [email protected] Contact: Doris Seaton 406-727-2493 ACCORDION INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY Jams are 1 PM – 5 PM SANTA BARBARA, CA GEM STATE ACCORDION CLUB 2nd Sunday monthly 1 – 3 PM Vale Verde Retirement IDAHO Theatre 900 Calle de los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 3rd Saturday monthly 1 – 4 PM AIMS P.O. Box 4511 Santa Barbara, CA 93140 *Location varies. Info: Heinz Trick 805-685-2260 for information contact: Dianne Lansing slansing757@ www.santabarbaraaccordions.com gmail.com

Winter Quarter 2016 39 Northwest Accordion News HUGO’S ACCORDION BAND MT. VERNON, WA 2nd and 4th Monday monthly 2:00 - 4:00 PM Director,Leif Holmes. President: Ron Zentner, 4100 TUALATIN VALLEY ACCORDIONISTS S. Wilkes Gary Hts., Camano Island, WA 98282 FOREST GROVE, OR st (360)387-8143 [email protected] 1 Sat. monthly 10 AM – 1 PM Forest Grove Library Pacifi c Ave. Contact: Paul and Judy Bria 971-205- HOUSTON BAY AREA ACCORDION CLUB 4594 [email protected] or Doris Osgood 503-357-0417 HOUSTON, TX [email protected] 2ND Wednesday monthly 5 – 9 PM Joe Brikha, Pres [email protected] www.bayareaaccordionclub. YUMA ACCORDION CLUB com Yuma, AZ every Tuesday, November - March at the Yuma Food MEDFORD ACCORDION CLUB Bank at 2404 E 24th Street, Yuma, AZ MEDFORD, OR President, Coreen Bergholm, bergholm_coreen@ The group has disbanded until further notice. yahoo.com or Ginger Purdy, [email protected] OKANAGAN ACCORDION CLUB VICTORIA ACCORDION CLUB KELOWNA, BC VICTORIA, B.C. CANADA Tuesdays weekly Sept. – May, Senior Center on 1st Sunday Monthly 2:30 PM, Victoria Edelweiss Club Richter 108 Niagra St., James Bay District Victoria, BC Info contact: Lela Bourne [email protected] Contact: John 250-386-7282 or 250-477-3098 ROGUE RIVER ACCORDION CLUB BUTTON BOX CAMPS JULY AND SEPT ROGUE RIVER, OR for information contact: Joseph Smiell Jr. 812 Bantry nd 2 Friday monthly. 4 – 6 PM Council Chambers Way Benica, CA 94510, 707-751-0525 - camps held Rogue River City Hall, 133 Broadway St. Rogue at Heildman Lodge, Norden, CA near Donner Pass River, OR. Pres. Margot Turrell 206 Creekside Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-479-9409 [email protected] DAY OF THE ACCORDION February 25, 2017 Crossroads Mall Bellevue, WA ROSE CITY ACCORDION CLUB RCAC ACCORDION CAMP- SILVER FALLS PORTLAND, OR CONFERENCE CENTER June 4 – 9, 2017 near 3rd Saturday monthly. 1 – 5 PM Milwaukie Public Sublimity, OR. Contact: Wayne Tiusanen, 503-919-2962 Safety Bldg, SE 32nd & Harrison, Milwaukie, OR. [email protected] Pres. Wayne Tiusanen [email protected] www.rosecityaccordionclub.org LEAVENWORTH INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION CELEBRATION June 15 - 18, 2017 Leavenworth, SEQUIM ACCORDION SOCIAL WA. SEQUIM, WA www.accordioncelebration.org www.nwasnews.com 2nd Sunday, Odd numbered months, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (*3rd Sunday May only) VICTORIA ACCORDION FESTIVAL Sequim Senior Center 921 E. Hammond St Victoria, British Columbia July, 2017 Contact: Frank Bruckner: [email protected] www.bcaccordion.ca 1-778-433-8700 208-290-4037 or Caryl Dowell: [email protected] ACCORDION CELEBRATION – Historic Wallace 520-369-2550 Wallace, ID August 2017 new administration and contact: Jamie Baker jbaker5869@ SIERRA NEVADA ACCORDIONS gmail.com RENO, NV John Covarelli, Pres. 775-848-3777, sqeezebox2@ COTATI ACCORDION FESTIVAL Cotati, CA August , 2017 gmail.com www.cotatifest.com 707-664-0444 SPOKANE ACCORDION ENSEMBLE ACCORDON EXTRAVAGANZA SPOKANE, WA EDMONTON, ALBERTA weekly rehearsals 6- 9 PM Eileen Webber, Pres. 509- September, 2017 290-6858 [email protected] www.edmontonaccordion.com

Continued on page 43 40 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News Entertainers in the Northwest nights; tour groups as needed Submit your public performance schedules to Doris Osgood 3224 B St For scheduling information write PO Box 1057 Forest Grove, OR 97116 [email protected] Leavenworth, WA 98826 509-548-0155 Alpiners USA [email protected] www.alpinerusa.com with Joe Domitrowich Gary Dahl AlpenFolk For scheduling information write 509 Valley Ave. NE Bavarian and Austrian Folk Music #5 Puyallup, WA 98372 Contact: [email protected] Phone/fax 253-770-9492 www.alpenfolk.com [email protected]; www.accordions.com/ 509-548-3494 garydahl; www.beltuna.com AlpenFolk accordionist, Thomas Tilton, currently Tom Demski (Mr. Flash) performing weekly at Andreas Keller Restaurant in For scheduling information write: 518 9th St. SW Leavenworth. Please check website or email Thomas Puyallup, WA 98371 253-840-9277 (above) for schedule. [email protected] Juan Barco – Band Folk Voice Band Contact: 23091 23rd Ave. W. Brier, WA 98036 For scheduling: Birgit Ages 206-947-8393 425-775-8150; cell 206-356-1878 [email protected] Corky Bennett http://folkvoiceband.com Wednesdays at Polo Lounge, Fridays w/ 9th St. Band Laura Gardner/Phoenix Underground Reno Senior Center, Saturdays at Bavarian World contact: [email protected] website: www.corkybennett.com email: [email protected] Happy Hans’ Music Hans Rainer, Jr. CB Productions Dec. 17 Berliner Pub Renton 6 – 10 PM 3983 S. McCarran Blvd #226 Dec. 31 German House Seattle 8 PM – 12:30 AM Reno, NV 89502 For scheduling information write Hans Rainer Jr offi ce: 775-870-1509 cell: 775-287-2050 24613 231st Ave. SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-413-6562 [email protected] WWW. Bonnie Birch HAPPYHANSMUSIC.COM website: bonniebirch.com For scheduling information: write 1107 1st Ave. Lynn Haldeman #1003 Seattle, WA 98101. Leader of Haldeman’s OOM-PAH Boys(accordion, clarinet, tuba) 206-622-4786, email: [email protected] Der Rheinlander Restaurant Portland, OR Fri, Sat, Sun. 5 PM – 9 PM through December Chuck Berger Contact: Lynn Haldeman 1200 NE 199th Ave. Portland, Accordion Repair and Public Performance OR 97230 503-328-6099 [email protected] For information call: 503-254-0996 [email protected] David Locke Fridays 9 – 11 AM Useless Bay Coff ee Company Michael Bridge Langley, WA www.michaelbridgemusic.com/schedule [email protected] 360-321-6011 [email protected] Gary Malner 647-823-1501 Accordion, piano, keyboard rd Charlie Brown 3010 3 St Union Gap,WA 98903 Charlie’s schedule is much too long to print. He has performances 509-952-3913 nearly every day of the year. This is only an excerpt. Check with Jamie Maschler him for the complete schedule. Charlie’s 2017 schedule wasn’t April 23, 2017 Spring Accordion Celebration confi rmed at the time of this printing. Forest Grove, OR Dec. 16 Clearbrook Inn Silverdale, WA Contact info: 719-459-1983 www.jamiemaschler. Dec. 22 Claremont Senior Living Bremerton, WA com www.encantobrazil.com Dec. 26 Narrows Glen Tacoma, WA Rod Miller Dec. 28 Olympic Azheimers Gig Harbor, WA Dec. 31 German Club Kelowna Dec. 31 Mallards Landing Gig Harbor and the Contact: [email protected] Willows Bremerton, WA Andy Mirkovich Contact: [email protected] Dec. 10 and Dec. 18 Andy Mirkovich Trio Bellevue hm 253-857-6557 cell 253-376-5487 Square 1 – 5 PM Frank Calapristi Full schedule private engagements Master Classes by appointment: 425-451-1256 Winter schedule at King Ludwig’s, Wed, Thurs. Sun. Winter Quarter 2016 41 Northwest Accordion News Murl Allen Sanders Dec. 11 Pacifi c Place Shopping Center Downtown Meet Ron Ostromecki Seattle 600 Pine St. solo performance noon – 2 PM (Reprinted from NWAS Spring 2005) June 4 – 8, 2017 RCAC Accordion Camp at the Silver Falls Conference Center near Sublimity, OR You may have noticed the name Ron Ostromecki on Full schedule private engagements, regular many current accordion music publications. He has done performances in synagogue and church, composing, some really wonderful work and has shared some of it with and teaching. us. We asked to write a little something about himself for www.murlallensanders.com For scheduling information our members. Let’s become better acquainted with him. In write: [email protected] PO Box 30553 Seattle, Ron’s own words he writes: WA 98113, 206-781-8196 I started taking lessons when I was 12 years old in the early 50’s. I studied for about four years with the Lyle Schaefer Ronzitti School of Music in Erie, PA. Mose Ronzitti was the For scheduling information write: 9028-60th Ave foremost accordion teacher in the city at that time. I played East, Puyallup, WA 98371-6299 253-848-0778 solos on the radio while in my teens and, of course, had [email protected]. a small band for a while. After graduating from college, I Sam’s Variety Gems spent four years in the U.S. Army and participated as the Sam Pecorilla: home 541-847-2282, cell 541-321- accordionist in an Offi cers’ Orchestra on the base to which I 9088 was assigned. Smilin’ Scandinavians I put away the accordion for about 25 years and then renewed my interest in 1990 after having the good fortune Dec. 4 Swedish Club Breakfast Seattle 11:45 AM – of meeting Mr. Eddie Chavez. Together we traveled to 1:15 PM Seattle for the Accordion Day festivities in 1991. There I Dec. 16 Third Place Books Lake Forest Park 7:30 – met Leo Aquino and the Petosa family. Eventually I became 9:30 PM the proud owner of a Petosa AM1100 which I consider to be Dec. 20 – 23 Lights of Christmas Tinhorn Town Stage the Stradivarius of accordions. I currently only play for my Stanwood, WA 5:15 PM – 9:45 PM personal enjoyment. Feb. 7 – 9 SW Polka Party Orleans Hotel/Casino Las About fi ve years ago I became interested in the Vegas, NV 1 – 8 PM Tues., 3 – 10 PM Wed., 1:30 – 7 restoration of old accordion publications when I found Thurs. that the acid papers of the 30’s and 40’ resulted in a April 2 Swedish Club Seattle 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM steady deterioration of my music collection. My engraving For scheduling information contact: Toby Hanson hobby ultimately led to contacts with many prominent 11123 216th St. E Graham, WA 98338 253-875-8580 accordionists and I currently have the privilege of engraving [email protected] the works of many great players, teachers, arrangers and http://smilinscandivanians.com composers, including Frank Marocco, Tony Dannon, Joe Joe Szabo Morelli, Ralph Stricker and others. Fri – Sat. 6:30 – 9:30 PM Nonna Emilia’s Ristorante Aloha, OR For scheduling information: 13484 SW Devonshire Dr. Sergei Teleshev Beaverton, OR 97005 971-777-0276 [email protected] Extensive touring and recording. Contact: [email protected] Sylvia Storaasli-Jorgensen http://triovoronezh.com/TrioVoronezh/Concerts.html Sylvia’s Arizona Dance Band (Southwest) Diane Young Sylvia’s Ya Sure Ya Betcha Band (Northwest) www.accordionmusictricities.com Sylvia and Fjordsong (Scandinavian Band) For scheduling information: 509-460-1602 Sylvias Oktoberfest Band (Bavarian/German) [email protected] www.fjordsong.com NW Accordionaires www.facebook.com/sylviasbands February 25 DOTA Crossroads Mall Bellevue, WA Dec 6 & 13 Country n’ Old time Dance Greenfi eld June – LIAC Leavenworth, WA Village Mesa 1-4 pm Contact: Cooksie Kramer 425-828-9104 Dec 10 Springhaven Resort (AZTEC) Country/RR Mesa 7-11 pm It’s holiday time. Our professional musicians have some Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Sun Valley Resort public performances but most are booked for private Apache Junction 8 pm to 12:15 am entertainment. Contact the accordionists directly if you are For scheduling: Sylvia Jorgensen, 749 22nd St. planning a special trip to ensure their schedules. Support SW Puyallup, WA 98371 , cell 253-678-7682 them when you can. [email protected] 42 Winter Quarter 2016 Northwest Accordion News

Calendar Continued from page 40 Remembering Buckwheat Zydeco OREGON’S ALPENFEST September 2017 Buckwheat Zydeco (Stanley Dural Jr), the ac- Wallowa County, Oregon cordionist, organist, singer and songwriter, achieved The only Swiss-Bavarian festival in the West – events fame as the man who introduced the Zydeco dance in Enterprise, Joseph and Wallowa Lake. Details: music of Louisiana to the world stage. Stanley Dural oregonalpenfest.com or 541-426-ALPS (2577). died on September 24th from lung cancer at Our Lady Chuck Anderson of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. He Alpenmeister/President was 68. Oregon’s Alpenfest Stanley Dural Jr was born in rural Lafayette, Loui- P.O. Box 327 siana, in 1947, one of 13 children. His parents were Joseph, OR 97846 farmers. He worked on the farm as a boy, spending 541-426-ALPS (2577) much time picking cotton, later commenting, “I did a 541-398-1096 lot of hard stuff coming up. I’m glad I did, ‘cause this stuff – making music – is easy.” INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION CONVENTION His father, Stanley Dural Sr., was an amateur ac- Las Vegas, NV, October 23 – 26, 2017 th cordionist who played traditional Creole songs around at the Gold Coast Hotel, Las Vegas, 17 annual the house. In his youth, Buckwheat – the nickname convention referred to his braided hair, which was reminiscent of USA: 1-800-472-1695 outside USA: 1-801-486-1695 the ‘Buckwheat’ character in the old ‘Our Gang’/‘The [email protected] Little Rascals’ comedy series – rebelled against his father’s music. He took up the accordion, piano, key- boards and the Hammond B3 organ and gravitated toward funk and rhythm & blues, joined bands before forming his own and eventually fi nding commercial success. Welcome New Members His international performances include the 1996 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, which was Holly Barlow, Sammamish, WA broadcast to a huge TV audience worldwide, and both Yvonne Braune, Lacey, WA of President Bill Clinton’s inauguration celebrations. Dural broke new ground for Zydeco, both stylisti- Matt Cooper, La Grande, OR cally and commercially. In 1987, Island Records re- Joy Heinz, Lacey, WA leased Buckwheat Zydeco’s Grammy-nominated ‘On Sylvia Jorgensen, Puyallup, WA a Night Like This’, the fi rst Zydeco album on a major Donna Madsen, Junction City, OR label. More recently, the world-travelled Dural was the Bill & Sharon Ostheimer, Renton, WA fi rst Zydeco bandleader with his own YouTube chan- David Raab, Fairfax, WA nel, ‘Buckwheat’s World’. Vera Rakovskaya, Issaquah, WA He was a “cultural ambassador in the truest sense,” said Michael Tisserand, author of the 1998 Remember, you are welcome to give book ‘The Kingdom of Zydeco’, which will soon be gift memberships! (Not too late to order for reissued with a new foreword by Dural. “He brought Christmas!) this traditional music to the biggest stage it ever en- joyed. It took someone with his talent, range, sense The membership form is on the last of showmanship and charisma to take it that far. He’d page of this publication. play songs by Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, and You may request hard copy, PDF stretch the music beyond its original shape”, Tisser- (electronic), or both. You may also pay for and said, “but always with the sense of celebration, more than one year at a time, if you like. excitement and cultural pride at the heart of zydeco”.

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