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AMERICAN ACCORDIONISTS’ ASSOCIATION Newsletter A bi-monthly publication of the American Accordionists’ Association JULY 2012 From the Editor Here’s What’s Welcome to the July 2012 edition of the AAA Newsletter. My sincere thanks to you all for your continued support and submissions of information highlighting the won- derful accordion activities across the USA. My special thanks to Rita Davidson, Editor Happening at of the online USA National Accordion News, for her wonderful collaboration and shar- ing of information for the AAA publications. AAA in 2012 In this Newsletter we have launched a new section called “Coast to Coast” profiling some of the diverse accordion activities being held across the country. JULY 11-15 I wish you a wonderful summer highlighted by the 74th AAA Competition and Festival in Balti- AAA Annual Festival more, and I look forward to hearing from you all very soon with your accordion news. Sheraton City Center Sincerely, Kevin Baltimore, Maryland Kevin Friedrich – AAA Newsletter Editor Workshops • Exhibits Concerts • Competition Spotlight on AAA Governing Board Member, Manny Bobenrieth Guest Artist: Compiled by Joan Grauman, AAA Historian Stas Venglevski On the AAA Governing most of whom studied music in Coordinators: Frank Busso, Board since 2001, Manny their youth. Manny began tak- Mary Tokarski Bobenrieth has been an adjudi- ing accordion lessons at age 5. and Linda Reed cator and Master of Cere- When the family moved to the monies for the AAA festivals United States and settled in the JULY 27-29 and has worked on numerous Washington, D.C. area in 1968, committees. He brings his Manny and all of his siblings Master Class and Concert warmth and delightful humor began studying at Carmelo Series – The Seminars into every meeting and event Pino’s Biviano School of Redemption: The Radar – and, this year, he will once Music in Silver Spring, MD. Off the Radar again bring his superb skills on His siblings studied guitar, ac- See page 2 the accordion to our annual cordion and trumpet. Nine- Tenri Cultural Institute festival. Manny Bobenrieth year old Manny stayed with and the U.S. Army Strolling the accordion and studied with 43A W13th Street, NYC Strings will be performing at Carmelo Pino, who became his Moderator/Curator: the AAA Festival banquet in lifelong mentor and friend. Dr. William Schimmel Association of Greater Wash- Baltimore, Maryland on Satur- In 1970, with Carmelo’s en- ington (AAGW) and then in day, July 14. couragement, Manny began the AAA. He enjoyed the hard SEPTEMBER 8 Born in Concepcion, Chile, entering accordion competi- work and discipline and did Manny is one of eight children, tions, first in the Accordion Noon to 5:00 pm continued on page 2 Valtaro Celebration Wine tasting, dinner Joe Soprani Entertains for Artist Martin Varnedoe and dancing Philadelphia presented an traits are his paintings of Center and now hang in the Magnanini Farm Winery Art Exhibit of Philadelphia's renowned pianist Lili Kraus Kraus family permanent col- 172 Strawridge Rd. own Martin Varnedoe. Varne- that were show at the Lincoln continued on page 2 Wallkill, NY doe's recent collection at- See paes 8&9 tempts to capture moments of Chairman: Mario Tacca vibrancy, intimacy and mys- tery of Italy, everyday situa- Join us as we pay tribute to tions of ordinary activity in the Magnanini Family for extraordinary settings as seen their continued support of through the eyes of the artist. live accordion music! Varnedoe's works may be found in both private collec- tions and in public spaces throughout the United States and abroad. Varnedoe has a Master of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute of New York and among his most notable por- Joe (center) is pictured here with Martin Varnedoe amd Joseph Robert Colletti. For further information, please visit www.joesoprani.com A bi-monthly publication of the American Accordionists’ Association - page 2 JULY 2012 Manny Bobenrieth, continued from page 1 18th Annual AAA Master Class and Concert Series well in the competitions. five presidents at numerous Manny has very fond memories White House State Dinners, in Remember to mark July 27-29 on your calendar. Those are the of being judged by such greats honor of foreign dignitaries three days for the 2012 Accordion Master Class and Concert Se- as Charles Magnante, Mad- such as Margaret Thatcher, ries “The Seminars” sponsored by the American Accordionists' dalena Belfiore, Dr. Jacob Neu- Mikhail Gorbachev, Prince Association (AAA). It will be moderated by Dr. William Schim- pauer and Joe Biviano. One Charles and Princess Diana, mel at the Tenri Cultural Institute of New York located at 43A memory that stands out for him Boris Yeltsin, King Hussein and West 13th, Street in New York City. was the 1976 Coupe Mondiale, many others. In 2001, Master This year’s event is Redemption: The Radar off the Radar. Cu- a huge gala event that took Sergeant Manny Bobenrieth rator and Moderator of the event Dr. William Schimmel tells us place at the historic Shoreham was promoted to Sergeant “it's a new kind of Radar!! Yes, and trust me, it's a new way of Hotel in Washington, D.C. Major. In 2004, Sergeant Major Redemption! It's the Radar off the Radar! The Seminars are 18 Manny played in Carmelo’s Bobenrieth became a non-com- years old this year and they have found their own place in the student ensemble, competed in missioned officer in charge of marketplace of ideas in a new zone – off the Radar!! Yes, I say the duet category and truly en- the U.S. Army Strings. He is again – The Radar off the Radar!! It's a new kind of Radar – and joyed being a part of the accor- responsible for, and oversees all it's looking for you!! It really is!! Yes!” dion world. of the commitments for this 22 The weekend events will include Master Classes at 3 p.m. and In 1982, Manny graduated member group. Manny has also Concerts in evening at 7 p.m. featuring a distinguished lineup! with a Bachelor’s degree in written many of the arrange- Music Performance from Installations in the lobby include Books, CDs, DVDs and other ments that are performed by the merchandise. ■ Catholic University of America Strolling Strings. in Washington, D.C., becoming Manny and his wife, Mau- the first accordionist to gradu- ate with such a degree from that reen, live in Potomac, MD and institution. He performed in are very proud parents of two restaurants, on SS Norway’s grown children, Emily and Vin- Caribbean cruise lines, with the cent. Emily is a 2011 West legendary jazz guitarist, Charlie Point graduate and is now 2nd Byrd, in Broadway musicals Lieutenant with the 82nd Air- and with the Kennedy Center borne at Fort Bragg, NC. Vin- Opera House Orchestra. cent is going into his senior In 1986, Manny became the year at the University of Pitts- accordionist for the U.S. Army burgh, majoring in English. Band “Pershing’s Own” Vincent enrolled in ROTC and Strolling Strings. With the will be a Commissioned Officer ■ Strings, he has performed for in the U.S. Army next year. Joe Soprani, continued from page 1 A sampling of Concert and Master Class lection. The artwork of Robert vention Center in Philadelphia presentations include: Colletti, also a Philadelphian, in 1995. He also appeared with were also on display. Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Concert No. 1 on July 27, 2012 at 7 p.m. includes: Joe provided entertainment playing a special arrangement • "New interactive video" by Micki Goodman with Ms. Good- throughout the evening and ac- by Nero with Soprano Evelyn man, video, dance and choreography, music, Dr. Schimmel companied tenor Tony Affi- de LaRosa. In November of • "Star Twinkle - Mix" by Mozart, Cage, Telstar, Doo Wop and gato in a variety of Italian 1997, Soprani became the first "Sonata for two pianos (accordion and piano)" by Mozart selections including "Parlami accordionist to perform in "La performed by Dr. Hugo Goldenzweig, piano and Dr. Schim- d'Amore Mariu" and "On An Traviata" by Verdi presented mel Evening in Roma" as well as by the Opera Company of • "St. John Coltrane!" by Dr. Mark Birnbaum/William Schim- classic Neapolitan songs and Philadelphia, at the Academy mel, performed by Dr. Birnbaum, piano – Dr. Schimmel other Italian favorites. of Music in Philadelphia. • "Kensington" by Dr. Art Bailey "Romp III" by Robert Young In addition to performing in Klaus Arp, the opera conduc- McMahan performed by Dr. McMahan - Johanna Cho, Broadway shows such as "Fid- tor from Germany, decided to piano dler on the Roof", "Zorba", use the accordion in the small • "The Minimal Accordion" by Michael Century "Cabaret" and "Irma la ensemble on stage during "La • Plus more! Douce", Joe has performed in Banda" sections. Master Class No. 2 on July 28, 2012 at 3 PM includes: world premieres of "Frida,” a Joe has also performed with • Accordions Occupying Wall Street musical that called for a virtu- Russell Watson on Good • Song Writing at the Accordion oso accordionist and "Another Morning America, and contin- • Don't Just Get Them, But Keep Them (Julio Giulietti) Kind of Hero,” a musical ues to promote the accordion • How I Achieved Salvation Through The Accordion Without which featured him on stage as a serious instrument at vari- Playing It for an entire scene. ous clubs and organizations. Joe, who appeared on the Ed His workshops at schools and • A Bellows Pleated World/Full of Ins and Outs Sullivan Show and won the colleges, where he demon- • Merton/Bhudda/Pussycat (William Schimmel) Arthur Godfrey Show, ap- strates his skills as performer • The Reality Chord/Money/Exhibit peared with TV Star Nell and arranger to young com- • Fire And Worship Carter in a "Colors of Free- posers and arrangers, have • Installation In Lobby – Please Don't Go Away (William dom" production at the Con- been well received.

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