Sunday, May 1, 2022

May 2022 Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp, May 12-16, 2022, Conducted by Dan & Kim Christianson. Come and be part of this threeday fun event, where you will be working with accordionists from all over the US. There will be 7 band arrangements available with your registration. Fee for this event is $135.00. For more information, go to: https://squeezeplay.samcart.com/products/squeezeplay-concert-of-the-month-club/, or e-mail Kim at kdcstudios@gmail.com, or call direct: 719/459-2061. The 80th (ATG) Accordions Teachers Guild Anniversary Convention will be held in the Chicago area (Lisle, Illinois) July 20-24, 2022. The ATG is also promoting a Band Workshop. At this Festival, they hope to have an 80-piece accordion band to commemorate their 80th anniversary. The fee to hold your seat is $25.00, and will be applied towards your festival registration. More information will follow. The 2022 AAA (American Accordion Association) Festival has been postponed until 2023. Due to the AAA's commitment to the health and safety of its members, attendees, and guest artists, they have elected to postpone this year's event. You can visit their website: www.ameraccord.com for more information. Gordon Koh Presents On-Line Workshops on Sundays, that cover a variety of music. For more information, you can contact Gordon at gkohl5890@gmail.com. The fee is $20.00, and will include handouts in PDF form. NOT JUST OOMPAH will host a special summer live event in Austin, Texas, with Lori Brooke presenting "Western Swing," and Alex Meixner presenting "Polka Magic." This event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Austin, Texas, June 25-26, and the cost is $175.00, which includes workshops , meals, plus other amenities. Registration, payment, daily schedule, and hotel options will be available after May5 at www.NotJustOompah.org. Keep checking this section for more accordion events and news! • Dick Albreski, OAC Co-Founder Mark Your Calendars Dick Albreski Advertisement