Oklahoma Squeezins

You'll like em! GUESS WHAT? They say, "Money is the root of all evil." I can't believe that! Money keeps our Accordion Club going. Our Accordion Club is not evil! In fact, Thanks to you all, it is beautiful! Now the GUESS WHAT? It is time to renew your membership for 2025. We need each and everyone of you to continue to support the accordion. Please don't let us down. The individual fee for one year is only $20 and a lifetime is only at the moderate total of $300. Better yet, do you have or know of any potential new members? We need them too! A sincere THANK YOU to those members and friends who supported the OAC Christmas Party on December 8. A great time was had by all and yes, we did raise some money for the students to attend the NAA convention in March. The amount is still being tabulated and the total will follow later. Without your support, we cannot continue. Again, thank you. CURRENT NEWS: Once again, the Bohemian Knights will be performing at the Royal Bavaria Restaurant every Friday and Saturday in January from 5:00 to 9:00PM. This is your chance to hear great live music. The Royal Bavaria Restaurant is located at 3401 South Sooner Road, Moore, OK. They serve an excellent German cuisine plus home-brewed beer. What could be better? Good food, good beer, and good ethnic music. This is an annual event at the Restaurant and if you plan to attend, reservations are required. Don't leave home without them. A Sad Note: On Christmas eve, Elijah Clements, a talented and creative young accordionist, lost his life in an automobile accident. He was part of a new generation of accordionists, and the accordion world will certainly miss his contributions. Rest in Peace, Elijah. We now know where you SQUEEZIN. START PLANNING: I have a great plan for you. Next March 13 through 15 in Lewisville, TX, the National Accordion Association will hold its annual Convention at the Hilton Garden Inn. This is your opportunity to enjoy some of the best accordion performances close to home. In addition, the NAA will initiate a collaboration invitation and request other musicians who play string, reed, and brass instruments to join in the convention. This will be a tremendous leap forward to all instruments playing all music. You can also participate in the program. There will be jam sessions, an adult FUN Band plus other chances to play for your old and new friends. Consider this something to do in 2025. If you are not familiar with the program, give me a note and I will get you started. Incidentally, for those who plan to play in the FUN Band, the music arrangements will be available this month on the NAA website. ALBUQUERQUE ACCORDION EXTRAVAGANZA and BAND CAMP is scheduled from May 14 to 18, 2025, at the Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport in Albuquerque, NM. There are special room rates for those who attend, and you can also pick your desired dates. This event will host Zoom meetings prior to the event that will help you to play the required music. You must register prior to the meeting to obtain both the Zoom meetings schedule and music. Registrations are open until March 15, 2025. This event will cost $269 per person. For all registrations and additional information please go to kdcstudios@. As future events happen, hopefully we will see them in advance, so you can make plans to attend. Keep checkin' this article! ~ Dick

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