Oklahoma Squeezins

Hybrid Meeting Info Dick Albreski Out-of-town members, or anyone who cannot attend the live 3:30 pm meeting in person, may wish to experience it in Zoom (the same way they did in previous months). Choose method (1) or (2). (1) On computer, tablet, or smartphone, to join us with audio and video, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5236709799 OR (2) On your landline or non-smart phone, to join us by audio only, call this number: 346/248-7799. When you are asked for a meeting ID, type in 523-670-9799. If you want to try out the system before that date, call Maggie at 405/201-7867 to give it a test-run. In-Person Meeting Info Simultaneous with the Sunday, March 10th Zoom meeting, at 3:30 pm we'll be meeting in person at Messiah Lutheran Church, on the SE corner of Portland Avenue and NW Expressway in Oklahoma City. The south entrance to the church (there's a portico at that doorway in case of rain!), takes you into the foyer, where you'll see arrows on the wall directing you to the left hallway where you'll hear accordion music leading you to where we await you in the music room. Snacks are welcome! Bring your accordion, or just come sit down with us and listen to our sweet sounds! Heads up! Yours truly will again conduct the FUN BAND and YOUTH Band at the National Accordion Convention to be held at the Hilton Gardens, 785 State Highway 121, Lewisville, TX, from March 20th to the 24th, 2024. There will be significant changes to this convention. Check the website for additional free banquet announcements. I would strongly urge all accordionists and accordion lovers to attend this annual event. For more information download 2024NAA- Schedule.pdf. Wednesday evening will be a relaxed 'meet and greet' for those early folks. Thursday evening will be open mic night for those who want to perform. Friday evening is Party night and Saturday evening after the banquet will feature a professional performance. Both the FUN BAND and the Youth Band are currently scheduled to perform on Saturday March 23rd, 2024. FUN BAND in the evening. Youth Band at lunch. During the day, there will be dealer rooms for all your accordion needs and individual classroom activities. For the list of the talented performers go to National Accordion Convention 2024. The convention is carefully planned but only your attendance can make it happen. See you there!

The ACCORDION TEACHERS GUILD (ATG) 2024 Accordion Festival will be held at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club in Kansas City Missouri from July 23 to the 27th, 2024.There will be a special Accordion World Cup event that will be held on July 26 & 27th. To compete you must be 32 years old or younger. The first prize is $5000 and the 2nd prize is $3000. More to follow on this event. The fees for attending the festival are: Single day Early bird for member is $120.00. Non-member early bird single day is $130.00. The full package fee for members is $475.00 and non-members $520.00. There are other fees to suit your attendance. The current lineup of performers includes Gorka Hermosa, ATG Festival Orchestra under the direction of Joan C. Sommers, Grayson Mansfield, Bridge & Wolak, Nicolay Bine, UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble, Mirco Patarini, Stas Venglevski and Das Kollektiv Duo. For best results go to the ATG website for the 2024 Festival information.

The AMERICAN ACCORDION ASSOCIATION has announced that it will hold it annual convention from July 12-14th, 2024 in West Conshohocken, (Philadelphia area) PA. They ask that you hold the date and visit () for news releases concerning this event. Joe Natoli will be one of the featured artists. More data to follow as released. Free Accordion Music Websites. Check out the following sites for new and free accordion music: Todoaccordion.com., Donquattrocchi.com., or 8notes.com/ accordion. Try it! You'll like it! As future events happen, hopefully we will see them in advance, so you can make plans to attend. Keep checkin' this article.

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