$12 – $15
Three musicians will perform in concert: Stas Venglevski on accordion, Derek Bromme on tuba and Brett Jones on percussion. The hour-long program includes the world premiere of “Footprints” by Mayako Kubo, written for accordion solo and dedicated to Stas Venglevski; “Witch of November” by Ian Deterling for tuba and marimba; and music by Johann Sebastian Bach, William Susman, Astor Piazzolla, Nikita Mndoyants and Stas Venglevski. The concert can also be viewed online. Register at worldofaccordions.org.
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Accordion displays and demonstrations; Superior Mayor Paine proclamation; Joanna Darrow on accordion history; Dee Langley workshop on Eastern European and Balkan Music; Jazzlynne Skye plays an eclectic hodgepodge of music; Kevin Friedrich and Jane Christison introduce the accordion family; followed by supper at the Elks Lodge, with entertainment by Dr. William Popp, retired accordionist for the U.S. Air Force Strings. Schedule 9 a.m. A World of Accordions Museum opens with breakfast table; general free time 10–10:30 a.m. Welcome: introductions and…
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Accordion displays and demonstrations; Superior Mayor Paine proclamation; Joanna Darrow on accordion history; Dee...
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The annual Willard A. Palmer Festival celebrates one of America’s great educators and artists with a day of lectures and music. Schedule 8:30 a.m. - Band Rehearsal 10 to 10:45 a.m. - Dr. Mike Middleton Concert 11 to 11:45 a.m. - John Scaffeo Concert Noon - Lunch 1 to 1:45 p.m. - Mike Middleton and the Middletones Concert (Mike, Clayton, Lance) 2 to 2:45 p.m. - Dreams Fulfilled Through Music: Mary Kay and Katherine Archuletta method for teaching special needs…
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Featuring polka music, seminars, exhibits, a guided tour and more. Schedule 10 a.m. - Hostfest Ensemble Polka Service, sponsored by Yvonne Marts (Fergus Falls) 11 a.m. - Mike Middleton Polka Service (jam session open to all) Noon - Lunch 1 p.m. - Dr. Craig Funderburg: Developing an Applied Accordion Department at the University of Alabama 2 p.m. - Guided tour through the Harrington Arts Center and the World of Accordions Museum
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Featuring polka music, seminars, exhibits, a guided tour and more. Schedule 10 a.m. -...
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$10 – $35
Canadian accordionist Michael Bridge is a virtuoso performer on both the acoustic accordion and its 21st-century cousin, the digital accordion. His concerts capture the energy and panache of stadium rock with the elegance and discipline of chamber music. He’s won a slew of competitions in Canada and abroad and was named one of CBC’s 30 under 30 classical musicians.
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Local author Anthony Bukoski reads from his books, including his newly published "Blondes of Wisconsin" at the Hanni Strahl Concert Hall, in the A World of Accordions Museum. His prize-winning "wit and wisdom" explore the lives of fictional Polish-Americans in Superior’s East End community. Accordion music performances that are relevant to his readings is featured during the event, which is a fund-raiser for A World of Accordions Museum. About Bukoski: A native of the East End of Superior, he attended…
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Local author Anthony Bukoski reads from his books, including his newly published "Blondes of...
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The Finnish American brass band Ameriikan Poijat (Boys of America) will perform a benefit fundraiser concert for the Finlandia Foundation Northland. The band has traveled widely, with performances in most Midwestern states, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Canada and Finland. The band has released six CD recordings and published some of its performance sheet music. The program will consist of a mixture of concert and dance music.
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The Finnish American brass band Ameriikan Poijat (Boys of America) will perform a benefit...
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The Oktoberfest Fun starts at 2 p.m. The accordion ensembles and band start off the event with "happy music." Attendees can bring a “classic,” to jam "or to brag" at 3:30 p.m.
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The Oktoberfest Fun starts at 2 p.m. The accordion ensembles and band start off...
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Christmas music ensembles and solos. Donations encouraged.
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Christmas music ensembles and solos. Donations encouraged.
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Friday, May 5th Schedule: Dr. William A. Palmer Festival 10:00 - 10:30 Welcome 10:45 - 11:45 Museum Tour and Instrument Demos 12:00 - 12:45 Lunch – Deli sandwiches available for purchase. 1:00 - 1:45 Willard A. Palmer III, Finding YOUR Lady of Spain 2:00 - 2:45 Intro to Diatonics and Concertinas, Helmi Harrington, Rob Dingmann, Shelby Setnikar, Nina Ford 3:00 - 3:45 Art Bjorngjeld, Scandinavian Humor 4:00 - 4:45 Jose Curbelo, Transitioning Teaching Traditions 5:00 - 6:45 Dinner Break (on…
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Friday, May 5th Schedule: Dr. William A. Palmer Festival 10:00 - 10:30 Welcome 10:45...
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Saturday, May 6 Schedule: World Accordion Day 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. - ACM Band Rehearsal 10 a.m. to noon - Music for kids with Janie Next Door. Then everyone will be given the opportunity to “test drive” an accordion. Noon to 12:45 p.m. - Lunch (deli sandwiches available for purchase) 1 to 1:45 p.m. - Kenneth Bressler, Moog Synthesizers 2 to 2:45 p.m. - Florian Chmielewski, The Great Entertainer 3 to 3:45 p.m. - A Myron Floren Tribute Concert featuring…
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Saturday, May 6 Schedule: World Accordion Day 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. - ACM Band...
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$10 – $35
A World of Accordions welcomes Grayson to Superior, WI for his museum visit and concert. Grayson Masefield is a New Zealand born accordionist and is the first person to win World Championships in Classical, Virtuoso and Digital accordion categories. He is the Instrumental Music Teacher for Accordion at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, he has spent the past decade studying in France with Frederic Deschamps and completing his University education in Lausanne, Switzerland with…
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$35
His artistry, dazzling technical command, and sensitivity have brought Stas Venglevski, a native of the Republic of Moldova, part of the former Soviet Union, increasing acclaim as a virtuoso of the bayan. A two-time first-prize winner of Bayan competition in the Republic of Moldova, Venglevski is a graduate of the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow where he received his masters degree in music under the tutelage of the famed Russian bayanist Friedrich Lips. In 1992 he immigrated to the…
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His artistry, dazzling technical command, and sensitivity have brought Stas Venglevski, a native of...
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$25
NE Accordion Festival and Oktoberfest will have workshops and concerts throughout the day. 2:30 pm Workshop #1: Understanding free reed instrument repair 3:30 pm Workshop #2: Historical presentation about diatonic instruments 5:30 pm Concert featuring Accordion Concertina group, Mill City Accordions, Masked Accordions, Helmi Harrington and Robert Dingman, Three Rivers Accordion Ensemble and The 2023 NEAF Accordion Orchestra
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NE Accordion Festival and Oktoberfest will have workshops and concerts throughout the day. 2:30...
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A free afternoon of Oktoberfest music by the Accordion Concertina Band with a special performance by Marge Ford of Alaska.
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A free afternoon of Oktoberfest music by the Accordion Concertina Band with a special...
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The Accordion Concertina Music Band is proud to announce their Christmas recital featuring both of traditional and modern music.
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The Accordion Concertina Music Band is proud to announce their Christmas recital featuring both...
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