We’re pleased to announce that we’ve just taken delivery of a large shipment of E Soprani accordions arrive in stock at both our Sunningdale and Rochdale shops. These extremely popular instruments are built by the highly respected Paolo Soprani company of Castalfidardo, Italy, and represent excellent value for money. We currently have 48, 72 and 96 bass models in stock in a wide range of colours and tunings. For further information, please phone us on 01344 873717 or send us an email at sales@theaccordionshop.co.uk.
Guildford Accordion Club Newsletter 18th August 2017
Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra
TAO had a successful sunny day at Canbury Bandstand on August 13th.
There was a very appreciative audience and many familiar faces.
Thank you to everyone who came and supported the orchestra.
Bellows Across Borders
London Accordion Orchestra welcomes the world famous
Accordion State Youth Orchestra, Baden-Wurttemberg (Germany)
to give a joint concert at Diorama Arts Centre at 4:30pm on 3rd September 2017.
We are delighted to be able to bring one of the best accordion orchestras
in the world to London for this unmissable concert. The Accordion State Youth Orchestra has performed on all 5 continents
ncluding concerts in USA, Canada, Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa, Namibia,
Costa Rica, New Zealand, Fiji and India.
Touring with the orchestra are renowned American Baritone Douglas Yates
and virtuoso Bandoneonist Antje Steen. We are honoured to be able to
present their first concert in the UK at the futuristic Diorama Arts Centre in
Central London (near Warren Street Station).
Kennet Accordion Orchestra
Musical Director Nigel Pasby A.B.C.A.(TD) L.B.C.A They are going to perform a wide varied programme to suit all musical tastes.
Movie themes, Pop, Classical, you will be amazed at the sound.
Join them at Newbury Bandstand, Victoria Park RG14 1DJ Sunday 10th September 2017
Check us out on: :www.kennetaccordionorchestra.com or contact Nigel on 07595380810
Amaryllis Accordion Duo
On September 15th 2017 our next club night we look forward to welcoming
Tracey Middleton and David Garwood.
They been playing together for about 22 years, and often appear at prestigious festivals
such as Cheltenham Folk Festival and Stratford upon Avon Arts Festival.
We have also seen them here before. Their diverse repertoire covers everything from
18th century dance music to Walt Disney. This should be a night not to be missed.
Music Classes
The English Folk Society offers this autumn at Cecil Sharp House a term of tuition in folk music.
There is an Accordion class for beginners at 10am; and a class for improvers at noon.
Each class is limited to nine members, so early bookings are recommended.
Cecil Sharp House is a short walk from Camden Town, with a direct tube link from Waterloo.
The centre also offers classes in melodeon, whistle, fiddle, banjo, guitar and singing.
(Saturdays, dates 9th 23rd 30th September. 14th 21st October. 4th 18th November. 2nd 16th December ).
Further details from www.efdss.org
Button Accordion Workshop with Andrew Mac Namara
by IMDL (Irish Music and Dance in London)
19th Return to Camden Town Festival Button Accordion Workshop with Andrew Mac Namara
Sunday 29th October 2017 11am-1pm
London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square, London NW1 9XB This workshop is for Intermediate to Advanced students. £10/£6 U18
Beginners may attend to observe the workshop for a concessionary rate of £8 More information about this and other events during the 19th Return to Camden Town Festival, see www.returntocamden.org
Our Next Clubnight September 15th 2017
Hope to see you all then
Doors open 7pm
We are very pleased to be able to announce the launch of a brand new range of models which are designed and produced exclusively for us by the world renowned Cooperativa factory in the Italian town of Vercelli. We are proud to present the Ballo range of extended keyboard compact body instruments, which consists of the 96 bass 39 treble key “Paris”, New York” and “Roma” models. These top quality instruments complement the existing 72 bass 34 treble key “London” Ballo model which is extremely compact and has proved very popular indeed. For further information on these, or any of our accordions, please either click on the following link, https://theaccordionshop.co.uk/accordions/cooperativa-96-bass-39-key-ballo-compact-accordion/ phone us on 01344 873717 (Sunningdale), 01706 658283 (Rochdale), or email us at sales@theaccordionshop.co.uk
Our good friends at the Guildford Accordion Club are hosting a very exciting sounding concert on the 16th of June. See the attached poster for full details.
Over the late May bank holiday weekend, our opening hours at the Sunningdale store are as follows:
Saturday 27th – 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 28th – 11:00am – 4:00pm
Monday 29th – 11:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday 30th – Usual hours resume
Please note that our Rochdale store is closed until Wednesday the 31st.
Our good friends at the Uxbridge Accordion Band are presenting their latest concert, titled “Latin Fever” on the evening of Wednesday the 26th of April 2017 between 8.00pm and 10.030pm. at The Tower Arms, 2 Thorney Lane South, Richings Park, Iver, SL0 9AE. Admission costs £4.00 (no charge for children) with all proceeds going to charity. For further information, please contact David or Angie on 01895 235601.
