spirit between accordion

clubs will be a goal for the

ALSI Steering Committee.

Please call me with your

ideas.

Every accordionist, and

music enthusiast will bene-

fit from attending these

special ALSI music per-

formances. Whether you

live in San Diego, Los An-

geles, Santa Barbara, San

Francisco or even Phoenix

Arizona. I personally invite

all members to encourage

new people to come at-

tend ALSI concerts and

activities.

With enthusiasm, in-

volvement, shared friend-

ship and interest for live

music, ALSI will have an-

other great year.

The club officers wish

everyone a Happy New

Year and great times to-

gether in the coming

months.

February is that special

time of year to play love

songs and ballads. In Feb-

ruary ALSI will enjoy many

beautiful melodies from its

membership.

Enjoy live music,

Gordon

by Gordon Kohl

Happy New Year to

ALSI members and friends.

Accordionists are encour-

aged to attend and play

your specialty selections at

ALSI meetings and special

events in 2010. Special

concert artists and show-

case performances will

continue to delight ALSI

audiences in the new year.

Outstanding accordion-

ists are scheduled for early

in 2010. The excitement

will begin in January with

accordionist extraordinaire

Tom Eskola. His wizardry

on both digital and acoustic

accordion will amaze listen-

ers.

The entertainment just

keeps on coming. March

brings the incomparable

accordionist Ms. Bonnie

Birch from the Seattle

Washington area. The

very expressive dynamics,

technical articulation and

stage presence will excite

any music lover in the au-

dience.

Ms. Bonnie Birch will

present an active accor-

dion workshop prior to

her concert. Accordion-

ists from other clubs will

want to attend Bonnie’s

workshop and concert.

In April, Sylvia Barber,

a world class accordionist,

will share her musical gen-

ius for improvisation, bel-

low shake and special

sound effects in concert

and in a workshop. Her

repertoire includes music

from legends in the accor-

dion world including

Charles Magnante, Pietro

Frosini, Maestro Galla-Rini

and Pietro Diero.

We are very fortunate

to have these wonderful

musicians coming to ALSI

in San Diego.

Building a cooperative

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

JANUARY

2010

January 2010 Volume 17 Issue 1

MONTHLY

NEWSLETTER

Inside this issue:

President’s

Message

1

General

Information

2

Happiness at ALSI 3-4

Renewal Form 5

Special Thank You 6

Credits 7

Coming This

Month

8

Christmas

Appearances

8

Tribute

9

Blood Drive

Appearance

10

Calendar 11

Upcoming Events 11

Harold J. Estok Founder

ALSI and REED BLOCK

President:

Gordon Kohl

619-427-4344

Presidents Emeriti:

(Founder) Harold Estok

Ron Griffin

Kjell Holmes

Gloria Ensign

Editor/Secretary:

Helen Estok Schoell

619-584-4970

Treasurer:

Vicki Eriqat

619-563-5586

Ensemble Director:

Vicki Eriqat

619-563-5586

Newsletter/Webmaster:

Bob Page

760-451-3641

ALSI MEMBERSHIP AND NEWSLETTER GENERAL INFORMATION

Page 2 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

MEMBERSHIPS: for the calendar year, January to December, are $25.00 U.S.A., $26 Canada, $27.00

for International delivery. Partial year memberships can be purchased. Use this calculation as follows:

Subtract $2 for each month that has elapsed for the calendar year. Therefore, if you are joining with a USA

club membership in July, six months have elapsed, so 6 times $2 would be $12 to deduct and the formula

would be: $25 - $12 = $13, thus the payment would be $13. Make check or money order payable to ALSI

and send to: Helen Estok Schoell, at P.O. Box 151357 San Diego, CA 92175. The REED BLOCK is

published once each month for delivery to members prior to the next meeting. (Meetings are the second

Sunday of each month). Your input to the REED BLOCK is invited and should be submitted to Helen Estok

Schoell or email to Bob Page at webmaster@accordion -club-sandiego.org

DISCLAIMER: Unless otherwise indicated, all articles were written by the Editor. Unless so stated, no

article is to be construed as an endorsement. Articles not written by the Editor may contain comments

that do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor. If you disagree with anything in The REED BLOCK,

please let us know in writing.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO RECORDING ARTISTS: If you have an audio/video tape cassette you would

like reviewed and written up in The REED BLOCK, please send us a professional copy and a short biography

of the artist; include names, date and places to the ALSI address above. Please include the price of the item

including shipping and handling. If you want the package returned after the review please include return

postage with the package.

CUT-OFF DATE: All contributors to The REED BLOCK please note: For next month all material is due

two weeks before the next meeting, accordingly the due date for the February 2010 issue is: February 1,

2010. This includes all items such as articles, upcoming events, playing around, accordion workshops, ad-

vertisements and ensemble schedules. Please make sure your material is received, in writing or email, no

later than that date. Please submit your input to Helen Estok Schoell (at above ALSI address) or email to

Bob Page at webmaster@accordion -club-sandiego.org. Thank you for your cooperation.

ADVERTISEMENTS: Members may place one small ad per year at no charge, business cards are $6/per

issue or $60/per year, quarter-page is $15/per issue, half -page is $25/per issue, full -page is $50/per issue,

one -page event flyer is $25/per issue. Cost is doubled for ads placed by non -members.

(All ads must be accordion related).

MEETINGS: The club normally meets at 1:00 - 4:30 P.M. on the second Sunday of each month at the Mt

Miguel Covenant Village, 325 Kempton Ave, Spring Valley, CA Next Meeting will be on Sunday, Janu-

ary 10th from 1:00 to 4:30 pm in Bailey Hall at Mt. Miguel Covenant Village.

ALSI INCOME AND EXPENSE REPORT FOR FOURTH QUARTER 2009

INCOME OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

MEETING $ 98.00 $ 165.00 $ 219.00

DONATION 50.00

FOOD 50.00

TOTAL $ 148.00 215.00 219.00

EXPENSES

INSURANCE $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00

SHOWCASE -0- -0- -0-

OTHER EXPENSE 30.25 611.81 163.28

TOTAL $ 130.25 $ 711.81 $ 263.28

INCOME(LOSS) $ 17.75 $ (496.81) $ (44.82)

TOTAL LOSS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER 2009 $ (523.34)

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HAPPINESS AT ALSI

January, 2010

by Sharon Marotte

December 13 was the last ALSI meeting for

2009! Margarita Romero was the mystery

player for the day. She has been practicing for

quite awhile to play for us. She played many

nice Christmas songs and also played the piano.

It was nice to hear her playing as I came into

Bailey Hall. I, Sharon Marotte, played at

Crider #1, Vicki Eriqat was at Brandel and

Bob Warner played at the cafeteria. Bill

Barr and Larry Kaiser were the MC’s for the

day. Folks were requested to play polkas -

Gale Evans could not come over from Pheonix

to do the Showcase – she was planning to play

lots of polkas.

Gloria Ensign was the first player of the

day with her polka songs…She played Santa

Claus is coming to town polka, Up on the

housetop polka, Jolly Old St Nicholas Polka,

etc. She likes to sing along with her songs and

others sang along also.

The Friday Morning Group played next –

this group consists of Gloria Ensign, Roni

Palazzolo, Erika Baier, Larry Kaiser &

Sharon Marotte. Their polkas were entitled:

Merry Christmas polka, Hoop de Do, Enzian

and Gloria polka. This group practices the first

and third Friday of each month and will prac-

tice at Pacific Springs Retirement Village in El

Cajon, where Gordon Nyhuis and Doris Ma-

zanek live. Good job everyone!

Vicki Eriqat entertained us with the

Cleveland Polka, Smoke Gets in your eyes

polka, and It was a Very Good year/Lemon

Tree polka. Almost anything can be played as a

polka, don’t you think?? Vicki also sang along

with her songs.

Sharon Marotte played the Minnesota

polka with some audience participation. The

Dakota Polka will be played next month. The

food break was ready and we wanted to get

on with the celebration.

A table of food was presented to the club

as a tribute to Gloria Ensign for her year of

service as President to ALSI. A delicious cake

was served, made by Helen Stables, with an

inscription to Gloria.

Gloria Ensign led a memorial time for

ALSI member John Cesinger, who passed away

recently. Several folks spoke about him – told

about memories they had of John. Larry Kai-

ser told about John bringing the Barbershop

music to the Friday Group, Gloria Ensign

talked about their times at Silver Falls Accor-

dion Camp, Erika Baier talked about losing

John as a friend and Gordon Kohl told about

their trip to Europe together. He also talked

about humble times, life, careers, etc. Gordon

played on a song which was one of Johns fa-

vorites, Lilli Marlene. John liked to play big

chords, Chicago style.

Gloria presented the new board members

for 2010: Gordon Kohl, President, Bill

Barr and Mary Lou Erwin as Vice Presi-

dents. Vicki Eriqat will continue as treas-

urer and Helen Schoell will continue as sec-

retary.

Gordon Kohl, Mary Lou Erwin and Bill

Barrl presented Gloria with a beautiful plaque

with an inscription that expressed apprecia-

tion and thanks for her service to the club for

this past year.

The Ensemble played several polkas –

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree polka,

Beer Barrell polka, Frosty the Snowman polka,

and Jingle Bell Rock polka. The ALSI group

consists of Vicki Eriqat, Rena Watton,

Erika Baier, Kari Andrews, Sharon Ma-

rotte, Kjell Holmes, Bob Page, Jenny

Amaya - Al Piselli and Norma Kreischer

Page 4 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

HAPPINESS — Continued

also joined us – what fun we had!!

Next up was our Finnish couple, Sami

and Tiina Zein from Ramona. They played 3

lively polkas – Iltin Tiltu polka, Bye Bye polka

and Finn polka. They must practice night and

day, they are so good together!!

The Polka Dots next played 3 polkas –

Angelina polka, Clairinet polka, and Amour

polka. The ladies are Vicki Eriqat, Rena

Watton, Linda Hibbert, Kari Andrews,

and Sharon Marotte. They are a busy

bunch of Grandmas!!!

Linda Hibbert stayed on stage to play

the Pennsylvania Polka and Hoop De Doo

polka. Good job, Linda. Lots of toe tapping

to your music.

Farrie Ann Nichols was up next to play

her tuba bass accordion which we really like.

She played the Merry Christmas polka, Major-

ette polka, and the Jenny Lind polka. Mr.

Gunter danced for us – it is amazing…he uses

a cane to walk but dances all over the place!

Way to go and keep dancing!!

Jorgen Rosenfeld came to ALSI from

Oceanside - all dressed up in his lederhosen.

He strolled around Bailey Hall, singing to us.

Some of us songs were – Edelweiss, Hafbrau

house, Armed Forces songs, I’m Dreaming of

a White Christmas, Auf Weidersen, etc.

Good to see you again, Jorgen.

Russell Camp closed our meeting with

three beautiful songs: Mary’s Little Boy Child,

En la noche los pastores Velen and a song

from France, Angels We have Heard on High.

Good job, Russell. You play beautiful songs.

2009 has been a fun and busy year for

ALSI. Lots of new things and different types of

meetings. We hope 2010 will be an exciting

year for the accordion. It makes a difference

when lots of people attend and cheer us on.

See you in January, February, etc…. Come and

support ALSI!! —

Gloria with ALSI Plaque of

Appreciation for Service as

President in 2009.

Page 5 Volume 17 Issue 1

SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FORM — 2010

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OF SAN DIEGO

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Page 6 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

SPECIAL THANK YOU

by Gloria Ensign

A grateful Thank You to everyone in the

ALSI Club for allowing me to serve as your

president in 2009. Yes, it was a busy year for

all of us, especially me trying to do the impos-

sible in my full schedule of teaching and per-

forming.

I needed many of you to help me and I was

truly blessed with the greatest, dedicated ac-

cordion players to fill the jobs that had to be

done.

Jane Ford for taking over the kitchen and

doing such a great job of the food for

Heritage Day.

Joe Stables who makes the coffee and

helps set up the tables each time.

Helen Stables for making cakes that have

been special and giving break time with

coffee and cake a new experience.

Bill Barr who sets up players for Mt Miguel

and our Open Mike players at the meet-

ings and has the program moving with

ease.

Sharon Marotte who does everything for

us such as writing for the Reed Block, play-

ing so well for us when asked, taking notes

for the Steering Committee, taking pic-

tures and being our Historian when

needed.

Jack Marotte who has the microphones

working all of the time from his room in

the back of the hall.

Merle Williams who is always there to help

set up the video, tables and chairs each

month.

Bob Page who is making the Reed Block an

exciting Newsletter with new ways of pre-

senting our articles.

Helen Schoell who is always ready to get

on the phone and contact members and

meet everyone at the door each month.

Vicki Eriqat who gives us her time when

she is asked to play at the Mt Miguel lunch

hours and in leading the Ensemble players.

Gordon Kohl who always has exciting ideas

for us to make the club more active in the

community.

Russell Camp as our helpful friend from Mt

Miguel concerning our use of Bailey Hall

Having a group of willing helpers do all of the jobs

in the Club is the answer for a successful year. We

all are busy in our musical lives and jobs so it is im-

possible to do all of the things that are necessary to

keep the Club going. Many thanks to all of you for

doing the work for me.

May 2010 be another great year for ALSI.

Gloria Ensign —

Happy Anniversary

May your lives always be happy and

filled with precious times To remember.

For those of you married in the month

of December:

Sami and Tiina Zein, 21st

Page 7 Volume 17 Issue 1

CREDITS

by Helen Estok Schoell

Our sincere appreciation to all the early

birds, Russell Camp, Merle Williams, Jack

Marotte, Mary Lou Erwin, Bill Barr, Glo-

ria Esign, Joe Stables and Jane Ford that

came to start getting things ready for the days

event.

Thank you Mary Lou for taking care of

the front door by greeting participants, having

them sign in and collecting donations until

Helen and Ron Schoell arrived.

The steering committee, Gordon Knoll,

Bill Barr, Bob Page, Merle Williams, Mary

Lou Erwin, Kjell Holmes, Jack and Sharon

Marotte, Helen Estok, Jane Ford and Vicki

Eriqat, each donated $10.00 towards Gloria

Ensign’s retirement party.

A plaque was purchased for Gloria’s de-

voted service for the year 2009 and a wonder-

ful luncheon coordinated by Helen Estok of a

Filipino Cuisine was served. Helen Stables

baked and decorated a beautiful cake for Glo-

ria’s Retirement Party as ALSI’s outgoing

president.

Gloria is a true woman accordion crusader.

She is a very busy person teaching and per-

forming for many different facilities. Gloria

brought new life into ALSI by her fun person-

ality, and coordinated duets and group play-

ing. Gloria also brought along her right hand

man, Joe Stables. Joe did a great job helping

in the kitchen. He will also be retiring. God

bless you Joe. We will miss you Joe.

Best Wishes for a very Happy

Birthday for those born in the

month of January.

1st Roy Birdsell

1st Lena Di Giacinto

1st Edith Lloyd

4th Lou Fanucchi

5th Jo Gurskas

19th Rena Watton

25th Marilyn Garcia

27th Jack Marotte

-

A Very Happy Anniversary

In January

To:

Russ & Marilyn Moll - 1/9

Jane Ford managed the luncheon serv-

ing details with the help of Mary Lou Er-

win, Carol Kaiser, Helen Stables, and

Helen Estok.

I would also like to thank the following

members: Ron Schoell for carrying our

kitchen supplies back and forth for our

monthly ALSI meetings; Merle Williams

as video man; Jack Marotte as our sound

man and dressing up ALSI; Russell Camp

who assures all goes well with the facility;

and Sharon Marotte as writer of

“Happiness at ALSI” and photographer.

Thank you all for your support for the year

2009. I wish you and your family a happy,

healthy, blessed new year. —

Page 8 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Page 8 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

CHRISTMAS APPEARANCES

by Kjell Holmes

Tommie’s Christmas Party at Kelly Elementary

Years ago I

t o l d m y

daughter Julie

how Evie

Carlson and

Rena Watton

would play

their accordi-

ons for chil-

dren in grade

school. Shortly thereafter I was requested to play

at Kelly Elementary. This is a grade school where

my grandsons have attended or are attending.

This year as, I have done before; I was again

requested to play for my youngest grandson Tom-

mie’s Christmas Party. Grandpa accompanied

them on the accordion while children sang Santa

Claus songs. Tommie’s teacher said it was the first

time in her 17 year career teaching that a grand-

parent came to play music at the children’s Christ-

mas Party. —

Christmas Program at Standley Park Recreation

Center.

Again this year ALSI Accordion Ensemble was

invited to play Christmas Songs for the annual Chil-

dren’s Christmas Party. (The ALSI Ensemble uses

this facility twice a month to practice in one of their

rooms at the Recreation facility)

Often parents bring their children by to see and

listen to us play the accordion. The accordion is

probably a rarity to

the children. So we

are all very happy

about the children’s

experience with

the accordion.

We have played

for the children’s

Christmas Party for the last several years and this

past year we were invited to play for Standey Park’s

fall festival fund raiser for the local school.

We always enjoy the Christmas Party because

we join in the children’s Christmas Breakfast Buffet.

They always set us up with a separate private room

to eat .This gives us a chance for our own separate

time to enjoy some Christmas cheer and fellowship,

which we enjoy very much. —

COMING THIS MONTH — TOM ESKOLA

Tom Eskola will

be presenting a

Showcase for the

January ALSI meet-

ing. He recently

shared these com-

ments with us at

ALSI:

“As always, I look

forward to per-

forming for the

ALSI accordion club

of San Diego. In the past I appeared with my Hon-

nerVox4P as a soloist and with Sharon Marotte on

two occasions. My trio also performed on two

occasions representing accordion-led musical

groups.

My first lesson was in 1953, and my formal les-

sons ended when I received my Associates of Arts

in 1967. Mr. Charles Bertolino was was my teacher

and music mentor for 11 years, before I joined the

US Navy.

I started my first dance band in 1963, and have

been a band leader ever since. Dancing to accor-

dion music is what brings happy people together.

Today, my dance band is called "Our Song". We

have performed for our exclusive clients since

1975, when I returned home from the US Navy.

For the January ALSI showcase, I will perform

several dance tunes, some Euro-flavored, and tasty

Latin in a blend of analog acoustic and digital

sounds. My accordion is a Concerto model DA-

200.” —

TRIBUTE TO GLORIA ENSIGN

Inside Story Headline

Page 9 Volume 17 Issue 1

(206) 632-2700 phone

(206) 632-2733 fax

www.petosa.com

313 NE 45th Street - Seattle, WA 98105

C U S T O M C R A F T E D —

Visit ALSI Website:

www.accordion-club-sandiego.org

Dear ALSI:

I wish to express my appreciation for the

2009 ALSI Presidency of Ms. Gloria Ensign.

While this is my first year in the accordion club

and my first year of playing any instrument, I

was very fortunate to have come to know Glo-

ria as my instructor.

I was instantly impressed with the energy

and efficiency of her once she became the ALSI

Club President. I know that while juggling the

multitude of demanding duties for ALSI, she

continually went the longest mile to be sure the

monthly concerts, picnics, festivals and all other

activities were fun and impressive for all of us to

attend.

I am most grateful for the work she al-

ways accomplished as ALSI President and her

ability to simultaneously continue her amazing

private teaching lessons for myself and others.

She was able to successfully maintain her enter-

tainment for convalescent homes, accordion

entertainment for others, and still wiggled in

time as a much loved mother and grandmother.

Gloria has taught me more than I ever

thought possible about accordions, the Clubs

throughout the United States and other coun-

tries. I am blessed to have discovered this car-

ing talented lady. I am richer because of her

teachings and believe her Presidency was a

“wonderful” asset to the Club.

Sincerely,

Marilyn Moll

Page 10 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

BLOOD DRIVE APPEARANCE

Chargers Blood Drive XXXI

November 24, 2009

by Sharon Marotte

The Chargers Blood Drive XXXI is

once again history. This is the sixth year

that the ALSI Ensemble was asked to

play and we were excited and honored

to do so. We as-

sembled at 8:30

am at the Town

and Country

C o n v e n t i o n

Center and were

the first musical

group to per-

form following

the color guard

and singing of

the National An-

them. The

T h a n k s g i v i n g

Dixieland Jazz Festival “Jammers” fol-

lowed us.

Our Ensemble members that played

were: Vicki Eriqat, Rena Watton, Kari

Andrews, Erika Baier, Sharon Marotte,

Bob Page, Kjell Holmes, Norma

Kreischer, AL Piselli and Phil Rizzo.

Burch Ertle played the upright bass and

Ed Ducharme joined us on the drums.

We looked nice in our white shirts,

black pants and red vests. The sound

system and facilities were top notch.

The mikes were set up for us and sound

controlled from across the room.

As we played , our pictures were on

huge screens on either side of the stage

for all to see from the back of the Con-

vention Center. We played for 30 min-

utes and received some good applause.

We are grateful to families of our players

for their support – Penny Page, Alene

Rizzo were there plus Marcy and Georgia

(Rena’s daugh-

ter and grand-

d a u g h t e r ) .

They were

able to take

pictures while

we were on

stage. Lots of

folks were

lined up to get

a u t o g r a p h s

from the

Chargers and

Charger Girls,

who were on our left of the stage so they

got the most attention!

We had a chance to wander around

the floor, visiting the booths of vendors,

picking up free goodies, enjoying hot

dogs, and drinks. We each received a long

sleeved white t-shirt for playing. We also

received a nice letter of thanks and a

color photo of the scoreboard at a

Chargers game. The scoreboard read:

“Chargers and S D Blood Bank thank Ac-

cordion Lovers Society International for

supporting Blood Drive XXXI.” —

“Please share date,

time and location

of public appear-

ances. Submit

these, in writing,

complying with the

cut-off date, to

Helen Estok

Schoell or Bob

Page.”

Inside Story Headline

Page 11 Volume 17 Issue 1

Louis Fanucchi

Friday, Jan. 22 Tango

Nuevo Concert w/

CAMARADA in San

Diego.

Saturday, Jan. 23

Tango Nuevo Concert w/ CAMA-

RADA in Del Mar.

Sunday, Jan 24 Tango Nuevo Con-

cert w/ CAMARADA in La Jolla.

For more information call Lou at

619-948-3774.

Kjell Holmes

Friday, Jan.1 & 8 and Feb. 5

from 5—8 pm at Lake Cuya-

maca Restaurant,

(Kjell performs at the res-

taurant the first Friday of each month.)

PLAYING AROUND

UPCOMING ACCORDION EVENTS

ACCORDION WORKSHOP

MONDAY, JANUARY 18th.

Gordon Kohl will hold his monthly workshop

starting at 6:30 pm. Music will be distributed

for use at the workshop session. Bring your

accordion, music stand, stool and accordion

light. The workshop will be held at 4601 Iro-

quois Avenue, San Diego (Ted Hill’s home).

From I-5 take Clairement Dr. eastward and

turn left on Iroquois Ave. and the house is lo-

cated near the end of the street. Food and

drink will be provided.

Cost: $20 and $12 for non-student guests.

For more information, call Gordon Kohl

at 619-427-4344.

Jan. 10 Tom Eskola Showcase

Feb. 14 Love Ballads & Songfest

Mar. 14 Bonnie Birch Concert and

Workshop

Apr. 11 TBA

May 2 Sylvia Marie Concert and

Workshop

June 13 Annual Picnic

Monthly Newsletter

“Celebrating over 100 Years of the Piano Accordion in America”

ALSI

Statement Of

Purpose:

ALSI is San Diego’s

forum for appreciat-

ing and performing

accordion music,

including the MIDI

electronic accordion

We welcome mem-

bers who enjoy lis-

tening to or playing

accordion music.

We have an accor-

dion ensemble group,

monthly meetings,

local concerts featur-

ing local and interna-

tionally famous per-

formers, an annual

picnic and a monthly

newsletter.

JANUARY

2010

EDITION

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San Diego, CA 92175

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