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Winter 2015 Vol. 19 No. 4

“Advancing the Accordion in Michigan & Beyond.....”

A 501c3 Tax Deductible Organization

Officers:

President: Joe Recchia Vice President: Bob Berta Secretary: Toni Recchia

Treasurer: TBD-Open J. Recchia Acting

Board Members:

Angela Masi Beaumont John Gabalis Tony La Tona

Lorraine Lozovoj

Sam Randazzo Antonella Recchia

TBD-Open TBD-Open

Address/Phone:

Michigan Accordion Society 37365 Hanson Dr.

Sterling Heights, MI 48310 586-530-1546

tonirecchia@comcast.net

Web Page:

Robert Stead steadrw@gmail.com

Newsletter Committee:

Bob Berta & Joe Recchia

Membership Committee:

Antonella Recchia

501c3 Donations: Tony LaTona &

Antonella Recchia

Photographers: Tony La Tona & Bob Berta

Music Events: Bob Berta, & Joe Recchia

Accordion Teachers & Accordionists for Hire:

Visit our website at

www.michiganaccordion.org

Past Presidents: Steve Stolaruk: 1996-2005

Lana Gore: 2006 Ray Battani: 2007-2010

Stephen Kaye: 2011 Bob Berta 2012

Joe Recchia 2013—2015

Star t ing on Ja nuar y 19t h, 2016 the MAS

Monthl y Music Events wi l l be he ld a t

Cr ispe l l i ’ s Pizzer ia and Bakery on 28939

W oodward Ave in Berk ley, M I . This

locat ion wi l l be more cent ra l i zed wi th

our membership base . Mont hly events

wi l l be he ld in the i r Club Room star t ing

a t 7 :00 PM. Accordion pla ying in the resta urant f rom 5:30 —7:00 PM.

PLEASE M AKE NOTE TH AT OUR DEC 8th 2015 XM AS PARTY W i l l BE

HELD AT CRISPELLI ’S CLUB ROOM ON 6690 ORCH ARD L AKE

RO AD IN W ESTBLOOMFIELD, M ICHIGAN W E WILL RECONVINE AT

THE CRISPELLI ’S BERKELY LOC ATION STARTING ON J AN 19, 2016.

FOR MORE EVENTS AND INFO VIST OUR EVENTS PAGE at www.michiganaccordion.org/events

www.michiganaccordion.org

The Michigan Accordion Society has reached its 2015

Goal in obtaining 700 Facebook Likes. Thank you to all

who have made it possible! Remember, to stay better

connected with up-to-date MAS information and special

interest articles, please visit and “Like” our Facebook

page at: www.facebook.com/michiganaccordionsociety

It’s a great and active social media site for the Accordion!

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 8th 2015 -

Crispelli’s Club Room in West Bloomfield, MI—MAS

will hold its annual Xmas

Party featuring Michael Schaeffer (see info on this

page).

December 17, 2015 - Bellini Opera Christmas

Concert Henry Ford Library

in Dearborn, MI (more information inside this

Newsletter)

December 13th,18th &

20th 2015—Motor City Choral Performing, (more

information inside this Newsletter)

December 31, 2015—

Due to last years success,

MAS has joined forces again with the Carpathia

Club in Sterling Heights for a wonderful New years

Eve Gala party. (more in-

formation inside this Newsletter)

January 19, 2016 —

Crispellis’ Berkley—Open

Mic Featuring Accordion-ists David & Madolino

Francesco performing a variety of Italian classical

numbers.

February 16, 2016—

Crispellis’ Berkley—Open Mic featuring Accordionist

Andy Caruso performing his original compositions

Remember to visit our

MAS Events Website for the very latest events

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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

As we close out our 2015 Calendar Year, The Michigan Accordion Society would like to thank each of you for your financial support over the 2015CY. Without your support our Society would not be able to function as a Federal & State li-censed 501c3 organization and would not be able to provide the community with the value added services in order to keep the Accordion viable. As we enter in the 2016CY we ask that you please continue to support our award winning society by renewing your MAS Membership which will expire soon on December 31, 2015. To renew please fill out the attached Membership

application which can be found in this newsletter and please mail your check and your 2016 Member-ship card will be sent to you right away. Remember your Membership card is valuable and allows for significant discounts to our Monthly Music Events. As we enter the 2016 calendar year we are very excited as we will be celebrating our 20th year anni-versary as the Michigan Accordion Society, which happens to be the longest running Accordion So-ciety in Michigan's History. We have already begun working to bring some great guest artists in for next year and we are looking forward in making some significant announcements in conjunction with our 20 year anniversary celebration. This past quarter was memorable as we participated in the 2015 Columbus Day Parade and won an award for best float theme. This was a significant achievement for MAS this year and we had a great team of people and sponsorships who helped to make our float very successful! More info about this event is included in this newsletter! Effective January 16, 2016 our new location at Crispellis in Berkeley, Michigan will prove to be a nice centralized location to hold our events. This new location will draw more Members from the West Side and Crispelli’s staff loves our Accordion Society and their owner is doing everything they can to make our events enjoyable. We will even have accordionist strolling in the restaurant as early as 5:30 PM on the dates of our Monthly Music Events. Our members and their guests will enjoy wonder-ful food, beverage and music experience in a wonderful setting! “Please note, we will be meeting at the Crispellis Orchard Lake location for our Dec 8th, Xmas Party” As you enjoy this newsletter, please enjoy your Holiday Season and we look forward to another great Accordion Society year, right here in Michigan! From all of our board members…...we wish each of you a Merry Blessed Christmas & Happy New year!

Joe Recchia, MAS President

We are pleased to welcome the following new members this quarter;

Frank Banko, Gary Blair, Tony DiPonio, Dominic LaRosa, Pam McGowan, John Ster-benz, Lou Pagnucco, Kathy Polansky,

For PHONE ADDRESS OR EMAIL CHANGES, Please Contact “Toni Recchia” at tonirecchia@comcast.net or 586-530-1546

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MAS MEMBERS IN ACTION Donating their time to promote MAS

IF YOU HAVE AN ACCORDION NEWS PHOTO, OR AN UPCOMING PERFORMANCE, PLEASE SEND IT TO BOB BERTA SO WE

CAN INCLUDE IT IN YOUR NEXT NEWSLETTER & OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!

Our Vice President, Bob Berta, donated his time and performed for 5 hours at the Shelby Twp, Michigan restaurant “LA DOLCE VITA”. The owner sponsored a free Thanksgiving dinner for the poor and homeless families on Monday, Nov. 23rd and provided a turkey dinner with all the trimmings in two sittings feeding a total of 400 people. Shown sitting in the picture are some of the volunteers along with La Dolce Vita’s owner, Enrico Rosselli, wife, and daughter standing in the back with Bob Berta. Among the dignitaries on hand were Ma-comb Country Sheriff Anthony Wickersham (standing next to Bob), and also attending were State Rep Peter Lucido, Macomb County prosecu-tor, Eric Smith, attorney Dawn Bartlolomeo, and nurse Mary Lebioda. La Dolce Vita is new to Shel-by Township, and the owner Enrico Rosselli also owns the original and famous La Dolce Vita restau-rant in Detroit.

The Bellini Opera and the Michigan Accordion Society hosts Special Performance in Northern Michigan Wine Country TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug 31, 2015 — "Drink more wine!" yelled Tenor Aaron Caruso. "The more you drink, the better we

sound!" Members of the Michigan Accordion Society partnered with the Bellini Opera Society to give a special performance at Bonobo Winery in Traverse City, Michigan that marked the end of the 4th Annual Wine and Opera Festival. The performance gave attendees an up close look at the opera by turning Bonobo Winery’s 3,500 square foot patio into a stage for the afternoon. Hundreds of people were in attendance including owner and HGTV star Carter Oosterhouse and wife & Hollywood actress Amy Smart, as well as Brother Todd Oosterhouse and wife Caroline. “They give off so much energy and their raw talent is incredible," said Carter. "I am glad we were able to have them perform for us and I can't wait to hear them again next year." The singers included Tenor/Aaron Caruso, Soprano/Eva Evola, Mezzo-Soprano/Lisa Agazzi and Baritone/Dino Valle. The singers were accompanied by accordion players David Passalacqua and President of the Michigan Accordion Society Joe Recchia, who are all members of the Michigan Accordion Society. "The winery itself is a beautiful Hollywood setting," said Dino Valle. "So we wanted to make a Hollywood entrance." Dino and Aaron accompanied by accordion player Joe Recchia, drove into the vineyard in a four wheel drive Jeep while singing to announce their arrival. The group then gathered on the patio and sang classic opera songs such as “Habanera" from Bizet's "Carmen" and Aaron Caruso ended the afternoon by covering Frank Sinatra's "My Way". This marks the fourth year that the Bellini Opera Society led by President Rosolino Lo Duca and Co founder Dino Valle have been coming to Traverse City to perform opera in collaboration with Silvio "Tony" Ciccone (who's Hollywood Celeb-rity daughter is Madonna) as well as Mario Tabone. This is a wonderful example of how the Members of the Michigan Accordion Society donate and promote the Accordion in the great State of Michigan. Looking to the future, the group plans to keep coming back to Traverse City to spread their love of opera. Vineyard Owner, Mario Tabone, says he wants to expand the program into a weeklong event that is composed of different venues including the Traverse City Opera House. For more information please visit www.bonobowinery.com & www.bellinioperafoundation.com.

From Left to Right— Mario Tabone, David Passalacque, Silvio “Tony” Ciccone, Joan Ciconne, Lisa Agazzi, Dino Valle, Amy Smart, Caroline & Todd Oosterhouse, Carson Lynes, Carter Oosterhouse & Joe Recchia (front) Eva Evola & Aaron Caruso

Making the Hollywood entrance with the Jeep into the vineyard…Front Seat: Dino Valle & Joe Recchia, Rear Seat: Aaron Caruso

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MAS News & Accordions around town

ACCORDION FRIENDLY OPEN MIC LOCATIONS

Many of our members enjoy attending not only MAS but OPEN MIC clubs in the area. There are a few outstanding Open MIC clubs that are particularly popular with our members. An OPEN MIC club has attendees sign up to play 2-3 tunes when they arrive. On any given night you will hear just about every possible type of instrument, different types of music such as folk, country, jazz, classi-cal, and some light pop music. The performers skill level ranges from the low end to professionals but everyone supports all the play-ers whatever their ability and it is common for attendees to get together for future duets, combos, etc. Ages range from young to “well seasoned” and all are family & Accordion friendly events. Please help us by supporting our partners below and attend their events: THE SHELBY MUSIC SOCIETY—Meets the second Saturday of each month from 7:00-10:00pm at the Shelby Senior Center Audi-torium on Van Dyke near 23 Mile Rd. Shelby Township, MI. Center is located at the rear of the city library. Admission is by dona-tion. Attendees often bring desserts to share at the break. THE STARKWEATHER ARTS CENTER IN ROMEO—Meets the fourth Friday of each month from 7:00-10:00 pm. Admission is $4 for non-members and $3 for members. Location is at 219 N. Main St. in Romeo, MI SLOVENE AMERICAN CLUB, Melvindale, MI Accordion Jam, Every Friday Night 7:00 pm, MAS Members welcomed!

Also check out www.openmicdetroit.com for more locations to investigate and if you find a friendly Accordion location, please let us know so we can post the event on our Facebook page and on our Website!

Would like to send out a very special congratulations to our Michigan Accordion Society Member Ken Dowling for being selected as an Inductee into the Michigan Polka Hall of Fame this past October 2015 in Owosso, Michigan. This is a very well deserved recognition for a great Musicians and wonderful person who is warm and kind to everyone he meets. Ken sets the bar for how a talented Musician should treat other people! Thank you for being a part of our Society Ken!

Nonna's Pasta Dinner took place at the Italian Cultural Society & Banquet Con-ference Center in Clinton Twp, Michighan on Oct, 29th, 2015 Music performed by Michigan Accordion Soci-ety Member James Rand shown with our Board Member Lorraine Lozovoj.

Mas Member Joe Cario from Las Vegas Nevada was in town and shared the stage with our MAS member Michele Ramo at Jenuwine Cigar on October 1, 2015. Joe had a wonderful turnout and the music was first class! Thank you Michele Ramo for hosting Las Vegas First Call Accordionist and entertainer from the Las Vegas Venetian Hotel.

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Accordion News Around Town!

MAS Honorary Member Steve Stolaruk Nominated as Man of the Year at the 5th Annu-al Sportsmen’s Wild Game Dinner - Oh Deer! You Should Have Been Here!

On November 6 the IACS hosted its 5th Annual Sportsmen’s Wild Game Dinner. Dr. Mike Aiello chaired this year’s event. Chef Alex Lozovoj (Son of our MAS Board Member Lorriane Lozovoj) and his crew outdid themselves, serv-ing appetizers of wild boar sliders, grilled quail, kangaroo sausage skewers, and fried alligator. These were followed by a family style dinner featuring smoked venison minestrone, ragu of rabbit pappardelle, duck and cherry ravioli, grilled elk and venison siciliano, Tuscan braised pheasant, buffalo osso bucco, salad, fingerling potatoes with dried figs and thyme, balsamic glazed root vegetables, and drunken pear and cranberry crostata for dessert. The evening’s activities included a firearms raffle conducted by Bass Pro Shops and Gregory Rinaldi, and a raffle of numerous other hunting-themed prizes and gift baskets. Godfather Cigar Bar and Lounge was on hand, with cigars and premium liquor, adding the alcohol and tobacco to the firearms. Local businessman and philanthropist Steve Stolaruk, Honorary MAS Mamber was honored as Man of the Year. Steve presented checks to the St. Louis Center, San Francesco Church, and St. Sabbas Orthodox Monastery, demonstrating why he was selected for this recogni-tion. MAS Members Aaron Caruso, Noelle Borgia and Joe Recchia provided the entertainment. MAS was also a sponsor recognized as a financial supporter for the event Article by Sandra Tornburg

MAS Members support the First International Screening of the Movie Teaser “Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved” in Plymouth, Michigan On Sunday, November 8 the first international screening of the movie teaser for the docufilm “Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved?” took place at a reception at Cantoro’s Market and Trattoria of Plymouth. The docufilm, written and produced by Pierette Domenica Simpson and directed by Luca Guardabascio, received rave reviews from the enthusi-astic audience of more than one hundred fifty guests. Pierette and her grandparents survived the catastrophic collision of the Andrea Doria and the Stockholm in 1956. The docufilm dramatizes her immigration, nightmare on the Atlantic, and her arrival in America. It is based on her critically acclaimed book Alive on the Andrea Doria! The Greatest Sea Res-cue in History. The film uses interviews with maritime experts, survivors, divers and archival footage to reveal the untold truth about the ship’s collision and its unjustly accused Captain Piero Calamai.Production of the film began in January of 2015. Director Luca Guardabascio of Rome has filmed numerous hours of dramatic reenactments and engaging inter-views in both Detroit and Italy, including Pierette’s village of Pranzalito in the province of Torino. The film is currently being edited and translated into English, and additional footage is being gathered to elevate the film to an even higher creative endeavor. Current fund-raising initiatives are for the post-production expenses: attending major film festivals, hiring notable actors, filming more dramatizations, creating special effects, and a website. Opportunities for participation in this exciting project start at $25 and are described on the forms included on this page. MAS Members Joe Recchia, Dino Valle and Eva Evola donated their time and entertained guests during the event. Article by Sandra Tornburg

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Your invited to MAS affiliated Holiday Events!

Plan your new years party early...with the Michigan Accordi-on Society who is teaming up with the Carpathia Club of Sterling Heights, MI with a great party package featuring great food, drink, party favors and dancing to the all MAS

member band www.immigrantsons.com make reservations now for $75.00 and receive a $10.00 cash rebate from the Michigan Accordion Society President on New Years night!

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Your Invited to several MAS affiliated Xmas Events!

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NOVEMBER Open Mic Music Event

featuring MAS Member John Orischak

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OCTOBERFEST AT HATCHY’S on October 10th, 2015

TO BENEFIT THE DETRIOT CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN

The Michigan Accordion Society was the primary spon-sor that co-hosted a fund raiser event at Hatchy's Bar in Downtown Utica, Michigan on October 10th 2015. The Michigan Accordion Society teamed up "Santino's Knights of Father Solanus" and the all MAS Member Band www.immigrantsons.com who donated the Music for the event. The event was very successful raising nearly $1,000.00 for the Detroit Capuchin Soup Kitchen. There were well over 100 people in attendance. Thank you to the MAS board who donated their time, Mike Schodowski for donating the TV and Cash Prizes for the raffle, Hatchy’s Bar Richard Leary Bar Owner for the great room to host this party, Tango Dancers Daniel & Amanda from Argentine Tango of Detroit, Elite Photog-raphy for the Models and photos and a special thanks to all the MAS members and patrons who came out to sup-port this very successful Detroit Father Casey Solonus Capuchin Soup Kitchen Event!

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OCTOBER Open Mic Music Event

Featuring Chuck Henry from Florida

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SEPTEMBER Open Mic Music Event featuring

MAS Members Pam Manos & John Sterbenz

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AUGUST Open Mic Music Event Featuring

GARY BLAIR FROM SCOTLAND

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COLUMBUS DAY PARADE IN MT. CLEMENS, MI October 10, 2015

The Michigan Accordion Society in partnership with Villa Penna of Sterling Heights, MI wins 1st place for best Float Theme at the 2015 Michigan Columbus Day Parade in Downtown Mt. Clemens, Michigan. This was a big honor as 43 floats participated in this years Parade. MAS President Joe Recchia said "Our float received so many compliments and we were told that people really en-joyed our spirit, music and float design and was so unique and well received that we were asked by other community parade organ-izers to bring our float and accordionists to other events throughout Michigan”. The Float featured 26 Float participants and 14 Ac-cordionists along with a wonderful display of Food and Wine table that was integrated in the front of the float called "The Taste of Italy”. The float was named "Santa Maria" after Christopher Columbus's ship. The idea was conceived at our MAS Board meeting and grew from just a discussion to designing, soliciting sponsors, securing materials, fabricating and winning 1st place. This was a significant accomplishment for the Michigan Accordion Society and a special thank you goes out to all the people who helped build the float as well many of our great sponsors who helped in mak-ing the Accordion float a great success! 18 Float Builders: Angela Beaumont, Bob Berta, Sal Cuccia, Jose-phine DiPalma, John & Carolyn Gobalis, Tony & Kathy Latona, George Penna, Sandy & Karen Polidori, Jim & Rose Rand, Sam Randazzo’s, Joe & Antonella Recchia, Beverly Simonenko & Anthony Wiederhold 26 Float Participants: Anthony & Gino Aiello, Angela Beaumont, Bob Berta, Sal Cuccia, Tony & Jen D’Agostini, John & Carolyn Gabalis, Nor-ma & Jerry Grijak, Pam Manos, Brianna Martino, Dave Passalaqua, Sandy & Karen Polidori, Lisa, Luca & Mia Polidori, Jim & Rose Rand, Sam Randazzo’s, Joe & Antonella Recchia, Beverly Simonenko, Antho-ny Wiederhold

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THIS WINTER ACCORDION LESSON

SHOW YOUR ACCORDION SOME LOVE

In past issues I talked about how to improve your playing with tips on technic and phrasing. This month I am going to discuss how to extend your accordions life. This idea was triggered after seeing several accor-dions recently which frankly were in bad shape due to bad care, poor storage conditions, or lack of use. An accordion needs to have clean DRY air running through it. If you put it in a basement that is damp and dark that is a recipe for the demise of your accordion. Likewise putting it in an attic is just as bad….the hot Summer and freezing Winter temperatures will destroy the wax that holds the reeds. Here in Michigan we have low humidity during the Winter months and that can cause your accordion wood to shrink causing binding and even cracks. You may want to get a simple device to check the humidity in the area you store your accordion. These are available at music stores and are inexpensive. While an accordion has mechanical protection in its case….you may find that keeping it out in the open air but with a dust cover over it will extend its life. You should never put an accordion flat on its back in a car to prevent bass button suck when a car hits a big bump on the road. Safest is standing it with the bass side down or even better...on its front….(front of the accordion facing the ground). What type of accordion do you have? A normal accordion can be stored at home with its bass side down but if you have a tone chamber accordion you need to store it standing just like if it was being played. A tone chamber accordion has some of the reeds in a different orientation than a regular accordion and if you place it on the bass side as most of us do….it will cause leathers on the reeds to curl due to gravity and that will lead to air leaks by the reeds. The best thing you can do to prolong the accordions life is to play it...keep that air going through it. That way you avoid rusty reeds, accordion “bad breath” (mildew), and mechanical damage.

It is with deepest regret to advise that our oldest MAS Mem-

ber Mr. Quinto August Vitale passed away. Quinto A. Vitale,

age 101 passed away on October 2, 2015. Beloved husband

of the late Gilda Vitale. Quinto was very proud of his Italian

heritage and was a longtime member of the Michigan Accor-

dion Society, Sons of Italy, The Barisciano Club and the Ital-

ian American Culture Center. Entombment at Resurrection

Cemetery in Clinton Township. Prayers are with Qinto and

his family. We will miss you Quinto!

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FEATURED ACCORDION MUSIC THIS MONTH

This 2 page Accordion transcription was written and provided by our very talented MAS Member Mr. Andy Caruso who will be our featured artist on February 16, 2016!

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Michigan Accordion Society Application/Renewal Form

I express my talent as:

Accordion Fan / Supporter Student (must be under 18 yrs of age)

Play For My Own Enjoyment Performer Teacher

We would be delighted if you would join the Michigan Accordion Society! Please fill

out the form below and mail back with your enclosed check at:

“Michigan Accordion Society, 37365 Hanson Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Name:

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

“Referred by”

Signature: _______________________________Date: _______

Dues are to be made payable

to the “Michigan Accordion

Society” with application for

membership. Single Mem-

bership dues are $30.00/year

or $15.00/year for students.

Spouse / Family Plan

(Includes children 18 and

under) just $20.00 extra with

Single Membership Pur-

chase.

2016 CY Sliding scale for

new single members/ Spouse

& Family plans are:

Jan—Feb = $30.00/$20.00

March—April = $25.00/$18.00

May—June = $20.00/$15.00

July—August = $15.00/$10.00

Sept—Oct = $10.00/$5.00

*Nov—Dec = $30.00/$20.00

(*paid through 2017 CY)

Join MAS and Enjoy these 2016 Membership Benefits!

visit us at www.michiganaccordion.org and

Your $30.00 MAS membership entitles you to:

Receive our brand new official Membership card and use it to save money at local area business (please

refer to our website for the latest list of our MAS business supporters and discount listing)

Monthly Music Event Entrance Fee Discounts

Be added on our Website Performers Directory and Teachers Directory

Promotion of your CD's, events & performances

Periodic Updates / Email News Flash & Newsletters

Free Classified Advertising in our Newsletter (Pending Available Room) and Website

Receive a copy of our MAS members list and begin to access a great network of Musicians

Membership Incentive—a little effort and you can get your membership for free (see below incentives)

Invitation to work shops and special appearance as they become available

MAS Membership is still a great deal for only $30.00 a year!

2016 MAS Membership Dues Expire December 31 of 2016

FREE CURRENT C/Y COMPLIMENTARY MAS MEMBERSHIP!

In order to qualify, all of the following must apply:

Solo Music performance during one of our Membership Meetings

Placed on our playing roster by the Clubs Music Editors

To qualify, you must not have been a past MAS member.

Membership Incentive Programs: $5.00 Finders Fee Details:

You must be a current and paid in full MAS member

The new member you refer must have never been a

MAS member

The new member must also be paid in full

Your name must be placed on our MAS Application

form where it says “Referred By”

MAS Membership Form Revision Dec 2015

New Member Membership Renewal

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MAS Business & Classified Section MAS Members Please Support the Business that support MAS!

JR PRODUCTS LLC is offering A new Portable Charger and Power Adaptor now available for your Roland FR7/FR7x V Accordion which is specifically engineered and designed for your BP 24-45 Battery pack. Stop carrying around your bulky Roland Foot Pedal unit and upgrade with these great very small and portable devices. MAS Members receive a 25% discount.

Please visit our website at http://www.joerecchia.com/jrproducts

ACCORDIONS FOR SALE

We have a lot of great accordions and other items for sale. Please visit our MAS Website link at www.michiganaccordion.org/classified_ads for more information!

New Orla XM900 DLX Virtuoso arranger with all the foot pedals and cables asking $1400 price...includes stage stand. I also have a New Centaur Keyboard PA Pro 12” K1206V 60w 2 channel keyboard amplifier asking $500

Will deliver or meet halfway anyplace in Michigan. Moving in January 2016 so call Ed ASAP at 231-649-4747

Our Classified listing is one of your Membership Perks! For advertising or to participate in the MAS discount program, please contact one of our Officers or Board Members

Accordion International offer MAS members: 20% discount on Accordion Straps and cases and special Member pricing on the lineup of Roland V Accordions

Address: 1760 South 450 West Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Phone: (800) 935-0013

Website: www.accordionfactory.com

Attention: Paul Pasquali

EDP Studios offers MAS Members: 20% off all in stock items, including Lessons, Instruments and Professional Recordings!

Address: 30640 Dequindre Rd Warren, MI 48092 Phone: 586 751-8616 Website: www.edbstudios.com Attention: Eric or Donna

Gus Zoppi Music Center offers MAS Members: 20% off all in stock items, including Lessons & Instruments!

Address: 38944 Dequindre Road Sterling Heights, MI 48310 Phone: (586) 978-1816 Website: www.guszoppimusic.com Attention: Tom

Music Authority offers MAS members: Buy four lessons & get two free!

Address: 24736 W. Warren St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 Phone: (313) 551-5420 Website: www.musicauthorityschool.com Attention: Pavel

ConCorde Inn offers MAS members: 20% discount on Rooms at both locations

http://www.concordeinns.com/

1919 Star Batt Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, Phone: 248-299-1210 Attention: Erin 44315 Gratiot, Clinton Township, MI 49036 Phone: 586-493-7300 Attention: Erin

MAS Members receive A wonderful 30 Plus % off on a brand new

Borsini Accordion! www.borsiniaccordionsusa.com

Please contact Mr. Jeffrey Iacono, President of Borsini Accordion of America

1814 Tanger Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714)-269-8648

Jeffrey@borsiniaccordion.it

MAS Members receive one free Dance Lesson with any Dance Package Purchase

www.argentinetangodetroit.com

7758 Auburn Road Utica, MI 48317 586-254-0560 ask for Lori

lori@argentinetangodetroit.com

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR