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Dear Parent/Guardian:
As founder of Accordions for Kids/U.S.A., it is my privilege to tell you about an exciting new program intended to introduce young people to a wonderful musical instrument, the accordion.
Eight through twelve year old boys and girls who are accessible to one of the independent teachers listed will be given an opportunity to test their interest in playing the accordion, and it’s free! Yes, for 10 weeks, without charge, we will lend each student participant a 12-bass accordion, ABC Accordion Video Course for Beginners© by Dale E. Wise, M.M.E. presented in DVD or VHS format, music stand, and music course booklet. A modest deposit on the loaned items will be required. In addition teacher will work with students during this trial period. With individual, group, and programmed instruction, your child will enjoy a positive musical experience.
Following a culminating recital, teacher will schedule an appointment with student and parent/guardian to return loaned items, and discuss the student’s progress and interest in continuing instruction. There is no obligation, just a great opportunity.
Will you join us in this important endeavor to enlighten another generation about the accordion? It certainly is “a whole band in your arms.” Please contact us with your questions or to enroll your child in the next available program.
Musically,
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Musically,
Dale E. Wise, M.M.E
(540) 854-5209
E-mail: Accordionplus@aol.com |
P.S. See accompanying list of Independent Teachers and their locations. Also, note comments made by fellow accordionists: What’s so special about the accordion? Why play the accordion?
8/14/08
Teacher Locations
| AK: |
Fairbanks |
| IL: |
Ottawa |
| FL: |
Miami |
| KY: |
Barbourville, London |
| MD: |
Annapolis, Arnold, Baltimore, Catonsville, Columbia, Crownsville, Frederick, Hagerstown, Hancock, Rockville, Timonium |
| MN: |
Minneapolis/St. Paul |
| MT: |
Bozeman |
| NJ: |
Richland |
| NC: |
Winston-Salem |
| OR: |
Eugene |
| PA: |
Chambersburg, Greenscastle, Harrisburg,
Kingston, Waynesboro |
| VA: |
Alexandria, Aquia Harbor, Burr Hill, Charlottesville, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Herndon, Locust Grove, Lorton, McLean, Oakton, Reston, Roanoke, Salem, Stafford, Sterling, Vienna, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Winchester |
| WV: |
Martinsburg, Berkeley Springs,
Shepherdstown, Charlestown |
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Independent Teachers:
Vic Aijala, M.S.E.E. / MD
Reed Beverstock, A.R.T. / VA
Jason Bowles, Eastman Conservatory / VA
Mike Campbell, B.S. / VA
Charlene Clark, B.SM. / VA
Peter DiGiovanni, M.S. / VA
Larry Ferigno / VA
Bernard Gardzalla, M.M.E. / PA
Ann B. Hardee, B.R.E. / NC
Alfred Karrasch, B.Ed. / FL
Donna Kaye-Haines, C.P.C. / MD, PA, WV
Greg Korzeniewski, Ph.D. / VA
Janet Fisher Kuperstein, B.M. / MD
Barbara Lockett, M.L.S. / VA
John Lolli, B.A. / NJ
Matty Metcalfe, B.A. / VA
Don Murray / MT
Sharon Murray / MT
James P. Perkins, B.S. / VA
Joyce L. Piercy / IL
Patrick E. Racioppa / PA
James E. Rice, B.A. / VA
Kevin Rossman, M.S. / KY
Michael B. Rubin, M.S. / MD
Ellen Sellers, B.A. / MD
Linzy Spann, University Student / VA
Sid Sward , Professor Emeritus / VA
Ed Touchstone, Professor Emeritus / VA
Christine Upton, M.A.T. / AK
Bob Vigliotti, Professor Emeritus / MN
Dale E. Wise, M.M.E. / VA
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