28 September 2007
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Das Wichtigste aus aller Welt...
Präsentation der Zeitschrift „Strumenti & Musica“ in Mailand - Italien
‘Rondó Caprichoso’, Duo D´Accord’s Neue CD, Madrid - Spanien
Oleg Sharov zurück in Großbrittanien - GB
1.Roland V – Akkordeonkontest Oslo - Norwegen
Mika Väyrynen to Perform World Premiere of Accordion Concerto
Konzertberichte, Masterklassen, Festivals, Wettbewerbe etc
The Legend of Merv Conn DVD, Washington CD – USA
St Audries Bay - Accordion & Folk Week, Devon – UK
Mario Pedone in ‘Accordions by  the  Sea’ Festival, Victoria - Canada
Bevorstehende Konzertdaten/Auftritte usw
Zoltán Orosz Concerts, Budapest - Hungary
Fortbildung der Fachgruppe Akkordeon der Musik- und Singschule Wien
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano Concerts - UK
Nuevo Mundo Quartet Concert, Manizales - Colombia
Angel Luis Castaño’s Upcoming Concerts - Spain
RAM Accordion Open Day, London – UK
Jerny Dolanc Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary, Lorraine – France
‘Premio Leo Ceroni’ Festival, Ravenna - Italy
Milos Milivojevic Concerts, England – UK
Diatonic Accordion Event, Cessapalombo - Italy
New Arrangements Available from Gary Dahl

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Gary Dahl esheet
Präsentation der Zeitschrift „Strumenti & Musica“ in Mailand - Italien
Beitrag von Harley Jones

Am Montag, den 24 September wurde während der Milan Music Show die Zeitschrift Strumenti & Musica offiziell vorgestellt. Die Redaktion präsentierte in einer Pressekonferenz die ERSTE NUMMER und somit die Wiederaufnahme der historischen Zeitschrift, die im Jahre 1948 von Bio Boccosi gegründet wurde.
Full Report of Official Opening Event and Photos

Strumenti & Musica herausgegeben von der Firma Ars Spoletium srl, Verlag und Aufnahmestudio unter der Leitung von Mirco Patarini, der dieses Projekt einer zahlreichen Gruppe von Presseleuten, Musikgeschäftsfirmen, Musikschullehrern und verschiedenen Enthusiasten vorstellte. Besonders geschätzt wurde die Anwesenheit des Abgeordneten und Bürgermeisters Daniele Benedetti der Stadt Spoleto.

Nach der Präsentation erläuterte Mirco Patarini die sowohl sentimentalen als auch ökonomischen Gründe dieser Initiative. Der Direktor Davide Fabrizi erläuterte in Details die ehrgeizigen Ziele einer internationalen Zeitschrift, die bereits mit der ersten Ausgabe durch die Vielfalt an Artikeln sowohl in italienischer und englischer Sprache, deutlich ersichtlich sind. Eine weitere Ansprache hielt Herr Silvano Guariso, Direktor der UNCLA (www.uncla.it UNIONE NAZIONALE COMPOSITORI LIBRETTISTI AUTORI). UNCLA ist die älteste Syndikatorganisation innerhalb der SIAE und hat bereits seine Mitarbeit mit Strumenti u. Musica begonnen, um die Leser über die komplizierte Angelegenheit von Copyright genau zu informieren.

Die erste Ausgabe wurde vorsätzlich ohne Werbeseiten gedruckt, um den Lesern die Wichtigkeit dieses Projektes nahezubringen, welches auf ökonomischer und kultureller Basis fundiert. Möchten Sie mehr Information, subskrieren oder eine Werbung schalten - so schreiben Sie entweder an info@strumentiemusica.com oder besuchen die Webseite www.strumentiemusica.com

Full Report of Official Opening Event and Photos
 
An A to Z of the Accordion
‘Rondó Caprichoso’, Duo D´Accord’s Neue CD, Madrid - Spanien
Beitrag von Raquel Ruiz

Das Duo D´Accord, mit den Akkordeonisten Angel Luis Castaño Professor am Superior Konservatorium in Zaragoza) und Raquel Ruiz (Akkordeonlehrerin am Konservatorium Arturo Soria in Madrid), hat eine neue CD mit dem Titel ‘Rondó Caprichoso’ herausgebracht.

In ihrem Repertoir sind f Transkriptionen folgenden Komponisten zu finden: Buxtehude, Bach und Rachmaninov, Originalmusik für 2 Akkordeone von Hvoslef und Lundquist, sowie eine Uraufführung ‘La complainte de Mandrin’ von P.Busseuil speziell geschrieben für das Dúo D´Accord. Weiters gibt es auf dieser CD ‘Chiquilín de Bachín’ und ‘Ave Maria’ gespielt auf einer Accordina und Bandoneon von Angel Luis Castaño und ‘Rondó Caprichoso’ von Solotarew mit 2 Akkordeons.

Möchten Sie zusätzliche Information dann emailen Sie bitte an: infoaliomodo@gmail.com
  

Oleg Sharov zurück in Großbrittanien - GB
Beitrag von Rob Howard

Oleg Sharov, Bayan-Professor am St Petersburg Konservatorium in Russland kam zum ersten mal im November 1990 nach England um beim Caister Autumn Accordion Festival teilzunehmen und ist seitdem regelmäßiger Gast bei dieser Veranstaltung.

Heute zählt Sharov zu den besten 'free bass' Akkordeonisten der Welt und 1985 wurde er mit dem Honoured Artist of the Russian von der Republik USSR ausgezeichnet. Im Oktober wird er wederum in England sein – hier sind seine Konzertdaten:

11. Oktober - Oleg Sharov und Harry Hussey zu Gast im Harlow Accordion Club im Links Social Club, Parsloe Rd, Harlow, Essex. Kontakt: Jeanhanger@aol.com

12. Oktober 14-17 Uhr - Masterklasse (mit Ian Watson) im Morley College, London gefolgt von einer Aufführung um 19.30 Uhr. Für Information email Neil Sanders: Neil@nsanders.demon.co.uk

12.-15 Oktober – Eastbourne Accordion Festival; Seminar und Konzert

17. Oktober um 19.30 Uhr - Banstead Accordion Club, Konzert zusammen mit der Banstead Accordion Club Band - MD Judy Brown. Wo: United Reformed Church Hall, Fiddicroft Avenue, Banstead, Surrey SM7 3EX; email: MrBro137@aol.com

18. Oktober um 19.30 Uhr – Uxbridge Accordion Club, The Anglers Retreat, Cricketfield Road/Swan Road, West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 7H; email: david.lukins@btinternet.com
  
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Beitrag von Jo Bergerskogen

Die Organisatoren des Kontestes informieren, daß die 3 Gewinner des norwegischen Kontestes beim Roland International Wettbewerb im November in Italien teilnhemen warden. Da es zu wenige Teilnehmer für einen öffentlichen Wettbewerb gab wurden die Gewinner mittels Videoaufnahmen ausgewählt.

Hier die Resultate des norwegischen Bewerbes:
Gewinner der Kategorie Solisten: Ragnar Johnsen

Ragnar Johnsen, geboren 1965, spielt seit seinem 5. Lebensjahr und gewann mehrmals den Norwegischen Nationalen Wettbewerb. Außerdem ist Ragnar in Norwegen bekannt als Dirigent, Komponist, Diatonik und elektrischer Bass-spieler, Schlagzeuger.

2001 wurde er mit dem ersten Preis im nationalen Wettbewrb für Komponisten für sein Stück ‘Polkalanita’ ausgezeichnet. Für 2 Jahre arbeitete er als Akkordeonist auf dem Norwegenstand im Disney World/USA.

Die Gewinner der Kategorie: Ensemble Glenn Sørskår und Kai Hansen

Glenn und Kai sind 26 und 24 Jahre alt und beide aus Lofoten, aus dem nördlichen Teil Norwegens. Beide spielen Akkordeon seit ihrem 7. Lebensjahr und beide haben jeweils die Norwegischen Nationalen Meisterschaften für Solisten, Duett, Kammermusik und Orchester gewonnen. Beide studieren zur Zeit an der Grieg Akkademie in Bergen, Norwegen. Im Juni 2007 errangen Glenn und Kai bei den Norwegischen Meisterschaften mit der Gruppe ‘Tress i Ess’ den ersten Preis.
  
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Mika Väyrynen to Perform World Premiere of Accordion Concerto
Contributed by Kevin Friedrich

Having just returned from a highly successful concert performance of the complete Goldberg Variations in Tokyo Japan, Finnish accordionist Mika Väyrynen will perform the world premiere of the new concerto "Prophecy" for Accordion and Symphony Orchestra by the world famous composer Erkki-Sven Tüür on October 11th. The concert will be held in the Turku (Finland) Concert House with the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Olari Elts. The concert will be repeated on October 12th.

Erkki-Sven Tüür was born on October 16, 1959 in Kärdla, on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa. He studied flute, percussion and composition in Tallinn and also headed the most famous rock group in Estonia ‘In Spe’. A winner of the Cultural Prize of Estonia in 1991 and 1996, Tüür left In Spe to concentrate on composition and has has works commissioned from him by many groups including The Helsinki Philharmonic, the Hilliard Ensemble, the Stockholm Saxophone Quartet and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
 
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The Legend of Merv Conn DVD - USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

Merv Conn is often described as the ‘King of the Strolling Accordionists,’ and has spent over 70 years entertaining audiences large and small. On February 18th 2007, his 87th birthday, Merv Conn performed to a sell out audience at the AFI Theater in Silver Spring, Maryland.

This concert, with almost 2 hours of music, including the AFI Birthday Gala, featuring the World's First Ever 21 Accordion Salute, is now available on DVD as ‘The Legend of Merv Conn’.

For further information email: squeezinart@comcast.net
  
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St Audries Bay - Accordion & Folk Week, Devon – UK
Contributed by Rene Mairis

The week was well attended by the folk musicians who worked on recording a CD for dancing.  This meant intensive study of a number of tunes, which were put together in a special book produced specifically for the week.  In the evenings dances were held to give people the opportunity to both play and dance and to try out new dances, some of which worked and some did not - a worthwhile learning experience.

The 'classical' group was very small - again.  Where were all you accordionists?  As a result the inevitable happens, and in future there will not be an accordion week in September at St Audries, just a folk week. John Leslie will concentrate on the Easter break, which will be held from March 21st to 26th 2008.

This group worked on four ensemble pieces and enjoyed various workshops, a master class, lecture, folk music session and plenty of private lessons.  Plus, of course, there was one and only Harry Hussey always on hand, ready to play at any time of the day or evening.

St Audries is always a lovely venue and everyone enjoys the relaxed atmosphere, the food, the company and the chance to play and listen to a good variety of music.
 
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Mario Pedone in ‘Accordions by  the  Sea’ Festival, Victoria - Canada
Contributed by Rob Howard

Accordionist Mario Pedone has just returned from performing in a spectacular concert in Victoria, British Colombia, Canada.  ‘Accordions by the Sea’, an outdoor  accordion  festival,  featured  some  of  the  of  the best  accordionists  in  the  USA  and  Canada  in  an  outdoor  theater  with  beautiful  scenery.  Other artistes appearing included S-Bahn, Marc Wald, Bertram Levy, Ron Lankford, Victoria Accordion Club Band, Mary Ross, and Irv Lang. Next year’s festival takes place from July 27th to 29th 2008.

Born in Italy in 1951, but raised in Venezuela where he graduated as a ‘concertista’ from music school, Mario Pedone is one of his adopted country’s most accomplished accordionists and organists. Now resident in Texas, Mario arranges, composes and performs music across a wide variety of styles.

Mario will be the guest artiste at the San Antonio Accordion Club, Texas, on October 30th, as guest artiste for their monthly meeting, performing some of his latest arrangements plus material from his large repertoire.

For further information email: mario_accordion@yahoo.com
 


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Zoltán Orosz Concerts, Budapest - Hungary
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Zoltán Orosz is one of the most accomplished accordionists in Hungary, having studied accordion and organ at the Bela Bartok Conservatory in Budapest, then pursuing a varied career as a professional musician. Below are his upcoming concerts:

October 8th, 7pm - Zoltán Orosz Band, Benczúr Ház, 1068 Budapest, Benczúr u. 27

October 16th, 7pm - Zoltán Orosz Band, House of Arts and Literature, 7621 Pécs, Széchenyi tér 7-8

October 26th, 7pm - Zoltán Orosz Band, National Theatre, Marosvásárhely

November 5th, 7pm - Budapest Accordion Trio, Benczúr Ház, 1068 Budapest, Benczúr u. 27

November 7th, 7pm - Budapest Accordion Trio, Veszprém City Culture Centre, 8200 Veszprém, Dózsa Gy. u. 2

November 8th, 7pm - 19h Budapest Accordion Trio, Hevesi Sándor Community Centre, 8800 Nagykanizsa, Széchenyi tér 5-9

November 9th, 7pm - Budapest Accordion Trio, Concert and Exhibition Hall - 8900 Zalaegerszeg, Ady u. 14

For further information email: benkojudit@harmonika.hu
 
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Fortbildung der Fachgruppe Akkordeon der Musik- und Singschule Wien
Beitrag von Hermi Kaletta

Dozent: Mika Väyrynen (Finland)

Beginn: Donnerstag, 22.11. 2007 um 11 Uhr
Ende: Freitag, 23.11. 2007 ca. 16 Uhr

Veranstaltungsort
Musikschule Meidling
Meidlinger Arcade, Wilhelmstraße 64, 1120 Wien

Teilnehmergebühr
Für SchülerInnen und LehrerInnen der Musik- und Singschule Wien ist die Teilnahme kostenfrei.
Für externe Teilnehmer: MusiklehrerInnen, MusikschülerInnen, Studierende fällt eine Teilnehmergebühr von 40 Euro je Kurstag an. Nach eingegangener Anmeldung wird Ihnen ein Erlagschein vom „Verein der Freunde der Musik- und Singschule Wien“ zugeschickt.

Anmeldung und Information
Ingrid Eder; Tel: 0043 1 8902453 Mail: i.eder@inode.at
(Kathrin Thorack; Tel. 0043 650 6405172 Mail: kthorack@web.de)

Zielgruppe
MusikschullehrerInnen der Fachgruppe Akkordeon, fortgeschrittene MusikschülerInnen, Studierende, Professionelle AkkordeonspielerInnen
 
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Pearl Fawcett-Adriano Concerts - UK
Contributed by Rob Howard

Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, former CMA Junior and Senior World Champion, is performing as follows:

September 28th, 7.30pm - Weaver Valley Accordion Band: 25th Anniversary Gala Concert, Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire

October 3rd, 7.30pm - Barnsley Accordion Club, Concert Room, Barnsley Trades Club, 33 Racecommon Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 6AA

October 16th, 7.30pm - Sheffield Accordion Club, Polish Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 1-3 Dover Road (off Eccleshall Road), Sheffield, South Yorkshire S11 8RH

November 24th, 8 pm - Soar Valley Accordion Club, Rothley Centre Hall, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, Leicester LE7 7PR

December 5th, 8 pm - Barnsley Accordion Club Christmas Party, Concert Room, Barnsley Trades Club, 33 Racecommon Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 6AA

For further information email: pearladriano@hotmail.com
 

Nuevo Mundo Quartet Concert, Manizales - Colombia
Contributed by Rob Howard

On October the 2nd,at 6:pm, the Nuevo Mundo Quartet will perform at the International Second Chamber Music Festival in Manizales (Colombia). Admission is free. This event is organized by The National University of Colombia.

The Quartet’s members are Felipe García - flute, Francisco Rivera - clarinet, Leonardo Guevara – bassoon, and Lácides Romero - accordion and Musical Director. The Nuevo Mundo Quartet was founded by Lácides Romero in 1988, and has toured several cities around Colombia and Spain.

The concert will include the following: ‘Allegro in G Minor’ (Vivaldi), ‘Norvegian Dance No. 2’ (Grieg), ‘Anitra’s Dance’ (Grieg), ‘Amelita’ (Alberto Galimany), ‘The Little Negre’ (Debussy), ‘Cascades’ (S. Joplin), and Colombian music works: ‘Leonilde’ (Pedro Morales Pino), ‘Malvaloca’ (Luis a. Calvo), and ‘Brisas del Pamplonita’ (Elías Soto).

For further information email: lacidesromero@yahoo.com
 
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Angel Luis Castaño’s Upcoming Concerts - Spain
Contributed by Raquel Ruiz

Die nächsten Konzerttermine von Angel Luis Castaño sind:

3. November - Dúo Alio Modo Konzert (A.L.Castaño, Akkordeon und David Apellániz, Cello) XX Century Musik Festival in Segovia, Spanien. In ihrem Programm Arbeiten von Kuusisto, Kaufmann und Pärt (aus seiner letzten CD mit dem Titel ‘Perspectivas’), ‘Gubaidulina’, sowie eine Uraufführung ‘Solo’ for accordion von Carlos Perón.

4. November – Uraufführung von ‘A-....’ von Sara Minguez für Altsaxofon und Akkordeon mit F. Cabanillas – Saxofon im XX Century Musik Festival in Segovia (Spanien).

8. Dezember – Solokonzert im Gnessin Institute, Moskau während des Bayan and Bayanist Festivals mit Arbeiten von Olavide, Del Puerto, Bach, Angelis und Camarero.

Möchten Sie zusätzliche Information dann emailen Sie bitte an: infoaliomodo@gmail.com
 
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RAM Accordion Open Day, London – UK
Contributed by Rob Howard

The Royal Academy of Music is holding an Open Day on Friday October 12th, from 10am in the David Josefowitz Recital Hall. The Head of the Accordion Department is Professor Owen Murray. Admission is free.

The Academy was the first British conservatory to introduce teaching for the classical accordion. The specialist curriculum includes master classes, performance practice, accordion history, repertory, instrument maintenance and art of teaching classes.

For further information email: accordion@ram.ac.uk
 
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Jerny Dolanc Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary, Lorraine – France
Contributed by Gérard Dolanc

The 50th anniversary of the Jerny Dolanc Accordion Orchestra de Freyming-Merlebach, based in Moselle, Lorraine, is to take place on October 27th, with a festival that includes a Gala Concert, starting at 8.30pm.

This concert features the Zero-Sette Orchestra, from San Sebastian of the Basque Spanish Country. On Sunday October 28th, at 2.30pm, the orchestras of Puttelange-aux-Lacs - France, Esch sur Alzette - Luxembourg, Brotdorf – Germany, Zero-Sette – Spain, and the Jerny Dolanc Orchestra.

For further information email: g.dolanc@wanadoo.fr
 
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‘Premio Leo Ceroni’ Festival, Ravenna - Italy
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

The ‘Premio Leo Ceroni’ Accordion Festival takes place at the Teatro Comunale di Riolo Terme, Ravenna, on January 4th and 5th 2008. The final date for entries is September 30th.

For further information email: info@associazionedicuori.it
 
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Milos Milivojevic Concerts, England – UK
Contributed by Harley Jones

London-based Serbian accordionist Milos Milivojevic is performing with the Kosmos Trio and bassist Jonny Gee. Their repertoire includes Klezmer and music from Greece and Turkey in addition to classics such as Brahms’ ‘Hungarian Dances’ and Monti’s ‘Czardas’. Concert dates are as follows:

October 3rd, 8pm - Hexham Abbey Festival, at Hexham Abbey, Beaumont St, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3NB

October 5th, - Swaledale Festival, St Andrews, Grinton, Yorkshire

November 1st, 7.30pm - Clayhiddon Village Hall, Devon – free admission

November 11th, 1pm - Leeds International Concert Series, Leeds College Of Music, 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PD – free admission

For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com
 
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Diatonic Accordion Event, Cessapalombo - Italy
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

A festival dedicated to local farming traditions and products takes place in Cessapalombo on October 6th and 7th, featuring players of the diatonic accordion and traditional regional folk music.

For further information email: meomrc@gmail.com
 
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New Arrangements Available from Gary Dahl
Contributed by Harley Jones

Accordionist, teacher and arranger Gary Dahl announces a selection of new arrangements available through his website including high quality rock/pop arrangements that are available with lessons via .mp3 files.  Selections previewed on his website include ‘Adios Muchachos’, ‘Angel Eyes’, ‘California Dreamin’, ‘Champagne Polka’, ‘Indifference’, ‘Lara’s Theme’, ‘Misty’, ‘Under Paris Skies’, and many more.

In a recent testimonial received from Armand Dion, he says that he “…recently returned to the accordion and couldn’t find a local teacher. Then I found Gary Dahl’s web site and the impressive mp3 system. I have never been happier with my progress and my playing ability is starting to inspire standing ovations! We are 2000 miles apart but Gary’s system is very easy to use and is actually more efficient and more fun than any one on one lesson... plus, you get Gary Dahl’s expertise from 47 years of teaching, professional playing and publishing notoriety.”

For complete details of lessons, new arrangements (including sample pages of each) and his various books available, please visit www.accordions.com/garydahl or email Gary at: garydahlmusic@msn.com
 
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A new site selling a book titled "An A to Z of the Accordion and Related Instruments Volume 3". Book prepared by Rob Howard of New York. Purchase online.
 
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Vassily Glubochenko - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, and scientist, releases 4 new works for accordion available for purchase online, ‘Part 1 "Spring" from CHILDREN'S SUITE 2 "Vacations"’, ‘Part 2 Summer" from CHILDREN'S SUITE 2 "Vacations"', 'Part 3 "Autumn" from CHILDREN'S SUITE 2 "Vacations"' and 'Part 4 "Winter" from CHILDREN'S SUITE 2 "Vacations"'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.
 
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Franco Cambareri - accordionist as well as a composer and producer, releases 5 new works for accordion available for purchase online, ‘Tango Apasionado (Passionate Tango)’, ‘Café Lamour’, 'Latin Fire (Fuego Latino)', 'Mambo Vibes' and 'Cumbia Dancer'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.

Memorial to Bio Boccosi, famous publisher of Berben and Strementi e Musica and CMA President for many years, has been added to the Memorials site.  
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William Schimmel has an updated sites with his 8 new arrangements of 'The Chariot Race', ‘Lydia’, 'The Bullfight', 'Serious Blues', 'The Traveler', 'Bumping Cars', 'St. Anthony's Canon', and 'Alien Air'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.

Gary Dahl has an updated biography.
 
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