The Intermediate Accordion Club meets one Sunday each month during college term time for an intensive - but enjoyable! - half day tutor session led by Julie North.
Sunday sessions combine development of technical skills and general musical ability with duet, group & ensemble playing. Members are encouraged to perform a solo piece to the rest of the group regularly to develop confidence and performing skills.
The club also organises regular 'genre' days to explore different styles of accordion repertoire.
The club has organised 'Genre' days to explore different style of accordion music, such as Folk/World music, Jazz, Klezmer & Zydeco.
Past guest tutors have included:
Cerys Hogg - multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer who is a respected jazz harmony and rhythm teacher.
Bert Santilly - jazz accordion playing techniques
Joe Townsend - Balkan music session (with players of other instruments)
Martina Schwarz and Sally Davies of Bow and Bellows - Klezmer and related music (with players of other instruments)
Flakey Jake - Zydeco from the widely travelled Jake -of Steamin’ Locos fame (and too many other bands to mention)
Murray Grainger - folk and beyond, techniques, arrangements, and much else besides
Jonathan Taylor - Tango Siempre’s pianist and composer
Club members also meet regularly in smaller groups for ensemble practice.
For more information on IAC meetings see the IAC Events page.