The American Accordionists Association (AAA) was established on March 9, 1938 with Pietro Deiro serving as the first President. The organization holds an annual accordion festival. It has also commissioned works for accordion from more than 50 composers
The
AAA has consistently
attracted a national
membership of
outstanding instructors,
concert artists,
manufacturers, music
publishers and individuals interested in the accordion.
They have all shared a common conviction: to enhance
the accordion's stature in the family of musical
instruments through a cooperative effort.
Today, after almost seven decades of working to
broaden the public interest in the accordion, the
American Accordionists’ Association serves as a
central organization which co-ordinates the activities of
those connected with the industry and gathers
information pertinent to members and enthusiasts.
While membership dues provide some of the income
for the association, the majority of funds are primarily
obtained through fund-raising functions which include
regular programs of contests, concerts and journals. All
of this is accomplished through the efforts of both the
members and governing board directors who donate
their services without compensation. |