Joe (Joseph H.) Smiell has passed away.

Beloved accordionist and button box master, composer, arranger, conductor, husband, father and grandfather Joe Smiell passed away on January 31 at the age of 86  from liver cancer.  Joe was active right up until the end readying the San Francisco Accordion Chamber Ensemble for their next concert.

The San Francisco Accordion Club extends their most heartfelt sympathy to the Smiell family.  Joe will be greatly missed by all!

The family is discussing a memorial, but no announcement has been made yet.

Italy's Accordion Industry: Tiny and Thriving : NPR

Italy's Accordion Industry: Tiny And Thriving

by CHRISTOPHER LIVESAY

January 9, 2012

More than 70 percent of Italy's gross domestic product comes from small businesses — and they're not growing. Economists are worried this will make it impossible for Italy to climb out of its massive $2.6 trillion debt.

Even in a global economy, something as small as Italy's accordion industry can have an impact. The work of its craftsmen has reached millions of ears.  read more ....

Membership Renewal

Our new membership year began on October 1, 2011.

If you haven't renewed your membership yet, please take the opportunity to follow the link below, print out and complete a renewal form and mail it in with your payment.  All the details are on the renewal form.

Membership Renewal Form

We value you as a member and your support is critical to keeping the San Francisco Accordion Club moving forward.  December is the last month we will be distributing newsletters to those members who have not renewed.  We hope that if you haven't already done so, you will renew soon!
Thank you.

Accordion Chamber Ensemble Concert - 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 27th!

The Accordion Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Maestro Joe Smiell, will be presenting a concert at Zion Lutheran Church, 5201 Park Blvd. Piedmont, CA beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 27th.
Contact Valerie Kieser  (510) 531-4836 for more information.

Frank Petrilli and Eddie Monteiro play at AAA

Dear friends

You may recall that Frank Petrilli, one of our Southern California club members played for us in January. Joan and Dan Grauman recorded these videos in the bar of the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, during the 2011 American Accordionists’ Association Festival. Eddie borrowed Steve Albini’s Roland, and Frank played his Victoria Poeta. This was the first time they ever played together.

That's all!

Watch What Happens!

Jam Session this Sunday

Come join us for the jam session at SFAC at 1 PM this Sunday, Sept 18th.

Bring your accordion, a music stand, and a positive attitude.

This is just for fun! Music will be provided.

Vic and Barbara Corsiglia will coordinate.

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