Concert for Faithe Deffner
When:
Sun, September 20, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Where:
Tavern on the Green
Central Park West & 67th St
New York City, NY
Lat/Lon: 40.7727, -73.9766
What:
On Sunday, September 20, at 12:30 pm at Tavern on the Green in New York City, AAA will honor long-time member and former AAA president Faithe Deffner for her extraordinary contributions to the accordion world. The event planning committee, headed by Dr. Salvatore Febbraio, includes Frank Busso, Sr., Dr. Joseph Ciccone, Kevin Friedrich, Joan Grauman, Marilyn O'Neil, Dr. William Schimmel, and AAA President Linda Soley Reed. The committee is organizing a star-studded concert that will start immediately following dinner. Artists and program will be announced shortly.
Faithe served as AAA president from 1985 to 1986 and again from 1995 to 2000. Most recently she coordinated the 2007 Coupe Mondiale, held in Alexandria, Virginia, and co-hosted by the American Accordionists’ Association and the Accordionists and Teachers Guild International.
This year also marks the 75th anniversary of Ernest Deffner, Inc., manufacturers of Titano and Pancordion and the North American distributor for Pigini accordions. In addition, the firm maintains a catalog of accordion parts, accessories, and accordion music.