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Anthony Schulz - President
Anthony Schulz, an experienced music educator and accomplished accordionist, has passionately championed the accordion, exploring and showcasing its capacity for versatility and refinement. With a career spanning several decades, Anthony continues to connect the past, present and future of the instrument and shape the perception of the instrument on the Australian musical landscape.
A seasoned performer, Anthony has graced the stage with numerous highly acclaimed ensembles and projects. From Luciano Pavarotti to ECM’s Barre Phillips and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to ARIA award winning Zulya and the Children of the Underground, his musical vision extends across various genres, including chamber music, original compositions, intercultural music ensembles, and improvisation.
Anthony embarked on his journey as a tertiary music teacher in the early 1990s, and with over 30 years of teaching Anthony believes that the experience of music through learning, creativity, practice and performance can be transformative for participants of all ages, abilities and intentions. He is employed as an ongoing lecturer in the Bachelor of Music at Melbourne Polytechnic in which he held a leadership role as Head of Program for 2.5 years.
In addition to his performing and educational roles, Anthony has served as a jury member at the Australian Accordion Teachers Association (AATA) international championships in Sydney, the Star International Music Competition in Melbourne as well as presenting at the Accordion Teachers Guild (ATG) conference and competition in Chicago, USA.
Anthony holds a Bachelor of Music from the Victorian College of the Arts, a Master of Music from Melbourne University, and a Graduate Diploma of Education from Melbourne University.
He is currently the Chair of multicultural music organisation The Boite.
Kim Langfield-Smith - Secretary
Kim is a qualified accountant (FCPA) and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has considerable experience on the governing committees of not-for-profit organisations, such as The Australian Ballet School, The Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Victoria (CLASAX) (as current secretary) and the Musical Society of Victoria. She is also a committee member of the Victorian sub-committee of the ASA.
During her teenage years, Kim was an active music student, playing piano and clarinet, but she gave this up to develop an academic career, eventually becoming an accounting professor. Kim is delighted that she returned to her musical foundations about six years ago. She plays piano accordion in the ASA Victoria Orchestra (ASAVO) and Prahran Accordion Band and is a member of two clarinet ensembles.
Ben Pattinson - Vice President
More information coming soon.
Maurice Chiarella - Treasurer
More information coming soon.
Committee
President - Ben Pattinson
Vice-President - Anthony Schulz
Secretary - Sandra Mackay
Treasurer - Maurice Chiarella
Accordion Review Editor - Cheryle Mills
Co-Musical Directors - Amelia Granturco & Dominique Maruca
Music Librarian - Vince Moschella
Activities
Social outings
The ASA attends events on a regular basis and keep up with the local scene. Feel free to join us.
Monday night rehearsals - Accordions Alfresco
Rehearse regularly on Monday nights 7pm-9pm
Russell Lea Public School Hall
Whittall St Russell Lea NSW
Committee
President - Anthony Schulz
Vice-President - Phill Nadvesnik
Secretary - Robin Mullen
Treasurer - Jeannette Benzing
Activities
Regular meetups: Bellows & Beverages
This is an opportunity for accordionists and enthusiasts to meet on a regular basis, socialise, and play music informally. The goal is to schedule a Saturday afternoon meetup every 2 months with the idea is that all are welcome, any musical offerings are gratefully accepted and spontaneous music making is absolutely encouraged. Bring you accordion, your stories and enthusiastic friends! Entry is free!
ASAVO
The ASA Victoria Orchestra (ASAVO) is always on the lookout for new members. Rehearsals are every second Saturday from 3.00pm for 1.5 hours at the Fairfield campus of Melbourne Polytechnic. A $10.00 session fee per person is payable on the day and includes room-booking, photocopying, arranging, and composition for the ensemble, and PL insurance.
Please note that the ensemble is inclusive of all experience levels, age, gender and musical tastes.
If you are interested please contact us.
Accordion practice group at Belgrave Library
Do you live in the Dandenong Ranges area and want to play and practice the accordion in a relaxed environment together with fellow accordionists?
Lucille Kerr runs an accordion practice group, every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7pm, at Belgrave Library. All you need to bring is your accordion, music stand, and a printed copy of the sheet music that will be used at the session.
Contact us to register your interest!
World Accordion Day
Every year we host an event for World Accordion Day, inviting students, bands, orchestras and fans alike to play for an open mic and socialise.