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Australian Accordion Teachers Association Inc.

                                         2024 Australian International Accordion

                                                  Championships and Festival

 

Date : 8th & 9th June 2024 

Venue : Five Dock RSL

66 Great N Rd, Five Dock NSW 2046

 

Dear Accordion Teachers and Performers,

 

We are delighted to extend our warmest invitation to you to attend the 30th Anniversary celebration of the Australian Accordion Teachers Association (AATA) Festival, to be held in Sydney, Australia. This prestigious event will take place on the 8th and 9th of June 2024 and promises to be an extraordinary gathering of accordion enthusiasts from around the globe.

 

The AATA Festival is a remarkable occasion that brings together accordion teachers, performers, and music enthusiasts to celebrate the rich history and vibrant present of the accordion. This year's festival will feature exhilarating competitions and captivating concerts that showcase the exceptional talent and artistry of accordionists. As an integral part of the festival, we are proud to host the renowned Australian International Accordion Championships, attracting participants from all corners of the world.

 

To stay updated with all the latest information about the festival, including the schedule, competition details, and concert lineup, please visit our official website at www.aata.org.au. Closer to the event, we will provide comprehensive updates, ensuring you have all the necessary information to plan your visit and participate in the festival's diverse activities.

 

If you have any inquiries or require assistance, we encourage you to reach out to AATA President, Tatjana Marx. She can be contacted via email at tats64@gmail.com and will be more than happy to provide guidance and support.

 

For our international guests and competitors, the AATA may be able to provide official invitation letters to assist in obtaining visas. Please contact Tatjana Marx directly, and she will gladly assist you with the necessary documentation.

 

We anticipate a truly remarkable and unforgettable celebration of the accordion's legacy, and we sincerely hope that you will join us in Sydney for this momentous occasion. Your presence and contribution will undoubtedly enrich the festival and further strengthen the global accordion community.

 

We eagerly look forward to welcoming you to the 30th Anniversary AATA Festival in Sydney, Australia, where passion, talent, and camaraderie will harmoniously converge. Save the dates, and make plans to be part of this exceptional celebration.

 

For entry details and category information, visit our Accordion Competition Page

 

Please note that the International competition categories WILL  be running for 2024.

 

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The AATA TEACHER ACCREDITATION PROGRAM 

With our teacher accreditation programme, the AATA is able to offer experienced and professional teachers the opportunity of an industry recognised certification, adding additional level of professional credibility to their already high standard of accordion teaching.  Whereas high level AMEB exams are the norm for other classical instrument and piano teachers, these type of qualifications are less common in the accordion world.  We encourage all accordion teachers to achieve these types of external qualifications, and also see our accreditation as a viable alternative for those teachers, (particularly those that have previously studied accordion to a high level overseas) to promote themselves as a leading accordion teacher in their community.

 

The Australian Accordion Teachers Association is committed to helping promote the accordion throughout the country, raising the profile of the instrument and supporting teachers to both attract more students and raise the overall standard of accordion education.

 

To apply for accreditation, you will need to complete the application and submit a video of you teaching for assessment.  For more information contact the AATA.


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2019 Guest artist Elwira Śliwkiewicz-Cisak (Poland)

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2019 Guest Artist Genady Savkov

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2019 competitors

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2019 AATA venue

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2019 AATA venue

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Accordions Alfresco Ensemble,2017

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Niu Zeyuan (China),2017

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Fan Yang (China),2017

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Zelda and Lucy, 2017

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Shen Rongjia (China), 2017

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Deng Ruxi (China), 2017

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2017

AATA President Tatjana Marx present AATA Certificates of Appreciation for Jury to Zhang Xinhua (left

2017 AATA President Tatjana Marx present AATA Certificates of Appreciation for Jury to Zhang Xinhua (left 2017 AATA President Tatjana Marx present AATA Certificates of Appreciation for Jury to Zhang Xinhua (left

Group picture of many of the competitors and jury,2017

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Fan Yang (China),2017

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Emma Smith, 2017

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Jury members (left to right): Spodris Kacans (Latvia), Tatjana Marx, Ben Pattinson,

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Timofey Prahkiy,2017

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Oscar O'Byrne, 2017

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Shen Rongjia (China),2017

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Zhang Xin Yun (China)

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Xi Wang (China)

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