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OCTOBER
2015
NEWSLETTER
October 2015 Volume 22 Issue 10
Players - do not forget to call Bill Barr at 619 337-1111 to re-
serve your time slot and let us know who is coming. Oktoberfest is
Sunday October 11th from 11:30 am to 4 pm in Balboa Park next to
the fountain near the space museum. If you need help in getting there
please call Ted at 619 276-5890
San Diego Follies by AL Piselli
Our own talented Accordionists, Vicki
Eriqat & Sharon Marotte, performed with
their accordions in the 18th annual San Diego Follies, at the Lincoln Performing Arts Center
in San Diego August 20-25. The theme this
year was from the show 'YOUR HIT PA-
RADE'. All the songs performed and ingen-
iously acted out had been #1 songs on Your
Hit Parade for each year starting with 1935-
2000.
Vicki & Sharon sang and danced in sev-
eral numbers as part of the Follies ensemble,
and played their accordions in two numbers:
"That’s What Friends Are For" & "Near You".
Their Accordions were the only musical in-
struments out in front of the stage, other than
the backstage orchestra.
Vicki was in a skit & Sharon was Cap-
tain Hook in "I’m a Believer". The Follies con-
sists of an all senoir cast aging from 55 to 86
years of age. There were 12 showgirls this
year aging up to 82 years old and they were all
beautiful. They played their accordions flaw-
lessly during the Rockets high leg kick dance.
Thanks to all who came to the show
and for the rest of you, don't miss it next
year!! —
Harold & Helen Estok
Founders of A.L.S.I.
President Gordon Kohl 619-395-0454
Presidents Emeriti:
(Founder) Harold Estok Ron Griffin
Kjell Holmes Gloria Ensign
Vice President: Mary Lou Erwin
619-448-9588
Meeting Coordinator:
Bill Barr
619-337-1111
Corresponding Secretary: Marian Sowell
619-448-4174
Treasurer &
Ensemble Director: Vicki Eriqat 619-563-5586
Recording Secretary:
Sharon Marotte
619-286-3948
Newsletter/Webmaster:
Bob Page 760--815-4783
Ted Hill 619-276-5890
Al Piselli 619-634-6896
Presidents Message
Page 2 NEWSLETTER
schuhplattlers, schottisches, foxtrots and more. So many people have brought their music and
culture to our beautiful USA and Canada.
I have just returned home from the wonderful pristine farming and oil region of Alberta,
Canada. The city of Edmonton, a city of one million with beautiful rivers and skyscraper buildings,
does have an accordion society and a history of accordion. There are large music schools which
offer accordion programs. One picture I saw had two hundred teen accordion students. Still to-
day, whether in Canada, USA, Mexico or Europe, people enjoy playing our beloved musical instru-
ment, the accordion.
Now it is your turn to enjoy Oktoberfest by playing two of your favorite and best solos,
duets or trios at our ALSI Oktoberfest day in Balboa Park. We are so lucky to have such a perfect
location to play accordion music each year. Yes it takes a lot of patience and fortitude to make
this Sunday a fun and rewarding experience. Remember you may be introducing the accordion to
some young boy or girl who will later may become a Dick Contino, Michael Bridge, or Louis Fa-
nuchi. The musical part we ignite today may not be known for years.
Please ALSI members support this years Oktoberfest. Bring folding chairs, umbrella, sun-
screen, a hat, and plenty of H2O to make yourself comfortable. Also bring your friends along to
share the fun music program. There will be shade tents set up.
I will be playing in Julian with my Bavarian band at their Oktoberfest. You are most wel-
come to come and enjoy this day with me. It will Saturday, October 10th from 11 am to 4 pm.
This same evening I will be playing at the German American Society in El Cajon for their Oktober-
fest. It will be indoors with a dance floor starting at 7 pm.
Cheers and Der Gemutlichkeit. Enjoy the season and your accordion !
Gordon —
Hi everyone,
Oktoberfest time is here and moving quickly. This is the tradi-
tional time of the year when people celebrate an end to a busy harvest
season. Farmers have been out on their combines and tractors cutting
wheat, barley, flax, alfalfa and corn. Now it is time to enjoy some good
dance music and celebrate a successful crop. After a full day in the fields working, a cold glass of beer or lem-
onade sure tastes great. Let's not forget looking forward to going to a
dance hall in the evening and hearing all those polkas, waltzes,
Page 3 Volume 22 Issue 10
HAPPINESS AT ALSI Sept 13, 2015 by Sharon Marotte
The ALSI accordion club met at Mt Miguel Covenant Village – Bailey Hall. The construction project next to Bailey Hall is really starting to show a lot of progress. It was another hot day, but cool inside. Players around the village: Crider #1, Jerry Odling – Brandel, Vicki Eriqat – Cafeteria, Steve Halpern. Mary Lou Erwin was on vacation so Al Piselli was at the front table greeting folks. Jane Ford was also out due to her sister’s passing away so Kari Andrews brought the plates, cof-fee, water, tableclothes, etc. for our refreshment break. Bill Barr was the MC &
Jack Marotte was in charge of the sound system.
Kjell Holmes entertained us early birds while we were setting up the mikes, Diane Polinski on accordion & Lois Lahoud on piano also played music before
the meeting started at 1 pm.
The first player of the day was Sharon Marotte. Her songs were: Linda, My
Way & Under Paris Skies.
Marilyn Harkins, our novice player, played Edelweiss & Dark Island. Good
job, Marilyn – just keep on playing, you will get over your stage fright!
Next was the duet of Linda Hibbert & Ken Powers. Their songs were: Metsakukia, a Finnish waltz & Zum Abshied. Gwen Shoemaker joined the duet to become a trio, named the Melodians! Their songs were: El Paso & Beyond the Sea
– good sound with two Roland accordions!!
Al Jacobs took the stage at 91+ years of age. He played songs from his heritage which is English & Jewish. He played songs from: London, Yorkshire, Scot-land. He played the national anthems from: Wales, England, Israel, France, & USA.
Also the Jewish song, Havila Nagila. Good job, AL!!!
A fellow new to our club played next. Garnik Militonyan, was a wonderful surprise as he played Tico, Tico – an Italian waltz, Clarinet Polka & Accordion Polka,
one of Myron Floren’s pieces. Wow! Is what all of us said… He can really play!
Steve Halpern had to follow Garnik which was not easy. Steve played the following: Autumn Leaves, Klesmer Dance, Nature Boy & Speak Softly Love (from
the Godfather). Good job, Steve.
Our refreshment break gave us all a chance to stretch. Vivian Steger brought a date/nut cake, brownies & grapes. Al Piselli & Kari Andrews helped
serve the snacks.
The ALSI Accordion Band played after the break, with Vicki Eriqat di-recting. Lois Lahoud was playing the percussion instruments. The Accordion Band played several songs: There is no Beer in Heaven, Harvest Schottish, Henriet-ta Polka, Green Valley waltz, In Munchin Stecht Ein Haufbrau Haus, Styrmans Valsen,
Die Holtzauction Schottish & Pennsylvania Polka. —
Page 4 NEWSLETTER
Happiness continued from page 3
Next we welcomed Juergen & Hildegard Rosenfeld back from 4 months
in Germany. Juergen wore his new light weight Lederhosen – both
Juergen & Hildegard looked so very nice. His songs were: Haufbrau
Haus, Beer Barrel Polka, Edelweiss, America the Beautiful, plus Marine &
Navy theme songs, ending with Auf Weidersein. Bob Page graced the stage next with his beautiful music. His songs were:
September Song, Autumn Leaves, Lara’s Theme, Fly Me to the Moon. Such
beautiful chords, Bob. Vicki Eriqat played & sang several songs. Seems like it has been a long time
since we have heard Vicki play solo!! Her songs were: Daisy/Daisy, Elmer/
Elmer – plus Under the Bridge of Paris, I Love Paris & The Last Time I Saw
Paris. Gordon Kohl stopped by to give his greetings & announcements of upcom-
ing events. The December meeting will be held the first Sunday of Decem-
ber because of conflicts at Bailey Hall. Gordon played several songs to in-
clude: Innsbruck, Sailor, Eviva Espana, Arpeggio Polka. Good playing, Gor-
don. Lots of bellow shakes and really good stuff!!!
ALSI ACCORDION BAND Playout by Sharon Marotte The ALSI Accordion Band played Saturday, Sept, 19th at Seaport Village.
The Pirates took our regular spot so we were moved to the other foun-
tain area which was much better – shade plus a breeze from the water-
front. We did not have power but we seemed to do just fine. Players
for the day were: Kari Andrews, Erika Baier, Jane Ford, Loren Gardner,
Steve Halpern, Ted Hill, Sharon Marotte, Al Piselli, Vivian Steger, with Jim
Kilduff on drums & Lois Lahoud on percussion. Vicki Eriqat directed us
& talked to the visitors, which had a much better place to sit & listen.
Vicki got a cigar from a biker who is a beginning band director from San
Bernardino & had her picture taken with the pirates. A lady told me that
she learned to play the Beer Barrel Polka in Germany when she was a
child. She & Erika spoke to each other in German. We had fun & folks
seemed to enjoy our music!!
Page 5 Volume 22 Issue 10
COMING IN NOVEMBER
Heritage Day Accordion Festival
November 8, 2014
ACCORDION LOVERS SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL (ALSI)
PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR 20TH ANNUAL HERITAGE DAY.
Come dressed up in your ethnic costume, bring a friend, and enjoy an afternoon
of fantastic music, special guests, and delicious food for just $13.00 per person with advance reservations. The catered menu includes chicken Schnitzels (some pork),
cabbage, German potato salad. Some food tickets may be available depending on amount
of food available for $15 at the door, but please plan ahead, RSVP as soon as possible to
join us at The Bailey Hall Auditorium.
Highlights Accordion Music from around the world
Ethnic Costumes
Catered ethnic food
Dessert Potluck
Date: 11/8/2014 Time: 1:00—4:00 PM
Where: BAILEY HALL AT MT. MIGUEL COVENANT VILLAGE
325 Kempton Ave., Spring Valley, CA 91977
Contact person: Mary Lou Erwin 619 448-9588
— Heritage Day Festival Registration Form — November 8, 2014 at 1-4 pm in Bailey Hall at Mt. Miguel Covenant Village in Spring Valley.
Advance Tickets $13 per person
Names in party:___________________________________________________
Number attending:__________
Amount Enclosed: $_________________
Please forward this form and payment to:
ALSI c/o Helen Schoell at P.O. Box 151357 San Diego, CA 92175 by November 1, 2014
Page 6 NEWSLETTER
Happy Birthday to you!
10/3 Jane Ford
10/6 Erika Baier
10/17 Barbara Odling
10/19 Gloria Ensign
313 NE 45th Street Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 632-2700 phone (206) 632-2733 fax
www.petosa.com
C U S T O M C R A F T E D —
ALSI information
October 11th Octoberfest Celebration at
Balboa Park 11:30 am to 4 pm. En-
semble band plays at 1:00 and Tom
Eskola plays at 1:30
November 8th Monthly meeting with
Heritage Day Celebration.
MEMBERSHIPS: Please contact Mary Lou Erwin at:
[email protected] or call 619 448-9588 for mid-
year subscription rates. DISCLAIMER: Unless otherwise indicated, all articles
were written by the Editor. Unless so stated, no article
is to be construed as an endorsement and do not neces-
sarily reflect the views of the Editor or ALSI. CUT-OFF DATE: All contributors to The REED
BLOCK please note: For next month all material is due
two weeks before the next meeting, accordingly the due
date for the November 2014 issue is: October 25th.
This includes all items such as articles, upcoming events,
playing around, accordion workshops, advertisements
and ensemble schedules. Please submit your input to
Helen Estok Schoell (at above ALSI address) or email to
Bob Page at [email protected]
or Mary Lou Erwin at [email protected]. Thank
you for your cooperation. ADVERTISEMENTS: Members may place one small
ad per year at no charge, business cards are $6/per issue
or $60/per year, quarter-page is $15/per issue, half -page
is $25/per issue, full -page is $50/per issue, one -page
event flyer is $25/per issue. Cost is doubled for non -
members. (All ads must be accordion related). MEETINGS: The club normally meets at 1:00 - 4:00
P.M. on the second Sunday of each month at the Mt Mi-
guel Covenant Village, 325 Kempton Ave, Spring Valley,
CA. Next Meeting will be an Octoberfest performance
on Sunday, October 11th from 11:30 to 4:00 pm at-
Balboa Park. STEERING COMMITTEE; Next meeting is on
Wednesday October 14th, 10:30—12:00 am at Den-
nys at auto center drive, Mission Valley.
ON THE MOVE !! Thank you everyone for sending in your postcards for On
The Move. Due to music in this issue there is limited space,
so look to next month for exciting news about our club mem-
bers.
December 6th Monthly meeting with
Holiday music. This is the first Sunday
of the month
Monthly Newsletter ALSI
Statement Of
Purpose:
ALSI is San Diego’s
forum for appreciat-
ing and performing
accordion music,
including the MIDI
electronic accordion We welcome mem-
bers who enjoy lis-
tening to or playing
accordion music. We have an accordi-
on ensemble group,
monthly meetings,
local concerts featur-
ing local and interna-
tionally famous per-
formers, an annual
picnic and a monthly
newsletter.
OCTOBER
2015
The REED BLOCK
c/o Helen Estok Schoell
P.O. Box 151357
San Diego, CA 92175
Happy Oktoberfest
To All!
Come and join
us for Show-
case featuring
Chuck
At Balboa Park
near the science center
fountain.
From
11:30 to
4 :00 pm.
On October 11th Join us at the ALSI gathering as we cele-
brate Octoberfest with accordion music.
Enjoy performances by our members, guest
Tom Eskola and our Ensemble Band at
Balboa Park.