RCAC Meeting Notes by Marlene Meissner

April 20, 2024

The meeting began with music circle, conducted by guest conductor Micah Cowan.  Songs selected by Micah were:  April Showers, Der Alte Peter, and Valse Romantique.

After music circle and a break, President Fran Maddox made the following announcements.

-Delette Huffman will be celebrating her birthday the next day and the group sang in her honor.  Delette noted that Marlene Meissner would also be celebrating a birthday in a few days and a second round of singing followed.

-Beginning this month, a sign-up sheet will be provided for players to list the names of the songs they will be playing as solos.  This will make it much easier to prepare the information for inclusion in the newsletter.

-Delette Huffman reported that camp plans are progressing as planned. 

-Fran noted that Marlene brought her amplifier and microphone to this meeting.  It is often difficult to hear players when they announce their pieces, and it is hoped that a microphone will make it easier to hear.  If this works out well, the club may consider purchasing a mic and/or amp.

-Beth McDonald noted that the Vancouver Community Concert Band is sponsoring an all-abilities band for persons who may not be able to participate in a regular band.  (add information).

-Fran noted that she would like to continue the practice of interviewing members for feature articles.  Bobbie Ferrero has done numerous articles in the past; Don Devlaeminck noted that he has a background in writing and would be willing to assist with this project.

-Members were reminded that the spring social of the Northwest Accordion Society will be held in Forest Grove on Sunday, April 28, at the Forest Grove Senior Center beginning at 1:30 p.m.

 

Solo performances followed:

                         Beth McDonald:                                            Repasz Band, Merry Widow Waltz

    Bev Spurgeon:                                                     They Call Me Blondie

Bev Spurgeon/Wayne Nelson:                Ostlandischer Waltzer

                          Bob Myers:                                                              I Shall Know Him, A Pretty Girl

 Bob Wachter:                                                       Somewhere My Love

Don Devlaeminck:                                           Edelweiss, Say Hell To The Folks At Home

Fran Maddox:                                                       Basin Street Blues, Skogens Vals

Greg Gordon:                                                        Green Light, Tumbling Tumbleweeds/Cool Water

John Mohney:                                                       Yesterday, Fisher’s Hornpipe

Larry McCullough:                                           Mister Sandman, Do Re Mi

Leonard Kosatka:                                             Besame Mucho, Twilight Time

Lynn Haldeman:                                                Beatles’ Happy Birthday

Marlene Meissner:                                           Tulips From Amsterdam, In The Alps

Micah Cowan:                                                     Downstream Medley, Amazing Grace Blues

Wayne Nelson:                                                   Lara’s Theme

Wayne Tiusanen:                                              More, Harbor Lights

 

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