The sounds of a concert given at collin's retreat center, june, 2025. RCAC Accordion orchestra
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2025 RCAC Accordion Camp Summary.
June 1-6, 2025 at Collins Retreat Center, Eagle Creek, OR.
Susan Schwab, Camp Director, gave a summary of the 2025 camp.
• 31 accordionist/orchestra members
• 8 cancellations
• 4 instructors/conductors: Joe Natoli, Gail Campanella, Courtney von Drehle and Toby Hanson
• Open play every night (Sunday - Wednesday) after music circle
• 50/50 raffle and prizes
• Wednesday was accordion tee shirt day
• Bumperstickers, key chains and a swag were given out to campers
• Thursday night was concert night; Willamette Falls studio recorded it;
• After party (concert night) was a blast! “Stump Toby” was played—Susan found a song he didn’t know; great snacks, wine, sodas, dancing and singing.
• Attendees were from: Oregon: Portland, Astoria, Roseburg, Beaverton, Canby, Stayton, Mt. Angel, Salem. Washington: Vancouver, Westport, Seattle, Washougal and Kennewick. California: Santa Barbara, Clovis, Folsom, Alpine, Malibu, Cupertino. Ohio.
• Next year: May 31-June 5, 2026: Joe Natoli and Gail Campanella (conductors) and Toby Hanson. There will be another instructor TBA
