NEW ACCORDION CAMP INFO COMING SOON!

Don't forget the Ballarini Accordion Player's European Tour!

For information on our past Accordion Camp in Mesa, click here.

Frank Marocco is one of the world’s leading accordionists. He has had a career spanning nearly 60 years and is one of the most recorded accordionists in the world. He has conducted orchestras and has worked with many well-known artists and conductors. Other credits include nearly 300 movie tracks, well over 200 TV series, shows, and specials, and over 150 commercials. He has composed and arranged classical, jazz, and other genres of music. Frank has received many awards throughout his life, the most recent being the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Accordionists’ Association, received in June 2006.

Nick Ballarini is a versatile accordionist, pianist, and bandleader. He frequently plays for weddings, corporate events, parties, and jazz & ethnic festivals. He has performed with many prominent musicians, such as Luciano Pavarotti, Mel Tormé, The Chieftans, and others. Nick is also an accordion teacher, dealer, and repairman. He is the co-host of the camp and will coordinate the workshops, evening events, and other activities.