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Full member: Following a nomination in writing and upon the approval of the committee a general meeting shall have the power to grant a full membership. Full member has a right to vote and be elected as an office bearer. A member has to be an ordinary member for the duration of one year before a member is entitled for a full membership.
Ordinary member: An ordinary member shall be a member who is not a life or honorary or full member or associate member and has no voting rights.
Associate member: An associate member shall be a member who is not a life or honorary or full member or ordinary member, and who can demonstrate that they are a current and paid up member of an associated accordion organisation - and has no voting rights. A list of acceptable associated accordion organisations can be provided to any member applicants upon request, and may be updated or modified from time to time as the committee sees fit.
Family membership: Parents and children living at the same address.
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.
Membership Application Form
2020 IO253 Winner | Oleksandr Khrustevych, Ukraine
The winning performance of Oleksandr Khrustevych (Ukraine) in the International Open Solo Championship Class IO253.
Oleksandr Khrustevych - YouTube
