About Bahamas Accordion
The mission of BAHAMAS ACCORDION is to save this endangered instrument by forming a new generation of accordionists.
BA Mission Statement
- To increase the number of people playing and studying the accordion with a particular emphasis on young people, by seeking them out and giving them an opportunity to change their social condition by discovering their innate talent.
- To organize, sponsor and support competition for accordionists at all levels and dispense scholarships and/or honors to those who distinguish themselves through outstanding performance
- To honor achievement throughout the accordion community by recognizing ad honouring those who have kept this instrument alive..
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This CD is a testament to the unwavering passion and commitment of young Bahamian accordionists, like 15-year-old Esther Davis who carry the torch of tradition with innate skills and outer dedication. This heartfelt rendition of the national anthem played for the very first time on the accordion honours Timothy Gibson and his enduring contributions to Bahamian music.
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Youth Direct
Our Youth Direct project pairs young accordionists, ages 12 to 18 with seasoned musicians who play other instruments. The youth and his adult partner choose two songs which they rehearse together before performing at the awards ceremony. One of the songs must be a traditional Rake’n Scrape or Goombay. The second song can be in the genre of their choice.
The purpose of this competition is to give our young accordionists a first-hand experience of working with professional musicians who are also pole bearers of our national musical genres. It will provide them with the opportunity for direct transmission of how to perform on stage in front of a live audience.
The recipients of the Frank Williams Youth Direct Award will receive cash prizes as well as a studio recording contract.
If you are interested in piloting or financing this project please contact Diana Hamilton at bahamasacordion@gmail.com or (242) 812-8768.
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