What Is the American Accordionists' Association Website?

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Ameraccord.com is the official website of the American Accordionists' Association (AAA), a U.S.-based organization for accordion players, teachers, students, and enthusiasts. The site is the association's hub for festival announcements, competitions, news, member resources, and historical archives. If you play or follow the accordion and want to know what the AAA is currently running, this is the primary place to check.

What the site covers

The navigation reflects the organization's main activities:

  • Events – The AAA Festival, concerts, virtual workshops, open meetings, and the Carmen Carrozza Memorial Competition
  • Competitions – Including Coupe Mondiale qualification and the Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition
  • News – Announcements such as festival reports and organizational updates
  • Resources – Calendar, newsletters, YouTube videos, and interviews
  • Membership – Information plus online and printable application forms
  • History – Past presidents, champions, articles, music commissions, and memorials
  • Store – Merchandise and membership-related purchases

Who it is for

The content serves several audiences at once:

  • Performers and students looking for competitions, festivals, and qualification paths such as Coupe Mondiale
  • Teachers and organizers interested in workshops, composition competitions, and youth programs
  • Members who need forms, newsletters, and meeting information
  • Researchers and historians browsing the AAA History section, past champions, and commissioned music
  • General enthusiasts who want news and video/interview content

What you can actually do there

Depending on your goal, the site supports concrete actions:

Goal Where to go
Enter or follow a competition Competitions pages (Carrozza Memorial, Coupe Mondiale Qualification, Bennett Composition)
Attend the annual festival Events / AAA Festival pages
Join or renew Membership Information and Online Membership Application
Read past material Newsletters, Articles, AAA History
Watch or listen YouTube Videos, Interviews

A note on current details

The homepage highlights the 2026 AAA 88th Festival, August 13–16 in Pennsylvania, along with a festival report and a presidential message. Because event dates, competition rules, and membership terms can change, treat the site itself as the authoritative source and confirm specifics on the relevant page before acting. The site does not display pricing on the pages captured here, so check the Membership or Store sections directly for any costs or requirements.