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CAPA Members Talk

Below are some quotes from CAPA members discussing music, accordions and CAPA:

  • From member Joseph San Filippo, Las Cruces, New Mexico: "Messages printed on T-shirts rarely, in fact I think I can say never, are commented on in my workplace. Today I wore my white CAPA T-shirt and comments throughout the day ranged from 'So is that for real or is it a joke?' to 'A real renaissance man!' The latter is my personal favorite."

  • "I have been a member of CAPA since 1994, and I have enjoyed reading about the 'resurrection' of the accordion and all the work you do to accomplish this." Ann Stanca, Westlake, Ohio

  • "In my travels, I find that the accordion is very much alive and CAPA is doing a good job in making it so." Billy Madison, Great Falls, Montana

  • "You are to be commended for your noble efforts and the grand service you provide for members of your flock and other accordionists around the globe." Tom Collins, Missoula, Montana

  • "Had I not heard you on talk radio a few years ago, my accordion would probably still be in the closet where it had been resting for 35 years. I think it's a great adventure you've begun with CAPA and we love you for it." John Alexander, Littleton, Colorado

  • "My wife and I live in the closet, and our 127 accordions live in the rest of the house." (Remark made during a phone call to CAPA by an unknown accordionist.)

  • "Dear Queen Squeeze-Boxers: I thoroughly enjoy reading the newsletters. I was beginning to feel like the lonely Maytag repairman being the only accordion player in my neck of the woods." Gus Barker, Bennett, Iowa

  • When Joan Cochran Sommers, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Center for the Performing Arts, and presidents of the Accordion Teachers Guild joined CAPA she wrote: "I have hesitated to join CAPA because I am truly one of those fans of the accordion who has never been in the closet! However, after reading your CAPA Times I have decided it really doesn't matter whether I'm in or out of the closet. Let's hope that all of us CAPA members encourage others to support the efforts of all accordion players, no matter what style music or instrument they play; actually my secret desire is for accordion players to take over the world."

  • "Cheri, you and your staff are a credit to the accordion world through CAPA Times. The content, organization and high-quality writing of this publication are noteworthy. Congratulations!" Roy Wirta, La Mesa, California

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