DELAWARE ACCORDION CLUB MEMBER 2001-2025
DELAWARE ACCORDION CLUB PRESIDENT 2016-2025

"I was born in 1951 in the Bronx, New York. I had one musical uncle, Louie, who played several instruments and inspired me. My family always watched the Lawrence Welk Show every week. When I was 8 years old, I remember seeing an accordion player at a party and I was thrilled and determined to learn how to play it.

I took piano lessons at age 10 and accordion lessons at age 12 for a total of 8 years on both. I studied the accordion at Joe Biviano's Studio in Manhattan for a few years. I won 2 trophies in New York for my age group (16 and 17) - coming in 3rd place in a competition. I majored in music at Lehman College in the Bronx.  

I joined the Delaware Accordion Club in 2001 and in a few years I became the secretary and treasurer of the club. I became the president after the founding president, Joe Oberly, passed away. I taught music in nursery school and entertained at libraries and nursing homes. I lead 2 choirs: The Songbirds at the Newark Senior Center and the choir at Temple Beth El in Newark. I also play in the Klezmer band at the Temple.

Music is the universal language and we love to play and promote the accordion for everyone we meet."

Susan