BIO

Jessica Faltot- Virtuoso Accordionist

Jessica began playing the accordion at the age of 9, studying under world-class accordionist and musician Gene Van.
Won age level and duet competitions –at the State and National levels. (Indiana Accordionist Association and American Accordionist Association and Accordion Teachers Guild - ATG )

List of Accomplishments Include:

Indiana Accordionist Association State Virtuoso Champion – 1^st Runner-up & 2^nd Runner-up
2 time Indiana representative at the American Accordionist Association U.S. Virtuoso competition (highest level of competition in U.S.)
Member of the Gene Van Accordion Symphony & Ensemble which won various U.S. Championships
Guest Performer with the Dallas Wind Symphony: under the direction of Jerry Junkins: John Mackey's Sasparilla. Mort Meyerson Symphony Hall 2007
Guest musician with Rebecca Ratliff / 2 Accordions featured in concert at The CrossRoads, Winnsboro Texas.
Guest artist various local symphony concerts including featured artist with the Lewisville Lake Symphony (classical accordion) Texas A&M Commerce Wind Symphony, Wood County Orchestra and Dallas Wind Symphony
Member of the Texas Accordionist Association
Invited member of the first World Accordion Orchestra under the direction of Joan Cochran Sommers.

Featured performer and workshop instructor with Texas Accordionist Association conventions.
Past President and Board Member-Lewisville Community Theatre /Performing Arts
Private instructor – beginning to advanced accordion studies
Performer and judge – City of Addison Oktoberfest 2004
Workshop Instructor / Performer: 2005 Texas Accordionist Associations Convention, "Leave No Accordion Behind".
Member of the Accordion Teachers Guild
Member of the #1 United States Advanced Ensemble group - 2005 Accordion Teachers Guild (ATG)
United States Champion Duet Team member 2005 ATG.
Guest Performer with the Texas A&M Commerce: Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Jeffery Gershman: John Mackey's Sasparilla.

Rebecca Ratliff-Virtuoso Accordionist and Pianist

Rebecca began playing the accordion at the age of 8, studying under world-class accordionist and musician Gene Van.

[left] Rebecca with legendary jazz accordionist Frank Marocco.

Taught the accordion through high school and college. Used the proceeds to pay for college.
Began performing/entertaining at 11 yrs old - solo and with symphony.
Member of the Gene Van Accordion Symphony & Ensemble which won various U.S. Championships (classical)
Won age level and duet competitions –at the State and National levels. (Indiana Accordionist Association and American Accordionist Association)
Featured Performer/Guest artist - Wood County Orchestra
Performed with local theatre production company - "The Musical Comedy version of King Kong"
Member of the Texas Accordionist Association
Performer/Participant - 2005 ATG International Jazz Competition
Member of the #1 United States Advanced Ensemble group - 2005 Accordion Teachers Guild (ATG)
United States Champion Duet Team member 2005 ATG.
Guest musician with Jessica Faltot/ 2 Accordions featured in concert at The CrossRoads, Winnsboro Texas.
Member first World Accordion Orchestra, under the direction of Joan Cochran Sommers. Coupe Mondiale 2007 Washington DC.
Accomplished pianist making frequent guest appearances at The Veranda and Lou Viney's Winery and Vineyards.

Rebecca and Jessica performing for the National Accordion Association Workshop

Contact: Phone: 903-342-0960 or email 2 Accordions