Members of the Chicagoland Accordion Academy will present an evening of original compositions by world renowned accordionists and composers, Amy Jo Sawyer and Stas Venglevski on November 16th, 2025, at 4pm.

The event will be held at the Highlands Presbyterian Church in La Grange Highlands, Illinois, USA.

Amy Jo Sawyer was inducted into the Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Hall of Fame at the 79th Annual ATG festival held from July 24th to 28th, 2019 in Denver, CO. Amy Jo has been a faithful ATG member for over 40 years. She has served as President two times and is currently 2nd VP on the ATG Board.

Stas Venglevski is a bayanist, composer, conductor, arranger, entertainer and a teacher and his extensive repertoire includes his original compositions and a broad range of classical, contemporary and ethnic music.

Stas is a past President of the Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) and currently serves on its board. Most recently, he has joined the faculty of the Music Department of the University of Wisconsin, Superior, WI.

The Chicagoland Accordion Academy say “The accordion is gaining popularity again! Perhaps that is because it is such a versatile instrument lending itself well to ethnic, folk, popular, and jazz music as well as classical music. Unlike other instruments that can be played as solo instruments but are more often heard as part of a larger group, the accordion is a solo instrument and is in great demand in all genres of musical groups.”

For further information email: maryann@chicagolandaccordionacademy.com