Young musicians wanted

WALLACE - The Historic Wallace Accordion Festival invites young musicians from North Idaho to enter its second accordion competition, which begins Aug. 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the gazebo in downtown Wallace.

There will be two categories: Beginner (up through Palmer Hughes Level 4) and Intermediate (Palmer Hughes Level 5 and above). The contest is open to accordionists ages 32 and younger.

Each entrant will be asked to play two selections of different genres, for a total performance time of up to seven minutes. Three professional musicians will judge this non-sanctioned competition. There is no entry fee, but pre-registration is required.

Prizes will be $75 for first place in each of the two categories, $50 cash for second place and $25 for third place. A grant from the Frank A. Morbeck Foundation is helping sponsor this contest. To register, call 699-0462 or email Judy Bertoch at judyronb@gmail.com.

The fourth annual accordion festival will also include a Friday night convert featuring the Spokane Accordion Ensemble, a Saturday night concert and dance starring award-winning Canadian musician Michael Bridge, a Saturday morning parade, workshops and jam sessions.

Info: www.wallaceaccordionfestival.com