This newly revised edition of German Favorites for accordion now includes a phenomenal performance recording Germanic imagery is permanently ingrained in contemporary society...from the many tourist destinations modeled after quaint alpine villages to the many Bavarian- Themed Oktoberfest s; German folk culture has been embraced the world over. One of the strongest components of this unique culture is found in their music. The happy oom-pah of village brass bands or Blaskapelle, is the musical calling card of any German festival. That music is inextricably linked to the accordion, long a cherished instrument of German culture. and this book strives to present German music in all its Teutonic glory. Please note that all register markings are left to the performer to decide what sounds best on a specific tune. The player is invited to hoist a stein of their favorite German Lager and bring the best of the Bier Halle home! The Water Nymph, Once a Rose a Lad Espied, O Joyous Time O Blissful Time, Lets Go Over, Then I Must Leave Thee, We Will Drink Another Drop, In Munich There Is a Beer Garden, Traveling Student, You Have Diamonds & Pearls, Lilli Marlene, O How Can I Leave Thee, Below in the Lowland, Joyful Life, Think My Loved One, Kissing Is No Sin About the Performer, Henr Doktorski - Although Henry Doktorski is an accomplished pianist, organist, composer, conductor, author, and educator, he is best known as one of the leading concert accordionists in the United States and is recognized in international circles. Doktorski has performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Cleveland Chamber Symphony, and the Tanglewood Festival Orchestra, as well as many other highly regarded orchestras in the U.S. Besides classical music, Henry is equally adept at popular and International music. He is currently very active and performs for receptions and special events routinely. Mr. Doktorski is a former instructor of Accordion for the City Music Center at Duquesne University and formerly served as an instructor at the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival at the University of Alaska. ABOUT THE AUTHOR GARY DAHL - Gary Dahl is currently active as an accordionist, composer, arranger, recording artist and educator, residing in Puyallup, Washington. He received his Degree from the esteemed University of Washington, graduating with honors that also included a minor in Music Theory and Harmony. Gary is a well-known artist and a certified member of the highly revered American Accordionist Association. Gary s students have won both National and State competitions consistently and many pf them have become professional musicians. For many years, Gary Dahl and his trio with a vocalist performed regularly at many different venues. From private clubs and Five-Star hotels to countless functions. Today Gary can be heard as a soloist for exclusive private events and is busy writing and editing new books for Santorella Publications as well as for other prominent publishers.