I got excited when I saw the title. It's just a clip from the past.
Upon further research the college used to have accordion and concertina repair classes, but the classes were closed in 1993. Some text from an online article explaining why they were removed:
"Officials at Red Wing/Winona Technical College have decided to cut the accordion-repair course after two years because they said it had failed to attract enough students and had cost too much money. Only five students enrolled in the program this year, half as many as signed up last year, said Timothy O. Schreiner, vice-president of the college. Cutting the program will save about $65,000, he said."
Only 5 students in a year? I'm sorry, but I find it humorous how unpopular these instruments are.
The instructor was Helmi Harrington, which some of you probably know who she is, considering how small the accordion world is.
Upon further research the college used to have accordion and concertina repair classes, but the classes were closed in 1993. Some text from an online article explaining why they were removed:
"Officials at Red Wing/Winona Technical College have decided to cut the accordion-repair course after two years because they said it had failed to attract enough students and had cost too much money. Only five students enrolled in the program this year, half as many as signed up last year, said Timothy O. Schreiner, vice-president of the college. Cutting the program will save about $65,000, he said."
Only 5 students in a year? I'm sorry, but I find it humorous how unpopular these instruments are.
The instructor was Helmi Harrington, which some of you probably know who she is, considering how small the accordion world is.