The United States Concertina Association was founded in 2010 to bring concertina players together in a friendly, nationwide, virtual “home” for musicians. Its mission is to support local concertina clubs and individual players, offering encouragement, connection, and helpful resources wherever people are making music.
While the Chemnitzer concertina is at the heart of the USCA’s work, the association warmly welcomes and supports all related instruments in the bellows‑driven, free‑reed family. Whether you play Chemnitzer, another type of concertina, or are simply curious, you are invited to be part of this musical community.
UNITED STATES CONCERTINA ASSOCIATION – VISION
The United States Concertina Association exists to:
- Support the members of local concertina clubs and independent concertina musicians;
- Further the exchange of information and cooperation in and between local concertina clubs;
- Develop a better appreciation of, and respect for, the concertina by the public;
- Encourage concertina musicians to improve their musical skills and abilities; and
- Improve the fellowship and support that is shared within the concertina musician community across the entire United States.