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The Mattatuck Museum and

The Connecticut Accordion Association

Present:

"Squeeze In The Holidays!!"

The Connecticut Accordion Association Orchestra

in Concert!

When: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 2:00 – 3:30pm

Where: The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702

Under the direction of Peter Peluso, the Connecticut Accordion Orchestra, along with surprise guest artists, will delight you with holiday favorites!

General Admission:  $20.00 Adult

Mattatuck Museum Members: $15.00

Pay at the door -or-
Pre-register at: 

https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/32835/

The CAA is a proud Affiliate of the American Accordionists’ Association

The Connecticut Accordion Association
-in conjunction with-
The Pequot Library
Presents:

STAGE, SCREEN AND TELEVISION...ON ACCORDION!

When: Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Where: Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave., Southport, CT 06890

Under the direction of Peter Peluso, the Connecticut Accordion Orchestra, with special soloists and The Friendship Choir, will delight you with songs from the theater, movies and television.

General Admission:  $10.00
Age 12 and under: Free!

Pay at the door

Special thanks to Sandy Zera! Her love of the accordion and dedication to the Pequot made this concert happen.

The CAA is a proud Affiliate of the American Accordionists’ Association.

The Mattatuck Museum and
The Connecticut Accordion Association
Present:

Stage, Screen and Television….on Accordion!

When: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2:00 – 3:30pm
Where: The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702

Under the direction of Peter Peluso, the Connecticut Accordion Orchestra, along with surprise guest artists, will delight you with songs from the theater, movies and television.


General Admission:  $15.00
Mattatuck Museum Members: $10.00
Age 18 and under: $5.00

Pay at the door or call 203-753-0381, x130
-or-
Preregister 0nline at:


https://mattmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/pp-connecticut-accordion-concert/3100976

The CAA is a proud Affiliate of the American Accordionists’ Association.

The Mattatuck Museum and
The Connecticut Accordion Association
Present:

“Squeeze In The Holidays!!”
The Connecticut Accordion Association Orchestra in Concert!

When: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 2:00 – 3:30pm
Where: The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702

Under the direction of Peter Peluso, the Connecticut Accordion Orchestra, along with surprise guest artists, will delight you with holiday favorites!

General Admission:  $15.00
Mattatuck Museum Members: $10.00
Age 18 and under: $5.00

Pay at the door
-or-
Preregister at: 

https://mattmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/pp-connecticut-accordion-holiday-concert/3075381

The CAA is a proud Affiliate of the American Accordionists’ Association

The Connecticut Accordion Association
-in conjunction with-
The Pequot Library
Presents:

HELLO AGAIN!

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Where: Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave., Southport, CT 06890

Under the direction of Peter Peluso, the Connecticut Accordion Orchestra, with special guests, returns to The Pequot to perform a variety of songs from musical theater, classic Latin and American composers, classic choral pieces, jazz….and Neil Diamond. 

General Admission:  $10.00
Age 12 and Under: Free

Pay at the door

Special thanks to Sandy Zera! Her love of the accordion and dedication to the Pequot made this concert happen.

The CAA is a proud Affiliate of the American Accordionists’ Association.

The Connecticut Accordion Association

In conjunction with

The Plainville Choral Society

Presents:

SINGING WITH ONE ACCORD(ION)!!!

When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
Where: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 355 Camp St., Bristol, CT

Under the direction of Peter Peluso, this concert features a uniquely beautiful blend of chorus and a full accordion orchestra!

Admission:  $15.00

Age 12 and under: $5.00

Preregistered: $12.00

To Preregister, go to:

https://plainvillechoralsociety.ticketleap.com/singingwithoneaccordionsaturday/

The Mattatuck Museum and
The Connecticut Accordion Association
Present:

“Squeeze In The Holidays!!”
The Connecticut Accordion Association Orchestra in Concert!

When: Saturday, December 2, 2023, 2:00 - 4:00pm

Where: The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702

Under the direction of Peter Peluso, the Connecticut Accordion Orchestra, along with surprise guest artists, will delight you with holiday favorites!

General Admission:  $15.00
Mattatuck Museum Members: $10.00
Age 18 and under: $5.00

Pay at the door -or-
Preregister at: https://1340a.blackbaudhosting.com/1340a/CT-Accordion-Association-Concert

The CAA is a proud Affiliate of the American Accordionists’ Association.

The Connecticut Accordion Association Orchestra in Concert!

Set The Stage and Jazz It Up at the Pequot!!!!

When: Saturday, October 28, 2:00PM
Where: Pequot Library 720 Pequot Ave, Southport, CT 06890

The Orchestra, under the direction of Peter Peluso, will perform a variety of pieces including Classical, Light Classics, Jazz, Broadway and Movie Themes.

Pay at the Door

General Admission:  $10.00

Age 12 and Under:  FREE!

The Connecticut Accordion Association is a proud affiliate of the American Accordionists' Association

The Connecticut Accordion Association

-in conjunction with-

The Mattatuck Museum 

Presents:

Set the Stage and Jazz It Up!!!!

When: Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Where: The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702

Under the direction of Peter Peluso, the Connecticut Accordion Orchestra along with surprise guest artists, will perform a variety of pieces from musical theater and classic jazz. 

General Admission:  $15.00

Mattatuck Museum Members: $10.00

Age 18 and under: $5.00

Pay at the door 

-or-

Preregister at: https://1340a.blackbaudhosting.com/1340a/CT-Accordion-Association-Concert

The CAA is a proud Affiliate of the American Accordionists’ Association

An Accordion Holiday at the Mattatuck!

When: Saturday, December 10, 2022, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Where: Mattatuck Museum, 63 Prospect St., Waterbury, CT 06702

Come listen to the CAA orchestra perform holiday favorites under the direction of Peter Peluso! This concert is part of a day of family oriented programming sponsored by the Mattatuck! Come just for the concert or enjoy the whole day at the museum.

Family Admission: $15.00 (Up to 6 people)
Individual Adult: $15.00; Senior: $12.00

Pay at the door or Pre-register here: https://www.mattmuseum.org/calendar/family-fun-dayz-winter-wonderland/

The Connecticut Accordion Association is a proud affiliate of the American Accordionists' Association