Accordion Organizations
Major Accordion Organizations (Worldwide)
International Organizations
Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA)
The leading global accordion federation, affiliated with UNESCO.
International Music Council (IMC)
UNESCO‑partnered body that includes accordion representation through the CIA.
National Music Council (NMC)
U.S. national body connected to accordion associations
Europe
Accordion Tribe
A collaborative international accordion ensemble listed among accordion organizations.
Norwegian Accordionists’ Association
National organization for accordionists in Norway.
Isidro Larrañaga Accordion Orchestra
A recognized accordion orchestra listed among official organizations.
United States
American Accordionists’ Association (AAA)
One of the oldest and most influential U.S. accordion organizations; hosts festivals, competitions, and supports local clubs.
Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG)
A major educational and performance‑focused organization founded in 1940; offers workshops, festivals, and a graded syllabus.
A World of Accordions Museum
A major U.S. accordion museum affiliated with AAA.
Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts (ATAM)
Regional teachers’ association affiliated with AAA.
Connecticut Accordion Association
A state‑level accordion group affiliated with AAA.