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Arruda Accordion Band Wins National Trophies in DC
Four members of the Arruda Accordion Band won national trophies at the United States Accordion Contest and Festival in Washington DC at the Shoreham Hotel through July 16. Rosemary DeFanria and Kathryn Olson placed third in Virtuoso Duet. Elaine Arruda and Deborah Arruda took third in Open 15 year old Duet. Deborah Arruda earned third in National Open 12 year old solo playing Britannia. The winners had previously claimed Rhode Island state titles in March.
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United States
Shoreham Hotel
Washington
Deborah Arruda
Bristol
Marriage of Figaro
Britannia
Rhode Island
Bristol County
Arruda Band
Kathryn Olsen
Elaine Arruda
Rosemary DeFaria