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KODA, or the Keith Dickson Accordion Orchestra as it was formerly known, was formed in 1987 to provide an opportunity for young accordionists to meet regularly and play music together. Rehearsing in the village of Closeburn, Dumfriesshire the highlight of the band's year was competing at the NAO UK Accordion Championships held in Blackpool and Scarborough.

1995 UK Intermediate Accordion Orchestra Champions

The orchestra was extremely successful, winning awards in "Accordion Orchestra” and "Accordion Group" categories every year from 1990 until 1997.

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