Biography

Jake Bean is a Chromatic Button Accordionist, Trombonist and Composer/Arranger based in the greater Puget Sound area. Jake studied Trombone Performance and Composition at Central Washington University where he honed in his skills on writing for Wind Ensemble in the march and waltz style. Jake’s strong Swiss background and love of Swiss music lead him into teaching himself the accordion so he could become more familiarized with his Swiss roots.

Jake currently serves as an accordionist at the Kline Galland nursing home and Aegis Living nursing home in Mercer Island and is looking for new retirement communities to share his music with. Jake also accompanies the Enzian Schuplattler dance group, the Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle, and the Swiss Ladies Chorus of Bonney Lake. Since 2022, he has also been the feature accordionist for Oktoberfest and the Tree Lighting at University Place. In addition to this, Jake has performed at numerous concerts, music festivals, musicals, competitions (both for his playing and original compositions), and various other events.

Besides playing, Jake also teaches private lessons on accordion, trombone, euphonium and piano.

Resumé

  • Accordionist at Kline Galland Nursing Home 2022-Present

  • Accordionist at Aegis Living, Cogir & Ida Culver Nursing Homes in multiple locations 2023-Present

  • Accordion Accompanist for Swiss Ladies Choir 2023-present

  • Accordion Accompanist for the Norwegian Ladies Chorus 2023-present

  • Feature Performer at the Forest Grove Accordion Social 2023

  • Accordionist at Andreas Keller, Leavenworth 2024-present

  • 2nd place for his original accordion work “Walt’s Curse” at 2023 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition

  • 1st place at the “Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration” in the Solo Open category 2023

  • 1st place at the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration” in the Band category 2023

  • Feature Artist at the Day of the Accordion in Seattle 2023/2024

  • Feature Artist at Oktoberfest in University Place 2022-present

  • Feature Artist at Tree Lighting in University Place 2022-present

  • Guest Artist for the Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle 2023-present

  • Accordionist in the musical The Spitfire Grill at Edmunds Driftwood Players 2023

  • Performer at the Gingerbread Factory in Leavenworth 2022

  • Feature Artist at Seattle Accordion Social 2022/2024

  • Honorable mention for original composition “Under the Big Top” for the Morton Gould Young Composers Award 2017

  • Accordion Teacher 2023-Present