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Very well done festival. So much to do!

The music for the orchestra was well situated for many skill levels. Everyone learned a new thing to apply to the works and to their rehearsal strategies...

Hey peeps!

I haven't posted here in some time, but a little report out about an orchestra that is suddenly thriving.

The MMO has been in existence since 1991, and under Lon Hendrick's direction...

Also, here's another well-researched article:

"Sweet Harmonies from Little Wooden Boxes" which is about the mandolin in the midwest.

https://works.bepress.com/amy_shaw/2/

Very interesting. I have no specific comments about your materials, but as I'm preparing a table of 'golden age' photos for the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra's performance at the Minnesota History...

If you get a chance, attend a workshop by Carlo Aonzo. He typically hosts them in connection with the Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra.

You can't get more Italian and more classical than Carlo.
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Hello, classical fans as well as the many other genres represented here!

This is the start of the thread for news on the CMSA's 2018 Convention.

Our destination this year is Santa Rosa...

John Goodin has some nice arrangements of Bach and Teleman.

http://www.mandotopia.com/mandolinPD2.htm

Chris Acquavella was classically trained in the UK. He has a presence here, I’d imagine, otherwise, I’d suggest you friend and message him on Facebook. I’m sure he’d be happy to provide more info.

Hey Mandolin Café: the Classical Mandolin Society of America is here to interrupt your usually scheduled program with an important update!

We think you would very much enjoy participating in this...

It's time! Time to register for the 2016 CMSA convention.

Our new website has been live for a few months and now our registration tools are live as well! Please check it out here!

The...

2016 Convention Breaking News!

CMSA is happy to announce that the Modern Mandolin Quartet is "returning with a vengeance" and will inflict it upon our willing ears at the 2016 Convention, Wed 11/2...

2016 Convention News - Hot off the Presses!

CMSA leadership announces that Dr. Jim Bates is returning as En Masse Conductor.

And our composer-in-residence is Neil Gladd, a prolific composer of...

Time to begin planning for the CMSA 2016 convention, to be held in Valley Forge, PA from Wednesday 11/2 through Sunday 11/6 with optional pre-convention workshops Tuesday 11/1 through Wednesday 11/2....

It looks like the x'ed d notes have the marking below in German to strike on damped string. And then the chord under the roman numeral III says to do an arpeggio over damped strings.

Don't worry...

CMSA 2015: Still on the fence about attending? Planning your days in Austin?

Our preliminary schedule is available online for your perusal.

As schedules go - there may be changes, so be sure...

Exciting news for those of you attending this year's convention!

We welcome the return of Carlo Aonzo on mandolin and Rene Izquierdo on guitar. Many of you have attended Carlo's esteemed Manhattan...

Follow this thread for emerging news of the 29th annual convention of the Classical Mandolin Society of America, to be held in Austin, Texas October 13-18, 2015.

To whet your appetite, the host...

A gathering of 160+ plucked string players gathered in Portland, Oregon this past week and had a fantastic time. Over 150 of us performed in the En Masse Orchestra, making for, we think, the 2nd...

The concert schedule for the CMSA Convention in Portland is now available. See this very cool poster for information!

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Early registration is now over. But it's not too late to change your mind - AND - in fact convention organizers would appreciate it if you go ahead and register online so we can keep a count of how...

Attention all classical mandolinists, guitarists and other instrumentalists and fans!

Registration for the 2014 CMSA Convention in Portland Oregon is NOW Open at the CMSA website. The convention...

Are you Ready???

Portland is ready to welcome the CMSA for the October 2014 Convention. See more here:

http://youtu.be/XhQyJKHVy2w

Attention Classical Mandolin lovers! The 2014 winter edition of the Mandolin Journal is on the presses as we speak.

Many of us turn to our instruments for comfort during the long, cold winter...

Another late breaking update on section leaders. Marilynn Mair will be leading the mandola section!

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Hey come one, come all!

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2012 CMSA Convention in Minneapolis is now open!

The convention is from October 3-7, with an optional Teachers and...