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This was very useful for me, and exactly what I was looking for. I have already begun adding some of these works to my library... Now all I need is an orchestra!

I am glad, Alex, that the audio came out well, but was even happier that I could be there to hear the performance in person. This was a wonderful experience on so many fronts. Thank you for sharing!

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Here is a video from a recent concert by the New American Mandolin Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Davis. We are performing Chris Acquavella's composition, "Yutuma." The concert took place at...

I do this fairly often, both in my own solo playing, but also in ensembles that I direct. There is a bit of a psychological boost that you can get when you learn, say, the ending of a piece first....

The New American Mandolin Ensemble (N.A.M.E.) is based in southern New England, under the direction of Mark Davis. Our website is: http://namandolinensemble.com/index.html

At least "PAS" is a bit easier on the wallet than "MAS"... Count me in!

Interesting thread. I have never really given too much thought to the whole callous issue - I know I have them and all - but I have never really had to interact with them, per say, since I have been...

Strictly speaking, the first inversion dominant seventh chord uses 6/5 as its figures, and the second inversion 4/3. A 6 or a 6/4 by itself would indicate a triad in first or second inversion, as...

I, also, would like to add my thank you's to the list, Victor, for all you have contributed to our little 8-stringed corner of the musical world! As I have come to learn, in my brief, yet meaningful,...

Linds,

Thanks for the tips - I forgot about Fiddler's Green! I bought my Eastman Bowlback from them, and would definitely look for a way to stop by. I am prepared for the craziness of the time...

Greetings!

My duo is going to be performing at SXSW in March, and I was wondering if there were other mandolinists who were going to be there, or if anyone knows of mando-related content that I...

I had an awesome time attending my first CMSA (hopefully there will be many more). What a great energy to those few days, and it was wonderful also to put faces to so many of the names I have seen...

With a certain amount of trepidation (considering the several very excellent videos of this piece that are already available on YouTube), I am linking below to a performance of mine from this past...

I have completed posted several videos from this concert. Rather than post them all here, feel free to check out our Facebook page, which has links to the videos for your viewing pleasure. Please...

The mandolin ensemble that I formed last spring, the Syzygia Mandolin Ensemble, had its premier performance this past Tuesday at the Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, CT. Here is a video of a...

Greetings to all!

I am proud to announce that the mandolin ensemble that I formed earlier in the year, the Syzygia Mandolin Ensemble, will have its premier performance at the Hartt School of...

I have several music apps that I use on my iPad, including score writing, recording, sequencing, .pdf managing, and effects. However, just yesterday I came across the announcement for this new device...

Another tip for the left hand would be to practice something like a scale or a simple tune you know really focusing on keeping each finger down until it needs to be picked up. In other words, say you...

Victor, just wanted to let you know that your recent arrangement of the Sweelinck piece will be on the menu tomorrow at the inaugural rehearsal of the Syzygia Mandolin Ensemble here in Connecticut. I...

I was previously unaware of this composition, but have now had the great pleasure of watching the YouTube performance of it, and would LOVE to add it to my repertoire. However, according to Sheet...

Boy, a hat like that would really do a great job of keeping my chrome dome covered at Old Songs festival this summer...

Then, there is always Mark Wood!

Why stick with 4 un-fretted strings, when you can go for 7 fretted?

Wood Viper 7 violin

One last quick note as a follow-up to the Eastman notes:

First - thank you all for the kind words about the recording I made. My main interest was in getting feedback about the sound of the...

That is, unless you are Beethoven...