Welcome to the Classical Mandolin Society of America!

North America’s only organization promoting and nurturing the art of classical mandolin playing and the mandolin family of instruments.

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2025 Board of Directors Election Results

Jan 26, 2026 | ,

The CMSA Board of Directors welcomes Jonathan Rudie back to the Board to fill the at-large seat for 2026–2028, as determined in the most recent CMSA election.  Jonathan brings with him a wealth of institutional knowledge from his previous work with the CMSA Board and...

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🎶 Help Shape the Future of CMSA!

Jan 6, 2026 | ,

The 2026–2028 Board of Directors election is now open. We have four candidates running for our At-Large seat and a nomination for Treasurer. 🗳️ Cast your vote here: classicalmandolinsociety.org/election-2025 Deadline: January 22 at 11:59 PM PST. We are also looking...

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Mandolin Journal

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Previous Conventions

Photos and performances from previous CMSA conventions.

Music Libraries

Access sheet music from the Starter and Nakano music libraries.

Video Library

View instructional videos created especially for CMSA members.

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Member Directory

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Mandolin Orchestras of the Past

See historic photos of mandolin ensembles.

Honors and Awards

CMSA honors individuals who have made contributions to classical mandolin.

The Classical Mandolin Society of America invites you to join our organization!

Community

Membership gives you access to, and makes you part of, the international mandolin community. It provides an opportunity to meet great players, teachers and kindred spirits and to gain life-long friends. Participating will help you grow as a musician.

Conventions

The CMSA hosts an annual fall convention at a different location in North America each year. This is a chance for members to meet, exchange ideas, and perform. It’s an opportunity to learn from and be inspired by leading professionals.

Communications

Receive the quarterly Mandolin Journal with news, informative articles and reviews. Gain full access to all areas of the CMSA website, including valuable member-only features such as music downloads and classified ad postings.
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