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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CMSA Convention 2023
Kansas City, Missouri
November 8-12, 2023
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza

International Composition Competition for Mandolin

May 10, 2023 |

Bühnen und Musikverlag GmbH and Musikwerkstatt Siegburg / Germany is searching for new and exciting music with mandolin! Registration and more information: https://musicaward.edition49.de Infovideo: https://youtu.be/ZvJ2L0SoXck Entries will be judged by an...

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Passing of Bruce Robinson

Apr 28, 2023 |

On Tuesday February 14th Bruce Robinson passed away as a result of an aneurysm. Bruce is survived by Lorraine Gordon and her three sons, and his son Joshua Robinson. Bruce was a loving man who took in a widow and her three boys by choice. All three adopted sons loved...

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Mandolin Journal

Read current and past issues of the Mandolin Journal online.

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.

Manage Account

Manage your account and edit your profile.

Member Directory

Find and connect with members in your area.

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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