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.
Election Results for 2019-2021 Term
We are please to announce the incoming board members at large for the 2019-2021 term. Dr. Jim Bates, CMSA En Masse Orchestra conductor for many years, has been re-elected for another term. While on the board, he has been active with several of the CMSA educational...
read moreThe Mandolin and the art of the right hand
During the Convention in Santa Rosa, Dorina Frati referenced a book titled “The Mandolin and the Art of the Right Hand”, recently written by one of her students, Maria Grazia Criscenzo. Dorina recommended this book for both teachers and students, saying that it was...
read moreMandolin Journal
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Previous Conventions
Photos and performances from previous CMSA conventions.
Music Libraries
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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.
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