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

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2019 Convention News

Feb 1, 2019 | News

Excited about the upcoming convention in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois? The convention will be held October 9 through 13 at the at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Find out more information as it comes in on our convention page.

Election Results for 2019-2021 Term

Dec 28, 2018 | News

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...

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