Mandolin Orchestras of the Past Orchestras Ada Foster and Band These photos were owned by my great grandmother Ada Foster. Editor’s note: “Every one a Gibson!”, including the mighty Style “U” harp guitar! Bronwyn O’Brien (received 05/2014) Search for: Annual ConventionNo current eventsUpcoming EventsSan Francisco Mandolin Octet in Piedmont: "Originals: Music Made for Mandolins"Sat May 24 2025, 4:00pm PDT - 6:00pm PDTThird Annual Mandoleers Summer WorkshopFri Aug 1 2025, 7:30pm EDT - Sun Aug 3 2025, 8:00pm EDTSummer Concert Fort Hunt ParkSun Aug 10 2025, 7:00pm EDT News + Blog 2024 Convention in Review 2025 Convention, Portland, OR: Oct. 29 – Nov. 1 International Workers’ Order Children’s Orchestra circa 1942 Passing of Mark Linkins Premieres from Raven Chacon and Aftab Darvishi