August 2016

1 Aug 2016 | Mandolin Journal

In this issue… 2016 Convention News Scholarship for 2nd Mandolin Players Workshops at CMSA Philadelphia Sheet Music: The Liberty Bell March New Webmaster for CMSA Composer’s Corner: Connor Richard Call for Scores Orchestra News Basics Under the Microscope...

May 2016

1 May 2016 | Mandolin Journal

In this issue… Convention News Modern Mandolin Quartet New CMSA Website Evan Snoey: Thank You CMSA Composer’s Corner: Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni Care & Feeding of the Mandolin Orchestra White Rock Mandolin Ensemble Basics Under the Microscope –...

CMSA Announces a New Website!

1 Apr 2016 | News

News + Blog A small team has been working with the CMSA Board to revitalize the CMSA website. The first priority has been to transfer the content of our former site and to ensure that the membership features and member-only areas work effectively and securely. In the...

Technique

6 Mar 2016 | FAQ

News + Blog Q: I have a classical technique question: for long notes in a classical mandolin setting, is the note played as tremolo or it is just strummed once at the beginning of the note and held open for the duration of the note? Many thanks, Eric A: Hi Eric,...

Instrument Maintenance and Repair

6 Mar 2016 | FAQ

News + Blog Q: I own my grandfather’s mandolin inlaid with ivory and the back of the instrument is fat like a belly. It is a dark wood. It is in good condition but needs to be restrung, the wood reconditioned and inlay replaced. How would I go about finding a...