Mandolin Orchestras of the Past Orchestras Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra This photo is of the Bonne Amie Musical Circle (now the Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra), the oldest fretted-instrument music organization in the United States, in 1908. (received 4-2016) Search for: Annual ConventionNo current eventsUpcoming EventsThe NY Mandolin Orchestra is seeking new members.Tue Sep 9 2025, 06:30pm EDT News + Blog 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 Seeking new Social Media Manager