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 EventsExplore New Mandolin Horizons at the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra’s January 31 concertFri Jan 31 2025, 07:30pm PSTThe NY Mandolin Orchestra is seeking new members.Tue Sep 9 2025, 06:30pm EDT News + Blog International Workers’ Order Children’s Orchestra circa 1942 Passing of Mark Linkins Premieres from Raven Chacon and Aftab Darvishi Seeking new Social Media Manager Passing of Joyce Adams