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Notes from Bob’s CMSA Sabbatical
CMSA Fellow Robert Margo is taking a sabbatical from CMSA, but dropped us a note expressing his continuing passion for classical music, in connection to our 2023 convention in Kansas City, even: Dear All, Yesterday I had the good fortune to attend another concert by...
2024 Convention in Review
The Classical Mandolin Society of America is thrilled to review with you the enchanting evening performances and memorable photos from our 2024 annual convention held in Kansas City! You can now relive the magic at:...
2025 Convention, Portland, OR: Oct. 29 – Nov. 1
We are excited at the prospects of seeing you and playing music with you at the 2025 Annual CMSA Convention in Portland, Oregon. The convention runs October 29 through November 1, 2025. Pre-convention workshops begin the evening of October 28 and continue the...
International Workers’ Order Children’s Orchestra circa 1942
Judy Friedman submitted this photograph of her mother and grandfather in the International Workers' Order Children's Orchestra, circa 1942. Her mother, Berverly Spivack, is in the ceter of the last row with two bows in her hair. Her grandfather, Frank Spivack,...
Passing of Mark Linkins
Premieres from Raven Chacon and Aftab Darvishi
CMSA to Premiere Two Works by Rising Stars Raven Chacon and Aftab Darvishi Rochester, New York – The Classical Mandolin Society of America (CMSA) is thrilled to announce the world premieres of two groundbreaking new works at its upcoming 2024 convention. Commissioned...