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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...
Seeking new Social Media Manager
Do you or someone in your orchestra have experience with managing multiple social media platforms? CMSA wants to talk to you! We need a new volunteer to join the publicity team to manage this important part of our communication strategy. Expectations: - Be an active...
Passing of Joyce Adams
It is with heavy hearts that the members of the Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra announce the passing of one of its most influential and longest-serving members, Joyce Adams. Joyce was the right hand of BMO founder and director Conrad Gebelein when he resurrected the...