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2025 Board of Directors Election Results
The CMSA Board of Directors welcomes Jonathan Rudie back to the Board to fill the at-large seat for 2026–2028, as determined in the most recent CMSA election. Jonathan brings with him a wealth of institutional knowledge from his previous work with the CMSA Board and...
🎶 Help Shape the Future of CMSA!
The 2026–2028 Board of Directors election is now open. We have four candidates running for our At-Large seat and a nomination for Treasurer. 🗳️ Cast your vote here: classicalmandolinsociety.org/election-2025 Deadline: January 22 at 11:59 PM PST. We are also looking...
Convention 2026: Minnesota, Nov 3-7
The Classical Mandolin Society of America will hold its 2026 convention November 3-7 at the Doubletree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport hotel. Registration opens July 1.
Free Evening Public Concerts at the 2025 Annual Convention in Portland, OR
The evening concert schedule is available to share with your friends and family. All concerts are free and open to the public! No tickets are required. If you're feeling generous, we will be accepting tax-deductible donations to the CMSA at the door. Cash, credit...
Order Your 2025 Open-mic Lunches
Cheer on your friends at the 2025 CMSA Convention open-mic sessions Thursday, October 30 and Saturday, November 1 in Portland, OR. Boxed lunches are available for pre-order until October 21. Reserve yours at the following links: Thursday, Oct 30 Saturday, Nov 1
En Masse Orchestra Enrolls to Capacity
We are thrilled to report remarkably strong registration for the 2025 Annual CMSA Convention in Portland, Oregon. Tickets are sold out for participation for the En Masse Orchestra. The cap is set to ensure comfort and safety of the players. This year's orchestra will...