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CMSA has been contacted by a casting director for Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, Japan: https://usjauditions.com.au/gallery/. They are producing a show based on three violinists playing classical and pop music; for 2018, they are adding a Mandolinist and a Shimisen...

Thanks to the Milwaukee host committee and Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra for a great 2017 convention at a great place on a great lake! Save the date for November 14-18, 2018 in Santa Rosa, California, hosted by the Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble.

Looking for a roommate for the 2017 CMSA Convention?  Donna from the convention host committee in Milwaukee has kindly volunteered to help match up people looking for room shares at the convention hotel. To find your new roommate, just pop on over to our Contact form,...

For the 2017 convention, CMSA is bringing back the Masterclass format.  This activity will take place on the morning of Wednesday, October 25th, and may expand into the afternoon. Participants will need to prepare well in advance for this activity.  Your performance...

The Classical Mandolin Society of America is pleased to host Victor Kioulaphides as the composer-in-residence for the 2017 convention October 25-29 in Milwaukee. At the Saturday evening concert, the convention’s 150+ member En Masse Orchestra will perform music...

Mark your calendars—October 25-29—for the 2017 CMSA convention, hosted by the Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra. CMSA is excited to present guest artists Julien Martineau and Alon Sariel, with composer-in-residence Victor Kioulaphides and conductor Jim Bates. The Wednesday...