A Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra in the Finest American Tradition performing in the Washington D.C. Area. Founded in 1923 in Takoma Park, Maryland as “The Takoma Mandoleers” and rehearsing and performing every year since then. Our rehearsal site is in Arlington, VA.



We are pleased to announce our newest member of the orchestra - Matt Rinker, our Conductor!Matt has over 15 year experience as a public school music teacher and leads a guitar ensemble in the public school setting. His background includes both Jazz and Composition. Some exciting changes are already underway! Come join us to see what new plans he has in store!



Rehearsal Details: We rehearse Most Tuesday evening from 7:45 PM to 10 PM. Please check our Calendar to confirm if rehearsal is cancelled. Directions from Route 66, please go Here    Directions from Route 50, please go Here   There is no requirement to audition. Reading music is helpful, but if you don't read music, bring a recording device. (That's what I did for 2 years!)



Interested in Learning Mandolin? We are pleased to announce that we have more options for learning how to play mandolin -
Option 1: The Mandoleers have two teachers who MAY be able to take on more students. We teach the American/Classical method of playing the mandolin. We emphasize an arched wrist and movement of the forearm, not the movement of the whole arm from the elbow. Please visit Lesson Details for more details.
Option 2: However, if you are comfortable with the whole arm approach, and want the option of getting a teacher who is a Conservatory Trained, full time, professional musician, than we encourage to check out our friend.
For an example of the type of music we play, see contact details below.


The Mandoleers are Pleased to announce the availability of our new CD
Mandolin Moods

Our new CD "Mandolin Moods" is available for purchase from CDBaby, or contact the Webmaster @


You Tube Video of
The Mandoleers
Performing at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, Dec 10th, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIKGcFId4uM


What does a mandolin, and its big daddy, the mandocello, look like? See: mandolin pictures.


For Concert Information, rehearsal/location details, etc. please contact Mark F at the email below. (sorry, no direct link for spam/security reasons)

Or, call me at home (Five Four Zero) 349 2016

CONCERT PROGRAM: See sample Concert Recent Program

Want to see some Musical Scores?

The Mandoleers were established in 1923 in Takoma Park Maryland. We now rehearse on TUESDAY evenings in Northern Virginia. See link above for direction to rehearsal site.


*The Legal Name of the 501C organization remains "The Takoma Mandoleers". The use of the title "The Mandoleers" beyond the reference in this web site are determined by the Board of Directors. Any changes to other web sites are advised to contact the webmaster at the email address referenced above. Thank you for your cooperation.
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