The Mandoleers*
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In Memoriam: this Web site is dedicated to the memory of Norman Levine, who died on December 7, 2007. He founded the Classical Mandolin Society and the Plucked String Foundation and was instrumental in advancing the cause of classical-style playing of the mandolin.
Rehearsal Details: We rehearse almost every Tuesday night at the Clarendon United Methodist Church in Arlington Virginia (near the Clarendon Metro stop.) Directions are below:
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?
Finding a mandolin instructor who will teach the American/Classical method is not easy. There are less than half a dozen in the Greater Washington DC area. The Mandoleers have two teachers who MAY be able to take on more students. Each of them will have to respond individually as to their availability. Please visit Lesson Details
Calendar of Events
We are working on the material for recording a CD. No concerts are scheduled at this time.
What does a mandolin orchestra look like? see our most recent group picture: Takoma Mandoleers Orchestra Group Picture
What does a mandolin orchestra sound like? Order a DVD of our concert at the CMSA convention in Philadelphia.! Or, go to our Orchestra Scores Page and download the midi file. (It’s not really us; it's what our music sounds like when played by a midi device.)
What does a mandolin, and its big daddy, the mandocello, look like? See: mandolin pictures.
For Concert Information, a Demo DVD, rehearsal/location details, etc. please contact:
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CONCERT
PROGRAM: See sample Concert Recent
Program.
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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