Louisville Mandolin Orchestra

What time is it? You guessed it! It Haaaaaammmmmmmmahhhh time!!! As you may know, my music has fallen out of favor of late, and I have been searching for that new sound that will catapult my career back to the top. I think a collaboration with you guys may be just the thing I need. Maybe we coule even connect with a HAMMER dulcimer group. Get it? Please contact me asap. P.S. My wife can sing, too.
M C Hammer
Hollywood, CA USA - Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 11:18:05 (EST)

I have been playing the mandolin for only 2 yrs now and I was 66yrs old before I began learning on my own by reading and hearing on radio and tv, I have not been able to find any one willing to teach in this part of the country, any suggestions.
Charles Culbertson
Red Oak, TX USA - Monday, December 04, 2000 at 21:58:04 (EST)

I like the music
Frank Raposa
Jackson, NC USA - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 19:07:28 (EST)

If you are interested in the Classical mandolin go to our web page: www.sydneymandolins.com Did you know we have had over 200 works written especially for us by composers from many countries.
Sydney Mandolins/ Adrian Hooper
Sydney, NSW Australia - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 23:51:40 (EDT)

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milano, italy italy - Monday, October 09, 2000 at 11:33:53 (EDT)

I am new to the world of Mandolin music but am anxious to find out more about it. I'm going to forward this information to the local college and see If we can't arrange a concert. Hope it works out.
Sonya Summers
Frederick, MD USA - Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 00:06:41 (EDT)

Mandolin fever has officially struck New Jersey. Here is the "scoop" of our local mandolin scene: Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. - The Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra begins its 2000-2001 concert season on with a free outdoor performance for the Eighth Annual Bloomfield Harvest Fest. The performance will be held on the lawn across from the Bloomfield Civic Center (located on 84 Broad Street). Monday, October 2, 2000.
Annamaria Menconi
Clifton, New Jersey USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 21:14:20 (EDT)

Mandolin fever has officially struck New Jersey. Here is the "scoop" of our local mandolin scene: Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. - The Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra, Gabriel L. Nevola, director, begins its 2000-2001 concert season with a free outdoor performance for the Eighth Annual Bloomfield Harvest Fest. The performance will be held on the lawn across from the Bloomfield Civic Center (located on 84 Broad Street)in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Monday, October 2, 2000.
Annamaria Menconi
Clifton, New Jersey USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 18:37:12 (EDT)

Hello!I'm Fabio Machado and I'm 15 years old.I'm the 1ºMandolin of the Orquestra de Palheta do Recreio Musical União da Mocidade.I had already seen your site and I enjoyed!I have already played many pieces!I had already played in mandolin,"The Four Seasons" of Vivaldi(I was the solist),Concerto em Mi Maior of Bach, Concerto para 2 Bandolins em Sol Maior of Vivaldi...and another's famous pieces!! I had already played with another's orchestras since I was 10. I want to go to a University in Milão,Italy.And, I also want to make a duet with someone! I have already rec 3 CD's! Please, send me answers!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Fábio Machado
Funchal, Portugal Portugal - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 12:15:42 (EDT)

Introduction of STMC Dear Sirs, My name is Taka Komatsu, writing from Tokio, Japan. I found your website linked to the FAME (Federation of Australian Mandolin Ensemble) home page. I left Australia in May 2000. Until that time, I played mandolin in Sydney Mandolin Orchestra ("SMO") that is a member of FAME. Back in Japan, I belong to Shin Tokorozawa Mandolin Club ("STMC") that is an amateur mandolin orchestra operating as a community group of Tokorozawa City, Saitama, Japan. It will be great if you are interested in attaching our website to your "link". Our websites are Home page http://www.geocities.com/komatsu5624/STMCEnglish.html?964453511610 Message board http://www.insidetheweb.com/messageboard/mbs.cgi?acct=mb1193199&TL= If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the writer. Sincerely, Taka Komatsu
Taka Komatsu
Tokyo, Tokyo Japan - Sunday, August 27, 2000 at 02:19:52 (EDT)

The Adult School of Montclair, New Jersey, is proud to announce the continuance of its new mandolin education program during the Fall 2000 semester. The first beginners class will start at 7:00 P.M. and the first intermediate class will immediately follow at 8:00 P.M., on Monday, October 2.
annamaria menconi
Clifton, New Jersey USA - Sunday, August 13, 2000 at 17:00:13 (EDT)

Was just surfing the Mandolin websites as I am doing a project on the Mandolin. Thanks for the information. (P.S. I am in Year 9 at High School - 14years old)!!
Kerryn Schultz
Murray Bridge, South Australia Australia - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 05:50:02 (EDT)

I met Jim Bates at the International Music Camp last week... A super conductor! I was delighted to learn about this Mandolin group as I am a beginner Mandolin student. I hope to get to hear the orchestra soon, in the meantime I will be taking advantage of this great resourse. ..........Rach
Rachel Gardey
Hamilton, New York USA - Monday, August 07, 2000 at 22:15:51 (EDT)

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Grow23
USA - Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 19:56:31 (EDT)

Thank you for an enjoyable web site and of course I will visit it again! Axel jobs
Axel P.
Duesseldorf, NRW Germany - Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at 17:46:27 (EDT)

Joe Burch: Enjoyed spending time with you in Maryville, Tn The next time I see you I'll be wearing out the mando. I have cought the bug. I'm in the process of trying to purchase a 1971 F style mando built by John Pagganoni. Obscure but cool. Hope we cross paths again soon. Gary McElwee Atlanta, Georgia
Gary McElwee
Atlanta, Ga USA - Wednesday, June 21, 2000 at 19:49:49 (EDT)

to Jim Bates: Why don't you drop me an e-mail when you get the time. I'm still playing when I get the chance. Greg
Greg Sowell
Virginia Beach, VA USA - Wednesday, May 24, 2000 at 20:12:08 (EDT)

I heard some of your work the other day and it was great. I've been playing bluegrass mando for a couple. of years. I ran into one of you guys over at First Quality Music, I think his name was Mike. But, I'm bad with names. Anyway, he said you guys could teach me anything from Bach to Grisman. Can you e-mail me some info on your class times or some good local teachers here in Louisville? I look forward to learning from you guys. Keep pluckin' those tader' bugs!
Bryan Matthews
Sheperdsville, Ky. USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 03:14:08 (EDT)

I heard some of your work the other day and it was great. I've been playing bluegrass mando for a couple. of years. I ran into one of you guys over at First Quality Music, I think his name was Mike. But I'm bad with names. Anyway, he said you guys could teach me anything from Bach to Grisman. Can you e-mail me some info on your class times or some good local teachers hear in Louisville? I look forward to learning from you guys. Keep pluckin' those tader' bugs!
Bryan Matthews
Sheperdsville, Ky. USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 03:10:57 (EDT)

Great Site!! I love the design and colors.
swven sheen
germany - Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 17:37:12 (EDT)

Hi. Nice site. I have an early 1900 Calace mandolin. It is beautiful, but I am not using it. If anyone in your group is interested, please contact me at my email address. Cheers!
Coralie Wales
Sydney, NSW Australia - Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 01:18:37 (EDT)

salve mi chiamo paolo toffanetti e sono un suonatore di mandolino.assieme alla mia orchestra a plettro "Ensamble mandolinistica citta di Modena" stiamo cercando di affinare il nostro repertorio che va da Calace a Cecere.Stiamo cercando il file midi del Bolero di Raffaele Calace. Qualcuno può aiutarmi?? grazie
paolo toffanetti
modena, italy italy - Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at 05:26:52 (EDT)

The Bloomfield Federation of Music will present the 58th Annual Spring Concert of the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra, Gabriel L. Nevola director on Sunday, May 7, 2000 at 3:00 P.M. Featuring Kristine Massari, vocalist, and guest artist, Enrico Granafei,guitarist/harmonica player/vocalist. Program will be von Flowtow's Overture to Martha, Kok's Elegy and Con Brio March, Liszt's Liebestraum, ? H.F. Odel's Filipino Shuffle, Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak (arr. Bayani De Leon), Mancini's Moon River, and an audience sing-a-long of various Neapolitan favorities and old American songs. Suggested donation is $3.00. The concert will take place at the Bloomfield Middle School, on 60 Huck Road in Bloomfield, NJ. For more information, please contact Annamaria Menconi, publicist for the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra. Also, please visit the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra's new website at: http://community.nj.com/cc/nj.mandolins
annamaria menconi
Clifton, New Jersey USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2000 at 15:31:42 (EDT)

Do you post a performance schedule somewhere? I would be interested in knowing when and where I could see you perform. Thanks!
Jerry
Indianapolis, IN USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 19:56:58 (EDT)

My father in law left me a banjo with the following inscription on the inside: Fairbanks Banjo - made by The Vegas Company, Boston Mass. Style K. It is in excellent condition. It has 8 strings. I have no idea of its worth and I would like some informati0on on it.. Can anybody help me?
Paul Peter Hatgil
Austin, TExas USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 09:59:51 (EDT)

Dart Man
Cape Coral, FLORIDA USA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 15:03:45 (EDT)

This is a very nice site. It has "class". Keep up the good work! GumboRon
Ron Bertrand
Creal Spring, IL USA - Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 12:54:59 (EDT)

I've recently heard several mandolin recordings and am entralled. Is there a society near Toledo, Ann Arbor, or Detroit? Do they have training sessions for new members? Thanks, Jim Hagan
Jim Hagan
Toledo, OH USA - Saturday, April 01, 2000 at 22:37:51 (EST)

Looking for information on a Mandolin group in the Phila, Pa area that plays Italian music. Please send any info you may have. Don
D J McNaughton
lansdale, pa USA - Monday, March 20, 2000 at 10:27:07 (EST)

Hi, See you over the weekend. Toni
Antonina Nigrelli
West Islip, NY USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 20:48:57 (EST)

I was interested to know if you have a schedule that can be posted, I would like to see the ensemble perform.
John Hill
Louisville, KY USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 16:19:41 (EST)

Being a son of Louisville, I was interested in the LMO and the history of the group. I am also a madolin picker (F-5) and did my playing in Nashville many years ago. Good luck to the future!
Tom Sparks
Greensboro, GA USA - Friday, February 04, 2000 at 10:38:24 (EST)

We are a Mandolin Orchestra from Madeira island'-Portugal.We have already three CD's.Our adress is: Caminho de S.Roque,106 9000-411 Funchal Madeira-Portugal
Recreio Musical União da Mocidade
Funchal, Portugal Portugal - Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 18:06:50 (EST)

Greetings from the Fretful Federation, Brighton's Mandolin Orchestra http://www.fretful-federation.freeserv.co.uk
Joe Wilkinson
Brighton, UK, UK - Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 15:26:32 (EST)

Thanks to all for taking the time to speak with me at your rehearsal. It was most enjoyable and enlightening.
Ken Brooks
Lou., Ky USA - Sunday, January 09, 2000 at 12:05:47 (EST)

Hello. My name is Annamaria Menconi. I am a member of and publicist for the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra of Bloomfield, New Jersey. Last year, I started a new evening mandolin program at the Adult School of Montclair, New Jersey, taught by mandolin virtuoso Barry Mitterhoff. This past fall semester, over twenty students enrolled! I am happy to announce that this program will continue this winter, starting on Monday, March 6, 2000. Two courses will be offered consecutibely. The first, for beginners, will start at 7:00 P.M. The second, for intermediate students, will immediately follow at 8:00 P.M. Both classes will run for ten weeks (one class each Monday evening). Tuition for each class is only $70.00 plus the cost of purchasing a copy of the Bickford Mandolin Method Book I. For registration information, please contact Lisa Redburn at (973) 746-6636. Also, the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra is looking for new members, especially mandola and mandocello players, and needs more guest artists. This past October, we were extremely fortunate to have Duo Capriccioso (Getrud Troster, mandolin and Michael Troster, guitar) as our guest artists at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center. It was a tremendous success! Our next concert will be May 7, 2000 at 3:00 P.M. at the Bloomfield Middle School, on Huck Road in Bloomfield, NJ. The guest artists for this concert will be Enrico Granafei, guitar, and Kristine Massari, vocalist. Also, on May 21, 2000 at 3:00 P.M. our orchestra will perform a program entitled "Musica Mandolinistica," at Westchester Community College, 75 Grosslands Road, Vahalla, New York. For more information, please contact Professor Scalafani at (914) 736-2042. The Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra is constantly searching for good arrangements for mandolin orchestra, especially classical music, which are not too difficult to play nor too expensive. Also, we would like to increase the number of formal concerts that we perform per year and participate in some concert series or mandolin based tours. I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
annamaria menconi
clifton, new jersey USA - Saturday, January 08, 2000 at 00:26:27 (EST)