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30Th Annual CMSA Convention February 2016 • Volume XXXIII #1 30th Annual CMSA Convention by Mark Linkins The 2015 CMSA convention was, by all accounts, a We are also very happy to announce that Neil Gladd tremendous success both musically and organizationally. will be serving as the 2016 Composer-in-Residence! For The Austin team, in conjunction with the CMSA convention many of our readers, Neil Gladd needs no introduction. committee, set a very high standard of expectations for He is one of the foremost figures in the history of the future conventions. Our Philadelphia crew is working mandolin. Gladd appeared as a soloist at Kennedy Center diligently to ensure that the 2016 Convention – which and Carnegie Hall. He also performed with the National happens to be the 30th CMSA Symphony, under Leonard convention – will be a special and Slatkin, and with the Philadelphia memorable event for all attendees! Orchestra, under Rostropovich. A critically acclaimed recording CONFERENCE PROGRAM artist, Gladd produced numerous The 2016 Convention will be classical and ragtime albums over organized around the theme the course of three decades. of ensemble and orchestra performance. Given the fact Gladd is also a prolific composer. that a high percentage of CMSA He has written works for a attendees are members of wide range of instrumental and mandolin orchestras or ensembles, vocal configurations. Many of we thought there would be value in these include mandolin, as solo shining a light on issues pertinent instrument or in combination with to performing with others. This other instruments. As a composer, theme will be reflected in the Gladd’s work references diverse selection of guest artists and musical genres: from the English workshop topics. While the guest Renaissance to ragtime, and from artist rosters at many CMSA Italian Baroque to Sousa. conferences tend to focus on world- class individual performers, this year’s roster will feature HOST COMMITTEE AND HOST ORGANIZATION world-class mandolin-based ensembles. The 2016 host organization, the Mandolin Society of Philadelphia (MSOP), is an umbrella organization While details are still being worked out regarding this comprised of two mandolin orchestras: the Munier year’s guest artists, we are very pleased to announce Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra and the Philadelphia that Dr. James Bates will once again return to conduct Mandolin Ensemble. The Munier Mandolin and Guitar the 2016 En Masse Orchestra! As many of you know, Dr. Orchestra hosted the CMSA Convention in 2004. Bates is a talented educator and conductor who inspires and guides the orchestra to deliver a diverse and engaging Founded in 1957, when two smaller mandolin groups concert program. In the process, orchestra members glean merged under the baton of Dr. Joseph Tirrachia, the practical concepts and skills that they take back to their Munier Orchestra has been an important part of the own ensembles and orchestras. musical and cultural life of Philadelphia’s Italian- American community. The orchestra’s roots are firmly (continued on page 4) Classical Mandolin Society of America Editor’s Note Officers: Greetings, Sue Lesser & Susan McLaughlin, Co-Presidents ‘17 Lou Chouinard, Treasurer ‘17 David Betts, Secretary ‘17 Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of the Mandolin Journal, especially our Review Editor, Robert Margo who has done a terrific job of introducing us to so Board of Directors: many mandolin recordings and publications. Lucille Bjorneby ‘16 Robert Margo ‘17 Kevin Metzger ‘16 Jim Bates ‘18 Speaking of new publications, I just received my copy Dave Cohen ‘16 Victoria Gleicher ‘18 Antonina Nigrelli ‘17 Fred Pike ‘18 of “The Mandolin; A History” by Graham McDonald - Michael Tognetti ‘17 a 420 page comprehensive history of mandolin family instruments from ancient Mesopotamia to the modern Jackie Zito, Mandolin Journal Editor era. It is well documented with photographs and very Robert Margo, Review Editor well written. I highly recommend it. David Betts, Membership Director Another new mandolin book that I have been enjoying Honorary Board of Directors: is CMSA member Evelyn Tiffany Castiglioni’s book Hisao Itoh Keith Harris “Evelyn’s Big Book for Mandolins 2015”. The book Gertrud Weyhofen Ken Tanioka contains more than 150 reels, jigs, hornpipes, waltzes, Michael Troster airs, and songs arranged for small ensembles. I had a great time playing through the book with friends during Past Presidents: the Christmas holidays. See page 9 for a piece from Norman Levine (1987 - 1989), founder CMSA Evelyn’s book and a full review on page 8. Antonina Nigrelli (1990 - 1996) Michael Schroeder (1997 - 2002) Bruce Graybill (2003 - 2007) I was pleased to find out that Caterina Lichtenberg has Lou Chouinard (2008 - 2014) joined the faculty of the online teaching site ArtistWorks and will be offering a course in classical mandolin. There is a brief description of ArtistWorks on page 16. I am The Mandolin Journal is published quarterly (February, May, August, November) and sent as part of membership in the CMSA. very familiar with ArtistWorks since I have been taking Individual and household memberships are available. Individual: $35; a course with finger-style jazz guitarist Martin Taylor Household membership: $35 plus $10 for each additional membership since last summer. The ArtistWorks platform is very in a household. Orchestra subscriptions are accepted only for foreign orchestras. Dues should be sent to CMSA, 3925 30th Avenue South, thorough and provides the opportunity for students of the Minneapolis, MN 55406-3108. courses to interact with each other and their teacher via video submissions and forums. I have had the privelege Advertisement Rates: $60 per full page, $30 per half page, $17.50 per quarter page. Ads should be grayscale/black & white and in pdf or jpeg of getting a preview of Caterina’s classical mandolin format. Please email ads to the editor at [email protected]. course and can report that it offers over 200 video lessons Send payment to CMSA, 3925 30th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN from beginner through advanced plus performance video, 55406-3108. backing tracks, and sheet music for many pieces. It is Back Issues of the CMSA Newsletter of last year are available for $3.00 well worth checking out - artistworks.com each. As long as copies last, our introductory issue of 1986 is $1.00 each. We invite suggestions and written contributions to the Newsletter The deadline for submissions for the May issue of the please email them to [email protected]. Mandolin Journal is April 1st. Please email submissions All material (items, notes, editorials and advertising) must be submitted to me at [email protected]. by the deadline stated within the Newsletter. Items not received by the deadline will appear in subsequent issues. Sincerely, www.classicalmandolinsociety.org©2005 Jackie Zito CONTENTS 30th Annual Convention .........................................................1,4 Modern Repertoire for Mandolin Orchestra.......................12-15 Presidents’ Message..................................................................3 Lichtenberg Joins ArtistWorks.................................................16 Scholarship for Second Mandolins.............................................3 CD Review: Duo Acquavella....................................................18 Music Review: Acquavella “2014”...............................................6 DeWalt Wins Composition Prize...............................................19 Composer’s Corner..................................................................6-7 Reservations for Valley Forge..................................................19 Book Review: Evelyn’s Big Book for Mandolins.........................8 CD Review: Music for Bandurria and Guitar..............................20 Sheet Music: Captain O’Kane......................................................9 Short Reviews Vol 5.................................................................21 Mandolin Academy in Venice...............................................10-11 Which Finger?....................................................................22-25 Austin Convention Financial Recap..........................................11 Teachers....................................................................27 2 Presidents’ Message Greetings and Happy New Year! a voice in the CMSA future direction. We will also tap into this feedback to evaluate ways to provide increased value Elections to the CMSA Board of Directors were to our members year-round, and ensure CMSA remains a finalized just as the MJ was going to print. Three “at- relevant organization in an ever-changing world. large” positions were available, and the Nominating Committee put forward the names of three candidates, New website design: which the Board accepted by acclamation. Please join us Our website is another significant member benefit, in welcoming Jim Bates and Vicky Gleicher to another serving as a primary forum for organizational activities, term on the Board, and in welcoming Fred Pike (of the and a repository for valuable information. CMSA’s Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra) to his 1st term. A big website, with all its inherent duties, has been managed thank you to John Goodin, who is stepping down from the on a volunteer basis for the past decade by Dave Betts Board, for his many contributions to CMSA. A recap of of Philadelphia. Dave has announced that he will be Election results will be posted on the website and in the stepping down from his webmaster responsibilities
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