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May 2016 • Volume XXXIII #2 2016 Convention News by Mark Linkins The CMSA leadership team and the Valley Forge host set to the ensemble. In the next edition of the Mandolin committee have been busy working to lay the groundwork Journal, we will highlight the individual profiles of each for the 30th Annual CMSA Convention. We are extremely member of the quartet. happy to announce that the Modern Mandolin Quartet (MMQ) will be the headlining guest artists for the 2016 During the convention, the members of the MMQ will convention! The MMQ, founded by Mike Marshall and present concerts, facilitate workshops, and serve as Dana Rath in 1985, returns to a CMSA convention section leaders of all of the “mando” sections of the En after a 15-year hiatus. MMQ last Masse Orchestra. We are very appeared at a CMSA convention in pleased to announce that Mark 2000, in Atlanta. At the time, the Davis will serve as leader of the quartet’s line-up included a very guitar section. The founder of young Chris Thile. NAME (New American Mandolin Ensemble), director of the Given the theme of the 2016 Providence Mandolin orchestra, Conference – “The Art of and one-half of a duo with Beverly Ensemble Performance” – we are Davis, Mark Davis is well known particularly pleased to welcome to regular conference attendees. the MMQ, which has played such an integral role in helping to In addition to the MMQ, the expand and redefine conceptions conference concert line-up will about mandolin-based chamber feature Philadelphia’s mandolin music. Over the course of three and guitar ensembles – the Munier decades, the MMQ has released Mandolin Orchestra (MMO) seven full-length recordings and and the Philadelphia Mandolin appeared on numerous Windham Ensemble (PME) – performing Hill samplers. MMQ’s most separately and together. Their recent recording – “Americana” repertoire will include an eclectic (2011) – garnered three Grammy nominations. David mix of compositions and arrangements for mandolin Balakrishnan, of the Turtle Island Quartet, described orchestra. The program will include a first-time event at a “Americana” as “America’s premiere mandolin quartet CMSA conference: the performance of a major choral work playing at the top of its game.” with mandolin orchestra accompaniment. The combined mandolin ensembles will be joined by the 50 members of The MMQ personnel have evolved across the decades. the Media Chamber Chorale (MCC) for a performance The current roster includes founding member Dana Rath of Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” under the baton of MCC musical (mandolin), Matt Flinner (mandolin), Adam Roszkiewicz director John Stroud. (mandocello and guitar), and the quartet’s newest member Radim Zenkl (mandola). Zenkl joined the group During the course of the past five years, the Philadelphia in 2015, following the untimely passing of Paul Binkley. Mandolin Ensemble has performed the “Gloria” with Each performer brings a unique musical history and skill four choral groups from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. (continued on page 4) Classical Mandolin Society of America Editor’s Note Officers: Sue Lesser & Susan McLaughlin, Co-Presidents ‘17 Lou Chouinard, Treasurer ‘17 Greetings, David Betts, Secretary ‘17 Thanks to everyone who Board of Directors: contributed to this issue of Lucille Bjorneby ‘16 Robert Margo ‘17 the Mandolin Journal, This Kevin Metzger ‘16 Jim Bates ‘18 is the largest issue to date, Dave Cohen ‘16 Victoria Gleicher ‘18 at 40 pages! Antonina Nigrelli ‘17 Fred Pike ‘18 Michael Tognetti ‘17 Be sure to check out the new CMSA website at Jackie Zito, Mandolin Journal Editor Robert Margo, Review Editor https://classicalmandolinsociety.org/ David Betts, Membership Director The site is well organized and the content alone warrants a visit. Back issues of the Mandolin Honorary Board of Directors: Journal are available as is an extensive library of Hisao Itoh Keith Harris sheet music. You can also find videos and photo Gertrud Weyhofen Ken Tanioka galleries from past conventions. Please see Joane Michael Troster Rylander’s article on page 6 for more information. Past Presidents: Mark and Beverly Davis’ article “The Care and Norman Levine (1987 - 1989), founder CMSA Antonina Nigrelli (1990 - 1996) Feeding of a Mandolin Orchestra”, (a re-cap of their Michael Schroeder (1997 - 2002) 2015 CMSA convention workshop) pointed out a desire Bruce Graybill (2003 - 2007) amongst the membership for a dedicated section Lou Chouinard (2008 - 2014) within the Mandolin Journal for orchestra news. I’m certainly willing to give it a try. So if you have any The Mandolin Journal is published quarterly (February, May, orchestra news that you would like to share with the August, November) and sent as part of membership in the CMSA. membership please email it to me. Keep in mind that Individual and household memberships are available. Individual: $35; Household membership: $35 plus $10 for each additional membership the Mandolin Journal is published quarterly - so news in a household. Orchestra subscriptions are accepted only for foreign /events that are time sensitive may not be published orchestras. Dues should be sent to CMSA, 3925 30th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406-3108. before they actually happen. Advertisement Rates: $60 per full page, $30 per half page, $17.50 per The deadline for submissions for the August issue quarter page. Ads should be grayscale/black & white and in pdf or jpeg format. Please email ads to the editor at [email protected]. of the Mandolin Journal is July 1st. Please email Send payment to CMSA, 3925 30th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN submissions to me at [email protected]. 55406-3108. Back Issues of the CMSA Newsletter of last year are available for $3.00 Sincerely, each. As long as copies last, our introductory issue of 1986 is $1.00 each. Jackie Zito We invite suggestions and written contributions to the Newsletter please email them to [email protected]. All material (items, notes, editorials and advertising) must be submitted by the deadline stated within the Newsletter. Items not received by the deadline will appear in subsequent issues. www.classicalmandolinsociety.org©2005 CONTENTS Convention News.. ..............................................................1,4-5 Basics Under the Microscope............................................20-23 Presidents’ Message..................................................................3 Keith Harris in Korea...............................................................23 Treasurer Needed.......................................................................3 Bluegrass Vitamins for Classical Cats.................................24-25 Modern Mandolin Quartet...........................................................5 The Man and His Mandolin......................................................26 New CMSA Website.................................................................6-7 Music Review: “Wishes”...........................................................28 Evan Snoey:Thank You CMSA................................................8-9 Review: Carlo Aonzo Concert & Recording .............................29 Compser’s Corner...............................................................10-13 NAME Goes International........................................................29 Care & Feeding of the Mandolin Orchestra............................14-16 Short Reviews....................................................................30-31 White Rock Mandolin Ensemble..............................................17 Tutti in Philadelphia..................................................................32 Call for Scores..........................................................................18 Sheet Music: Reverie...............................................................33 Which Finger.......................................................................34-37 2 Presidents’ Message There is a lot going on behind the scenes right now. new website. But many other activities are less visible: There are volunteers working on replacing and updating researching & gathering information for a new initiative, our website, paying bills, planning the convention for drafting a brochure, document translation, or designing this year and next, examining and revising outdated by- a poster, to name just a few of the tasks that need to be laws, working on building our music library, editing our done. Journal, and working with contracts, composing music for the en masse orchestra, transposing music, working Don’t hesitate to drop us a line and let us know that you’re to teach children how to play classical mandolin and also interested, whether on a small or large scale. Getting doing their daily jobs, parenting, helping elderly family involved as a volunteer will have a huge impact on CMSA. members and practicing their parts for orchestras, trios, duets and solos. Sue and Susan Our members are all volunteers who have a passion for the mandolin and want to play and work with other like- minded people of all ages. This month’s message is dedicated to all the people who work to make our organization vital and relevant and to keep you informed about news from around the world as it relates to mandolin groups and players. Thank you for making our organization strong! As CMSA expands and undertakes new activities, we would like to see even more of that wonderful volunteer spirit! When our new website is launched, you will find a place there to offer your talents to the great group of people who are Classical Mandolin Society
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