Classical Mandolin Society of America

CMSA 2009 Convention

DATE: October 28 - November 1, 2009

THIS YEAR'S HOST

Dayton Mandolin Orchestra

Not everything is firm at this point in the 2009 Convention planning, but as we know things for sure, we'll be sure to post them here!

So far, we can announce that Dr. Jim Bates has agreed to conduct us in the 2009 En Masse Orchestra this year! Jim will also lead a couple of seminars (topics stiil to be announced).

For those of you who have never experienced his dynamic style, you're in for a treat!

HEADLINE PERFORMERS

We're pleased to have MARILYNN MAIR and DON STIERNBERG back to share their mighty mando mojo with us!

MARILYNN MAIR and BOB MARTEL

MARILYNN MAIR BIO

THE DON STIERNBERG TRIO

DON STIERNBERG BIO

ANNIKA LUCKEBERGFELD and FABIAN HINSCHE

BIO and PHOTOS

Meanwhile, click HERE for the Dayton Mandolin Orchestra's Convention News page!

2009 HOTEL INFORMATION

This year's Convention will be hosted at:

The Crowne Plaza Hotel
33 East Fifth Street
Dayton, OH 45402
WEBSITE

THE ABOVE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY!
Please do not make your reservations yet! If you do, CMSA will not get the much-needed credit for the convention room-count!

PAST CONVENTIONS

Following is a list of all the past CMSA Conventions and conductors
(a big tip of the hat to JOHN GOODIN, VIRGINIA STOYMENOFF, JIM BLANCHARD, JACQUELINE BANDA, BARBARA CONRAD, GISELA SCHMIDT, MACK JOHNSTON and PAMELA BENJAMIN for helping us complete this list!)

#	Year	Site	Conductor
1	1987	Baltimore, MD	There was no En Masse orchestra. The concert consisted of various soloists and ensembles.
2	1988	Melville (Long Island), NY	Herman von Bernewitz conducted the "En Masse Society Orchestra," but not for the gala concert, which again consisted of various soloists and ensembles.
3	1989	Baltimore, MD	There was an "En Masse Society Orchestra concert" in three parts, conducted by Herman von Bernewitz, David T. Evans and Antonina Nigrelli.
4	1990	Louisville, KY	Keith Harris
5	1991	West Palm Beach, FL	Two-part concert conducted by Russell Foster and Antonina Nigrelli
6	1992	Arlington, VA	Dr. Jim Bates
7	1993	Nashville, TN	Dr. Jim Bates
8	1994	Montreal, CAN	Mark M. Davis
9	1995	Providence, RI	Keith Harris
10	1996	San Francisco, CA	Keith Harris
11	1997	Louisville, KY	Dr. Jim Bates
12	1998	Alexandria, VA	Keith Harris
13	1999	Minneapolis, MN	Dr. Jim Bates with Jeff Dearinger, co-conductor
14	2000	Atlanta, GA	Antonina Nigrelli
15	2001	Bozeman, MT	Jeff Dearinger with Alan Leech, co-conductor
16	2002	Toronto, CAN	Alexander Veprinski
17	2003	San Diego, CA	Dr. Jim Bates with Eugene Vacher, co-conductor
18	2004	Philadelphia, PA	Dr. Jim Bates with Cris Ianni, co-conductor
19	2005	Denver, CO	Dr. Jim Bates
20	2006	Louisville, KY	Dr. Jim Bates
21	2007	Sarasota, FL	Antonina Nigrelli
22	2008	Montreal, CAN	Carlo Aonzo
23	2009	Dayton, OH	Dr. Jim Bates

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