CMSA 2014 Convention - Portland Oregon - 10/29 through 11/2

[dj coffey]

Extra! Extra! The 2014 CMSA Convention date, location and hotel is now set!

The convention will be held in Portland, Oregon from Wednesday 10/29 - Sunday 11/2 2014, with a Teachers and Technique Workshop running Tuesday evening 10/28 through Wednesday morning 10/29.

The convention hotel is the Red Lion on the River. Stay tuned for more information on getting your hotel reservations!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

The Oregon Mandolin Orchestra has provided a delightful video to whet our appetites. Check it out here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RNT7xfoGdU

[dj coffey]

I'm hearing great things about this convention from our President. Sounds like there will be some very exciting performers/workshop leads.

In the meantime, the Red Lion on the River hotel is ready to take your reservation for the convention! Please check the CMSA website for more information and make your reservations early!

http://www.classicalmandolinsociety....convention.asp

[Jim Garber]

Man, I wish i could go. I love Portland! it is hard to justify a cross-continental flight.

[dj coffey]

RESERVATIONS FOR THE RED LION ON THE RIVER IN PORTLAND, OREGON ARE NOW OPEN!

The CMSA rate for the convention (Tuesday, October 28 – Sunday, November 2) is $114 per Standard room or $124 per Premium room. With all fees included, the total cost per night is only $130.53 and $141.98 respectively per night.

The convention will run from noon on Wednesday, October 29 through 11 AM on Sunday, November 2.

The pre-convention Teachers and Technique workshop will be held on Tuesday evening, October 28 and Wednesday morning, October 29.

If you want to take a few days to vacation in Portland before or after the convention, the negotiated hotel rate is good for 3 days before and 3 days after the convention.

Please make your reservations by using the PassKey/GroupMax website at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ClassicalMandolin2014. This website has lots of good information about the hotel, amenities, and directions as well.

You can also make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 503-283-4466 or by calling the national reservation number at 800-733-5466 (1-800-Red-Lion). If you call the hotel or the national reservation number, please identify yourself as a member of CMSA and request the Classical Mandolin Society group rate.

We have a limited number of rooms available at this discounted rate. We encourage you to make your hotel reservations early.

See you in Portland for the 28th Annual CMSA convention!

[MLT]

Man, I wish i could go. I love Portland! it is hard to justify a cross-continental flight.

Jim, Please do come and play with us in Portland. We would love to have you here along with all of the other current and future members of the CMSA.

[dj coffey]

Are you Ready???

Portland is ready to welcome the CMSA for the October 2014 Convention. See more here:

http://youtu.be/XhQyJKHVy2w

[dj coffey]

Our list of performers for the 2014 convention is coming together.

Brian Oberlin and the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra
Tim Connell and Rio con Brio
Stefan Trekel and Michael Tröster perform as Duo Trekel-Tröster.

And more to come!

Find out more about the convention and performers on the CMSA Upcoming Convention page!

http://www.classicalmandolinsociety....convention.asp

[Adam Sweet]

I hope we can come next year

[dj coffey]

Take care, Adam. Orchestra directors who attend the conventions are known to get So Excited, they volunteer to host the convention!

CMSA in South Hadley in 2020 or Bust!

[dj coffey]

Attention all classical mandolinists, guitarists and other instrumentalists and fans!

Registration for the 2014 CMSA Convention in Portland Oregon is NOW Open at the CMSA website. The convention runs Wed. Oct. 29 - Sunday Nov. 2, with an optional Teachers and Technique workshop on Tuesday Oct. 28 - Wednesday Oct. 29th AND an optional Mandolin for Kids workshop.

Sign up at the CMSA website today!

http://www.classicalmandolinsociety.org/signup.asp

[dj coffey]

Just a note to prospective convention attendees:

Early registration for the 2014 Convention in Portland ENDS on October 7th. Register now for the convention and save money ($50) and time in line AND get your music emailed to you in time to get in a few good weeks of practicing.

http://www.classicalmandolinsociety.org/signup.asp

[MikeEdgerton]

Man, I wish i could go. I love Portland! it is hard to justify a cross-continental flight.

It's my home town. Go for the food trucks.

[domradave]

Man, I wish i could go. I love Portland! it is hard to justify a cross-continental flight.

I can't go, too. But I went to the very first one in Baltimore. I was part of the opening act at the concert, a quartet with Toni Nigrelli, the late Irving Nabson, and Mark Davis on guitar. We played Menichetti's "A Feast on the Castle".

But if you can go, go, it is a lot of fun!

[dj coffey]

Thanks for the nice words! Sometimes the convention almost seems like a big reunion - so many people return year after year.

And there's an opportunity for folks new to the convention, particularly full time students...

To those of you who are or know of a full time high school or college student who plays a mandolin family instrument, guitar or bass, the CMSA offers a limited number of scholarships for the convention.

Check it out here: http://www.classicalmandolinsociety....convention.asp

[dj coffey]

En Masse Orchestra Section Leaders Announcement:

M1: Steffen Trekel; M2: Brian Oberlin; Mandola: Lon Hendricks; Guitar: Michael Troster; Mandocello: Dave Betts; Bass: Jim Bates & Dave Betts.

OK team - early registration ends October 7th. After that the price goes up $50. Go register here!

http://www.classicalmandolinsociety.org/signup.asp

[dj coffey]

Wow, approx. 150 people have signed up for the convention!

If you are attending the convention, please consider packing an item or two to donate to the raffle. When you arrive in Portland, you can hand off your item to Michael Tognetti or Jonathan Rudie. Typical items: new or gently used method books, instruments, CD's, knick-knacks, etc.

[dj coffey]

The early registration deadline is imminent - Tuesday, October 7th. Register now and save $50.

You know you want to hear Duo Trekel-Troster, Rio Con Brio, Stumptown Swing, Brian Oberlin and the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra, Judy Handler and Mark Levesque, the New American Mandolin Ensemble. Not to mention, participate in the En Masse Orchestra, led by Dr. Jim Bates featuring compositions by Keith David Harris.

Sign up now! http://www.classicalmandolinsociety.org/signup.asp

[dj coffey]

Early registration is now over. But it's not too late to change your mind - AND - in fact convention organizers would appreciate it if you go ahead and register online so we can keep a count of how many goodie bags and banquet meals we need. Also, you can still get your music ahead of time too!

We are now at 160 or so attendees and counting! Don't miss out!

http://www.classicalmandolinsociety.org/signup.asp

[dj coffey]

The concert schedule for the CMSA Convention in Portland is now available. See this very cool poster for information!

[Mandolin Fan]

It's going to be another great convention...
I've already booked my double room...anyone want to share a room?
Dave Folta

[Jim Garber]

Too bad, Dave. I would do it but it is a little far for me both in distance and in pocket change.