We play music of many styles arranged for mandolin orchestra. This includes transcriptions of classical music, mandolin orchestra arrangements from the early 1900s, modern compositions for mandolin orchestra, and arrangements of popular tunes.
Mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin, mandocello, guitar, and bass.
We play at park concerts, senior homes, art festivals, churches, and other venues.
Jonathan Bredin at jbredin@gmail.com or 719-439-8019.
Lon Hendricks. You can reach him at lonhendricks@minnesotamandolinorchestra.org or 651-644-2975.
About twenty-five.
Yes. Please write to Lon Hendricks for more information.
Yes, we're always happy to meet new players at all levels of expertise.
We rehearse most Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30. We're usually at the Baha'i Center
of Minneapolis, but occasionally we meet at other locations.
Unfortunately, we are currently not meeting, becasue of COVID-19.
When we resume, you can find the schedule on the MMO schedule page.
From 35W, take the 35th/36th Street exit. Go east on 36th Street to Chicago Avenue and turn right. The address is 3644 Chicago Avenue South. If you use Metro Transit, bus route 5 will take you there.
Come and sit in on a rehearsal. If you enjoy playing with us, come back and play with us again. There are no auditions, formal admission procedures, or fees.
Yes. All rehearsals are open to anyone who wants to observe or play along.
All our music is written in standard music notation. If you'd like to play with us but don't read music, we can help you learn.
Not usually, but we sometimes reimburse travel costs if a performance is far from home.
Jack El-Hai started the group in 1991.
If you would like to add a question or comment on any of the answers, you may write to Lon Hendricks.