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The Pittsburgh Mandolin Society performed for a sell out crowd at the historic Teutonia Mannerchor German Club on Pittsburgh's North Side. The full orchestra was first on the program, and the members gave their finest performance ever. Guest Vocalist Joan Dickerson brought the house down with her rendition of "Lilli Marlene", sung completely in German. Smaller ensembles including the Great American Gypsies, The Consort, The Trio, and others, provided entertainment during the delicious buffet dinner. Due to the overwhelming demand, we expect to repeat this event next year!
Congratulations to Gordon, who was awarded a Dreadnaught Scholarship to attend the prestigious Steve Kaufman Acoustic Music Camp in Maryville, Tennessee in June. Nominations for these scholarships are received from all over the world, and they are awarded to young people who show exceptional promise on acoustic instruments. We are proud that one of our members was chosen for this honor!
The Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra gave a special St. Patrick's Day performance for the residents of the Friendship Village Retirement Community in Bridgeville. There was a lot of toe-tapping during "Irish Washerwoman", and Christen's sweet soprano vocals on "Danny Boy" brought rousing applause from the audience. A reporter from The Almanac attended the show, and will be featuring the orchestra in an upcoming column. Check their website at http://www.thealmanac.net/ for updates.
The Mandolin Society had a baby! On January 2, 2008, Alirio Jose was born to our guitarist Jorge Gil and his wife, Line. And, fortunately for the Society, it looks like he has inherited his father's musical talent! Jorge says that, although he has not yet learned how to play the guitar, he already has demonstrated his fine strong tenor voice.
The Three Rivers Mandolin Consort was invited to participate in Giant Eagle's "Holidays Around the World" celebration. Here they are, entertaining shoppers as they came through the front door!
The Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra held their annual Christmas Concert at Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church in Point Breeze. The audience was treated to a mix of traditional Christmas music arranged for full orchestra, as well as a number of pieces arranged for smaller ensembles and soloists.
