The Seattle Mandolin Orchestra will host the 24th Annual Convention of the Classical Mandolin Society of America at the Seattle Airport Marriott, Oct. 13–17, 2010.

	Workshops Vendors Raffle En Masse Orchestra Concerts Gala banquet	9th Annual Norman Levine Memorial Playing Contest (see the contest rules) Late-night jamming Sight-reading & impromptu groups Sightseeing trip
	Registration Online registration for the 2010 convention will be available soon at the CMSA Web site. You may also download a registration form and submit it by mail. Venue All events held at the Seattle Airport Marriott, 3201 S. 176th St., Seattle, WA 98188. Reserve your room online at the $99 convention discount rate, available until Sept. 21, 2010. You may also reserve by calling 206-241-2000 or 1-800-228-9290. Parking is $8/day.
	T-Shirts CMSA 2010 T-shirts now available for preorder! Heavy-duty, 100% cotton with three-color logo. Buy now and pick up your shirt at the convention—or have it shipped. Vendors & Advertisers Please if you'd like to be a vendor at the convention or place an ad in the convention program. You may also download a vendor information sheet/contract and return it by mail.
Featured Artists

Mike Marshall	Duo LaRè (Chris Acquavella & Nate Jarrell)
John Goodin: Composer in Residence	Dr. Jim Bates: En Masse Orchestra conductor
We're working hard to confirm bookings for additional guest artists! Check back for updates.

Preliminary Schedule
Tues., Oct. 12		Convention attendees arrive
	6–9:30 p.m.	Seventh Annual Mandolin Instructors Workshop, led by Chris Acquavella
Wed., Oct. 13	8:30–11 a.m.	Seventh Annual Mandolin Instructors Workshop concludes
	11 a.m.–6 p.m.	Registration Area Open
	11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.	Board Meeting
	Noon–6 p.m.	Vendor Area Open
	1:30–2:45 p.m.	Workshops
	3–5:30 p.m.	En Masse Orchestra Rehearsal
	8–10 p.m.	Welcome Party
	10 p.m.	Late Night Jamming
Thurs., Oct. 14	8 a.m.–6 p.m.	Registration Area Open
	8:30–9:45 a.m.	Sectional Rehearsals
	9 a.m.–6 p.m.	Vendor Area Open
	10–11:15 a.m.	Workshops
	11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	Lunchtime Concert with Attending Mandolin Orchestras Admission: Free
	1:15–2:30 p.m.	Workshops
	2:45–5:15 p.m.	En Masse Orchestra Rehearsal
	8–10 p.m.	Ninth Norman Levine Memorial Annual Playing Contest
	10 p.m.	Late Night Jamming
Fri., Oct. 15	8 a.m.–6 p.m.	Registration Area Open
	8:30–9:45 a.m.	Sectional Rehearsals
	9 a.m.–6 p.m.	Vendor Area Open
	10–11:15 a.m.	Workshops with Mike Marshall and Chris Acquavella
	11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.	Gala Banquet
	1:40–2:45 p.m.	Workshops
	3–5:30 p.m.	En Masse Orchestra Rehearsal
	7:30–10:30 p.m.	Evening concert with Mike Marshall, Duo LaRè, and the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra Admission: $15
	10:30 p.m.	Late Night Jamming
Sat., Oct. 16	8 a.m.–6 p.m.	Registration Area Open
	8:30–9:45 a.m.	Sectional Rehearsals
	9 a.m.–6 p.m.	Vendor Area Open
	10–11:15 a.m.	Workshops with Mike Marshall and Chris Acquavella
	11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	Open Mic
	1:15–2:30 p.m.	Workshops
	2:45–5:15 p.m.	En Masse Orchestra Rehearsal
	7:30–10:30 p.m.	Evening Grand Finale concert with Mike Marshall, Duo LaRè, and the En Masse Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Jim Bates Admission: $15
	10:30 p.m.	Late Night Jamming
Sun., Oct. 17	9–11 a.m.	General Membership Meeting