No mandolin orchestra can ever have too many members. All players of mandolin-family instruments (mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin, mandocello, cittern/liuto cantabile, mandobass and string bass) are welcome to join the orchestra. Most of our arrangements also have parts for nylon-string classical guitar, so guitarists are welcome as well.

We make every effort to accommodate new players of any ability. We are in this for the fun! It helps if you already know how to read standard notation, but we can also make tablature available. We can also arrange for lessons to help you build your skills.

We collect $50 in dues every half year, or $100 per year. The dues help cover the cost of sheet music and conductor fees. Scholarships and student discounts are available.

Rehearsals are Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Discovery House (owned by Seattle First Church of the Nazarene), 4401 2nd Ave. NE in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood (behind the Dick’s Drive-In on 45th). It is a good idea to call our membership coordinator, Marilyn Jacobson, at (425) 353-2346 or before showing up for the first time.