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Atlanta Mandolin Orchestra April, 27th
The Atlanta Mandolin Orchestra is the performing unit of the Atlanta Mandolin Society, Inc., established in 1994, and is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The Atlanta Mandolin Society has been organized to perpetuate knowledge and appreciation of music written for the mandolin and related instruments.
The Atlanta Mandolin Society is proud to have revived the mandolin orchestra in Atlanta. For over thirty years, beginning in the early Twentieth Century, there was a very fine mandolin orchestra in Atlanta under the direction of William Griffith. Mr. Griffith a mandolin instructor, performer, conductor and instrument dealer operated in Midtown – Atlanta, GA. Mr. Griffith created quite a rage for the mandolin during the first decades of the previous century and is fondly remembered by many.
The Atlanta Mandolin Orchestra is establishing its own history today under the direction of Robb Smith – conductor! Atlanta Mandolin Orchestra has been very fortunate to have Robb Smith as our conductor. Mr. Smith has been a life-long musician and is a graduate of the Geneva Conservatory of Music, and has been with us since 1994.
Gilmer Arts is Expanding!
In response to growing interest in the arts from our community and surrounding areas, Gilmer Arts is actively planning for a New Gallery and Arts Education Center in downtown Ellijay. To fulfill its mission to expand and enhance the enjoyment of and participation in the arts, Gilmer Arts purchased the building adjacent to the Playhouse in downtown Ellijay …
