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CAROL FRANZ (1938 - 2019)

Published on Wednesday, 20 March 2019 01:06 | Written by Kristine Massari |

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The Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra is greatly saddened by the loss of its beloved and longtime member Carol Franz. Carol suddenly passed away at her home in Glen Ridge, New Jersey on Saturday, March 2. Carol was 80 years old. Carol Franz was a player in the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra's Mandolin II section, served as Orchestra President, and currently served as Treasurer. Also, Carol was inducted into the Bloomfield Federation of Music Hall of Fame during the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra's Annual Spring Concert at Bloomfield Middle School, on Sunday, April 26, 2015. In addition, Carol and her husband Jack represented the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra at several national Classical Mandolin Society of America (CMSA) Conventions.

May God Bless Carol, her husband Jack, and their family

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Upcoming Season

Published on Friday, 20 April 2012 16:26 | Written by Administrator |

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The Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra is looking for New Members!

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We play Classical, Folk, Italian, popular, show tunes and contemporary music!

Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Bloomfield Middle School, 60 Huck Road, Bloomfield, NJ 07009. Call Mark for more information: 973-493-2473

All ages & levels are welcome! IT’S FUN!

Perform with us during our 77th season!

Loaner instruments available from the orchestra for a modest fee.

Some knowledge of reading music required

Rusty with your reading?

Don't worry, we often hold workshops and pre-rehearsal classes to help members improve their reading and technique.

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Mandolin Orchesra To Open 2018-2019 Concert Season

BLOOMFIELD - The Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Enrico Granafei, will officially open its new season in the Little Theater of the Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, on Saturday, October 27 at 1 PM. The program will pay tribute to the celebration of Italian and Hispanic Cultural Month. Admission is free, but seating is limited. To RSVP, please contact Library Program Coordinator Lisa Cohn at (973) 566-6200 or Orchestra President Kirstine Massari at 973-444-0357, or write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For information call 973-444-0357, or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Mission Statement

Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2015 16:14 | Written by Kristine Massari |

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The Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra is dedicated to maintaining the tradition of the mandolin playing through regular performances of the orchestra, development of classes and workshops to help musicians to improve their skills and to attract new players, and commissions of arrangements and original pieces for the orchestra.

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