Save the date for the 2025 Mandolin Festival on March 7 – 9, 2025.

Keeping this festival and the wonderful community David built over 20 years going is an act of love for him, done by and for each one of us. Whether you are new to the festival or a long-time picker, thanks so much for being a part of it. Saturday and Sunday’s two days of workshops start at 9:30 at the Concord NH Community Music School. There are classes each period for beginners to advanced levels, and each teacher will offer something for each level so you will get to be with every teacher by the end of the weekend.

INSTRUCTORS

Full lineup of Instructors and details will be announced in January 2025.

We are thrilled to have Italy’s Carlo Aonzo with us, back again after his much-loved time here in 2017. Carlo’s mandolin education began with learning from his father in his native Savona. Renowned as a player in the Italian classical mandolin tradition, he is also at home in other styles including jazz and Italian popular music. He has recorded with many artists including David Grisman and Beppe Gambetta, been a featured soloist with symphony orchestras, and performed in numerous countries and venues from Carnegie Hall to the Vatican for the Pope. David Surette taught at Carlo’s camp in Genova Nervi in both 2018 and 2019, experiences David truly cherished.
Videos of Carlo: https://www.carloaonzo.com/video-photo
Website: https://www.carloaonzo.com/

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, March 7 – David Surette Mandolin Festival Kickoff Concert at Kittery Dance Hall 
Featuring Mandolin Festival Instructors with special guests Susie, Isa and Julianna Burke.
Note: this is a separate ticket from Saturday and Sunday events at the Music School.

Saturday, March 8 – Participatory workshops and jams, 9:30 am-5:00pm
(all Saturday and Sunday events at the Concord Community Music School, Concord, NH)

Saturday, March 8 – David Surette Mandolin Festival Concert, 7:30pm
Featuring Mandolin Festival Instructors with special guests Susie Isa and Julianna Burke. Admission included for Festival participants; general admission tickets for others available for through the Music School.

Sunday, March 9 – Workshops 9:30am-1:00pm

REGISTRATION for the weekend workshops will be available online in January 2025. For questions regarding registration, please contact us at 603-228-1196 or email Registrar Nicole Laurin at nlaurin@ccmusicschool.org.

LODGING
Lodging is available at the Concord Courtyard by Marriott in Concord, New Hampshire, with a special festival rate of $139 per night. Please book by February 14, 2025 by using the following link: Book your group rate for Concord Community Music School Mandolin Festival