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Dianne now also plays a New York Pro electric mandolin. Features: A Style with F Holes, 1 Single Coil Pick-Up, 1 Volume and 1 Tone Control, Adjustable Rosewood Bridge and Fingerboard, Bound Body and Neck Colour: Maroon & Black |
| ~ RULES OF ENSEMBLE PLAYING ~ 1. Everyone should play the same piece. 2. If you play a wrong note, give a nasty glare at the person playing next to you. 3. Remember - the right note played at the wrong time is a wrong note. 4. If everyone gets lost except you, follow those who are lost. 5. When everyone else has finished playing, you should not play any notes you have left. ~ Author Unknown ~ |
Dianne plays a German-made Framus mandolin. It has uniquely shaped "cat's eye" sound holes, a pear-shaped orange/reddish body and an extra "zero fret" next to the nut. It's a beautiful little instrument, which her father rescued from oblivion by purchasing it at a garage sale. |
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The Mandolin Society of Peterborough (MSOP) was formed by Curtis Driedger in 2003. It harkens back to the
mandolin orchestras of the early 20th century and boasts a membership, hovering around 20-25 players, from
all walks of life. What a treat to be a part of such an eclectic group! How often do you see (let alone hear) that
many mandolins in one room?
mandolin orchestras of the early 20th century and boasts a membership, hovering around 20-25 players, from
all walks of life. What a treat to be a part of such an eclectic group! How often do you see (let alone hear) that
many mandolins in one room?
| MSOP plays during a fundraiser for the Art School (where we rehearse) Held at "The Great Hall", Trent University |
| Dianne plays a Framus mandolin - generously given to her by her father (see arrow above & close-ups below) |
| Listen to us play: I Saw Three Ships (1:38) and Carol Of The Bells (3:00) (a.k.a. "Carol of Hell's Bells") from the 2005 "In From The Cold" concert |
| MSOP at rehearsal |
| "Mandolin Maestro" |
| Photos by Ray Saitz, Dan Delong, and Jerry Vis. |
| MSOP - In Concert "Mandolins Across The Otonabee" Friday, June 9, 2006 |
| Watch VIDEO of: Dreamer's Waltz (2:29) (composed & arranged by Dianne Latchford) from MSOP 2006 concert "Mandolins Across The Otonabee" |
| "In From The Cold" Concert December 7 & 8, 2006 Market Hall |
| "Festival Of Trees" Sunday, November 26, 2006 Peterborough Memorial Centre |
| Visit official MSOP website at: msop.timetraces.com |
| "Goddess For A Day" Event January 24, 2007 Peterborough Square |
| MSOP - In Concert Friday, June 8, 2007 St. John's Guild Hall |
| Dianne subs in with The Mandobeatles (Quartet) Curtis Driedger, Ken Brown, Dianne Latchford & Jerry Vis Friday, October 26, 2007 PSO Gala - Art Gallery of Peterborough |
| Dianne plays "Swingtown" with The Mandobeatles (Quartet) Carl Agar, Dianne Latchford, Jerry Vis & Curtis Driedger Friday, June 6, 2008 MSOP's Annual Spring Concert "An Evening of Mandolinessence" Peterborough |
| After the music at... MSOP's Annual Spring Concert "An Evening of Mandolinessence" Friday, June 6, 2008 St. John's Guild Hall, Peterborough |
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| The Mandobeatles playing "Obladi Oblada" (Curtis Driedger, Di Latchford, Carl Agar & Jerry Vis) |
| MSOP playing "Wishing Well" (composed & arranged by Dianne Latchford) |
| Friday, June 4, 2010 MSOP's Annual Spring Concert "Mandolins In Flight" St. John's Guild Hall Peterborough |