MANDOLIN & Banjo – not this

Mando & Banjo Week features two instruments that are fundamental to acoustic music, taught by a world-class faculty. Mandolin students can study bluegrass, old-time, improvisation, swing/jazz, classical, and more, while banjo students can study both three-
finger, bluegrass, and clawhammer styles. There is also instruction
in guitar, and the program runs simultaneously with Fiddle 

Week, allowing students in both programs to learn and play together (See Fiddle Week for additional guitar class info.)

Evening concerts throughout the week feature our inspiring staff,
and a showcase on Friday offers a student performance opportunity.

Pre-Registration Opens December 15!

Mandolin instructors will include David Benedict, Alan Bibey, Matt Flinner, Sharon Gilchrist, Caterina Lichtenberg (classical), Mike Marshall, John Reischman, Don Stiernberg (jazz and swing), and Hayes Griffin (mandolin and guitar). Bill Evans and Eli aGilbert will teach bluegrass banjo, while Laura Boosinger and Lukas Pool will offer classes in old-time banjo. In addition, on-site repairs will be available once again from expert luthier Lynn Dudenbostel.

Coordinator Joe K.
Walsh has put
together a talented
2026 lineup for Mando
& Banjo Week with
several returning staff
as well as some
exciting new faces.

The 2026 Course
Catalog comes out
mid-February.

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Additional activities include:
Daily Bluegrass Jams
Luthiers Exhibit with expert
on-site repair
Special-topic jams led by
instructors
Informal picking all over the place!