09/08/2026
Here’s the Elite Mandolin Ensemble playing Vivaldi Concerto for Two Violins in A minor, third movement, for mandolin ensemble. Soloists are artistic director .reuven and guest faculty from last year,
Do you want to be apart of the experience?? Sign up for the mandolin courses now!
This year the 2026 URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival will once again host the Elite Mandolin Course, led by internationally acclaimed mandolinist Jacob Reuven, October 18–25!
Spend the week immersed in classical mandolin through private lessons, chamber music, workshops, lectures, performances, and an exploration of violin repertoire on the mandolin.
Our incredible 2026 faculty includes:
Jacob Reuven .reuven
Ekaterina Skliar
Dor Amran
Vincent Beer-Demander .beer.demander
Fabio Gallucci
Ian Coury
Choose the program that fits you:
The Mandolin Soloist Oct. 18–25
An intensive program for young musicians pursuing classical mandolin performance, featuring private lessons, chamber and orchestral repertoire, and festival performances.
Mandolin Lovers Oct. 23–25
For mandolin enthusiasts of all ages and levels! Play in small ensembles, receive faculty coaching, attend workshops and lectures, and perform in the festival’s final showcase. Soloists are artistic director .reuven and last year’s guest faculty,
Auditors
Spend the week learning alongside the artists with access to lessons, workshops, lectures, and concerts.
Please send materials to Ekaterina Skliar!
Registration deadline: September 20, 2026
Learn more and apply at URIGMFEST.ORG
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