August Watters, professional mandolinist, visits Nov. 1st
Posted by Sue Copley on Nov 01, 2016
August Watters, professional mandolinist!
Peterborough resident and Professor at Boston's Berklee School of Music, August Watters, was our guest speaker and performer on Nov. 1st. August told us about the early history of mandolins and how Italian immigrants to the U.S. had brought with them their love of this quiet, tuneful instrument. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, mandolin orchestras were common in most New England towns, high schools and colleges -- and the Monadnock region boasted of many concerts given by such groups. August showed us samples of concert advertisements and even a march written specifically for such a group performing in Peterborough! He also brought with him three of his beautiful mandolins, playing pieces that demonstrated each one's uniqueness. We were fortunate to have August Watters visit and provide us with such an interesting and enjoyable presentation!
Peterborough resident and Professor at Boston's Berklee School of Music, August Watters, was our guest speaker and performer on Nov. 1st. August told us about the early history of mandolins and how Italian immigrants to the U.S. had brought with them their love of this quiet, tuneful instrument. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, mandolin orchestras were common in most New England towns, high schools and colleges -- and the Monadnock region boasted of many concerts given by such groups. August showed us samples of concert advertisements and even a march written specifically for such a group performing in Peterborough! He also brought with him three of his beautiful mandolins, playing pieces that demonstrated each one's uniqueness. We were fortunate to have August Watters visit and provide us with such an interesting and enjoyable presentation!