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Biography
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Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra
Members: Heinz Becker (4), Bert Thompson (4)
The Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra was formed in 1967 by Peter Evans (37) and Josef Ruecker. Their aim was ‘to develop and maintain a mandolin orchestra in Melbourne’. As well as performing regularly, the group organises summer schools, trips from overseas groups, trains new players, holds musical workshops & master classes, and commissions music.