MANDOLIN COMMUNITY OUTREACH: VOICES OF THE ELITE ENSEMBLE

MANDOLIN COMMUNITY OUTREACH: VOICES OF THE ELITE ENSEMBLE

Join us for a free public performance by the Mandolin Elite Ensemble at the URI Guitar & Mandolin Festival. This special outreach concert showcases classical works and chamber repertoire by standout early-career mandolinists from around the world.Hosted at the Norman M. Fain Hillel Center, this intimate program features solo, duo, and small ensemble performances curated under the mentorship of our distinguished faculty: Jacob Reuven, Ekaterina Skliar, Dor Amran, and Norberto Gonçalves Da Cruz.

Although admission is free, registration is required to reserve your seat

🪑 Seating is limited—please reserve early.

Parking & Access:The Hillel Center is located at 6 Quarry Rd., Kingston. Additional parking and access information will be sent in your confirmation email or posted on urigmfest.org once available.

There is a small parking lot directly at Hillel; visitor spaces are limited and may not always be available.

Additional Details:

• Doors open at 4:30 PM
• Concert begins promptly at 5:00 PM
• Appropriate for all ages
• Presented as part of the 10th Anniversary URI Guitar & Mandolin Festival (Oct 19–26)

Organizer:URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival

• 🌍 Features international mandolin soloists & chamber groups
• 🎼 Curated by world-renowned faculty: Reuven, Skliar, Amran, and Da Cruz
• 🆓 Free admission — registration required to reserve seating
• 🕔 One-night-only outreach concert at URI Hillel
• 🎓 Part of the 10th Anniversary URI Guitar & Mandolin Festival

Is the concert free?Yes! This concert is free and open to the public, thanks to our partnership with the URI Hillel Center. However, advance registration is required to help us manage seating.

Where is the concert held?The performance will take place at the Norman M. Fain Hillel Center, located at:📍 6 Quarry Rd., Kingston, RI 02881

What time should I arrive?Doors open at 4:30 PM. The concert begins promptly at 5:00 PM. Please arrive early to check in and find seating.

Where should I park?

• Limited parking is available on-site at Hillel.
• Most guests should use URI’s visitor parking lots, which require free license plate registration at uri.aimsparking.com.
• Visitor spaces are marked in pink on campus maps, near the Higgins Welcome Center and Memorial Union.

Is the venue accessible?Yes, Hillel is ADA-accessible. For additional mobility accommodations, please email us in advance at [email protected].

How long is the concert?Approximately 1 hour, featuring solo, duo, and small ensemble mandolin works.

Will there be seating for walk-ins?Only if space allows. We strongly recommend registering in advance to guarantee admission.

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