Dear Mason Music Family,

We are so excited to share our phenomenal music student showcases tomorrow evening at  Arts by George!  Our singers and instrumentalists have prepared dazzling showcase performances that you will not want to miss!  

Please purchase your tickets now for  Mason's Symphonic Band Concert on Wednesday, October 2nd  and  Mason's Wind Symphony with the Fairfax Wind Symphony performance on Tuesday, October 8th.   We are also thrilled to host the U.S.   Navy Band Chamber Concert in a free program on Friday, October 4th at 6 pm.  You will have the opportunity to hear a sampling of Mason's outstanding performance faculty in a free concert on  Sunday, October 13 at 3 pm in our Annual Faculty Artist Showcase Recital.  

We have terrific workshops, masterclasses and student departmental recitals throughout the month of October. Your presence is always welcomed and appreciated. Join us for great music at Mason! 


Warm regards,
Dr. Linda A. Monson
Director, School of Music

lmonson@gmu.edu
Ticketed Events
Concert Bands and Ensembles
Symphonic Band & Mason Percussion Concert
Wednesday, October 2nd, 8:00 PM
Center for the Arts
This concert will also feature our chamber ensembles, including Clarinet Choir, Flute Choir, and Saxophone Choir!
Navy Band Chamber Concert
Friday, October 4th, 6:00 PM
Harris Theatre

Featuring works by Poulenc, Mozart, and Piazzolla.


Free Admission
MUSI 300 credit available
Mason Wind Symphony
with the Fairfax Wind Symphony
Tuesday, October 8th. 8:00 PM
Center for the Arts

This concert will feature music by Persichetti, Camphouse, Lauridsen, and more! Prof. Julianna Nickel will also be performing Frank Ticheli's Silver Lining for flute and wind ensemble.
Faculty Artist Showcase
Fall 2019
Faculty Artist Showcase


Sunday, October 13th, 3:00 PM
Harris Theater
Free Admission

Featuring Mason Music Faculty:
Prof. Lisa Berger (voice)
 Dr. Renate Falkner (viola)
Prof. Emily Foster (oboe)
Prof. June Huang (violin)
Dr. Jennifer Lapple (flute)
Dr. Ina Mirtcheva-Blevins (piano)
Dr. Linda Monson (piano)
Prof. Seong Won Nam (voice)
Dr. Joanna Owen (violin)
Dr. David Porter (tuba)
Prof. Victor Provost (steel pan)
Dr. Dorotea Racz (cello)
Prof. Matt Trkula (guitar)
 Prof. Jim Van Slyke (voice)
Prof. Kerry Wilkerson (voice)

Performing works by: Albeniz, Amirow, Dehlinger, Handel, Puccini, Silvestrini, Van Heusen, and more

Masterclasses and Workshops
From Trash to National Treasure
with Glenn Rowsey

Monday, September 30th, 12:30 PM
deLaski 3001

Tuesday, October 1st, 7:20 PM
deLaski 3001

Free Admission
MUSI 300 credit available
LADAMA Masterclass with Jazz Combos and the Latin American Ensemble
Monday, September 30th, 1:30 PM
PAB 327C (Band Room)

Free Admission
MUSI 300 credit available
Army Brass Quintet Masterclass
Wednesday, October 9th, 12:30 PM
deLaski 3001

Free Admission
MUSI 300 credit available
October Departmental Recitals
All School of Music Student Departmental Recitals are free and open to the public. MUSI 300 credit is available.
Off-Campus Event
Mason Jazz Guitar Night
Saturday, October 5th, 7:00 PM
Epicure Cafe (Fairfax, VA)

$5 cover
School of Music
Fall 2019 Concert Series
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