Mason Jazz Alumni and Friends
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The Mason Jazz Alumni and Friends Association is dedicated to building the Jazz Arts community
by connecting George Mason alumni, friends and community members.
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Victor Provost perform their fall concert on Monday, November 4th - 8pm!
Free Admission - Open to the Public - MUSI 300 Credit
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Jazz 4 Justice™
2019 will take place on Friday, November 8th, 8pm in the Center for the Arts!
The
Mason Jazz Ensemble
, directed by Jim Carroll, collaborates with Ed Weiner and the law community to present its annual benefit concert, Jazz 4 Justice™. Proceeds from this
performance support vital community efforts by Legal Services of Northern Virginia and the
George Mason University Jazz Studies Department.
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Wednesday, November 13th, 8pm in Harris Theatre. They will be performing the music of Thad Jones, Mike Tomaro, Alan Baylock, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Neal Hefti and more!
Free Admission - Open to the Public
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Free Admission - Open to the Public - MUSI 300 Credit
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directed by Lara Brittain!
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We are so grateful for an incredible fall with many guest artists working with our students!
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LADAMA Project worked with the Jazz Combos, Latin American Ensemble and Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble as part of their artist in residency program through the College of Visual and Performing Arts and Center for the Arts.
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Master pannist, Glenn Rowsey not only built new pans for the Steel Pan Ensemble, but gave an incredible demonstration on the history of the pan, how it is constructed and tuned.
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Grammy award-winning saxophonist, arranger and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Illinois, Chip McNeill worked with The Jazz Workshop Big Band!
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National Military Family Association's 50th Anniversary Gala!
The
National Military Family Association
(NMFA) is the voice of military families for 50 years, standing behind service members, their spouses, and their children. Keynote speakers were General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant,
United States Coast Guard and more.
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On October 19th the Mason Steel Pan Ensemble performed an upbeat set in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the annual Halloween Party of attorney Jonathan Emord. The costume-clad ensemble performed selections representative of the Calypso tradition of Trinidad. This annual event features hours of musical entertainment, theater performance, food, a rock-climbing wall, and other attractions
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Mason Jazz Guitar Night at Epicure was a huge hit! Thank you to Epicure Cafe for hosting, Jazz faculty Regan Brough, Kevin McDonald for wonderful playing, Shawn Purcell for organizing
and the studio guitarists for their incredible artistry!
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Mason Jazz Heads To Brazil
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We are excited to announce that we were awarded a grant by the George Mason University Global Discovery Program to travel to
São Paulo
, Brazil over spring break, March 6-15, 2020!
The Latin American Ensemble and faculty will travel to Campinas and
São Paulo
, Brazil to take in Brazilian culture through educational events, workshop, cultural activities and performances.
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Saturday, OCT 5, 7-11pm:
Mason Jazz Guitar Night
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Epicure Cafe
, cover charge at door, open to the public)
Monday, NOV 4, 8pm:
Jazz Combos/Steel Pan Ensemble
(De Laski 3001, Free admission, open to the public, MUSI 300 credit)
Wednesday, NOV 13, 8pm:
Jazz Workshop
(Harris Theatre, Free admission, open to the public)
Monday, NOV 18, 8pm:
Jazz Combos/Latin American Ensemble
(De Laski 3001, Free admission, open to the public, MUSI 300 credit)
Monday, NOV 25, 8pm:
Mason Jazz Vocal Night
w/ special guests Forest Park High School, Platinum Vocal Jazz
(Center for the Arts)
PURCHASE TICKETS
Friday, DEC 13, 8pm:
American Festival Pops Orchestra - Holiday Pops
(Hylton Performing Arts Center, Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble performance)
PURCHASE TICKETS
Saturday, DEC 14, 8pm:
American Festival Pops Orchestra - Holiday Pops
(Center for the Arts, Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble performance)
PURCHASE TICKETS
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We want to keep in touch with our alumni and share your success.
Send an e-mail to MJAF Editor,
Darden Purcell
with recent successes and photos and we will "spotlight" you in upcoming newsletters. Thank you for your support of our students and program.
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