Dear Mason School of Music Family,
Congratulations to our marvelous vocalists who recently competed at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition. We are thrilled that 19 of our Mason student vocalists soared to the top in this prestigious vocal competition! This is a tremendous achievement for our Mason Vocal Studies Area!
Kudos to our Mason Percussion Ensemble who recently traveled to Tampa, Florida to participate in the McCormick Marimba Festival. Mason Percussion Ensemble was one of five university ensembles invited to participate.
We are proud to present our outstanding Faculty Artist Series Recitals with Dr. Anna Balakerskaia, pianist, and Friends this Sunday, February 18th at 7 pm. In addition, the following weekend features Dr. Meg Owens, oboe; Prof. Matt Neff, trombone; and Dr. Stan Curtis, trumpet. We hope you will join us for our fabulous School of Music
Faculty Artist Series recitals
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Please take a moment to check out our many upcoming events within our School of Music, including master classes, student recitals, daytime departmental recitals, Baroque Dance, and more! We welcome your presence and your support.
Warm regards,
Dr. Linda A. Monson
Director, School of Music
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Mason Singers Soar at
NATS Competition
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Spring 2018 Faculty Artist Series
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Annual spring series featuring School of Music faculty. Free admission.
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Vocal Studies Master Class
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Sunday, February 18 at 6:00 PM | de Laski Room 3001
Free admission
Composers Week (February 12-16) challenges students to write, learn, and perform a piece of music inspired by a theme. This year's theme is a tribute to
the most influential African American composers and musicians from the 18th century until today. The Composers Week Recital on February 18 is a culminating performance of the Mason students' compositions inspired by this year's theme.
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Timbre, Genre, & Polystylism in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Monday, February 19
12:30 PM | de Laski Room 3001
In the soundtrack for the Sega Genesis game Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1992), the genres represented include calypso, funk, carnival, new wave, prog rock, and more. Soundtracks for video games frequently shift genres this way, to create aesthetic themes for different levels or characters.
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Baroque Dance Workshop for Musicians
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Friday, March 2 | 3-part Workshop with Paige Whitley-Baugess
- 12:30-2:00 PM: Introduction to the dance steps of the Baroque court dances.
- 2:30-4:00 PM: Music and dance brought together. Musical selections provided by Mason students.
- 5:30-6:30 PM: Lecture/demonstration in Baroque costume by Paige Whitley-Bauguess. Musical selections provided by Professor June Huang and Elizabeth Field.
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University Singers Concert
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Sunday, March 4 at 2:30 PM | Harris Theatre
Conducted by Dr. Stan Engebretson
Celebrate the upcoming Icelandic tour with the University Singers as they journey to Iceland next month to present Bernstein at 100: The American Voice. Music by the great American conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein will be featured, including his signature work,
Chichester Psalms
for choir, soloists, and chamber ensemble.
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Concerto Soloists to be Featured in May 6 Orchestra Concert
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Congratulations to t
he following students who were chosen as winners of this year's Concerto Competition! They will be featured as soloists in the May 6th Mason Symphony Orchestra Concert. Mark your calendar!
Yundian “Elle” Cao, Flute (Student of Prof. Julianna Nickel)
Natalie Duchen, Voice (Student of Dr. Kathryn Hearden)
Crystal Golden, Voice (Student of Prof. Miller)
Seon Gyu, Voice (Student of Prof. Miller)
Hakyong (Kelly) Park, Piano (Student of Dr. Linda Monson)
Linh Trinh, Piano (Student of Dr. Linda Monson)
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Faculty Performance at Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention
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Saturday, February 17
3:30-4:20 | Reston Sheraton
Open to the public
Latin American Works for Flute and Guitar
Jennifer Lapple, flute, and Matt Trkula, guitar
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Mason Percussion at Marimba Festival
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In late January, Mason Percussion traveled to Tampa, Florida to participate in the McCormick Marimba Festival. An annual gathering hosted by the University of South Florida, George Mason was one of five universities to be invited.
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At Faculty-Staff Donor Appreciation Event, Music and Message Both Inspired
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Dr. Linda Monson,
School of Music Director,
and Dr.
Michael Nickens
Director of
The Green Machine
recently performed at the Mason Faculty-Staff Donor Appreciation Event. Photos by George Mason University Creative Services.
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“When I look at these beautiful students that we get to teach every day,” Monson continued, “I think, how can we not want to give? We care about this place, we care about these students, we care about education … and we know how important scholarships are for people being able to achieve their dreams. So I thank those who believed in me earlier, and it is my privilege and my joy to be able to give back to others. I know that you all feel the same because you are giving, too!”
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