Dear Dewberry School of Music Family,
Please join us this Sunday December 5th at 7 pm for a beautiful Holiday Concert featuring our Mason Symphony Orchestra (directed by Dr. Soo Han) and University Choirs (directed by Dr. Lisa Billingham). Repertoire includes Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Haydn's Te Deum, Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, and beloved holiday favorites. Please purchase your tickets now for this memorable Dewberry School of Music Holiday Concert showcasing our instrumentalists and singers.
We are pleased to present numerous free ensemble concerts on campus, including Mason Steel Pan Ensemble, Latin American Ensemble, and Braddock Road Brass Band (tonight at 8 pm), Duo-Piano Chamber Recitals, Classical Guitar Ensemble, and the String Chamber Concert.
We are thrilled to share our music within the community including a special Woodwinds Concert at Fairfax Old Town Hall next Wednesday, December 7th at 7 pm. You also have the opportunity to hear our Tuba Euphonium Ensemble at the Fairfax and Herndon Holiday markets.
Finally, be sure to purchase tickets for the American Festival Pops Orchestra (directed by Professor Anthony Maiello) on December 10th and 11th for an incredible holiday treat!
Join us at Mason as we ring in the holiday season with joyous music! Happy Holidays!
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Dr. Linda A. Monson, Director
Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music
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School of Music Holiday Concert |
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Mason Symphony and Choirs Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 5th, 7:00 PM
Center for the Arts Concert Hall
Join us for a joyous concert celebration by the Dewberry School of Music as we ring in the holiday season! Showcasing Mason’s Symphony Orchestra and Choirs, this evening will feature holiday favorites such as Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and Haydn's Te Deum.
The Mason Symphony Orchestra is directed by Dr. Soo Han and the Mason Choirs are directed by Dr. Lisa Billingham.
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Mason Steel Pan Ensemble, Latin American Ensemble, and Braddock Road
Brass Band Concert
Wednesday, December 1st, 8:00 PM
Center for the Arts Concert Hall
Admission is free, but registration is required.
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Duo-Piano Chamber Concerts
Thursday, December 2nd, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, December 8th, 8:00 PM
Center for the Arts Concert Hall
Free Admission
Join our duo-piano chamber students for two evenings of works by Ravel, Fauré, Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Rachmaninoff, and more!
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Guitar Ensemble Concert
Directed by Prof. Matt Trkula
Saturday, December 4th, 8:00 PM
deLaski 3001
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String Chamber Concert
Monday, December 6th, 6:00 PM
deLaski 3001
Our String Chamber students will present an evening of works by Jean-Marie LeClair, Telemann, Schubert, and Montgomery.
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Mason Music in the Community |
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Fairfax Holiday Market
Friday, December 3rd, 5:00 PM
Fairfax Old Town Square
10415 North Street
Fairfax, VA
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Herndon Holiday Market
Saturday, December 11th, 12:00 PM
Herndon, VA
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Mason Arts at Old Town Hall
Featuring Mason Woodwinds
Wednesday, December 8th, 7:00 PM
Fairfax Old Town Hall
3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
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American Festival Pops Orchestra Holiday Concert |
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American Festival Pops Orchestra
Holiday Concert
Directed by Prof. Anthony Maiello
Friday, December 10th, 8:00 PM
Hylton Performing Arts Center
Manassas, VA
Saturday, December 11th, 8:00 PM
Center for the Arts Concert Hall
Fairfax, VA
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Upcoming Student Recitals |
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James Weiss, Senior Jazz Guitar Recital
Saturday, December 4th, 4:00 PM
deLaski 3001
Ryan Woessner, Senior Piano Music Education Recital
Saturday, December 4th, 5:00 PM
Hylton Performing Arts Center
Yoo Sun Paik, Master's Piano Recital
Sunday, December 12th, 1:00 PM
Center for the Arts Concert Hall
Kristin West, Master's Piano Recital
Sunday, December 12th, 8:00 PM
Center for the Arts Concert Hall
All student degree recitals will have a live audience and will be live-streamed.
Additional on-campus studio recitals:
Dr. Balakerskaia Piano Studio Recital
Friday, December 3rd, 8:00 PM
deLaski 3001
Dr. Edelbrock Trumpet Studio Recital
Saturday, December 4th, 12:00 PM
deLaski 3001
Dr. Gillam Electronic Composition Studio Recital
Monday, December 6th, 1:30 PM
deLaski 3001
Prof. Huang String Studio Recital
Tuesday, December 7th, 4:00 PM
deLaski 3001
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GaYoung Lee (DMA candidate in piano performance in the studio of Dr. Linda Monson) has won a Gold Medal in the 2021 Grand Maestro International Music Competition! A worldwide competition organized by the Concours de Musique et des Beaux Arts Canada, the Grand Maestro International Music Competition comprises a panel of international concert artists, university professors from renowned musical institutions, and experienced pedagogues. Congratulations to GaYoung Lee on winning a Gold Medal (Piano-Professional Category) in the prestigious 2021 Grand Maestro International Music Competition!
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Pictured above: Dr. Linda Monson, Dr. Paul Ebert, Alexandra Kowalski, Dr. Amy Horn |
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Kudos to Dr. Amy Horn for organizing a wonderful Horn Day at Mason on November 7th. Congratulations to Alexandra Kowalski, freshman horn student, on receiving the Paul and Ginny Ebert Horn Studies Scholarship Award. |
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