Dear Mason School of Music Family,

Please join us this weekend for our Mason Opera production of Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas with performances in Harris Theater and Old Town Hall Fairfax. This compelling Baroque opera brings to life the powerful and complex story of Dido, an ancient, mythological Queen of Carthage, and her love for the Trojan warrior, Aeneas. This beautiful but tragic love story is brought to life by an outstanding cast of exceptional young voices with rich period costumes, period instruments, and contemporary sets.  

We are also very excited to present Mason's Guitar Ensemble Saturday, December 1st in the deLaski Performing Arts Building. Under the direction of Matthew Trkula, our Mason Guitar Ensemble will present a wonderfully diverse program that the entire family will enjoy.  

We also hope you will join us for our upcoming Holiday Concerts and for our many daytime departmental recitals, masterclasses, and performances. Our Mason students love to share their wonderful music with you!  

Warm regards,

Dr. Linda A. Monson

Director, School of Music

[email protected]

Mason Opera: Dido and Aeneas

Friday, November 30th - Sunday, December 2nd

Harris Theatre

Friday, November 30th, 8:00PM

Saturday, December 1st, 8:00PM

Old Town Hall Fairfax

Sunday, December 2nd, 2:00PM & 5:00PM

Pictured above: Mason Opera dress rehearsal for Dido and Aeneas in Harris Theatre

Guitar Ensemble Concert

directed by Professor Matt Trkula

Saturday, December 1st, 8:00pm

deLaski 3001

Free admission

Sing Noel!

Choral Concert and Silent Auction

Friday, December 7th

Silent Auction at 7:00 pm

Concert at 8:00 pm

Falls Church Presbyterian Church

225 E. Broad St, Falls Church 22046

Featuring University Singers directed by Dr. Stan Engebretson, University Chorale directed by Dr. Lisa Billingham, Soundcheque directed by Dr. Stan Engebretson, and Jane Kaye, collaborative pianist.

Mason Symphony Orchestra and

Jazz Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 9th, 7:00pm

Center for the Arts

Healing Arts Ensemble

Wednesday, December 5th, 5:00pm

Choral Room (A323) in deLaski Performing Arts Bldg.

Free admission

New Sound Collective Concert

Contemporary Music Ensemble

Wednesday, December 5th, 8:00pm

deLaski 3001

Free admission

Vocal Performance Seminar

Thursday, December 6th, 3:00 PM

Monson Grand Tier

Free Admission

Baroque Ensemble Performance Demonstration

Friday, December 7th

2:00 pm

deLaski 3001

Free Admission

Canadian Brass Masterclass

with Mason School of Music Brass Quintets

Saturday, December 15th, 4:30pm

Monson Grand Tier

This week our Mason Admissions featured Andrew Velez, a School of Music graduate student, in this video. Watch Andrew as he discusses his experiences at Mason and his musical passions.