Dear Mason Music Family,

We are thrilled that our Mason music students had the opportunity to perform last weekend in support of the Washington Nationals! Kudos to Mason's Flute Choir and Mason's Green Machine for memorable performances!  

Please join us this weekend, October 31- November 3rd, for a stellar production of the musical Rags . This is a not-to-be-missed musical theater experience! 

We are eagerly anticipating our annual Jazz 4 Justice™ Concert on Friday, November 8th at 8 pm in Mason's 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 which supports community efforts by Legal Services of Northern Virginia and Jazz Studies at Mason. 

Please note our very special Veterans Day tribute concerts as well as our many awesome musical events highlighted in this newsletter. We welcome your presence and your support as our Mason music students share meaningful and inspiring music. 

Warm regards,

Dr. Linda A. Monson

Director, School of Music

Last Friday the Mason Flute Choir, directed by Prof. Julianna Nickel, had the opportunity to perform on Fox 5 DC in support of the Washington Nationals! Watch the full interview and performance here.

Doc Nix and The Green Machine performed at Nats Stadium before Game 5 of the World Series! Find out more and watch their performance here.

Mason Alumna Krista Pack (BM Music Education '17) recently had the opportunity to present a TEDx talk at the San New School in Wuhan, China! Her talk focused on the topic of "The Power of Connectivity through Music Education".

School of Theater in collaboration with School of Music present

Rags

Directed by Dr. Rick Davis

Musical Direction by Prof. Joe Walsh

October 31st - November 3rd

Center for the Arts

Composed by the creators of Wicked, Godspell, Annie, Bye Bye Birdie and other American classics, Rags is a heart-warming and powerful tale showcasing the grit and optimism of immigrants arriving in Ellis Island at the turn of the 20th century.

Mason’s Schools of Theater and Music have a rare opportunity to work with the award-winning creative team on this new adaptation of a hidden musical gem. Be among the first to hear Rags’ newly revised libretto in this D.C.-area premiere, and take in the ravishing score and sweeping saga of American’s immigrant past blending with new American values.

Find out more here!

New Sound Collective Concert: "Silence is an Illusion"

Contemporary Music Ensemble

Saturday, November 2nd, 6:00 PM

deLaski 3001

Free Admission

MUSI 300 available

“Silence is an illusion. The world always makes noise” Is it? Decide for yourself at Mason New Sound Collective's fall concert! Enjoy a variety of contemporary and student-composed works. There will be several newly premiered pieces you won’t want to miss!

Jazz Combos/Steel Pan Ensemble Concert

Monday, November 4th, 8:00 PM

deLaski 3001

Free Admission

MUSI 300 available

Jazz 4 Justice ™

Friday, November 8th, 8:00 PM

Center for the Arts Concert Hall

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.

Reception and Jam Session immediately following the concert.

Mason Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band

Monday, November 11th, 8:00 PM

Center for the Arts Concert Hall

View full program here.

Jazz Workshop Concert

Wednesday, November 13th, 8:00 PM

Harris Theatre

Free Admission

MUSI 300 available

Jazz Saxophone faculty Rick Parrell directs the Mason Jazz Workshop big band in their concert! The Jazz Workshop performs music by Thad Jones, Mike Tomaro, Alan Baylock, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Neal Hefti and many others. 

Join us for a monthly showcase of the spectacular students from George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. Every month we will highlight a different artistic discipline and feature some of the talented students from the school. The events are free and will be at Old Town Hall.

More information and registration at music.gmu.edu (under the "Visit Us" tab)!

All School of Music Student Departmental Recitals are free and open to the public. MUSI 300 credit is available.