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Free Piano Available!

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date May 13, 2016

A community member from Chantilly, VA recently called the Academy about donating her acoustic upright piano. If anyone is interested in accepting this donation to their home, please contact us.

The piano (pictured above) is a 1952 Baldwin Acrosonic, which the owner says is in fantastic condition. The piano itself would be free of charge (to a good home); however, the recipient is required to pay for the moving expense using a professional piano moving company, which averages $300-$500 depending on the distance traveled, number of stairs involved, etc.

If you think you have a need (and a space) for this piano, it’s a great opportunity to look into. Please call our office at 703-993-9889 and/or email us at [email protected] .

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GMU Center for the Arts 2016-17 Season

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date April 22, 2016

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Summer Planning Just Got Easier

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date March 25, 2016

Managing and coordinating your family’s summer calendar can be nothing short of Olympic! We hope that our helpful new “Summer Arts Calendar 2016” tool will assist you. It breaks down which summer programs are running each week.

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Most of our programs are one-week camps, but there are exceptions. Please take special note of any two-week (or more) program dates. The majority of our programs are also “full day” camps (meaning 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 / 4:00 p.m.), but again there are exceptions. Please take note of any “half day” (or extended) program times.

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As a reminder, we also have a handy “Summer Camps By Age” listing, where you can simply click on the age your child will be when summer arrives to see which specific programs are available to him/her.

See “Summer Camps By Age” Page

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If you still have further questions, or just need some advice, don’t hesitate to email or call the Academy staff.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 703-993-9889

Happy planning!!

SEE FULL SUMMER CAMP LIST

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Orchestra of the Americas Masterclass: Saturday, February 27

Post author By Alaina
Post date February 24, 2016

Musicians from the Orchestra of the Americas will be visiting George Mason University on Saturday, February 27 to give a performance, teach a masterclass, and lead a discussion on the unique mission of their ensemble that combines performance and outreach for a global audience.

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YOA members Marlene Sanchez (National Symphony Orchestra of the Dominican Republic), Luciana Arraes (Doctoral Candidate, Hartt School of Music), Gabriel Polycarpo (Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra), and Jessy Dube (Hochshule fur Musik Basel graduate) will lead a masterclass with performers including undergraduate students at the George Mason University School of Music as well as Mason’s Potomac Arts Academy.

The students from Mason’s Potomac Arts Academy are ten-year-old violinist Mikaela Garza, who is a student of Rachel McAleer and a fifth grader at Sangster Elementary and eighteen-year-old violinist Marina Huang, who is a student of Claire Allen and a senior at Oakton High School. Mikaela has performed in several Potomac Arts Academy recitals and was a featured performer in the 2015 Spotlight on the Arts Student Showcase. She will be playing Gavotte by Martini. Marina was accepted to the first violin section of the District XII Honor Orchestra this past year and also performed in the 2015 Spotlight on the Arts Student Showcase. She will be performing the first movement of the Violin Concerto by Kabalevsky. Both students will be accompanied by David Norfrey, one of the piano Teaching Artist faculty at Mason’s Potomac Arts Academy.

This unique event is sure to be of interest to music lovers, string and percussion students, and those with an interest in global arts outreach alike. It is free and open to the public!

WHEN: Saturday, February 27, 2016 4pm-6pm
WHERE: de Laski Performing Arts Building, Room 3001, on the Mason Fairfax Campus Campus Map (#14 on the map)
PARKING: You can park for free on Saturdays in Lot K, which is across the Mason Pond from the Performing Arts Building (about a 5-10 minute walk). You can also park in the Mason Pond Parking Deck next to the Performing Arts Building for an $8 fee.

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Calling All Visual Artists

Post author By Matt Geske
Post date February 19, 2016

The Hylton Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce its Third Annual Juried Exhibition celebrating the region’s vibrant visual arts community. Artists from across the Commonwealth of Virginia are invited to submit up to two original works of art to the Hylton Center between February 1 and April 1.

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A distinguished panel of judges will choose the best entries to be exhibited in the Hylton Center’s Buchanan Partners Art Gallery from May 15 – July 10. The very best pieces will receive an award and will be announced at a reception on Thursday, May 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. Award winners will receive a certificate and a cash prize, and the winner of “Best of Show” will have the opportunity to exhibit his or her work in a solo exhibition at the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery during the 2016-2017 season.

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We invite all Virginia artists to apply, including past participants!

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