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Mason School of Music Shadow Day

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Music student at George Mason University? Are you a high school musician considering a major/ degree program in music? If so, then the upcoming “Mason School of Music Shadow Days” on Monday, November 6th and Tuesday, November 7th are just for you!

Join the Mason Music Ambassadors for a day in the life of a George Mason University music student. Attend classes, sit in on ensembles, and learn what it is really like to be a university student at Mason!

 

 

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It’s FREE, but you do need to register. Sign up now!

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The Gondoliers – The Musical, October 26-29

The Gondoliers Musical

Gilbert and Sullivan’s last great musical success, The Gondoliers,  hilariously satirizes class distinctions. Due to an error of identity when they were young, a gaggle of charming Venetian gondoliers are informed that one of them is the heir to the throne of Barataria. The tribulations of governing and romance are lampooned in this delightful musical theater piece by the masters of comic opera, presented by Mason’s Schools of Music and Theater and performed at the Center for the Arts in Fairfax.

WHAT: The Gondoliers – A musical presented by Mason’s Schools of Music and Theater
WHEN: Thursday, October 26 – Sunday, October 29, 2017 (times vary)
WHERE: Center for the Arts at Mason in Fairfax  See Map
COST: $30 Adults, $15 Students and Seniors
PARKING: Free parking in Lot K (Saturday and Sunday ONLY), or paid parking in Mason Pond Parking Deck

The Gondoliers delves into questions of identity and social responsibility, satirizing class distinctions as well as political institutions. The plot follows two Venetian brothers, Marco and Giuseppe, who are informed that one of them was born to be the King of Barataria. The “king” needs to leave behind his life as a gondolier so that he can return to Barataria, be reunited with his “true” queen—whom he married without knowledge or consent in infancy—and quash the unrest brewing in his birth country. The bothers’ father has died and therefore cannot help to unravel the truth about their real identity. The new Queen of Barataria, Casilda, also has a problem: she too has found a love-match and would rather marry a commoner named Luiz than be the Queen of Barataria.

This production is part of George Mason University’s yearlong Gilbert & Sullivan Celebration.

 

GET TICKETS THROUGH THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

 

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Grand Piano Celebration, Sunday, September 17th

Dr Monson in the Grand Piano Celebration

Get ready for a fantastic afternoon of music at Mason School of Music’s annual Grand Piano Celebration, happening this Sunday at the Mason Fairfax Campus. Performing artists include Mason professors as well as some of the Academy’s very own faculty members!

WHAT: Grand Piano Celebration
WHEN: Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 3 PM
WHERE: Center for the Arts at Mason in Fairfax  See Map
COST: $5 Youth, $20 Adults, $15 Seniors
PARKING: Free parking in Lot K, or $8 in Mason Pond Parking Deck

 

Grand Piano Celebration 2017 Flier

 

Proceeds will help support student scholarships for Mason School of Music students.

GET TICKETS THROUGH THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

 

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“Arts Alive!” Family Event at Hylton Sept 17th

Kids painting at arts festival

Arts Alive! returns to the Hylton Center with a dazzling line up of local arts the entire family will enjoy. The 6th annual Arts Alive! festival will feature multiple stages of performances indoors and out, hands-on activities and demonstrations, food and craft vendors, and more. This FREE event has something for everyone!

WHAT: Arts Alive! Festival at the Hylton
WHEN: Sunday, September 17, 2017  1-5 PM
WHERE: Hylton Performing Arts Center (Prince William County)  See Map
COST: FREE

 

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Join us as we celebrate Prince William County’s thriving arts community!

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Presented by the Prince William County Arts Council and the Hylton Performing Arts Center

 

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Diversity Family Concert, Sunday, September 24

Diversity Tree

The entire family is sure to enjoy this concert celebrating diversity and nature featuring Mason’s Wind Symphony led by Prof. Mark Camphouse. Highlights include narrators from Acting For Young People, a 5th grade guest ‘Maestro’ from Potomac Arts Academy, and the premiere of Mason Grad. Student Composer MJ Halco’s ballet “Together, Triumphant!”

WHAT: Diversity – A Gift of Nature Family Concert
WHEN: Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 3 PM
WHERE: Center for the Arts at Mason in Fairfax  See Map
COST: $5 Youth, $10 Adults, $5 Seniors
PARKING: Free parking in Lot K, or $8 in Mason Pond Parking Deck

 

Presented together by Mason’s School of Music and Potomac Arts Academy, this special Family Concert will include:

  • Musical performances from the Mason Wind Symphony, conducted by Professor Mark Camphouse (including Camphouse’s original work Yosemite Autumn)
  • A special guest conducting from Bailey Pavitt-Graff, a 5th Grade music student attending Mason’s Potomac Arts Academy
  • A special piece titled “We, The People” narrated by young students from Acting For Young People, the Academy’s theater division
  • The world premiere of “Together, Triumphant”, a collaborative ballet composition by Mason Composition Graduate student MJ Halco which includes select dancers and choreographers from Mason’s School of Dance, visual art scenes from Potomac Arts Academy instructor Nathan Loda, and narrative by Acting For Young People’s Zachary Wilcox.

 

Let’s all come together to support diversity in our community and enjoy an incredible afternoon of music and the arts!

 

GET TICKETS THROUGH THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

School groups – contact Mason’s Potomac Arts Academy for special offers! Call 703-993-9889.

 

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