Category: Events

As part of our annual Spring Music Competition, a group of higher scoring participants has been selected to perform in one of two very special Honors Recitals, taking place on Sunday, March 17th in Harris Theatre on the Mason Fairfax campus. Come and join us for a delightful afternoon of performances!

WHAT: Spring Competition Honors Recitals 2019
WHEN: Sunday, March 17, 2019 – 1PM and 3PM
WHERE: Harris Theatre, Mason Fairfax Campus     See Map
PARKING: You can park in Lot K for free or the Mason Pond Parking Deck for $8
COST: FREE and open to the public

Over 90 Competition participants (both Academy and non-Academy music students) sent in Audition videos in January, which were then adjudicated by Mason School of Music professors, who provided scoring and comments.  The score sheets and valuable feedback commentary were given to the particpants’ music teachers to review in their next music lesson. The highest scoring participants from the four age divisions (Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult Amateur) were then selected to perform in the recitals.

The Competition also serves as an important fundraiser. Proceeds from the application and recital fees will go to support the Academy’s scholarship and outreach programs, helping to provide access to quality arts education experiences to all members of the community.

Come and show your support for these up-and-coming musicians, and listen to a wonderful array of music styles and instrumentation!

Learn more about our Spring Music Competition

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear our faculty chamber ensembles, the Ainur Quartet and the Ahrya Trio, perform on March 23rd in the Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III.  Supported in part by a grant from ARTSFAIRFAX, this event is free and open to the public.  Bring your friends and family and enjoy a special program of chamber repertoire!

WHAT: Faculty Chamber Music Recital
WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2019 – 3PM
WHERE: Center for the Arts (Grand Tier III), Mason Fairfax Campus     See Map
PARKING: You can park in Lot K for free or the Mason Pond Parking Deck for $8
COST: FREE and open to the public

The members of the two ensembles are comprised almost exclusively of Academy music faculty, and we’re proud to show off their skills, talent, and musicality!

The Ainur Quartet (pictured at the top):
Claire Allen, violin
Andrew Juola, violin
Drew Robertson, viola
Zach Whitaker, cello

The Ahrya Trio (pictured above):

Seon Gyu Park, voice
Nayoon Choi, flute
Yerin Choi, piano

Last fall, we were honored to be awarded a Project Support Grant from ARTSFAIRFAX, the county’s officially designated arts agency. This March 23rd concert is a culmination of the Faculty Chamber Ensemble Music Enrichment Project,  which included the two faculty chamber groups visiting several local schools in Fairfax County to enrich the student experience through chamber music, interactive performance, and teaching.

The mission of ARTSFAIRFAX is to be “the voice of the arts, dedicated to fostering dynamic and diverse local arts, ensuring that arts thrive by providing vision, leadership, capacity building services, advocacy, funding, education, and information.”

The Academy would like to express our deep appreciation for the support received from ARTSFAIRFAX for this project.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT GRANT AWARD