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SUMMARY:Dr. Linda Monson and Dr. Anna Balakerskai in Concert: Mason Summer Piano Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Mason Summer Piano Academy is a comprehensive music experience for dedicated and passionate piano students. \n Students will attend daily concerts and recitals at the Harris Theatre featuring faculty and guest artists. All performances are open to the public and families are invited to attend at 4:30 p.m. each day. \nDr. Linda Apple Monson\, International Steinway Artist\, serves as the Director of the Dewberry School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University. \nAn active performer-scholar and an internationally recognized master teacher\, Monson has given lecture-recitals\, solo piano recitals\, and piano master classes throughout the United States\, Europe\, Asia\, Latin America\, and Australia. \nDr. Anna Balakerskaia is a “consistently thrilling pianist” (Judy Gruber\, Washington Post) whose expression “wells with a delightful freedom\,” (Robert Dumm\, Clavier) and whose sound “is warm and deep.” (Elaine Fine\, American Record Guide) Indeed\, the legendary Russian violinist and conductor\, Viktor Tretyakov\, writes this about Dr. Balakerskaia: “A unique\, almost extrasensory feeling of ensemble\, excellent pianism\, a radiant personality – that is [Anna] Balakerskaia!”
URL:https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/event/dr-linda-monson-and-dr-anna-balakerskai-in-concert-mason-summer-piano-academy/
LOCATION:Harris Theatre\, 4471 Aquia Creek Ln\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
CATEGORIES:Faculty Performance
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SUMMARY:Piano Masterclass with Brian Ganz: Mason Summer Piano Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Mason Summer Piano Academy is a comprehensive music experience for dedicated and passionate piano students. \nStudents will learn from world-class artists in a masterclass setting and be inspired by faculty performances. Masterclasses are open to the public and families are invited to attend at 2 p.m. each day. \nBrian Ganz is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation. \nA laureate of the Marguerite Long Jacques Thibaud and the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano Competitions\, Mr. Ganz has appeared as soloist with such orchestras as the St. Louis Symphony\, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic\, the Baltimore Symphony\, the National Philharmonic\, the National Symphony\, the City of London Sinfonia\, and the Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra\, and has performed with such conductors as Leonard Slatkin\, Marin Alsop\, Mstislav Rostropovich\, Piotr Gajewski and Yoel Levi.
URL:https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/event/piano-masterclass-with-brian-ganz-mason-summer-piano-academy/
LOCATION:Harris Theatre\, 4471 Aquia Creek Ln\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T200355Z
CREATED:20260616T200355Z
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SUMMARY:Brian Ganz in Concert: Mason Summer Piano Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Mason Summer Piano Academy is a comprehensive music experience for dedicated and passionate piano students. \nStudents will attend daily concerts and recitals at the Harris Theatre featuring faculty and guest artists. All performances are open to the public and families are invited to attend at 4:30 p.m. each day. \nBrian Ganz is widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation. \nA laureate of the Marguerite Long Jacques Thibaud and the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano Competitions\, Mr. Ganz has appeared as soloist with such orchestras as the St. Louis Symphony\, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic\, the Baltimore Symphony\, the National Philharmonic\, the National Symphony\, the City of London Sinfonia\, and the Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra\, and has performed with such conductors as Leonard Slatkin\, Marin Alsop\, Mstislav Rostropovich\, Piotr Gajewski and Yoel Levi.
URL:https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/event/brian-ganz-in-concert-mason-summer-piano-academy/
LOCATION:Harris Theatre\, 4471 Aquia Creek Ln\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
CATEGORIES:Faculty Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T173000
DTSTAMP:20260615T205333Z
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SUMMARY:Mason Summer Piano Academy Student Recital
DESCRIPTION:The Mason Summer Piano Academy is a comprehensive music experience for dedicated and passionate piano students. \nAt the end of the week\, students will perform pieces they’ve worked on throughout the program. Free and open to the public!
URL:https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/event/mason-summer-piano-academy-student-recital-2/
LOCATION:Harris Theatre\, 4471 Aquia Creek Ln\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
CATEGORIES:Group Class
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SUMMARY:Mason String Intensive Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Mason String Intensive is designed for intermediate and advanced violin\, viola\, and cello players to help develop the skills needed to become dynamic soloists and chamber musicians. \nStudents will showcase their skills at the end of the program week. Free and open to the public!
URL:https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/event/mason-string-intensive-performance/
LOCATION:Harris Theatre\, 4471 Aquia Creek Ln\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
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SUMMARY:[Composition Deadline] Advanced Composition Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Musically advanced high school students will be challenged and inspired during this fullday instrumental composition intensive. This workshop is designed to support the development of each participant’s individual compositional interests and aspirations while preparing them for an academic and professional career as a composer. Students will share creative ideas\, refine their skills\, and engage in performances and discussions of original works. The program will provide in-depth exploration of music theory concepts\, orchestration techniques\, and influential historical figures and compositions essential to the growth of an aspiring and diverse composer. \nComposition Submission Deadline: July 25
URL:https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/event/composition-deadline-advanced-composition-workshop/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Group Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T141500
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SUMMARY:Mason String Camp Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Mason String Camp is a week-long orchestra program for high school and middle school violin\, viola\, cello\, and bass players. \nStudents participate in sectionals\, masterclasses with top-notch music educators from the Northern Virginia area\, and daily elective classes carefully curated to enhance their creativity\, musicianship\, and performance skills. \nString Camp students will perform at the end of the program week. Free and open to the public!
URL:https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/event/mason-string-camp-performance/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, 4373 Mason Pond Dr\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260921T164406Z
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SUMMARY:ARTS! by George Academy Presentation
DESCRIPTION:This annual fall benefit event supports student scholarships for George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts\, Mason Community Arts Academy\, Green Machine Ensembles\, and the Great Performances at Mason season at the Center for the Arts. \nThe evening features showcases by talented Mason Arts students throughout our studio and performance spaces complimented by a buffet dinner and culminates with an exciting headliner performance by Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. \nAcademy presentations will be at 5:50 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. in the Jazz Room.
URL:https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/event/arts-by-george-academy-presentation/
LOCATION:deLaski Performing Arts Building\, 10433 Sandy Creek Way\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260921T165006Z
CREATED:20260921T165006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T165006Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Mason Trunk or Treat - George Mason University
DESCRIPTION:The Mason Trunk or Treat\, a tradition that has grown to 1\,000 attendees\, is back and will celebrate its 5th anniversary on Saturday\, October 24\, from 4 to 6 PM in Parking Lot L of Fairfax Campus. \nThe event is hosted by the Mason Trunk or Treat Committee\, and is open to families in the George Mason and local communities.
URL:https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/event/5th-annual-mason-trunk-or-treat-george-mason-university/
LOCATION:Parking Lot L
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260901T171510Z
CREATED:20260901T171510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T171510Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Love: SONAUM CONCERT SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Sonaum is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2025. Sonaum means “The Sound of Eternity; A continuous resonance touching the soul.” \nThe ensemble consists of six members\, four of whom are MCAA faculty members: Seon Gyu Park\, Estrella Hong\, Jiyoon Oh\, and Nayoon Choi.
URL:https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/event/beyond-love-sonaum-concert-series/
LOCATION:Providence Presbyterian Church\, 9019 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Faculty Performance
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