Events
Mason Student Performances
A Staged Reading of Br'er Cotton
Friday, Feb 22, 2019 3:00pmBy Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm
Directed by Samuel Dunn III
Directed by Theater student Sam Dunn III, this powerful play is a look at the African American experience in Virginia history, both past and present, and is sponsored by student organization Collections for the Culture, the CVPA Artists In Act...Read More
Artsbus Tour, School of Art
Saturday, Feb 23, 2019 6:00amSaturday, Mar 23, 2019 6:00am
Saturday, Apr 13, 2019 6:00am
The Artsbus is a Mason School of Art (SOA) sponsored day trip to New York City.
Artsbus is a non-academic course, however it is a requirement for all AVT majors. Keep in mind, Artsbus is also open to the Mason community and general public; therefore students should plan ahead and purchase tickets ea...Read More
Mason Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band Concert
Tuesday, Feb 26, 2019 8:00pmThe Mason Wind Symphony, led by composer-conductor Mark Camphouse is a select ensemble comprised of outstanding wind, brass, and percussion players in the School of Music and the University. The ensemble’s mission is to study and perform the best literature available for wind band, while emphasizing...Read More
Really Really
Thursday, Feb 28, 2019 8:00pmFriday, Mar 01, 2019 8:00pm
Saturday, Mar 02, 2019 2:00pm
Saturday, Mar 02, 2019 8:00pm
Sunday, Mar 03, 2019 2:00pm
By Paul Downs Colaizzo
Directed By: Miranda Newman
When morning-after gossip about privileged Davis and ambitious Leigh turns ugly, self-interest collides with the truth, and the resulting storm of ambiguity makes it hard to discern just who’s a victim, who’s a predator, and who’s a Futur...Read More
Mason Symphony Orchestra Concerto Concert
Monday, Mar 04, 2019 8:00pmUnder the direction of Dr. Dennis Layendecker, the Mason Symphony Orchestra is comprised of outstanding string, wind, and percussion players from throughout the School of Music.
Tickets:
$20 adults
$15 seniors
$5 youth through grade 12
Individual tickets go on sale Aug 1.
...Read MoreJazz Combos/Latin American Ensemble Concert*
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2019 8:00pmPresented By: Mason School of Music
Performance by the Mason Jazz Combos, under the direction of jazz pianist, Wade Beach.
School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).
...Read MoreOur Country's Good
Thursday, Mar 28, 2019 8:00pmFriday, Mar 29, 2019 8:00pm
Saturday, Mar 30, 2019 8:00pm
Thursday, Apr 04, 2019 8:00pm
Friday, Apr 05, 2019 8:00pm
Saturday, Apr 06, 2019 8:00pm
Presented By: Mason School of Theater
In June 1789 in an Australian penal colony, a marine lieutenant puts on a play to celebrate the king's birthday, using the camp’s English convicts as his cast of characters. Few of them can read, let alone act, and the play is being produced amidst food shortages and barbaric punishments...Read More
2019 Mason Dance Fête
Saturday, Mar 30, 2019 5:30pmLocation: deLaski Performing Arts Building, Rooms A301, A305, A305 A307 and A307, Center for the Arts Concert Hall
The Mason Dance 2019 Fête is a fabulous evening that raises funds for School of Dance Scholarships. The event includes a wine, hors d’oeuvres, and dessert reception, showcas...Read More
Percussion Ensemble Concert*
Sunday, Mar 31, 2019 7:00pmPresented By: Mason School of Music
Join the Mason Percussion Ensemble as they present works that include a variety of percussion instruments.
Led by Professor John Kilkenny and Matthew Halligan.
School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).
...Read MoreBig Band Showdown
Monday, Apr 01, 2019 8:00pmTickets:
$12 adults
$8 seniors
$5 youth through grade 12
Individual tickets go on sale Aug 1.
...Read MoreGAMEmason
Friday, Apr 05, 2019 12:00pmPresented By: Student Involvement, Center For the Arts, and Game Design Department
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Center for the Arts and Music and Theater Building, Fairfax campus
Calling all gamers and gaming enthusiasts!
Organized by Student Involvement, Center For the Arts, Game Design Department, in collaboration with our student Esports groups and the GMU Anime and G...Read More
Vocal Pops Concert*
Sunday, Apr 07, 2019 6:00pmPresented By: Mason School of Music
Under the direction of Dr. Stan Engebretson. Please join us for a wonderful afternoon of vocal pop music presented by Mason a cappella groups!
School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).
...Read MoreJazz Combos/Steel Pan Ensemble Concert*
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019 8:00pmPresented By: Mason School of Music
Performance by the Mason Jazz Combos, under the direction of jazz pianist, Wade Beach. Visit Mason Jazz online.
School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).
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Spring New Dances
Thursday, Apr 11, 2019 8:00pmFriday, Apr 12, 2019 8:00pm
Saturday, Apr 13, 2019 8:00pm
Meet the next generation of contemporary choreographers.
Tickets available after Aug 1, 2018.
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Chorale Broadway Showcase
Saturday, Apr 13, 2019 2:00pmSaturday, Apr 13, 2019 8:00pm
Tickets:
$20 adults
$15 seniors
$5 youth through grade 12
Individual tickets go on sale Aug 1.
...Read MoreBrass Ensemble Concert*
Sunday, Apr 14, 2019 1:00pmThe Mason Brass Ensemble explores all musical styles in a very challenging and creative environment. The conductor tailors music especially for this ever changing ensemble of brass and percussion players, who strive for new levels of musical excellence on their instruments.
School of Music students:...Read More
Jazz Workshop Concert
Sunday, Apr 14, 2019 7:00pmJazz 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. Visit the “Jazz Workshop” online.
...Read MoreMason Symphony Orchestra & University Choirs
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019 8:00pmTickets:
$12 adults
$8 seniors
$5 youth through grade 12
Individual tickets go on sale Aug 1.
...Read MoreVarious Chamber Ensemble Concert I*
Friday, Apr 19, 2019 7:00pmPresented By: Mason School of Music
Join the Mason Chamber Ensemble as they present a variety of works. Free and open to the public.
More information about Chamber Ensembles
School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).
...Read MoreVarious Chamber Ensemble Concert II*
Saturday, Apr 20, 2019 6:00pmPresented By: Mason School of Music
Join the Mason Chamber Ensemble as they present a variety of works. Free and open to the public.
More information about Chamber Ensembles
School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).
...Read MoreLysistrata
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2019 8:00pmFriday, Apr 26, 2019 8:00pm
Saturday, Apr 27, 2019 2:00pm
By Aristophanes
Directed by Theresa Ohanian
Lysistrata persuades the women of Greece to withhold sexual privileges from their husbands and lovers as a means of forcing the men to negotiate an end to the Peloponnesian War – a strategy, however, that inflames the battle between the sexes.
T...Read More
Mason Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band
Thursday, Apr 25, 2019 8:00pmTickets:
$12 adults
$8 seniors
$5 youth through grade 12
Individual tickets go on sale Aug 1.
...Read MoreThe Wolves
Thursday, Apr 25, 2019 8:00pmSaturday, Apr 27, 2019 8:00pm
Sunday, Apr 28, 2019 2:00pm
By Sarah DeLappe
Directed by Jared Pugh
Mason Fringe
A timely play about a girls’ indoor soccer team that illuminates with the unmistakable ping of reality the way young selves are formed when innate character clashes with external challenges.
Contains adult language
Tickets:
$20 Adult, $10...Read More
Mason Opera: The Medium and Suor Angelica
Friday, Apr 26, 2019 8:00pmSaturday, Apr 27, 2019 8:00pm
Two one-act operas: Menotti's The Medium and Puccini's Suor Angelica
Tickets:
$20 adults
$15 seniors
$5 youth through grade 12
Individual tickets go on sale Aug 1.
...Read MoreOpera: The Medium and Suor Angelica
Sunday, Apr 28, 2019 2:00pmTwo one-act operas: Menotti's The Medium and Puccini's Suor Angelica
Tickets:
$20 adults
$15 seniors
$5 youth through grade 12
Individual tickets go on sale Aug 1.
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Mason Jazz Vocal Night - Spring
Monday, Apr 29, 2019 8:00pmTickets:
$12 adults
$8 seniors
$5 youth through grade 12
Individual tickets go on sale Aug 1.
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International Jazz Day Concert with the Mason Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019 8:00pmTickets:
$12 adults
$8 seniors
$5 youth through grade 12
Individual tickets go on sale Aug 1.
...Read MoreA Concert Presentation of Merrily We Roll Along
Friday, May 03, 2019 3:00pmFriday, May 03, 2019 8:00pm
Presented By: Mason School of Theater
Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus
There is an earlier performance at 3pm.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
Directed by James Gardiner & Erin Gardiner
Musical Direction by Joe Walsh
Choreography by Stefan Sittig
This critically acclaimed musical is Steph...Read More
Dance Innovations - Spring
Friday, May 03, 2019 8:00pmSaturday, May 04, 2019 8:00pm
New work by various emerging choreographers.
Tickets available after August 1, 2018
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A Musical Feast Concert
Saturday, May 04, 2019 8:00pmA Musical Feast featuring Mason's stellar large ensembles: Symphony Orchestra, Jazz, Wind Symphony, Choirs, and Green Machine Ensembles!
Tickets:
$30 adults
$15 seniors
$15 youth through grade 12
Find out more about the A Musical Feast fundraiser gala event on May 4th starting at 5:30 pm wi...Read More
Dr. Balakerskaia Studio Recital*
Sunday, May 05, 2019 7:00pmCome out and enjoy some of the fine work of the piano students of Dr. Anna Balakerskaia! Free and open to the public.
School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).
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Dance Studio Series
Tuesday, May 07, 2019 6:00pmTuesday, May 07, 2019 8:00pm
Tickets - $7
Learn more about a new choreographer’s creative process.
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