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Joint Euphonium Recital - Tormod Flaten & Hiram Diaz

George Mason University School of Music presents a joint recital featuring Tormod Flaten and Hiram Diaz, accompanied by Dr. Eunae Han. This event is free and open to the public. 

Tormod Flaten is an International Besson Euphonium Artist and a Soloist with the Norwegian Naval Forces Band. 

Hiram Diaz...Read More

Virginia Dance Coalition: DanceFest 2020 Gala

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DanceFest 2020 kicks off with an adjudicated Gala Performance featuring member companies of the Virginia Dance Coalition. The Gala is also when the Annual Virginia Dance Coalition Scholarship Awards will be presented to the winners of three different Virginia Dance Coalition Scholarships...Read More

Alonzo King LINES Ballet

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Figures of Speech

Since 1982, visionary choreographer Alonzo King has been redefining contemporary ballet by creating daring new works that marry the science of artistic movement with the beauty of other art forms. In his latest collaboration, Figures of Speech, King ...Read More

Barclay Brass Concert

George Mason University School of Music presents Barclay Brass with Special Guests Composer and Conductor Johan de Meij, and Euphonium Soloist Tormod Flaten. This concert will feature American premieres of Maestro de Meij's arrangements of classical favorites, including movements of his iconic "Lord...Read More

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Commemorating Rachmaninoff and Debussy

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Virtuoso pianist and storyteller extraordinaire Jeffrey Siegel, is popular with classical music lovers and newcomers alike with his unique “concerts with commentary” format. Hear some of the most famous works by these two popular composers who have recently had annive...Read More

Town Hall with Bill T. Jones: A Conversation on Community, Identity, and Art

Off-Campus Location: Old Town Hall (3999 University Dr., Fairfax, Va.)

The Center for the Arts at George Mason University welcomes the return of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company with a thrilling world premiere co-commissioned by the Center, entitled What Problem? Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m. C...Read More

Celebrating the Great American Songbook! The Mason Cabaret in Concert

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Celebrating the Great American Songbook!
The Mason Cabaret in Concert

Directed by James Gardiner & Erin Gardiner
Accompaniment by Joe Walsh

(Also at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, Gregory Theater on Feb 7, 8pm)

A perennial favorite, our Musical Theater ambassadors, the Mason Cabaret, r...Read More

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company

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What Problem? (world premiere)

Mason Artist-in-Residence

In this world premiere, co-commissioned by the Center for the Arts, Bill T. Jones examines group identity and its relationship to aloneness set to spoken word and live music. What Problem? includes three thought...Read More

DanceFest Afternoon Festival Performance

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The DanceFest Afternoon Festival Performance is a one-hour performance that features local companies and emerging talent from within our community.

Tickets: $10.00 (General Seating)

TheatreWorksUSA - Rosie Revere, Engineer

Faculty Artist Series: Elissa Alvarez

The School of Music's faculty puts on their free Spring recital series. Please join us for these wonderful performances by our professional faculty.

SPRING 2020 SERIES:
Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm, Dr. Alvarez (soprano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 3pm, The Gunston Ensemble (strings & piano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 7pm, Prof. Wilkerson (ba...Read More

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: The Four Seasons

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Simone Porter, violin

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Piazzolla: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires  

Violinist Simone Porter is the virtuoso soloist in Vivaldi’s dazzlingly imaginative evocation of the sights, sounds and sensations of the Italian seasons. The Four Seasons violin concertos are so ric...Read More

Faculty Artist Series - Gunston Ensemble (June Huang)

The School of Music's faculty puts on their free Spring recital series. Please join us for these wonderful performances by our professional faculty.

SPRING 2020 SERIES:
Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm, Dr. Alvarez (soprano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 3pm, The Gunston Ensemble (strings & piano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 7pm, Prof. Wilkerson (ba...Read More

Faculty Artist Series - Kerry Wilkerson

The School of Music's faculty puts on their free Spring recital series. Please join us for these wonderful performances by our professional faculty.

SPRING 2020 SERIES:
Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm, Dr. Alvarez (soprano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 3pm, The Gunston Ensemble (strings & piano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 7pm, Prof. Wilkerson (ba...Read More

Arts in the Real World Internship and Career Fair 2020

Location: Center for the Arts Concert Hall

Almost 30 arts, design, entertainment, and media employers including groups like WETA, Wolf Trap, the John. F Kennedy Center, and many others will be on site to recruit Mason students for internships and paid positions.

Free for students and alumni. Registr...Read More

Virginia Opera: Cinderella

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Gioachino Rossini’s Cinderella (La Cenerentola) is one of his funniest and best-known comic operas. Following on his success of The Barber of Seville, Rossini and librettist Jacopo Ferretti worked day and night to create this opera in just three weeks. The story diffe...Read More

Faculty Artist Series: The Artemis Trio

The School of Music's faculty puts on their free Spring recital series. Please join us for these wonderful performances by our professional faculty.

SPRING 2020 SERIES:
Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm, Dr. Alvarez (soprano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 3pm, The Gunston Ensemble (strings & piano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 7pm, Prof. Wilkerson (ba...Read More

Colin Jost

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“Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost serves as a head writer for “Saturday Night Live.” He started writing for “SNL” in 2005 and has been co-anchor of “Weekend Update” since 2014.  Jost co-hosted the special editions of “Weekend Update” that aired on MSNBC during the 2016 Republican and...Read More

Faculty Artist Series:Christopher Jewell and Emily Foster

The School of Music's faculty puts on their free Spring recital series. Please join us for these wonderful performances by our professional faculty.

SPRING 2020 SERIES:
Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm, Dr. Alvarez (soprano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 3pm, The Gunston Ensemble (strings & piano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 7pm, Prof. Wilkerson (ba...Read More

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

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Volodymyr Sirenko, conductor
Natalia Khoma, cello

Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D. 759 “Unfinished”
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33
Yevhen Stankovych: Novella
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90  

Celebrating thei...Read More

Faculty Artist Series: Dr. Kathy Mulcahy

The School of Music's faculty puts on their free Spring recital series. Please join us for these wonderful performances by our professional faculty.

SPRING 2020 SERIES:
Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm, Dr. Alvarez (soprano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 3pm, The Gunston Ensemble (strings & piano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 7pm, Prof. Wilkerson (ba...Read More

Faculty Artist Series: Eunae Ko Han

The School of Music's faculty puts on their free Spring recital series. Please join us for these wonderful performances by our professional faculty.

SPRING 2020 SERIES:
Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm, Dr. Alvarez (soprano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 3pm, The Gunston Ensemble (strings & piano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 7pm, Prof. Wilkerson (ba...Read More

Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band Concert*

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The Mason University 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 ...Read More

Mason Jazz Festival

Mason Jazz Festival Concert

NPR's From the Top

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Hosted by Anderson and Roe

Attend a live recording of this popular NPR radio show, featuring the acclaimed piano duo Anderson and Roe as guest hosts. From the Top celebrates the stories, talents, and character of America’s best pre-collegiate classically-trained music...Read More

Hot Peas 'N Butter

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Praised by the Los Angeles Times for their “hot and mellow multicultural groove,” Hot Peas ‘n Butter will have you and your whole family on their feet dancing with their infectiously fun global music celebration. This Parent Choice Award-winning, family music ensemble...Read More

Faculty Artist Series: Dr. David Porter

The School of Music's faculty puts on their free Spring recital series. Please join us for these wonderful performances by our professional faculty.

SPRING 2020 SERIES:
Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm, Dr. Alvarez (soprano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 3pm, The Gunston Ensemble (strings & piano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 7pm, Prof. Wilkerson (ba...Read More

Faculty Artist Series: Dr. Anna Balakerskaia and Friends

The School of Music's faculty puts on their free Spring recital series. Please join us for these wonderful performances by our professional faculty.

SPRING 2020 SERIES:
Fri. Feb. 7, 7pm, Dr. Alvarez (soprano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 3pm, The Gunston Ensemble (strings & piano)
Sun. Feb. 9, 7pm, Prof. Wilkerson (ba...Read More

Mason Symphony Concerto Concert*

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Mason Symphony Orchestra under 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.

School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).

Tickets: $15 adu...Read More

The King's Singers

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Love Songs 

This celebrated vocal ensemble returns to the Center to sweep you off of your feet with their new program called Love Songs featuring a repertoire of romantic music spanning 500 years. With impeccable a cappella harmonies, The King’s Singers perform a rang...Read More

Russian National Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

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Romeo and Juliet / Carmen

With lush music and exquisite grace, the Russian National Ballet returns to the Center to perform two of the world's greatest ballets: Romeo and Juliet together with Carmen. Both ballets express the torments of love. Young love, bursting with...Read More

Russian National Ballet: Cinderella

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Cinderella

Some stories never grow old, they only grow more magical and endearing. So is the case with the timeless fairytale Cinderella. This family favorite of finding true love and meeting adversity with grace and kindness will be extravagantly brought to life by t...Read More

Shen Yun

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SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, inspiring journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture.

This epic production immerses you in stories reaching back to the most distant past....Read More

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven at 250 - Soulmates

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Beethoven: “Symphony of Symphonies”

French pianist Philippe Bianconi has been described as an artist whose playing is “always close to the soul of the music, filling the space with poetry and life,” (The Washington Post) and who offers “an extraordinary exhibition of musicianship, techni...Read More

The Chieftains

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The Irish Goodbye

Irish music legends, The Chieftains, return to the Center for a thrilling night of their signature blend of traditional Celtic and contemporary. The six-time Grammy® Award winners are celebrated for reinventing traditional Irish music and popularizin...Read More

Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de Silvia Lozano

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This joyous company comes direct from Mexico to share its country’s rich cultural gifts of dance, music, folklore, and costumes. In this spellbinding performance, Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de Silvia Lozano showcases its country’s finest music and dance, pul...Read More

Men on Boats

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By Jaclyn Backhaus
Directed by Mimsi Janis

Ten Men. Four Boats. One Grand Canyon. Flipping gender, historical, and theatrical conventions on their heads, follow the true(ish) history of the 1869 expedition when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart...Read More

Mason Dance Company Gala Concert

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The Gala Concert is Mason Dance Company's crowning season event featuring a program of works by contemporary professional choreographers. This year features Drive by Kyle Abraham, new work by Micaela Taylor, a premiere by Christopher d'Amboise, and Variation 10 by Rafael Bonachela, with ...Read More

Mason Dance Fete

Join us for a special evening celebrating the School of Dance! Featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres, student showcases, and a chance to mingle with students, faculty, and other School of Dance supporters, this event raises much-needed funds for student scholarships.

The School of Dance is one of the p...Read More

Mason Community Arts Academy Family Concert: Words Matter: The Written Word and Music

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This family-friendly concert explores the relationship between the written word and its influence on music composition. George Mason University’s Wind Symphony will join forces with acting and music students from Mason Community Arts Academy to highlight selected poetry, literature, and ...Read More

Percussion Ensemble Concert*

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 (*).

Big Band Showdown*

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Join the Mason Jazz Ensemble (director, Jim Carroll) for an evening that celebrates the hot sounds and swinging beats of the Big Band era!

School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).

Tickets: $12 adults, $8 seniors, $5 youth through grade 12

Student Involvement: Iweek Dance Competition

Mason’s international student clubs present dances from around the world in this colorful and lively competition! Come out and support the participating teams and individuals competing in this year's event. Get your ticket at the Center for the Arts Ticket Box Office or the Office of Student Involve...Read More

American Festival Pops Orchestra: Spotlight on Broadway

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Spotlight on Broadway

Featuring Lisa Vroman

The American Festival Pops Orchestra pays tribute to The Great White Way in an evening of iconic Broadway hits, memorable show tunes, and unforgettable musical theater scores. Maestro Anthony Maiello reunites with Broadway v...Read More

University Singers & Mason Symphony Orchestra Concert*

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University Singers are under the direction of Dr. Stan Engebretson.

A select choral ensemble at George Mason University, the University Singers are dedicated to the performance of advanced vocal chamber music ranging from Renaissance to contemporary and commissioned works.

School of Musi...Read More

Dr. Balakerskaia Piano Studio Recital*

Come out and enjoy some of the fine work of the piano students of Dr. Anna Balakerskaia!

School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).

Tuba Studio Recital*

Please come and enjoy the finest work of the tuba studio in this free performance  and open to the public.

School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).

Guitar Ensemble Concert*

Join us for the George Mason University Guitar Ensemble's concert. The program will include music for two, three, and four guitars, as well as music for large ensemble. Under the direction of Professor Matt Trkula, the GMU Guitar Ensemble features School of Music guitar students from a variety of ma...Read More

Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

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Featuring Maria Schneider, conductor 

Mason Artist-in-Residence

Grammy® Award-winning composer and conductor Maria Schneider leads Northern Virginia’s own Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in a night of cool, expressive jazz. The evening’s repertory includes instrumental ex...Read More

2020 Flint Hill Arts Jam 10th Anniversary

Spring: New Dances

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Meet the next generation of contemporary choreographers.

Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, $7 group

Chorale Broadway Showcase

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The University Chorale, a choir of 80-100 singers under the direction of Dr. Lisa Billingham, performs a wide variety of music each semester ranging from classical styles to multi-cultural works and popular music, including the popular Broadway Showcase each spring.

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Close Encounters of a Musical Kind

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In his final concert of the season, Jeffrey Siegel brings to life the music of the “three great Bs:” Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Enjoy a program of classics declassified that includes Beethoven’s beloved Moonlight Sonata, Bach’s exhilarating Toccata in D major, and t...Read More

Opera: The Coronation of Poppea

The Mason University Opera Theater & Workshop provides serious vocal performance students with in-depth study and performance of operas from Baroque to modern, with opera scenes and productions each semester. The Opera Theater presents two to three productions annually.

School of Music students: MUS...Read More

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven at 250 - Peace & Joy

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Leshnoff: Symphony No. 4 “Heichalos” (Regional Premiere)

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 

Distinguished by The New York Times as “a leader of contemporary American lyricism,” composer Jonathan Leshnoff is renowned for his music’s striking harmonies and powerful themes.  Leshnoff’s Symphony No....Read More

Center for the Arts Open House

Celebrating the Announcement of the 30^th Anniversary Season

As a thank you for making the Center for the Arts a success for nearly three decades, we swing open our doors for a free open house.  Enjoy a festive afternoon of arts experiences, demonstrations, kids’ activities, behind-the-scenes opportu...Read More

Opera: The Coronation Of Poppea

The Mason University Opera Theater & Workshop provides serious vocal performance students with in-depth study and performance of operas from Baroque to modern, with opera scenes and productions each semester. The Opera Theater presents two to three productions annually.

School of Music students: MUS...Read More

Mason Jazz Vocal Night*

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Join us for an evening of music dedicated to Jazz Vocals! Performances by Mason Jazz Studio soloists and the Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble, directed by Dr. Darden Purcell.

Visit Jazz Vocals online.

Tickets: $12/$8/$5
2 Free tickets per Mason student ID avail. 11/12/19

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International Jazz Day Concert*

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Tickets: $12 adults, $8 seniors, $5 youth through grade 12

A Concert Presentation of Spring Awakening

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A Concert Presentation of Spring Awakening

Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Directed by James Gardiner & Erin Gardiner
Musical Direction by Joe Walsh
Choreography by Amelia McGinnis

Winner of eight Tony Awards, this contemporary rock musical, based on the 1891 German pla...Read More

Dance Innovations

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Mason Symphony Orchestra & University Choirs Concert*

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The Mason Symphony Orchestra is under 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.

School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).

Tickets:...Read More

GMU Tuba Euphonium Ensemble Concert*

The George Mason University Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble has been in existence for over ten years. It draws from a diversified student population of both music majors and non-majors. They have appeared in the Mason Community Arts Academy Regional Conference at GMU, the Northeast Tuba/Euphonium Region...Read More

The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!

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Witness the impossible with top illusionist Bill Blagg in his new mind-bending and hilarious magic show The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! “Unbelievable!” raves USA Today, and “Absolutely Incredible!” echoes The Chicago Tribune. The whole family will rub their eyes in disb...Read More

Steel Pan Ensemble Concert*

Led by Victor Provost, Steel Pan students learn to the play the steel drum (steel pan, or pan) in a variety of settings, focusing on repertoire from a variety of genres including various musics of the Caribbean.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Inspiring the Next Generation

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Featuring the Fairfax Symphony All-Stars
Sharon Bulova Young Artists’ Program

Alexander Kerr, violin
Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain
Leshnoff: Violin Concerto No. 2 (Regional Premiere)
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition 

The FSO salutes the next generation of young musicians with a s...Read More

School of Music Honors Recital*

Choralis 20th Anniversary: An Experiment in Music

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Experiments in Music
Todd Fickley, pianist

Suzanne Karpov, soprano

Roger Isaacs, countertenor

Steven Eddy, bass

The grand finale of our 20th season will be three crowd-pleasing works composed by 1930s contemporaries. Carl Orff, Igor Stravinsky, and George Gershwin used techniques and text...Read More