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- March 12, 2024At George Mason University Dewberry School of Music, the Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble, directed by Dr. Darden Purcell, has notably marked the past year with accolades that spotlight not just their musical aptitude but the inclusive spirit that defines the university.
- March 1, 2024On February 17, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham presented a thrilling collection of works by acclaimed choreographers, including its artistic director and MacArthur Genius Award-winning choreographer Kyle Abraham. As a Mason Artist-in-Residence, members of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham worked with Mason as well as communities within Manassas, Washington, D.C., and local communities in a variety of activities ranging from classroom visits to A.I.M Movement Workshops that brought participants up on their feet.
- March 1, 2024The Philadelphia Dance Company, better known as PHILADANCO!, is widely recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers, and electrifying performances. On March 15, PHILADANCO! will perform a dynamic program at the Hylton Performing Arts Center and, as a Hylton Center Artist-in-Residence, members of the company and artistic staff will also work with the community through classes, workshops, and discussions surrounding their performance.
- March 1, 2024George Mason University’s School of Dance presents the 2024 Mason School of Dance Gala Concert on March 22 and 23, celebrating a rich array of diverse choreographic voices that span from the early days of modern dance to the freshest perspectives of today.
- February 22, 2024The world premiere of Twelve Ophelias from Mason's School of Theater and the Mason Players is being performed in TheatreSpace on Mason's Fairfax campus from February 22-25, 2024.
- February 20, 2024Mason alum Jada Salter has created a feature-length documentary about her grandfather, award-winning composer and songwriter William (Bill) Salter. The film is called "Just the Two of Us" after his Grammy Award-winning hit song.
- International dance conference offers Mason students unique performance and networking opportunitiesFebruary 14, 2024George Mason University School of Dance professor Lawrence Jackson and students attended the International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance in January 2024.
- February 7, 2024Two-time Mason alum Jamie VanValkenburg directed the Oakton High School Marching Band to victory in the inaugural Metallica marching band competition “For Whom the Band Tolls!”
- January 30, 2024The Hylton Performing Arts Center was pleased to welcome 2022 National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship recipients The Legendary Ingramettes as a Fall 2023 Hylton Center Artist-in-Residence.
- January 17, 2024This collaboration, linking both Mason Exhibitions and the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution with the Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia, transcends the usual art exhibition. It's a powerful tale of resilience and the transformative role of art.
- January 16, 2024Get ready for a lively Mason Student Performances production, featuring talented vocalists from George Mason University’s Mason School of Theater.
- January 11, 2024Icons of Fashion is a 209 foot long, 7 foot tall mural at Tysons Corner Center.