# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mason Bands 55th Anniversary Alumni Concert and Luncheon - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: We are assembling a special 55th Anniversary Alumni Band, bringing together former students from across generations to rehearse, reconnect, and perform together again. From April 16–18, 2026, experience three unforgettable days of celebration, including rehearsal of the Mason Alumni Concert Band (Thursday, April 16), the 55th Anniversary Concert featuring the Mason Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band (Friday, April 17), and the Anniversary Luncheon (Saturday, April 18). This weekend will bring together generations of musicians to share the stage in a moving tribute to our past, present, and future. The 55th Anniversary Mason Alumni Concert Band will be conducted by the directors of bands who have shaped our program through the decades: Professors Anthony Maiello, Mark Camphouse, and current Director of Bands William L. Lake Jr., DMA. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, this ensemble is meant to represent the sound, spirit, and community that defined your time at Mason. This is more than a concert. It’s an opportunity to sit next to friends you haven’t seen in years, meet the next generation of Mason musicians, and celebrate the shared experience that connects all Mason Bands alumni. We are building a balanced ensemble across all instruments and are currently filling the roster. If you are able to participate, please sign up as soon as possible so we can complete instrumentation and share music and logistics. 👉 Sign Up to Perform and attend the Luncheon, plus receive a Mason Bands limited edition anniversary T-shirt: https://alumni.gmu.edu/masonbands55 All GMU Alumni are welcome to perform and the luncheon is open to all! Proceeds support the Mason Band program and Band students. 55th Anniversary Weekend Schedule George Mason University — Fairfax Campus Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Mason Alumni Concert Band Rehearsal Center for the Arts Concert Hall Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30–9:00 p.m. Mason Bands 55th Anniversary Concert* Center for the Arts Concert Hall Saturday, April 18, 2026, 12:00–2:00 p.m. Mason Bands Anniversary Luncheon Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center Mason Bands has always been defined by its people — not just the music we performed, but the community we created together. We would truly love to have you back on stage with us. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating this milestone. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairfax/mason-bands-55th-anniversary-alumni-concert-and-luncheon/200029669412852 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, nonprofit, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 15 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Fairfax - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Center for the Arts at George Mason University - **lat**: 38.829572038356 - **long**: -77.309264852078 - **full address**: Center for the Arts at George Mason University, 4373 Mason Pond Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mason Bands 55th Anniversary Alumni Concert and Luncheon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/519d957e083e3d8b81881abdfe67b21c0383d3ae71cf3eb0e468cdf3ef4eca4a-rimg-w1200-h453-dc1a1815-gmir?v=1776266834 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mason Bands 55th Anniversary Alumni Concert and Luncheon being held? - **A:** Mason Bands 55th Anniversary Alumni Concert and Luncheon takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Center for the Arts at George Mason University, 4373 Mason Pond Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mason Bands 55th Anniversary Alumni Concert and Luncheon? - **A:** Mason Bands 55th Anniversary Alumni Concert and Luncheon is organized by GMU College of Visual & Performing Arts Alumni. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mason Bands 55th Anniversary Alumni Concert and Luncheon is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairfax, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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