Alumna Sophie Heeden, 2018
Sophie Heeden is currently the Concert Operations Coordinator for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. She graduated from Mason with a BA in Music (Viola) and a Minor in Arts Management in December 2018. She received her Masters in Music in Viola Performance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and graduated in 2021.
2017, BM Jazz Studies
Sarah Moyers has recently graduated from basic training and has gained a position as a vocalist with the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band!
2008, BA Music
2010, MM ConductingA rising talent in Hollywood, Vincent Oppido’s music is “melodically classical yet unafraid to introduce new ideas” (Damon Lindelof). His music has been performed and recorded in Europe and Japan, and across the United States from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood scoring stages of Warner Brothers and Sony Pictures Studios.
Doctoral Candidate in Vocal Performance
“It is a great honor for me to attend George Mason University’s School of Music and receive the Peterson Endowment in Vocal Arts to continue my education and advanced training in Vocal Performance.
2005, BM Music Education
Bill Podolski is in his eighth year as Director of Choral Activities at H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program where he teaches six middle and high choral ensembles, which collectively involve a quarter of the school’s student population.
2013, MM Music Education
Matthew Stensrud is currently in his seventh year teaching kindergarten through fifth grade general music at Annandale Terrace Elementary School, a Title I public school in Fairfax County, Virginia.
2016, BM Performance
Nick Thompson is a versatile orchestral and chamber musician based out of the Ann Arbor, MI area.
MM Conducting
Mason Music alumna Dr. LaToya Webb (MM Conducting) has recently joined the faculty of the Butler School of Music at UT Austin as the Assistant Director of the Longhorn Band and Assistant Professor of Practice in Conducting!
2005, BA Music
Melinda (Lynn) Wildman has been an active participant in the George Mason community from the time she was a student in the School of Music through her eight year tenure as Academic Advisor.