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.
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.