Friends of Music at Mason

The Friends of Music at Mason’s mission is to support and build community awareness of George Mason University‘s outstanding Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music and to raise scholarship funds for deserving music students. As a Friend of Music, your efforts and contributions will: 

• Support specific areas of study through student scholarships and program-related endowments 
• Prepare young artists for exciting careers in music 
• Enrich the community with artistic and innovative musicians, scholars, music educators, and ambassadors for the arts 

Your life will benefit as well through: 

• Connection with the Dewberry School of Music’s renowned faculty 
• Interaction through activities and programs that allow the Friends of Music and music students to get to know each other outside of the classroom
• Volunteer opportunities for an array of special events and programs that support our students and faculty 

All Friends of Music at Mason receive: 

• Recognition in Dewberry School of Music concert programs 
• Invitations to special concerts and receptions 
• Unique educational programs and master classes by guest artists
• E-communications from the Dewberry School of Music and Friends of Music at Mason 
• Opportunities to participate in special scholarship programs and activities 

Levels of Support are listed in Playbills as: 

• Friend – Gift of ANY amount up to $199 
• Performer – $200 – $499 
• Section Leader – $500 – $999 
• Soloist – $1000 – $4999 
• Diva – $5000 – $9999 
• Conductor – $10,000 + 

The Friends of Music at Mason (FOMM) has a wide variety of opportunities for everyone to become involved.

Please email Derek Herrmann or call 703-993-2137 if you are interested in any of the following opportunities. 

• Snack Attack- Provide caloric and emotional support for George Mason music students during finals 
• Welcome Tables- Provide information about George Mason Music at performances throughout the season 
• Mailings 
• Special Events 

To make a gift to support our FOMM scholarships, please visit the donation page and enter the gift amount in the Friends of Music at Mason designation.

"I am a second year music education student from Springfield, Virginia. My primary instrument is horn. I am so thankful for my scholarship from the Friends of Music at Mason because I am provided assistance to achieve all of my academic goals. Additionally, I am supported in my goals of becoming a secondary school band director after college. As a first generation college student, scholarship opportunities like these are so vital to my education. I am very thankful to be a FOMM scholar." Alexandra Kowalski, 2023