Susan Bass

513-398-2798 ext. 46030 • basss@mason.k12.oh.us

Susan Bass joined the instrumental team at Mason City Schools in the Fall of 2000. Her teaching responsibilities include Seventh and Eighth Grade Concert Bands, Seventh Grade Jazz Band, Eighth Grade Jazz Band, and High School Marching Band. Mrs. Bass graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in 1986 with a Bachelors of Music Education. She completed her M.S. in Education specializing in Curriculum Development from Walden University in 2008. Prior to her years at Mason, Mrs. Bass’ taught in the Kings Local School District for 14 years. Her responsibilities were Seventh and Eighth Grade Concert Band, Assistant High School Band Director, High School Marching Band, and Winter Guard Director. She holds professional memberships in Music Education National Conference, Ohio Music Education Association, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Tau Beta Sigma. She thanks her husband, father and brother Paul for their continued efforts to encourage her musical talent and support her passion for music education. In addition, she thanks her son Andrew and husband Bob for their continued love and support.

Kyle Young

513-398-2798 ext. 46040 • youngky@mason.k12.oh.us

Kyle M. Young came to Mason in 2006 after receiving his Bachelors degree in Music Education from Wright State University in 2005. His teaching responsibilities include 7th and 8th Grade Concert Bands, 7th and 8th Grade Jazz Bands and High School Marching Band serving as the woodwind instructor. As a student at WSU, Kyle performed with the Wright State Saxophone Quartet at many events including the Music Educators National Conference in Providence, Rhode Island and the North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in New London, Connecticut. He has also performed numerous times with the Dayton Philharmonic Concert Band. After graduation, Kyle taught one year in the Fairborn City Schools District. During his employment with Fairborn, he was the assistant director of the Fairborn Skyhawk Marching Band. He holds memberships in the Music Educators National Conference and the Ohio Music Education Association.

Jason Sleppy

513-398-2798 ext. TBD • sleppyj@mason.k12.oh.us

A native of Clayton, Ohio, Jason E. Sleppy joined the Mason Middle School instrumental staff in 2008 after graduating from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education as well as study in Piano Performance.  During his time at Miami, Mr. Sleppy was involved in many conducting opportunities acting as the assistant conductor of the Miami University Symphony Orchestra, Miami University String Orchestra, Miami's annual opera production, and Miami University's Men's Glee Club. As an assistant conductor of the Miami Men's Glee Club he was fortunate to have the opportunity to conduct the group in many prestigious events such as concerts in St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York, New York, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, as well as an assistant conducting opportunity with the Indiana Music Educators Association All-State Men's Chorus. Before coming to Mason, Jason spent four years teaching and arranging percussion for Northmont High School's award winning marching band and indoor percussion ensemble.  Mr. Sleppy's responsibilities at Mason include team teaching seventh and eighth grade bands as well as assisting with the Mason High School Marching Band percussion section. Mr. Sleppy is affiliated with the Ohio Music Education Association, Music Educators National Conference, and the Percussive Arts Society.

Stephanie Jones

513-398-2798 ext. 46190 • joness@mason.k12.oh.us

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Stephanie Jones joined the Mason Music Staff in 2002 when she was hired to start the new string program for the Mason City Schools. Currently, Mrs. Jones is the director of the Mason High School Symphony Orchestra and Concert Orchestra and teaches 7th and 8th grade orchestra at Mason Middle School. Prior to coming to Mason, Mrs. Jones was the Strings Specialist for the West Clermont School District where she also started their string program. Mrs. Jones received her degrees of Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Cello Performance from Miami University. She is the Assistant Director of the Blue Ash Youth Symphony Orchestra and performs regularly as a cellist with the Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles in the Cincinnati area. Mrs. Jones holds memberships in Music Educators National Conference, Ohio Music Education Association, American String Teachers Association, Delta Omicron and Phi Kappa Phi.

Erin Zemanek

513-398-2798 ext.46280  • zemaneke@mason.k12.oh.us

Erin Zemanek, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, received her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Bowling Green State University. Upon completion of her degree, she joined the Mason Music Staff to teach 6th grade orchestra in 2004. Presently, her teaching responsibilities include the 7th and 8th grade orchestras at Mason Middle School. As a violist, Miss Zemanek performs regularly as a member of the Cincinnati Community Orchestra. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Music Education at The Ohio State University. Miss Zemanek’s professional affiliations include the Music Educators National Conference, Ohio Music Education Association, and American String Teachers Association