Director: Stephanie Jones
The Mason Symphony Orchestra features the finest string musicians at Mason High School. Symphony Orchestra was added to the Mason High School course offerings for the 2006-2007 school year to provide an opportunity for students who are at an advanced level. An addition to the four year old string program, this orchestra consists of mostly upperclassmen and meets all three trimesters. The Symphony Orchestra continues the development of refined skills in each ensemble member through performance of top quality string and full orchestra literature. They perform three school concerts per year as well as OMEA adjudicated events and community performances. The Symphony Orchestra has the distinct honor of being selected to perform at the 2007 Ohio Music Education Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio. They are one of only two high school orchestras in the state of Ohio to receive this honor. Eleventh and Twelfth grade students receive honors credit for participation in this class. The requirements for honors credit include studying with a private lesson teacher, professional concert critiques, participation in district solo and ensemble and honor orchestra events, and ten hours of community service.
Director: Stephanie Jones
The Mason Concert Orchestra is an entry level ensemble which works on skill and technique development as well as building ensemble performance skills. Most ninth and tenth graders will participate in Concert Orchestra, though it is not limited to those grade levels. Concert Orchestra meets for the second and third trimester of the school year. Students who participate in Concert Orchestra students are encouraged to participate in the Chamber Strings class which meets first trimester to help further develop their skills. Concert Orchestra performs two concerts per year and may participate in OMEA adjudicated events as well as community performances. The Concert Orchestra has the distinct honor of being selected along with the Mason Symphony Orchestra to perform at the 2007 Ohio Music Education Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio. They are one of only two high school orchestras in the state of Ohio to receive this honor.
