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Mason Bates '95 named Composer of the Year 2018

DJ and Composer recognized by Musical America for "dual musical citizenship"
We are proud to share that Mason Bates '95 has been named Musical America’s 2018 Composer of the Year! An excerpt from the release:

"At a time when classical music is eagerly, anxiously, even desperately trying to connect with a younger generation, {Mason} is one of the rare composers who is at once popular, hip, and active at the large classical-music institutions that are having the hardest time winning young audiences."

In May of 2018 Mason will perform a world premiere commission with the Richmond Symphony Chorus. More information about the event is available on the Richmond Symphony website

Congratulations, Mason!

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