Draylen Mason Remembrance Concert
We remember Draylen on the anniversary of his death through a concert celebrating his life and legacy. This year, we will be joined by more than 70 musicians, including current students, Draylen Mason Fellows, alumni, friends, colleagues, teachers, and Austin Soundwaves staff in symphony orchestra performances of music important to Draylen and his legacy.
Contact Info: email info@austinsoundwaves.org | call/text (512) 927-6070
DRESS REHEARSAL
Sunday, March 9th - 1-3pm
East Austin College Prep
12:45pm call time
Please bring a folding music stand
CONCERT
Wednesday, March 12th - 7pm
East Austin College Prep
6:30pm call time
Please bring a folding music stand
LOCATION
East Austin College Prep
5800 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Austin, Texas 78721
Corner of US183 South and MLK Blvd
After parking, enter through the main lobby (the large glass windows in front of flag poles)
REPERTOIRE
Prelude from Te Deum by Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Te Deum recording for tempos
Nimrod from Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar/arr. HCC
Nimrod recording for tempos
Danse Bacchanale from Samson et Delilah by Camille Saint-Saëns/arr. Hoffmann and HCC
Danse Bacchanale recording for tempos
Access PDF copies of all the music by clicking here or the button below
CONTACT INFO
Email: info@austinsoundwaves.org
Call/text: (512) 927-6070
ABOUT DRAYLEN MASON
Draylen practicing before a Solo and Ensemble Festival performance in March 2017 with Austin Soundwaves.
A gifted musician, friend, student, colleague, and community member, Draylen was for six years a member and backbone of Austin Soundwaves, where he played bass in orchestra, band, chamber music, and mariachi.
Draylen participated in all that music had to offer him, and spent summers with the Sacramento Youth Symphony, and the Interlochen Arts Academy. He was a member of the Austin Youth Orchestra’s Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestra, Austin Chamber Music Center’s Young Artist’s Academy, and Golden Hornet’s Young Composers Project. Draylen was also part of the YOLA National Festival Orchestra, playing with musicians from El Sistema-inspired programs from across the country at venues including the Aspen Music Festival and Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles, where he was conducted by the Los Angeles Philharmonic music director, Gustavo Dudamel.
Dray’s future was bright as he headed toward graduation from high school, having been accepted at some of the country’s most prestigious music schools, including UT-Austin, UNT College of Music, and the Oberlin Conservatory. Draylen left a hole in the hearts of all that knew him, but we hope to play some small and meaningful part and allowing the world to know Dray as we did.
To find out more about Draylen and the fellowship program created in his honor, visit austinsoundwaves.org/draylen.