Background
Jones, Mason was born on June 16, 1919 in Hamilton, New York, United States. Son of Frederick Mason and Elizabeth (Piotrow) Jones.
("This series is designed to help both the student and the...)
"This series is designed to help both the student and the professional player towards a mastery of contemporary musical language and instrumental techniques. To attain this challenging goal, Mason Jones has chosen interesting, important passages from the symphonic literature of the 20th Century, accompanying many excerpts with special comments and suggestions concerning artistic and technical problems. Extensive cueing is one of the special features of this book." Works of these composers included: Albenniz, Barber, Bernstein, Bloch, Carter, Cowell, Creston, Egk, Hartmann, Hindemith, Holst, Mahler, Prokofiev, Revuelras, Schoenberg, Schuman, Shostakovitch, and Stravinksy.
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(54 Pages Piano + 18 Pages Horn in F. Folk Song Suite, Moz...)
54 Pages Piano + 18 Pages Horn in F. Folk Song Suite, Mozart, Schubert, Reichardt, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Gordon, Tchaikowsky, Bizet, Scriabin, Bellini, Mussorgsky, Barbar, MacDowell
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This book with online audio features the complete score plus pull-out solo part. Contents: Aria (Stradella) · I Attempt from Love's Sickness · I See a Huntsman · Largo & Allegro · Pavane pour une Infante Defunte · Reveries · Romance · Rondo · Scherzo · Symphony No. 5 · Theme & Variations · Villanelle.
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(Contents: Aria (Stradella) · I Attempt from Love's Sickne...)
Contents: Aria (Stradella) · I Attempt from Love's Sickness · I See a Huntsman · Largo & Allegro · Pavane pour une Infante Defunte · Reveries · Romance · Rondo · Scherzo · Symphony No. 5 · Theme & Variations · Villanelle.
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Jones, Mason was born on June 16, 1919 in Hamilton, New York, United States. Son of Frederick Mason and Elizabeth (Piotrow) Jones.
Student, Curtis Institute Music, 1936-1938; Doctor of Music (honorary), Colgate University, 1970.
Teacher horn, woodwind and brass ensemble Curtis Institute Music, 1946-1995. Faculty Temple University College Music, 1976-1983. Conductor Episcopal Academy Orchestra, 1958-1960.
Conductor school concerts Philadelphia Orchestra, 1972-1982. Founder, member Philadelphia Woodwind Quintet, 1950-1980. Co-founder Philadelphia Brass Ensemble, 1957-1977.
Assistant conductor Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra, 1961-1964.
(Contents: Aria (Stradella) · I Attempt from Love's Sickne...)
("This series is designed to help both the student and the...)
(This book with online audio features the complete score p...)
(Sheet music for Horn in F and piano, arranged by Mason Jo...)
(54 Pages Piano + 18 Pages Horn in F. Folk Song Suite, Moz...)
(Sheet music for horn and piano.)
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1942-1946. Member International Horn Society (president 1986-1987), Musical Fund Society Clubs: Union League (Philadelphia). Merion (Pennsylvania) Golf.
Cripple Creek (Delaware) Golf.
Married Eve Furlong, July 20, 1941 (deceased 1999). Children: Frederick Mason III, Saralinda (Mistress John H. Orr).