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New Haven Independent

Civic Orchestra of New Haven presents “Glow & Grace” - May 9, 2026

There was a lot to soak in with “Sonorous.” The elegance and agility of the trombone were a delightful surprise. It’s harmonious conversation with the orchestra filled the Chapel with a tender warmth that enveloped the audience in a cocoon of resonance. The sweeping sonic landscape evoked picnicking on a perfect spring day, lying in the grass, staring up at the sun and soaking in the beauty of the natural world. There was a collective joyous calm in the room. As attuned as the orchestra was on stage, it also felt like the audience belonged to that same tight-knit connection. We existed in a shared sanctuary of feeling. “Wow,” said a woman behind me, awe wavering her voice.

Cultural Voice of North Carolina

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra - February 21, 2026

The evening opened with a short piece, overflowing with energy and sudden changes in dynamics......Toss in some humorous scurrying and colorful dabs of percussion, and it is a work that delighted the audience."

CanvasRebel

I have a special skill to create memories for people. Once you inspire someone, they will go on to inspire others.

Arts & Culture Texas

I specialize 110 percent in the orchestra. I grew up around the orchestra, and my mentors were professional musicians. The orchestra is where my heart is.

KERA News

I Care If You Listen

I was insistent that I do some sort of community service on behalf of the orchestra, not only to promote the orchestra, but to promote classical music as a whole.

Hartford Symphony Orchestra

Times Argus

A real highlight of the concert was “Running” from “A Joyous Trilogy” by the rising young African American composer Quinn Mason.

San Francisco Examiner

The evening’s highlight was a stunning performance of Quinn Mason’s 2020 “Reflections on a Memorial,” a somber piece exploring feelings of grief and mourning.

La Stampa

...his A Joyous Trilogy... shows an exuberant temperament... in a context full of original ideas, all blended by an orchestral hand of surprising ease.

Dallas News

One day I would like to be that mentor for people, especially young, underrepresented musicians who feel classical music is historically not inclusive of them,” Mason said. “My advice is: No one can be you but you. Write what feels true to you because it will find an audience and connect with people.

Texas Monthly

The Diversity Initiative Call for Scores

Cascade PBS

League of American Orchestras – Symphony Magazine

I compose to show people that even though you are struggling you can still overcome and be something.

San Francisco Classical Voice

The other new work was an Irish Dance Suite for strings by Quinn Mason, a young composer from Dallas.

Dallas News

What's impressive about Inner City Rhapsody is Mason's command of complex orchestral textures.

PRLog

I was beyond excited and sort of intimidated.

Dallas News

He hears inner music constantly, scribbling notes wherever he can, even if it’s on his hand.

Basically Beethoven