Until Next Time - BSN/PN

Until Next Time
for bassoon and piano
by Mason Cox - American bassoonist and composer

ABOUT THE MUSIC

In this piece I capture my experience of an undergraduate college degree. The piece is my final way of saying thank you and goodbye to my teachers, friends, and mentors at Arizona State University. Every laugh in the courtyard, brain-exploding lecture, performance at Gammage, and conversation with Dr. Albie Micklich is represented in this piece.  - Mason Cox, July 2023

ABOUT THE COMPOSER

Mason Cox is an emerging artist currently living in Baton Rouge, LA, pursuing his master’s degree in bassoon performance under Dr. Nanci Belmont at Louisiana State University. A chamber musician at heart, Mason enjoys playing and composing fun and engaging music, especially those that feature unique or different combinations of instruments, that blends pop music forms and harmony with classical styles. Favoring the Romantic era, Mason’s music has often been called Neo-Romantic with a hint of Minimalism. 

            Mason holds 2 bachelor’s degrees from Arizona State University: bassoon performance under Dr. Albie Micklich and music theory (primarily with Dr. Kristina Knowles). Mason got to spend his senior year working with Daniel Bernard Roumain in composition lessons. While in the greater Phoenix area, Mason discovered his love for teaching through the public education system as well as his desire to create meaningful collaborations and projects that not only engage with audiences but contribute to a healing environment.