George Mason University alumnus (Doctor of Musical Arts, ‘21), Dewberry School of Music professor, and recipient of a Young Alumni Commissioning Award (’23), Juan Megna showcases musical influences from across the Americas with the Juan Megna Trio. The Argentinian-born percussionist/drummer studied music at the State University of Campinas in São Paulo, Brazil, before continuing his musical and educational odyssey in the United States. At Mason, he leads the School of Music Latin American Ensemble and has performed with Wade Beach, Shawn Purcell, Wayne Wilentz, among others. The Juan Megna Trio will perform a mix of Megna’s original compositions, blended jazz, Argentinian and Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

Performances take place in the Jacquemin Family Foundation Rehearsal Hall.

Concert: 1:30 p.m.

Tickets: Concert and dessert reception only: $40

This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Run Time: performance is 60 minutes, with no intermission

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