Mason
Spencer

Viola
Mason Spencer
(He/Him) Contemporary violist based in Chicago!
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Mason Spencer

As a strong advocate for new music, and an experienced solo and small ensemble musician, Mason Spencer is dedicated to expanding the breadth of the classical canon through commissions and performance. His passion for musical variety has led to a collaborations with storytellers, singers, a variety of chamber and orchestral ensembles, and even a soloistic tea kettle. Some memorable performances include touring internationally in collaboration with the Chopin Institute in Poland and the Sileo Quartet, touring nationally with Journey and Undertale LIVE, an appearance at the inaugural Patreon Assembly in Los Angeles, and performing with the Chrysalis Rock Orchestra in New York. 

Mason Spencer has studied with Mark Jackobs in Cleveland and Stephen Wyrczynski at Indiana University. He is an avid chamber musician, most recently winning Grand Prize in the International Music Competition in Małapolska. He has performed chamber music across the US and internationally with the Sileo Quartet, the Chicago based Fifth House Ensemble, and musicians such as Paul Neubauer, Natasha Brofsky, Axel Strauss, Roger Tapping, Kerry McDermott, and Bootsy Collins. 

Mason firmly believes in the importance of contemporary music, and the diversity of voices therein. He believes that through flexibility and an open mind, classical music can not only stay relevant, but appeal to ALL audiences. 



Experience

Experience

Ravinia Festival

2022 - Present
Highland Park, Illinois

Teaching Artist

2022 - Present

Chrysalis Orchestra

2021 - Present
New York, NY, USA

Violist

2021 - Present
Chicago, IL, USA

Violist

2021 - 2022

Expertise

Instrument

Viola

Special Skill

Chamber Music

Contemporary Classical Music