CVPA faculty

Kevin C. McDonald, Ph.D. is a passionate musicologist and an acclaimed jazz drummer. His performance credits include Dave Liebman, Mark Turner, Paquito D’Rivera, Miguel Zenon, Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker, and Lee Konitz in international venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, The White House, The U.S. Library of Congress, The Midwest Clinic, the Jazz Education Network, and Bimhuis.

Jonathan Katz, Ph.D. and Professor of Practice in Cultural Policy and Arts Management at George Mason University, consults extensively on strategic planning, cultural policy development, advocacy, leadership development and the value of arts education.

Zach Duane

Stephen Winkler is the master electrician at the Hylton Performing Arts Center

Mevin Smith is Technical Director, Hylton Center, CVPA

Emily joined Mason in Summer 2011, first as an intern in the College of Visual and Performing Arts Development Office, then joining the team of the Hylton Center as Development Assistant later that Fall.

Mark Ormesher

Marit Majeske became the Education Coordinator of the Hylton Performing Arts Center upon the opening of the Hylton Center’s Education and Rehearsal Wing in December 2019.

Carol DeVany has worked at George Mason University in a variety of capacities throughout her career, and currently serves as Marketing Manager for the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) where she focuses on marketing and promotional outreach for the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

A native of South Carolina, Chris Burrell completed his undergraduate studies at the College of Charleston and did graduate work at University of South Carolina.