7 Mason Musicians Make District X Honor Band

2026-07-10 7:09 PM

Seven George Mason High School musicians successfully auditioned into the District X District Band.

More than 800 musicians auditioned for this select honor band, which convened earlier this month at Hayfield Secondary School in an event that culminated in an afternoon concert.

Musicians representing George Mason High School there were Noah Saberhagen, Max Hendrix, Arijeet Sensharma, Lucy Hoak, Lena Burleson, Gwyneth Pasch, and Michelle Graham. Hoak, a freshman, was also selected to audition for state band in February at James Madison University.

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