Southeastern Massachusetts Stage Band

The Southeastern Massachusetts Stage Band is a collaboration between the Southeastern Massachusetts Arts Collaborative (SMARTS) and the Mansfield Music and Art Society (MMAS). Their premiere performance took place at the Tweeter Center on July 5, 2001 at the “Not the Fourth Concert and Fireworks” for an audience of 4000. This ensemble is open to musicians ages 14-23 that play strings, percussion, winds, brass, keyboards, synths, guitars (keyboard and guitar musicians must be able to read music). Through an audition the young musicians are selected to play in this unique ensemble. Under the musical direction of Mary Casale, the orchestra plays an eclectic mix of classical, pops, broadway, jazz, rock, and alternative.

For more information call SMARTS at 508/222-8484

MUSICAL DIRECTOR BIO: Mary Casale, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, has a Masters of Music Education and over 25 years of teaching experience. She has directed both bands and orchestras in the public schools of Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island as well as various ensembles for the SMARTS Summer Institute where she is director of the senior level instrumental program. As a composer, Mary has written and performed music scores for television, dance, theatre and film. She is currently director of orchestras for secondary schools in Mansfield, MA and has recently produced a CD recording of her music for film and sound design.