SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2O23
ST. JOSEPH AME CHURCH
THEREVERENDDR.JONATHANC.AUGUSTINE,SENIOR PASTOR
THEREVERENDVALERIEMCIVER,ASSOCIATEMINISTER
THEREVERENDERIKAD.LEWIS,ASSOCIATEMINISTER
THEREVERENDDR.SEQUOLA DAWSONASSOCIATEMINISTER
THEREVERENDDR.LINDAK.NORFLETT(R),ASSOCIATEMINISTER
BROTHERJUSTICEHILL,YOUNG ADULT MINISTER
Fred Mason Jr. is an accomplished musician and educator with a wealth of experience in both fields. He graduated from North Carolina Central University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education and French. Following graduation, he served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman from 1971 to 1975.
In 1977, Fred earned his Master of Arts degree in Music Education from North Carolina Central University. He then went on to pursue a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which he completed all but dissertation (ABD) from 1985 to 1993.
Throughout his career, Fred has taught piano and organ to hundreds of private and classroom students, working at several institutions including Neal Jr. High, Southern High, North Carolina Central University, Bennett College, A&T State University, Fayetteville State, Mary Potter, Durham School of the Arts, and W.G. Pearson.
Fred has also served as an organist at several churches, including Immanuel Temple SDA, St. Joseph AME, and Duke Memorial UMC. He played a joint recital with Fenner Douglass at Duke Chapel in 1977 and served as an organ consultant for the new pipe organs at St. Joseph and NCCU.
In addition to his work in music education and performance, Fred has traveled extensively around the world. He has been recognized for his exceptional talents and accomplishments, earning accolades from various organizations and institutions throughout his career.
His most treasured accomplishment is marrying Helen Willoughby in 1975. From that union, they have 2 wonderful children, Nicole and Fred III (Trey), and one grandchild, Paige.
Acts 2:42–47 (NRSV): 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
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